Freelander X7

[ApacheXMD]

Has anyone seen this scooter before? http://www.freelander.net.cn/x7fwE.html
They're on eBay for under $400. Looks like 18v worth of 18650 cells in the deck, powering a outrunner that's chain driving freewheel rear wheel. With a disc brake too. I like the weight, 8.2kgs (18 lbs)

18v is a bit of a bummer. Speed is claimed to be at 25km/hr. Which is a bit slow.

 

[tung256]

link dead. not working for me

 

[ElectricGod]

Get one of these...They do 30mph out of the box. I bought one with the SLA pack and I weigh 240. It would do 30 on level ground with me riding. See my thread "My scooter project" for more details.

http://www.hyperpowersports.com/products/2016-lithium-hyper-racing-1600w-48v-electric-scooter-10-wheels-w-street-tires-white.html

 

[ApacheXMD]

At 80lbs, that one's a bit too heavy. I'm not looking for an absolute speed demon and I need to be able to easily transport the scooter on/off public transit.

The X7 looked interesting since it's the first commercial scooter I've seen with an outrunner type motor and weighs hardly anything.

 

[tung256]

link works good now.
yeah, the scooter looks great and so lightweight. but when i search for freelander x7 on ebay, all i got were car rims. can you share us an ebay link?

nevermind. searched for "freelander x7 scooter" works

 

[ElectricGod]

I don't think it's a real product...yet. The images aren't pictures. They are all computer renderings.

 

[ApacheXMD]

There's videos of it in action on youtube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkD4mhc5-k3Bid2bw49EmVQ

[youtube]iA2t13O4Ok4[/youtube]

 

[shortcircuit911]

I like the size, it would probably need a 12s battery pack and controller to be really fun to ride. I think you said you just wanted something light weight and didn't care about top speed so that might be perfect for your commute.

 

[ApacheXMD]

Yeah, I'm considering this. But plan A is to modify the Razor A5 I have with the motor I got from you. I think I can keep it right at 20lbs with 36v 3AH battery. Not very much energy, I know, but enough for me and keeps things light.

Things I don't like about this X7:

NOISY drive train :[youtube]xNDE84rZt_M[/youtube]
Weak looking chain tensioner.
Pneumatic tires, if you get a flat, you're screwed.
And again, low voltage.

 

[Whiplash]

Anyone find any info about these? Wondering if it would handle a little overvolting or maybe a lipo upgrade? Cool little scoot, but I think it needs more speed to be fun. I'm almost ready to buy one, just need more info...

 

[hamsterrorist]

Long time scooter rider, first time poster

I've been kick scooting for years now, and have been riding Vespas and Lambrettas for years - but lately have started to strongly consider electric as the way forward.

With this particular scooter, it has my interest. Minimalist, cheap and seems to tick most boxes.

The speed though has me worried - not the top speed (25kph or whatever) is probably OK for most sidewalk commuting, but it's the ability on hills that could be a problem. My daily commute is 10kms each way, with a few reasonable hills that usually require me to walk my scooters up. But on the other hand, if the power of this thing is sufficient to provide an assist to kicking, it might be OK.

Battery size does look woefully small...and with the small battery compartment I reckon that LiPo would be the only way forward - probably not enough room to shove more 18650 cells in there.

Noisy as heck yes, but while riding would that be that much of a concern? The idler looks OK to me - if it's spring steel, that *should* keep tension on the chain nicely for the lifespan of the scooter.

I'm tempted to get one myself - if only the fact that the price (~$600NZD) is significantly cheaper than any other options. Plus, since i'd be on the sidewalk for most/all riding i'm not sure that I would need (or could use) the top speed that the other options (~$1000NZD+) we have available here.