Dragon Escooters - Cyclone Pro

Hotchips on 23/02/2023 - 14:08

So I'm saving toward an electric scooter as there are plenty of nice paths, bikeways, etc. around my area (Ipswich, Brisbane) which I want to start enjoying. I have been looking at the Dragon Cyclone Pro as it looks to have good features (hydraulic brakes, good range, good speed, good quality build) for the price and are sold at Sumner Park which is only about 15mins from me so really good for support/service etc. I've had one guy respond to a comment that siad they provide good customer service and he recommends them.

I can't really find a lot of information on quality and experience with these except for a few Youtube vids - but they are associated with the vendor. I have yet to find detailed independent reviews.

Does anyone have any experience specifically with the Dragon Cyclone Pro scooters?

I'm 53 and about 90kg. No prior scooter experience, but do ride a motorbike. Not looking to be one of those idiots I occasionally see tearing down the street, more just to get out into the sun and enjoy the scenery, nice and relaxed. Maybe ride to the local for a brew on the weekends.

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Comments

  • spackbace on 23/02/2023 - 14:20
    +3

    For those playing at home, in QLD these are legal to use on footpaths

    (Before the NSW people come along and get all judgy!)

    • pegaxs on 23/02/2023 - 15:51
      +2

      From NSW and I am dead set sure that a 3.6kW scooter is NOT legal to ride on foot paths in Queensland… But you know, I'm from NSW, so I'm probably just being judgy…

      • Clear on 23/02/2023 - 15:58
        +4

        They're 25km/h out of the box so they're legal. Press a few buttons and then they're not.

        • pegaxs on 23/02/2023 - 16:39
          +1

          Riiiiight… and with all that untapped potential, I am sure no one has ever “unlocked it” to go faster on suburban streets. It’s like, say, having a V8 Ford Mustang and it being limited to 4,000 RPM…

          InB4: OP replies saying that they will never unlock it for street use.

          • Hotchips on 23/02/2023 - 17:25

            @pegaxs: They are legal when set to the 25 limit. In real life, unless I am acting like a complete nuffy and flying down the street (which I shan't be doing) I don't expect issues with cops.

          • Clear on 23/02/2023 - 17:27

            @pegaxs: No one has ever unlocked it when the cops are asking 😉

      • spackbace on 23/02/2023 - 16:01
        +2

        ^What he said

        Restricted Speed 25km/hr
        Unrestricted Speed 60km/hr

    • Hotchips on 23/02/2023 - 17:41

      Yeah, and they are really popular around my area. The vast majority of scooter riders I encounter are doing the right thing and enjoying the many bike paths and tracks.

      I just hope the fwits don't wreck it for everyone.

      • spackbace on 23/02/2023 - 17:41
        +2

        I just hope the fwits don't wreck it for everyone.

        Of course they will!

  • Ricky Jones on 23/02/2023 - 14:26
    +1

    Bike Scooter City sell some fast scooters https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/queensland-e-scoot…

    • Clear on 23/02/2023 - 14:31
      +2

      No way he crashed going 94km/h.

  • Clear on 23/02/2023 - 14:30
    +1

    I've rode the Cyclone Pro before and really there's no complaints at all. Plenty of power for tackling hills thanks to the dual motors, fine for offroad and onroad use, plenty of range and the things you've highlighted. The suspension is a bit hard but not really an issue.

    If you wanted to spend less the Dragon Slayer is a good option. Obviously less power so it's not as good for hills.

    • Hotchips on 23/02/2023 - 17:27

      Cheers mate.
      Have you had any issues with flat tyres? My son was gifted an Innokim Light and the thing gets a flat if you sneeze at it. And hella painful to change the tube.
      Cyclone Pro's specs state puncture proof tyres - which I guess means they are a bit better than regular tyres - but I doubt its actually "puncture proof".

      • Clear on 23/02/2023 - 17:32
        +1

        Flat tyres are normally from too low PSI. Typically you should be running at 40-50 PSI and apply a sealant like green slime.

        Puncture proof tyres have a sticky coating on the underside of the tyre that'll seal up when you get a puncture. It's certainly possible to get a flat but less likely.

        • Hotchips on 23/02/2023 - 17:33

          Cheers, I really appreciate the feedback.

  • bobbified on 23/02/2023 - 15:54

    I wish damn Victoria would legalise these scooters instead of trying to force us to use these rental ones.

    • Cheaplikethebird on 23/02/2023 - 16:29

      Yep just keep them off of footpaths.

      • bobbified on 23/02/2023 - 16:33
        +1

        I've never actually been on one because it's $5.50 for the first 10 minutes or something. That's more than the price of the tram. (And no need to wear someone else's dirty helmet!)

  • Ryanek on 23/02/2023 - 16:32
    +2

    That's how much I paid for my 2004 Subaru Liberty just before covid

  • Drakesy on 23/02/2023 - 17:14
    +2

    NGL these things are death traps, they're limited to 25kmh for a reason, up to 30kmh i can understand. Doing 45kmh+ on a 7-inch wheel is just asking for it. At least if you do get a good helmet and maybe a lawyer for when the inevitable happens.

    I've seen enough of these on my daily commute fly past me and pedestrians at 50kmh and it's not a good look.
    1. underspecced brakes
    2. twitchy as ever, slightest bump and you become a cropper.

    And yes i've ridden them.
    Had one for a month before realising it was a PoS. If you want to do 40+kmh get an electric bike, at least that way you'll get decent brakes and some sort of steering ability.

    • Hotchips on 23/02/2023 - 17:30

      Thanks mate, not looking at speed at all, just cruise around and enjoy the outdoors. I'm too old for speed thrills now and coming from a motorbike, I have a healthy respect for not believing my brain's self assessment that I am in fact quite young and can "go for it".

    • Clear on 23/02/2023 - 17:34

      Doing 45kmh+ on a 7-inch wheel

      Finding one that does 45km/h on a 7" wheel is a challenge. Typically 10 and 11" tyres instead :P

      1. underspecced brakes

      Too many brands are using "Zoom Brakes" as upgrades in place of your standard disc brake. They should be using Nutt Brakes instead as they'll easily stop you at high speeds.

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