GoTrax Apex Electric Scooter - Unbox / Assembly, Ride & Review!
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Been wanting to grab an electric scooter for about the last year, but hadn't taken the plunge. Love riding my ESK8's and Ebikes, but wanted to get into the escooters, so when I saw GoTrax had a sale going on, I figured, "why not?".
The Apex is a good entry level ride, that would probably fit most people's needs. So, let's take a look!
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I wish I could use something like this. Being an amputee and in a wheelchair, it just takes the fun out of all this newer technology. Yeah, I know....we have electric wheelchairs and scooters but it's not the same nor (I'm sure) near as fun! Now, if they made a heavy-duty one with a seat & maybe a three wheeled version...now we're talkin'! Thanks Tony for the content as I do enjoy seeing these awesome products!
Check it out…GoTrax does have a three wheeled version, and I’ve seen them with that, and a seat from other companies! You rock man. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
I know a guy that's paralyzed and he still rides quads and motorcycles he has landing gear so where there's a will there is a way
Omg!! Got this for xmas gift for my step son and it took us 10+ videos to teach us how to actually start this thing up!! Thank you so much!!
You are very welcome! That’s why I’m here 😉
So glad I found your video and channel. I recently got the go trax pro and because the instructions are so vague I could not, for the life of me, figure out how to accelerate. I had absolutely no idea I had to push and give it some momentum for the throttle to engage. Thank you!
You are so very welcome! Glad the video was helpful to you. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Only tutorial that actually helped
Awesome! Glad I could be helpful!
This is a great review. That’s the one thing that always makes me avoid scooters is the power is lower going up hill
Thank you Drew! Yea, I've seen others that are quite a bit more powerful, and that hill wouldn't be a problem at all. This one...when I was near the top of the hill it was pretty slow and even though I'm under 200 lbs, which they say up to 220 lbs, seemed to struggle just a little bit. Thanks brother!
Appreciate you for the assembly vid, I’m more of a visual learner so this was easy to follow, thank you :)
I’m like that too with a lot of things. Glad it was useful for you. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Excellent and thank you....I'm going to go for the g-4 thanks to you..........
Thank you again and be safe.............
Yea, the G4 would definitely be a better choice. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Some of the bigger ones are ridiculously fast. They have steering dampers so you don't get a death wobble. I saw a guy passing cars like they were sitting still .probably had to be going over 50 lol. He took a corner and the whole thing slid out from under him. I can't remember the name of it but I'm sure it was the most expensive out there
Yea, I’m not so much looking for the fastest, but want it to have some power and consistency. People be crazy on these things sometimes!
Love my Go Trax but agree with Drew about low power up hill.
Thank you Carrie! I mentioned you in the video 😜
I just got one and I'm sending it back because the claimed range is 15 mi or somewhere near it, but I've only been able to get nine out of it Max before it drops off completely. And that's with a net -300 foot elevation
Range on all PEVs (personal electric vehicles) are based on perfect conditions. A rider who is 160lbs, straight line, and no wind resistance. That’s common, so if you’re a heavier rider, going up hills, or dealing with slightly windy conditions, you’ll get less range. The struggle is real, and scooters tend to have smaller batteries in them than bikes or eskates, so unless you’re going with Varla or one of the other makers that sell around $1-2k, you’re going to run into the same thing. Hope that gives some perspective. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Very informative 10 out of 10 review, thank you 🙏
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Thank you 😊
Thank YOU for watching!
hi. i just bought one and you are right. the cruise control threw me off. how do I deaccelerate it????
If you squeeze the brake at all, or just give the throttle a tiny push, it’ll disengage the cruise control. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
What toll did you use to readjust the brake, i'm having the same issue with my scooter
An allen wrench. Google how to adjust disc brakes on a scooter. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Sorry, just saw this today :-)
They just used lock-tight on most of the screws so never unscrew them because the screws don’t even fit
Huh? That would suck. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
I’ve been using this for my work transportation, it’s great though I lost one of those screws 😢 and can’t find a replacement
You should maybe go to Lowe’s or Home Depot and see if they can help ya. I would also go to their site and either chat with them or email and ask, at the very least, if they can provide the screw size for you so you can find a new one. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
I lost one of the screws too, and my handle bar wiggles so much
GREAT REVIEW.👍🏽
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
How to turn on Bluetooth in this?
This scooter does not have Bluetooth or an app unfortunately. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
@Vapor Trail Channel The range is not accurate like you mentioned. I hardly got 5 mi range mostly on roads and pavement. Terrible on inclines. Might need to try a 350W scooter.
Yea, right there with ya on that! Let me know what you end up with. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
It depends on size of person low end Wright goes fsrther faster as opposed to size Wright of adult larget
I have the same issue with my break cable and I’m trying to loosen the nut, but it wouldn’t. The allen key is of smaller size than the break nut and I tried other ways to loosen the nut but it’s just too tight. Any suggestions?
My suggestion is to take it to a bike shop. A lot of them service scooters. That’s your best recourse anyways. Then, if you feel like sending a bill to the manufacturer, you might even try that 😃
I used a piler to turn it and it did the magic. Although I feel it takes a short while to stop the scooter after breaking, is it true?
Is it possible to connect to phone?
Not on this model, but GoTraxx may have one that does. There are many I’ve seen that do from other companies! Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
mine has bluetooth but can't find app got it
@@youngnicpluglife7162 same here
Where did you buy the scooter from? Great vid by the way 👍
Thank you! I bought it on their website. Link is in the description
I see. You said that you were able to get it for $300. Did you have a coupon code or something like that?
@@bobbyrobby6961 it was during a holiday weekend sale or something. If you watch their page, you’ll see that they often have different ones on sale
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Is the handle too short or it’s alright
I’m 5’ 9” and it’s perfect for me. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
ik u probably wont see this but our hand break wire wont even go as far as your did. any advice besides doing what u did with the back wheel?
never mind i mustered my entire strength for it to work lol
Oh! Yea, that part was tricky. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
how u do headlight
I sold this one sometime ago, so I can’t remember, but I don’t think it actually comes with a light does it?
Am still not able to plug in the hand brake. How did you losen the rear ones?
Sorry, just seeing this. There's an allan bolt in the back (I'm pretty sure it was allan) on the brake calipers. Right where the brake cable is seated in the caliper. Hope that helps! I sold mine to a family member, so I don't have it in front of me right now. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Do these come with warranties? Just worried above maintaining it or where to take it if something goes wrong. Or is it possible to do work on most of it on your own?
Warranty is typically around 6 months, but some can be around a year. You can find that info on the company website, and they're often different from company to company. If you're solid with solder and other tech stuff, you could surely do the work on your own. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
They are super simple to work on the parts are everywhere amazon has them super inexpensive and it's all very simple ..heck you could build your own scooter with parts from online for less then way less then buying new..
How did you loosen the nut on the cable at the brake caliper?
I don’t remember now, and I sold it to a friend (who’s still using it), but I’m pretty sure it was just the appropriate Allen Key tool size. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
can this make it up a steep hill
Depends on your weight. I’m 195 and it struggles a bit on steep hills. It’ll make it up, but at the top it’s pretty slow. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
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Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻 💯
How to make you faster
Get a more powerful scooter 🤷♂️ There are some that go 30-45 mph. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
I have this one but the battery is pathetic, at first it was 5 miles in a single charge now its down to 3 miles
Yup, and not good for hills either. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Can you ride it in the rain
There really aren’t any that you can or should ride in the rain 🌧️ unfortunately. They aren’t sealed enough, and wheels are slick, so it’s not safe. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
How many cases of beer will it hold?
😂 maybe one
Is this waterproof?
Definitely not. There are very few that are considered “water proof”, and they can be pricey. Over $1k. And even then, I wouldn’t risk it. These things are full of electronics, and batteries, and they don’t like water. Not to mention the bolts and nuts, and all of that that will rust. Your best bet is to avoid water and definitely don’t write any of them in the rain. Now, if a small puddle splashes on it, and you clean it off right away, you probably won’t have any problems.
Anyone have this model is it good
It’s good for basic commuting, but you may wanna look at a bit bigger motor. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
@@VaporTrailChannel is it good to get through my neighborhood and college campus
@@RealKevGotEm yea for commuting it’s a nice scooter. I’m around 195lbs, so if you’re lighter, you’ll get more out of it than I did. For getting around campus or the neighborhood, it’d do well.
It's electric not combustible. So of course it needs it little push to get going. That movement is telling the start-up relay, it's time to go. Those things are maxed out at like 260 lbs. This dude already pushing that easily over 200. Then add on uphill inclines, stop and go situations (which on a scooter MA bugger thingy) sidewalks always an easy option. Not to mention. If all else FAILS.... You can still do what it is designed for and SCOOT IT home!
Not like it's a Wal-Mart cart and locks up at the end of the parking lot!!!
(Yes! Wal-Mart has those) Damn Bums!😅
All good points. But “this dude” weighs 190-195. Easily over 200 hurts a little 😂 I used to be around 250. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Is the battery life good, in reality ?
You mean the range? It depends on a lot of factors. How much the rider weighs, will your ride have a lot of hills and inclines, is it hot out, and things like that. It lives up to the range they report on the website if you’re under 200lbs, not hitting a lot of hills, etc. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Do not buy the extended warranty from go track that they offer it's a scam they don't go through with the warranty if you have any damage
Dang…sorry to hear that! Luckily I haven’t had to do any warranty claims. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Do not buy an extended warranty from go track it is a scam I bought the warranty now they won't accept
I didn't buy one, but haven't had to claim warranty, so I have no idea. Sorry to hear you're having trouble! Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
BTW, do suggest contacting them via social media. These companies tend to respond quicker to a post about issues and tagging them, or direct messaging them.
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Does anybody know what to do if the charger flashes red and green? I have the scooter for less than 2 months.
If it’s flashing red and green, it’s likely that the BMS (battery management system) is damaged, or a problem with the battery. That flashing is an error indicator. If you ride in wet conditions, that can do it. And sometimes they just go bad. You shouldn’t have any trouble getting customer service if you contact them. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
@@VaporTrailChannel I thought it may be something with the wiring, because I had an E1 Error popping and after a few seconds the scooter turn to normal. As well with the charging, it can charge for a few minutes and then turn again to this flashing state.
You complain a lot
😂 If I didn’t point out the things that I don’t like on the items I review, that wouldn’t be a review. It would be a commercial. It’s my job to show you what I like and don’t like about products.
The company has no care on its time delivering..don't rely on what they say..I was terribly disapointed
Shipping you mean? If you're in Alaska, they have to ship from Los Angelos to Alaska. It's going to take a bit longer, and once it's shipped, it's out of the manufacturers hands.
@@VaporTrailChannel no I'm in wa.state. I had a delivery date and they endured me it would be here..nope I contacted the company they forgot to ship it !! Even though they gave me numbers for tracking..they were false numbers and there was no record if shipment at postal...Ha! They ruined a birthday present from me...and when they finally admitted THEY WERE WRONG I NEVER GOT AN APOLIGY OH WE WILL SHIP IT OUR TODAY AND THEN THAT CAME AND WENT ETC..I FINALLY SAID F !@# YOU GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK IM FONE PLAYING GAMES...I CAN SAY THAT WAS IMEDIATE THOUGH ..THE ONLY THING I HAVE GOOD TO SAY IS I GOT MY MONEY BACK..THATS IT ...
@@alaskanforgetmenot Yea, that sounds like a nightmare. Sorry you had to deal with that! Thank you for sharing.
Is this the 8.5 inch?
I think it’s the 10”. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻