Ninebot Segway Review

The segway hoverboard scene getting interesting with the entry of Ninebot into the picture and this Ninebot Segway Review will dwell into it.

What's special with Ninebot is that it bought over Segway to acquire its patent and brand name. As such, it is not like any other brand out there. Moreover, it also went into an alliance with Xiaomi which we know is a very established brand.

As the news goes, it starts to sell its product in early Nov in China. The retail price is indicated as about USD300 plus. 

Read below for more details:

The new handle-free Ninebot mini has a range of 13 miles on a single charge, and a top speed of nearly 10mph. The 28-pound scooter can also climb hills at an incline of 15 degrees, carrying a maximum weight of 187 pounds, and features a knee-high "steering stick" that detects the movements of a user's legs.

Notably, the scooter is priced at ¥1,999 ($316), far lower than a Segway, which starts at $6,499. A companion smartphone app allows users to remotely control and lock the Ninebot mini, and delivers smartphone alerts if the scooter moves while in lock mode.