I LOVE my mini pro. It is very easy to ride - I am able to take my dogs for a long walk again. I can walk along at "people speed" or zip along. In Texas, it is classed as a personal mobility device. This is important as I am 4'10" and in my early 60s - I can zip all over on this device. I don't say this to take away from how great this device is - but to suggest you really think about this for your parents/grandparents so they can keep up with you on family outings.
I bought two. Downgraded both to firmware 1.1.7 based on comments in a user forum I found. Over three weeks I've got over 125 miles logged. These devices are amazing. In my community (Oklahoma City, OK, USA) the ADA act and matching federal funding has improved all sidewalks and street crossings with ADA compliant ramps and street crossing buttons. I can go almost anywhere and stay on the sidewalk. 13 miles, up and down hills, across major streets without ever stepping off the MiniPro. After the first few miles riding the MiniPro it becomes intuitive and I truly do not even think about maneuvering the device. It was easier to learn to ride this than to ride a bike. As long as riders are conscientious of pedestrians and don't create a negative perception by tricking, or speeding around when pedestrians are present this device will become the new urban standard for commuting.
My uncle got this thing for me for Christmas of 2017. I’ve always wanted to try a hover board and I never had until then. I tried it out and passed the tutorial rather quickly. I liked it, but I honestly had no use for this thing....ever. I walk my dog every morning and I live within 4 miles of a large plaza that has a Starbucks, movie theater, Walmart, and local grocery store. This thing has basically been collecting dust on the side of my room because I used to always ride my bike, walk, or drive. Fast forward to July of 2018. I sprain my knee badly enough where even driving hurts. Basically, if my knee was being bent, it was hurting. I remember that I have this thing, and it has been a GODSEND. I love walking my dog with this thing because it’s faster than my normal walk pace, so she runs alongside me and gets even more exercise. Being able to quickly go to Starbucks or the grocery store and not have to stop to lock or unlock my bike is great. I just get off once I get inside, pull up the “luggage” handle, and wheel it around behind me. It’s been awesome. The rides are smooth, and I don’t get sweaty like I do walking or on a bike. If I didn’t work 13 miles away like I do, I’d definitely take this thing to work. But I’ve started grad school and riding this thing around campus will also make class-to-class travel much faster and simpler. Best gift EVER. Even if it took 7 months for me to realize it. Highly recommend!
30 years after major brain surgery I had a seizure recently. In BC, Canada you can't drive a car for 6 months after a brain seizure. So I bought a Segway Minipro -- smartest thing ever!!!! I use it for my 5 Km "drive" to work. I live on the top of a hill. This Ninebot handles everything I challenge it with. Yes, it goes slow but that's okay. I don't get sweaty as I would riding a bike. I don't wear a helmet because I just putt-putt on it. Too too fun and very very stable. Worth the money for sure. My only concern has been the TERRIBLE car drivers who seem to ignore anyone on bicycles or devices. Be ready for it even when you have the right-of-way.
Me too, I have MS. Can't use my left knee well when walking but I can stand just fine. This is so much better than any alternative/Wheelchair/Scooter type device. I wish it was more social accepted as a Handicapped Device. It's better though when I wear a helmet with identifying Handicapped Markings on it.
I wish it have some kind of "follow me" mode where it will just follow where ever i go when i can't ride it and have to walk. Would be useful for carrying my bags while climbing steep hills too :p
My mini pro is 3 years old, I still love it. It's awesome. I am considering doing the software mod to increase it's speed to 15mph. I really Ike this scooter.
The technique required to steer this thing by way of driving the knees is very similar to the movement required to initiate turns on skis. So potentially a good training ground for those looking to learn how to carve skis.
I saw a pro cameraman used it to replace the dolly (tracks with wheels) and the end result was fantastic. He can maneuver to whatever angle or direction he wanted. The downside of it is the cameraman or woman must be able to get used to it before filming.
One small comment, ALL remote control device's use the device's direction not the users. The only major exception is flying a drone, some can be adjustable and quad copters don't really have a forward direction as they can fly in any direction equally. So to call this a negative to its use is a little misleading as all/vast majority wheeled remote controlled devices work this way.
As the owner of a Segway i2 for ten years, I immediately bought the Mini. By comparison it felt weaker but fun and light. Unfortunately it’s assumed to be a hoverboard so NYC has banned those. This may get flagged as such. Also once at my destination portability becomes an issue. Finally, there’s two new models already. That ticked me off and for that, I plan to sell mine and stick with my e-scooter.
You probably dont care but if you're bored like me during the covid times then you can watch pretty much all of the latest movies and series on instaflixxer. I've been watching with my brother for the last few weeks :)
Actually, you are supposed to raise the little guiding stick and you kinda guide the thing like a baggage carrier. But its motorized and still balanced so you it takes no effort and easy to steer this way. I use it like this when going into restaurants/cafes
I'm a disabled vet with MS and walking is pretty hard I have lack of left knee muscle control but I can stand ok and leaning isn't a prob. I think this will be perfect for me. My one concern though is total battery life. How long before the charge gets weaker and weaker and I need a whole new one? 5 years, 3, 2..??? Stupid to not design this with replaceable batteries.
This thing is awesome. I just bought it a week ago and have had no problem with the battery. Have gone up very steep hills and various obstacles around the city of Boston. Knowing it's made by Segway they might have some great technology behind their battery life. If not I can just use a warrantee. All around totally worth it. Range at the moment 12-15 miles, which is absurd
BTW, I bought one and love it!!! even easier to ride than I imagined, and I love carrying heavy things while on it. Just having to get used to the Looks I get from people and it's better since I got a white helmet and put a Handicapped Sticker on it.
I have the Segway mini pro.. it only goes 10mph. It's very slow, and they won't fix it. If it went 18mph I'd be much happier.. so fuck it, I got the ACM 16.
This device was designed and made in China by a Chinese company called Ninebot, then Ninebot bought Segway to open up the western market. They are almost the same product.
seems a good choice for those who can't afford a car and uni is just 7km away - too far by walking too near by driving, too up and down by cycling.. by who i mean me
the box tells you 185 lbs but has a sticker label correcting that weight limit. I believe the sticker said 220 lb weight limit for the ninebot minipro.
I LOVE my mini pro. It is very easy to ride - I am able to take my dogs for a long walk again. I can walk along at "people speed" or zip along. In Texas, it is classed as a personal mobility device. This is important as I am 4'10" and in my early 60s - I can zip all over on this device. I don't say this to take away from how great this device is - but to suggest you really think about this for your parents/grandparents so they can keep up with you on family outings.
I bought two. Downgraded both to firmware 1.1.7 based on comments in a user forum I found. Over three weeks I've got over 125 miles logged. These devices are amazing. In my community (Oklahoma City, OK, USA) the ADA act and matching federal funding has improved all sidewalks and street crossings with ADA compliant ramps and street crossing buttons. I can go almost anywhere and stay on the sidewalk. 13 miles, up and down hills, across major streets without ever stepping off the MiniPro. After the first few miles riding the MiniPro it becomes intuitive and I truly do not even think about maneuvering the device. It was easier to learn to ride this than to ride a bike.
As long as riders are conscientious of pedestrians and don't create a negative perception by tricking, or speeding around when pedestrians are present this device will become the new urban standard for commuting.
How many miles do you get on a full charge?
My uncle got this thing for me for Christmas of 2017. I’ve always wanted to try a hover board and I never had until then. I tried it out and passed the tutorial rather quickly. I liked it, but I honestly had no use for this thing....ever. I walk my dog every morning and I live within 4 miles of a large plaza that has a Starbucks, movie theater, Walmart, and local grocery store. This thing has basically been collecting dust on the side of my room because I used to always ride my bike, walk, or drive. Fast forward to July of 2018. I sprain my knee badly enough where even driving hurts. Basically, if my knee was being bent, it was hurting. I remember that I have this thing, and it has been a GODSEND. I love walking my dog with this thing because it’s faster than my normal walk pace, so she runs alongside me and gets even more exercise. Being able to quickly go to Starbucks or the grocery store and not have to stop to lock or unlock my bike is great. I just get off once I get inside, pull up the “luggage” handle, and wheel it around behind me. It’s been awesome. The rides are smooth, and I don’t get sweaty like I do walking or on a bike. If I didn’t work 13 miles away like I do, I’d definitely take this thing to work. But I’ve started grad school and riding this thing around campus will also make class-to-class travel much faster and simpler. Best gift EVER. Even if it took 7 months for me to realize it. Highly recommend!
30 years after major brain surgery I had a seizure recently. In BC, Canada you can't drive a car for 6 months after a brain seizure. So I bought a Segway Minipro -- smartest thing ever!!!! I use it for my 5 Km "drive" to work. I live on the top of a hill. This Ninebot handles everything I challenge it with. Yes, it goes slow but that's okay. I don't get sweaty as I would riding a bike. I don't wear a helmet because I just putt-putt on it. Too too fun and very very stable. Worth the money for sure. My only concern has been the TERRIBLE car drivers who seem to ignore anyone on bicycles or devices. Be ready for it even when you have the right-of-way.
+Gary Horton very cool!
Gary How steep is your hill (more or less than 15degrees for how far) and does it go up ok?
Me too, I have MS. Can't use my left knee well when walking but I can stand just fine. This is so much better than any alternative/Wheelchair/Scooter type device. I wish it was more social accepted as a Handicapped Device. It's better though when I wear a helmet with identifying Handicapped Markings on it.
Gary Horton , me too (the surgery and seizure part), and was looking for a reason to buy... i found it. thanks! 😃
@@thanhhuynh1478. It will easily go up and over a typical pedestrian overpass bridge.
I wish it have some kind of "follow me" mode where it will just follow where ever i go when i can't ride it and have to walk. Would be useful for carrying my bags while climbing steep hills too :p
+Syukri Lajin that would be cool ya
I have one but mine is the Ninebot Mini i paid 978$ and it goes 18MPH 22KM is that fast and would mine go far enough because i Have int yet??
you have a "go with me mode" using your smartphone as a remote control.
they have that on a miniplus
My mini pro is 3 years old, I still love it. It's awesome. I am considering doing the software mod to increase it's speed to 15mph. I really Ike this scooter.
WHOA you can do that?? How??
Just bought it for $400 at sams, love it!!!
I have a problem with my left leg and so this is great for walking my dog.
+Smiles2U4Ever cool!
Try Ninebot Mini Xiaomi!
:)
once you get the hang of it, the 17 kms/hrs, that it is when it really stops pushing it is really too low. 25 kms/hrs will be great.
Of course it goes forward relative to itself. How would it know foreard for you? It would only know where you were via your phone.
The technique required to steer this thing by way of driving the knees is very similar to the movement required to initiate turns on skis. So potentially a good training ground for those looking to learn how to carve skis.
good point
So the title states:"buy or pass", yet we don't get an answer to that in the video...
ikr
I saw a pro cameraman used it to replace the dolly (tracks with wheels) and the end result was fantastic. He can maneuver to whatever angle or direction he wanted. The downside of it is the cameraman or woman must be able to get used to it before filming.
+Zala Ibrahim that's actually really brilliant
One small comment, ALL remote control device's use the device's direction not the users. The only major exception is flying a drone, some can be adjustable and quad copters don't really have a forward direction as they can fly in any direction equally. So to call this a negative to its use is a little misleading as all/vast majority wheeled remote controlled devices work this way.
Chris Clabough
Exactly, lol
As the owner of a Segway i2 for ten years, I immediately bought the Mini. By comparison it felt weaker but fun and light. Unfortunately it’s assumed to be a hoverboard so NYC has banned those. This may get flagged as such. Also once at my destination portability becomes an issue. Finally, there’s two new models already. That ticked me off and for that, I plan to sell mine and stick with my e-scooter.
Hi Chris, love your demo videos, thanks !
Amazing work Chris!
+Canoopsy thanks Canoops!
You probably dont care but if you're bored like me during the covid times then you can watch pretty much all of the latest movies and series on instaflixxer. I've been watching with my brother for the last few weeks :)
@Dominic Bronson yup, have been watching on InstaFlixxer for months myself :)
What is the slowest speed can you ride it? I want to use it for filming
great editing, your channel will get big
Thanks Benny!
Remarkably fun, However Tire kits here in South Florida are 1/4 the price of the unit???
Order the handle bars from there site it makes this thing super easy to ride
Haha didn't know they existed. How much?
***** on the 9bot site ordered it for 200 got next day shipping and it makes a world of difference any one can ride after that wow like night and day
Nice
do you have a link to order handle bars, i can only find white ones, want black ones to match the black ninebot
Does it feel hard for getting the Hang of the Mini after being a Long time user of "Hoverboards"?
Not at all - turning is definitely a little different but overall it's far more stable... super easy to ride
***** Thanks bud. nice video. I ordered mine only coz of this video lol!
good job on your presentation , do you mind telling me where you got the lighted cube in the backround
+david h thanks -- check a few vids back I did a whole video on it!
What is the name of the sound in the begining?? Thanks ! :) Your review was realy good !
BUY It....Really Good. I have had one for 3 years
Yeeeaahh... AWESOME quick review.. very informative mate!!!
Thaaaaaanks for this one.. =]
+ElectricBike thanks!
What about load capacity? I'm 200lbs and I carry about 20lbs my everyday carry. Will it be able to handle my weight? 220lbs???
Yes- it has a 220lb limit. Some users have reported decent results over that limit too.
Does it has suspention?
There's also a version called the Xiaomi Ninebot Mini which is the predecessor of this
Okay but the “forward” thing made sense tho? It’s like a remote control helicopter
Because it's somewhat heavy...you are suppose to use the phone app as a follow me to avoid carrying it.
Actually, you are supposed to raise the little guiding stick and you kinda guide the thing like a baggage carrier. But its motorized and still balanced so you it takes no effort and easy to steer this way. I use it like this when going into restaurants/cafes
I walk 2.6 miles (4.2 km) everyday from my apartment to work.
do you recommend this as my transportation device?
Rodrigo Olvera yes! i take it to work ( 6 miles) everyday and it's a life saver until i get my car
I'm a disabled vet with MS and walking is pretty hard I have lack of left knee muscle control but I can stand ok and leaning isn't a prob. I think this will be perfect for me. My one concern though is total battery life. How long before the charge gets weaker and weaker and I need a whole new one? 5 years, 3, 2..??? Stupid to not design this with replaceable batteries.
+Joel C good question - one I really don't know at this point...
This thing is awesome. I just bought it a week ago and have had no problem with the battery. Have gone up very steep hills and various obstacles around the city of Boston. Knowing it's made by Segway they might have some great technology behind their battery life. If not I can just use a warrantee. All around totally worth it. Range at the moment 12-15 miles, which is absurd
It was actually made by Ninebot, Ninebot bought Segway just for the western market, but still, a very good product nevertheless.
BTW, I bought one and love it!!! even easier to ride than I imagined, and I love carrying heavy things while on it. Just having to get used to the Looks I get from people and it's better since I got a white helmet and put a Handicapped Sticker on it.
It's how many KGS?
I have one but mine is the Ninebot Mini i paid 978$ and it goes 18MPH 22KM is that fast and would mine go far enough because i Have int yet??
I doubt yours goes 18 mph
+TedTheAtheist it does it says 18.5 plus I be riding it a lot too so now it goes faster
TedTheAtheist agreed. 10mph actually.
I have the Segway mini pro.. it only goes 10mph. It's very slow, and they won't fix it. If it went 18mph I'd be much happier.. so fuck it, I got the ACM 16.
This device was designed and made in China by a Chinese company called Ninebot, then Ninebot bought Segway to open up the western market. They are almost the same product.
great review
+William Chung thanks William!
seems a good choice for those who can't afford a car and uni is just 7km away - too far by walking too near by driving, too up and down by cycling.. by who i mean me
I need this when im on set XD. so i dont have to walk from place to place
Speed?
What’s the weight limit on this
the box tells you 185 lbs but has a sticker label correcting that weight limit. I believe the sticker said 220 lb weight limit for the ninebot minipro.
Name of the song, please.
$1000? I got this on slickdeals for $350
Please stop it !! Is not a hoverboard ...it's not fly ...not a smartboard..it's Minipro !!!
Overall, not a bad review. But he says it's really heavy, not "light", and the weight is apparently being kept SECRET!
It says it's 12kg
sorry Man but this wideo makes no sence....how come u trying to call ninebot a hoverboard?! it has nothing to do with them rubish boards....
True it's not a Hoverboard but too many people lump them all together. It's really a PMD. Personal Mobility Device.
Some more hands-on footage would be great rather than just talking about it. Also, buy or pass?
I hate hoverboard I love segway
Segway was out before the hoverboard. Segway invented the technology that technology.
It wasn't a thousand dollars for only three hundred and very fun to go to school with
28 lbs = "really heavy"? My electric unicycle is 46 lbs and I carry it around just fine.
ill pass
come in India
I have a swagway
599.00 at Sam's right now.
369.00 on closeout shortly after my comment.
I have 1 the minipro 9 bot
And the app
Ski trainer.
plz gimmie