Where To Buy 3-Wheeled E-Scooter

Rear CreviceEruption on 19/02/2024 - 08:46
Last edited 19/02/2024 - 08:46

The other day when I was walking along a shared bike/pedestrian path, a teenager rode past in a 3-wheeled e-scooter with slightly fat tyres and a small seat. I guess the seat was a DIY addition. It looked not only fun, but also comfortable and safe.

I've searched a bit on the net but haven't found anything similar for sale in Australia. There are a few 3-wheeled e-scooters for sale online for pretty insane prices but they don't look much like what I saw. Wondering if anyone knows where to shop for something like this.

The reason I ask is because riding a bike hurts my knee, but 2-wheeled e-scooters look pretty dangerous, and I know several people who have had bad crashes.

Thanks.

Sports & Outdoors Electric Scooter

Comments

  • charlierg on 19/02/2024 - 08:55
    +3

    I could imagine three wheeled scooters wouldn’t be that much safer. Typically that would just result in additional instability around corners as you can no longer lean / use balance to stay upright.

    As for where you can find them, I’d say they’re probably not safe / not regulated enough / too powerful for local shops here, probably have to buy from China.

    • jv on 19/02/2024 - 15:00

      They are also illegal to use in VIC.

      e-scooters are required to only have two wheels, and no seat…

      Fine is $925…

      https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/road-r…

      • ajd4096 on 24/02/2024 - 17:14

        From your link:

        Low-powered e-scooters (devices which have no more than 200 watts of power and are not capable of travelling faster than 10 km/h), can be used in the same manner as human-powered scooters

        (scroll back up)
        …
        has two or three wheels (one in front of the other, or one in front and two at the rear)
        …
        may or may not have a seat

        • jv on 25/02/2024 - 00:25
          -1

          Show me one that is less than 200W and limited to 10kph

          • Euphemistic on 25/02/2024 - 06:17

            @jv: 10kph is stupidly slow. They should be allowed up to 25km/h

  • geekcohen on 19/02/2024 - 09:11
    +5

    and I know several people who have had bad crashes.

    Won't be much different and/or safer with a 3 wheeled. Most crashes are caused by the stupidity of the rider rather than the number of wheels.

    • jv on 19/02/2024 - 14:57

      Have you researched to see if the stupidity of the rider correlates to the number of wheels on the scooter?

      • geekcohen on 19/02/2024 - 14:59

        No, but I will take funding to do a 12-month study on it if anyone is offering.

  • jv on 19/02/2024 - 10:12
    +1

    but also comfortable and safe.

    They're not safe.

  • ihfree on 19/02/2024 - 10:21
    +1

    Mobility Scooter?

  • hasher22 on 19/02/2024 - 10:34

    Search up your state laws regarding e-scooters, it may be banned. In NSW you can only use them on private property. 3 wheel may be classed the same as 2 wheelers

    Unless it's a 4 wheel scooter, even then search up if you need any special permits for one.

    • Euphemistic on 19/02/2024 - 10:42

      This. Before you buy a device, you might want to make sure you arent going to get hit with a fine for unreg, unlicensed etc for riding it.

      • hasher22 on 19/02/2024 - 10:47

        For sure. I've seen so many 2 wheel E-scooters in Sydney. I ain't hating but just a matter of time when a cop decides to go around town fining them.

        Funny how if the government ain't making money, it's illegal but when companies introduce e-scooter sharing, it's legal

  • sumyungguy on 19/02/2024 - 10:35
    +1

    Veloz ES2

  • ESEMCE on 19/02/2024 - 10:55
    +1

    Scooters are unsafe cause of the tiny wheels and high speeds.
    A step through ebike might be the solution you're looking for. The motor will take the pressure off your knee, and the exercise may even help your recovery.

    • dukeGR4 on 19/02/2024 - 11:24
      -2

      yea, and you're gonna pay the price difference between an ebike and your average e-scooter on OP's behalf?

      • ESEMCE on 19/02/2024 - 11:39
        +1

        OP is specifically not looking at an "average e-scooter".
        That much is very clear.
        As I read it, they're looking for safe, lightweight transportation that will take pressure off their gammy knee.

        The price difference between tricycle scooters and a low end e-bike isn't much at all going by the price of the Veloz ES2 linked above my comment.
        The safety difference on the other hand is enormous!

  • DashCam AKA Rolts on 19/02/2024 - 13:00
    +1

    The reason I ask is because riding a bike hurts my knee

    If you don't have a knee injury, or long term issues with your knee, here as two possible solutions.
    - Seat too high or too low? Sitting on your bike, with the crank inline with the seat tube, pedal in low position, you should be able to put your heel on the pedal without your leg being completely straight.
    - Trying to push too big a gear? Go to an easier gear, spin your legs more quickly.

    • Rear CreviceEruption on 20/02/2024 - 10:17

      Thanks. It is the cycling movement, not the force, that hurts my knee. Faster cycles means more cycles=more pain.

  • jv on 19/02/2024 - 14:54

    In VIC at least, e-scooters with seats are not legal.

    https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/road-r…

  • thesilverstarman on 19/02/2024 - 14:59
    +1

    Buy a moped

  • Euphemistic on 19/02/2024 - 18:51

    One problem with that style of scooter is that when cornering you often cant lean correctly which makes them less safe that one with two wheels at speed. Fine when its slow, but terrible at faster cornering.

  • Shea Ivy on 20/02/2024 - 04:30

    Side note, but how about only ONE wheel? Electric unicycle (EUC) is fun, safe, quick and more physically active than an e-scooter. Many use a proper motorcycle tyre and suspension so very stable and grip the road. I’ve owned e-scooters and EUC and EUC is far safer. You get the hang of riding them in a few weeks pretty easily. They’re also quite affordable compared to high end e-scooters. Legal in QLD

    • Rear CreviceEruption on 20/02/2024 - 10:16

      Thanks, I'll check it out. Looks fun, although I think I'd prefer to be able to sit down.

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