Should you be looking for a fast mobility scooter? If you are not able to walk easily then doing everyday tasks or going to the shops or on social occasions can be very difficult. Mobility scooters are perfect for these situations and will give back the ability to enjoy these occasions, but many of them are not especially fast and this can be frustrating to many people. Some mobility scooters are faster than others and can be much more convenient as well as enabling the rider to keep up with their companions and not get left behind, or worse, having others slow down to keep pace with them! if you want to quickly run errands around the neighborhood or get round the golf course in a shorter time you should look at finding a fast mobility scooter.
Mobility Scooter Top Speeds
it is important when purchasing a mobility scooter to find out its top speed. For most scooters you'll find that it is between 5mph and 13mph with the faster models really designed for outdoor rather than indoor use. Next look at the drive mechanism. Is it front or rear wheel drive? in general rear wheel driven scooters are faster than those driven from the front wheel as the motors on these tend to be less powerful. A larger motor is needed to push from the rear as the whole weight of the scooter, plus the rider must be 'pushed'. A smaller motor is needed for a front wheel drive.
Manufacturers of Fast Mobility Scooters
Next consider the manufacturer. Pride Mobility make a range of scooters designed for speed and for using in tougher conditions. One such model is the Pride Wrangler PMV which uses two 2 100AH batteries to power twin motors in the rear. The deep treaded, thirteen inch tires allow movement on a wide variety of surfaces and the Wrangler is durable but still very comfortable.
The GT-3 Electric Bike is a 3 Wheel mobility scooter with a top speed of 15+ mph with rear wheel drive. It is reputed to be the fastest mobility scooter you can buy! It includes a cargo rack, reverse gear and extra, under seat storage. It is cheap to run, around 5 cents for a recharge and can climb moderately steep hills. On a full recharge it will go about forty miles.
Another option is the EV Rider Stand N Ride fast mobility scooter with a top speed of 15mph. This scooter looks less like a disability scooter and more like a seated electric scooter and uses 18 AH batteries which are easy to find.
Conclusion
Don't be limited when you are out and about on your mobility scooter! If you carefully choose one that has a higher top speed you won't be Left behind by your friends or feel embarrassed by slowing them down. You'll be able to zip around the shopping mall or golf course in record time.
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