Segway i2 Personal Transporter

The Segway i2 Personal Transporter (PT) is a versatile, gas-free transportation alternative. The i2 model can take you places that a car or bicycle can’t, including inside many stores, office buildings, businesses, airports, elevators and trains. Although they’re ideal for short jaunts, Segway PTs can travel as far as 24 miles/38 km on a single battery charge, depending on terrain, payload and riding style. To move forward or backward on the Segway PT, the rider just leans slightly forward or backward. To turn left or right, the rider simply moves the LeanSteer frame left or right. The wireless infokey controller allows for custom speed settings up to 12.5 mph, a built-in theft alarm, trip counter and other display features.

The Segway Personal Transporter is available from Amazon for about $5500.

If you are interested in a lower cost personal transporter, you might want to check out the I-Zip 650 Electric Scooter, which features both a deck for standing and a removable seat for comfort on longer rides. When you need to go a farther distance than a comfortable walk, the I-Zip 650 will get you there and back quickly thanks to its 12-mile range (depending on rider weight) and top speed of 15 MPH. You’ll enjoy a smooth ride thanks to the front suspension fork. The seat goes on and comes off easily with the included quick-disconnect seat kit. Other features include a durable high-tension steel deck and battery box, front disc brake, comfortably plush Velo seat, variable speed twist grip, and Innova 12 x 3-inch Street Slick tires. This scooter is for ages 13 and up, with a maximum rider weight of 240 pounds.

The I-Zip 650 Electric Scooter is vailable from Amazon for around $350.

Another alternative to the Segaway is the the TRX Personal Electric Scooter. This three wheel electric scooter has 300 watts (two 150 watts) belt driven electric motors, it can travel at a max speed of 12 miles per hour and achieve a 15 mile range on one full charge. The TRX style three wheel electric Scooter features a 16″ front air filled tire, two 8″ rear airless puncture proof tires, and a 125mm Urethane rear wheel for added stability. The personal transporter scooter is easy-to-operate from a thump controlled throttle and hand brake system.

The TRX Personal Electric Scooter is available at Amazon for around $300.

You might also want to check out all the electric bikes and scooters reviewed on Optimal Ride.