Because we knew for certain that I needed the scooter bike, it was possible for me to lend a scooter bike for a week. The Hulpmiddelen Centrum (centre where you can get physical aids) arranged that for me. I cycled a lot in that week. Through the dunes and wind, it all went wonderful. Though, cycling on the scooter bike is something you must get used to. It is a different kind of bicycle. You have to switch off your own sense of balance. A sloping road is still a bit scary.
Advantages scooter bike Easy Go
For me, the points below are advantages of the Easy Go:
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I am moving, without using a lot of power.
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Because it is not only a bicycle, but also a mobility scooter, I can go anywhere. Also, I can cycle on the pavement and go into shops.
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The scooter bike is very light and has a small turning circle.
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Cycling backwards is super convenient with parking.
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If there’s a lot of wind or if I am to tired, I can use the mobility scooter function for more power.
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We didn’t expect this; but we are still able to cycle next to each other. We can live with cycling a maximum of 18 kilometers per hour.
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But the best part is that the Easy Go feels like a bicycle. The scooter bike brakes like a bike and slowly stops when braking. Because of this you do not suddenly stop. If you do need to stop quickly, you can use the hand brakes instead of releasing the gas (like a mobility scooter). This feels much more natural for me.
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You can simply recharge the battery between the rides.
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The Easy Go scooter bike looks nice, I hear this a lot. Even if people don’t need the bike for themselves, it’s nice if they say: “This bike is really something for my...” or “If I every need something like this, I would like to have the Easy Go!”
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With some effort, he fits in our Renault Kangoo.
Areas of concern for the Easy Go scooter bike
There are a few areas of concern:
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Not a lot of storage space
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The lock on the small front wheel is impractical
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To use the little brake at the handlebar grip, you need a lot of strength. Even if I use my both hands, I can’t use it. For most handicaps, this is a failure.
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The turning circle of the pedals is smaller than a regular bike, so you have to pedal more.