I make it a frequent habit to browse forums, blogs, YouTube, etc. in search of innovative transportation and technology.  It is not until recently that I noticed the plethora of discussions regarding 3 wheel scooters.  Most commonly known as the "mobility scooter", these vehicles normally cater to the handicapped or elderly population.

While the 3 wheel scooter maybe geared towards an older population, that does not mean it lacks performance by any means.  Let us take for example your normal two wheel scooter that your kids ride.  The two wheel scooters usually weigh around 35-70 lbs compared to the mobility scooter's beefy 250 lbs.  However, the max speeds are nearly identical at 15 mph.  That's right, little Joey's two wheel scooter is just as fast as grandma's mobility scooter.  

Not to worry, it gets worse.  The mobility scooter offers better stabilization (sit down with 3 wheels), much more cargo space, longer range, and in most cases an extended warranty.  Considering its purpose, the mobility scooters are designed to be as slim as possible in order to squeeze into doorways.  

There is one more benefit that is often overlooked, versatility.  Ride your two wheel scooter in a mall or grocery store and see how long it takes until security catches you.  On a 3 wheel scooter, no one will look twice.  The general population has not only accepted the presence of mobility scooters in buildings but encourage the practice.  

So you are considering a 3 wheel scooter for whatever purpose, what is a promising choice?

The X-Treme XB-420M is easily one of the quickest mobility scooters on the market.  Compared to its two wheeled cousin, it is not only equal in speed but offers many more luxuries.  One of these luxuries is its immerse range (30 miles on one charge) thanks to its lithium batteries.  That is an impressive figure considering its weight plus cargo.

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December 21, 2009  by  Brian Gagnon