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Hiboy S2 Electric Scooter — Review for Beginners
Non-sponsored review by a beginner, clumsy and older rider
A couple of months ago I purchased the Hiboy S2 electric scooter. I’m not your average rider. I’m a complete beginner, uncoordinated with poor spatial judgement, and older than most riders I see around. Also, I’m nervous sharing roads and paths with cars, cyclists, other scooters, small children, elderly people, pigeons and dog turds.
That’s why I’m the perfect person to review the Hiboy S2. Heaps of people like me must be considering buying an electric scooter. Although not total daredevils, we have a bit of disposable income and a bit of adventure left in us. But no one is writing reviews for us.
Every electric scooter review I read is written by and for experienced riders aged mostly under 30. If you’re a Generation X or older person who likes having fun, is conscious about environmentally-friendly transportation and is not a sporting superstar, then this is the review for you.
Why the Hiboy S2?
I’ve made purchases in the past — a hoverboard, manual scooter, rollerblades (twice), roller-skates (twice), wheelie shoes and a bike. I try these things out, expecting to be a total expert within minutes. Instead, I’m total crap. Then I put them somewhere in my apartment to collect dust. See the…
