Hiboy Q1 Scooter for Kids - 4 Adjustable Heights, 3 Wheels with 2 LED Light-Up Front Wheels, Foldable Toddler Scooter for Boys and Girls from 2-6 Years Old

[UPDATE: May -April 2024 It has almost been a year since I have been with Hiboy and I have got to say that the scooter has definitely served as a staple within my life. I don’t have a car so this is my main means of transportation. I want to mention that despite pieces becoming damaged or questionable faulty issues within a particular piece, Hiboy has not let me down as far as replacements. Of course, with video/photo evidence, they want to see what the issue is. Upon understanding of issue, they have sent me any and all pieces needed to remedy the situation. A big help has been them sending me inner tubes for my flats and even a tire once the tread had wore down. I’ve also received a stem, some side covers, a fender, etc. anything the scooter may lack is covered by the company in responsiveness and willingness to assist in the remedy of said problems. I’m about 200lbs and bags usually weigh between 10-30 lbs. scooter still gets me up hills and zips me across my areas streets. Definitely will move faster the lighter you are so lose some weight buddy.Also , I have never had an issue with the head lights. That’s pretty cool. (April 9, 2024) ]May 26 , 2023- q we Upon opening the box for this product, I was met with a fairly simple set up. Everything comes pretty much put together, and the handlebar is the only part that needs to be attached (6 screws completed with Allen key that is provided). The wiring that must be manually connected in the neck was a bit sketchy as I had to “find” a way to get it all to fit while securing the neck closed. Didn’t want to squeeze or rupture anything.GOOD:The scooters riding capability is great. It catches speed pretty quickly and has zero-start capabilities. Just for comparison purposes, I’m about 183 lbs, and 5’8.5 ft. The scooter has me feeling as if I weigh less the way it zips me around. I’ve also went small grocery shopping and also carry a backpack with items often and it has no problem handling the extra load. Mind you, hill performance will be slightly affected depending on weight.It climbs hills at a solid speed , about 11-14 mph and even greater depending on hill size. I’ve got some pretty steep hills in my area just for reference.The scooter is pretty solid in frame. It has a wide platform for great standing stability and the rubber grip is very helpful. The motor compartment sits pretty low so watch for speed bumps. I walked over a few speed bumps first to get a reference for which speed bumps to go over and which to stop for.It’s pretty heavy to carry for long distances. I ride to my location and fold it up and place it on a bus or train or under shopping carts in stores. I do it outside so no one says anything.I’ve caught speeds of about 25 mph going downhill and felt pretty stable and safe. You do fee bumps and cracks though so be weary. Hold bars lightly yet firmly.All in all, it’s a great All-around scooter, whether you’re commuting or just out for a joyride.NOT SO GOOD:Unfortunately I have to return mine. A day after receiving my scooter, I noticed my scooter starting to stall and make aggressive jerking and grinding sounds. This would happen when going from zero to start, when slowing down via letting go of throttle and then pressing throttle again to speed up, breaking, and then throttling after breaking. It has glitched while trying to cross roads and that had worried me a bit. Mind you, I’ve never dropped my scooter or pushed it past any limit imposed. I rode to a park one day and when I went to leave my scooters MPH section said I was going 23 mph and I was simply walking the scooter. It started glitching more before giving me the E7 error code. It’s only been under 2 weeks and I’m receiving error codes. Unfortunately I can’t ride it anymore and am sending it back. Customer service is so/so. They asked for photos to see if it was a problem I could fix myself. It’s a motor issue which I cannot do myself so they’ve asked if I wanted a replacement. No word back from them yet but I am hoping that they follow through. ( THEY FOLLOWED THROUGH. SENT A NEW SCOOTER TO ME ONCE I SENT THE FAULTY ONE BACK TO THEM)I hope that my incident was a rare one and isolated. Would not want other riders’ scooters giving out in front of passing cars or on busy road ways. That poses a definite danger.Will update later on results👍🏽(UPDATE - they sent me a new scooter to replace the one with the E7 issue. Have been riding that one ever since. Take care of your scooter and it will take care of you )

Got it for A gift for my son. He has been racing up and down the streets and is having a great time it.It seems well-built and it was easy to assemble.

EDIT: ONE YEAR IN —> I’ve put well over 2000 miles on this scoot. It has handled curb hopping, dusty off-road, potholes and light rain. I switched to solid tires and only had to remove the rear motor twice (there are instructions videos and it gets easier each time). I’ve learned that you can disassemble the speed controls to get more power too, so I will be doing that soon.I’ve only had two falls, both due to a failure to lock and secure the folding handlebars after starting the ride. One I take full responsibility for, the other happened 12 miles into a ride and I suspect the bumpy road caused the mechanism to come lose. Considering ride time on this, I think it was a freak thing rather than a design flaw.I’ve also since moved to an ebike for daily commuting during the summer. It is faster but not as versatile as the scooter which can easily get on public transportation or an Uber when it’s too wet or cold.Upgrades: second rail for scooter bag and rear view mirror, reflective tape for safety, solid rubber tires, adhesive light strip for visibility.ORIGINAL REVIEW:I couldn’t stand the daily commute anymore. Now I get to see so much more of the city and realistically it only adds about 20 minutes to my commute (17 mile drove 14 mile scoot). When I first started, I treated it like driving. Now I treat it like cruising. 19mph is a good speed. Id love another five mph. It for beginners it’s a fair speed.With my gear and weight this thing is carrying over 225. On a single charge with a flat to downhill with occasional small slopes, high gear, top speed I will get an easy 16 miles, more if I push-assist on hills. The reverse commute with flat to uphill and occasional small down slopes i will get 14 miles, more if I peddle.The more you break the more your rear wheel regenerates meaning the less you stop the quicker you will drain the battery.Even with the below cons, I still love this scooter for the power and price point.Cons:-no key ignition or way to securely lock the scooter. THIS IS A HUGE DOWNSIDE if you are exploring or stopping off places. You can pair the scooter with your Bluetooth as a way of security but I have no trust for that. I implanted an AirTag inside the battery box for safety, and will be exploring fabricating something later on as well.-Tubes that come with the scoot are awful and the valve on one burst within 20 miles.-tire changes WILL BE A PAIN if you do not have an impact driver, a vice and large tire shims at a minimum. Be prepared to scrape the rims if you are new to tire change. Be prepared to disassemble the rear wiring, reapply shrink wrap to the connections and reseal the port.- bottoming out is possible but avoidable. Avoiding it will save the screws in the underside of your scoot that will need to be removed when you change the rear tire.- fold and lock handle bars make me nervous. Real nervous. But no problem yet.- the front break is effective and I’ve had no concern going over my handlebars. However, they aren’t the most responsive at top speed and you should practice dismount breaking when (not if) cara pop out on you.-the rear brake light could be larger and brighter.Pros:- This scooter was easy to assemble out of the box and is instantly FUN.- Even without suspension, it can handle rough off-road (not mud), you just need a good grip and preparation.- Bright front light- CRUISE CONTROL- Weight-bearing (225+)- wide platform that I can stand comfortably with my large feet side by side with minimal overhang.- I only get passed by electric bikes when they peddle assist- if you push-assist you can up your speed to 21mph- CRUIIIISSSSEEEE CONTROL- display is pretty easy to use- 3 speeds. I don’t use the lower gears but lighter weight riders may have better use of them. I find that even at reduced speed I do not travel as far as I do on top gear.- the little bell is more useful than you’d expect.- the platform has a lil that was perfect for attaching led strip lighting.- smooth ride even without suspension. I have a pneumatic in the front and solid in the rear. I ride several miles off-road everyday and have no issues aside from steering wobble which is expected with all non-stabilized scooters and you won’t get that at this price point.

I would give 5 stars up until this morning, it worked perfectly for a little over 6 months, then I used it to go to class this morning, just like every other day, and as I crossed a major intersection it automatically locked the brakes while I was in the middle of the road and gave me a temperature warning before it started smoking! It then shut off and wouldn't turn back on. Prior to this I had no issues at all as a made sure to take excellent care of it, never overcharging the battery or letting it run out, keeping it stored in a dry environment when not in use, and never riding in the rain or through puddles. I am currently waiting on customer support to call me back and will update my rating based on how the interaction goes, but as of right now, I give the S2 Max a generous 3 stars in all categories considering how close it was to catching fire.Update: After little to no delay, I will be receiving a free replacement scooter, everything is forgiven, and my rating goes back up to 5 stars for especially excellent customer service from the senior manager, Kim.