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Used Segways For Sale

September 18th, 2009

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How Much Should I Pay for a Segway?


A Segway is an electrical powered two wheel personal transportation system. It somewhat resembles a scooter, with the long neck and handlebars and a flat area for standing. If you live I a major metropolitan area, chances are you’ve seen them zipping through the sidewalks. They are meant to cut down on traffic congestion, and save some of our gasoline supply. The Segway is designed to give you optimal balance, and the hand controls are easy to use.

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A common problem with Segways is trying to find out how much they cost. The company website has no pricing available, but they have plenty of links to dealers across the country. If you follow the link, you will be taken to the dealership homepage which will give you a variety of models to choose from. Once you click on a model to find out more information, you will be given technical specs and information, and a phone number that you can call for pricing. If you call the number, chances are you will be given a message asking you to leave a phone number so the dealership can call you back.

There are various reasons dealers don’t give prices on the website. The main reason is that the potential customer might see a price, think it is too much, and lose interest. When you call for the price, chances are the salesperson is not going to give you one. The goal of the salesperson is to set an appointment with you to come to the dealership, because if you are at the dealership the salesperson has a chance to make a sale. They know that you are more likely to buy a Segway once you have seen and operated one. The secondary goal of a salesperson over the phone is to get your contact information. This can be in the form of a phone number or an Email address.


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A new Segway can cost close to 5 thousand dollars. Many may think that this is too much money, and that they can buy a good used car for that amount of money. Yes, you can buy a good used car for that much, but it won’t have the same mobility and capabilities as a Segway. Think about this, if you were looking at a good riding lawnmower that cost about the same price, would you buy a used car instead? You probably wont, because a used car is not going to mow your grass.

A good, quality used Segway will cost you around twenty five hundred to three thousand dollars. This is about a 40 percent reduction from the cost of owning one new. The problem with shopping for a good used Segway is that they are rare and hard to find. People who buy Segways new are likely to hold on to them.

I hope this article was informative and that it helps you in your search for a Segway. To find out if one is right for you, find a place where you can test one out.


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Learn More Information About Motor Scooters And Their Fascinating Past

September 16th, 2009

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A good definition of a motor scooter is a bike with fairly small wheels and a small engine which is geared to the back wheel. The early patents for “foot powered” scooters were granted in 1921. Up to that time there were no motors attached to the scooter. They were propelled by “foot power.” You can learn more at Vespa for sale.


The early scooters which were driven by action with the feet was changed to a more advanced system using an engine, by Gino Tsai, whose dad worked for the J.D. Corporation in Shangai, as a mechanical engineer. The design work for his scooter was completed after five years. Go to Italian scooters for more details.

Gino Tsai claims that the reason he invented the Razor motor scooter was due to the fact that his father had to walk for miles every day around the huge bicycle factory that he worked for because of his short legs. He wanted to put a stop to this and so invented the Razor motor scooter as a solution.

As soon as Gino finished the building of his new scooter he began to market it to the general public. It soon became a hot property with customers waiting as long as six months for their scooter.

How can the popularity of the motor scooter be explained? The product was built from lightweight airplane grade aluminum which can support over 1000 pounds without bending. It can be folded, which means it can be stored in very small places. It has small polyurethane wheels and a low-powered engine. Braking is activated by stepping down on the rear fender.


Today there are many different brands and models of motor scooters. We have electric scooters and gas powered motor scooters. They are very versatile and functional, serving many different purposes. They are patterned after motorcycles, but have smaller wheels, lower-powered engines and can be stepped through, unlike the motorcycle.

The most commonly seen style of scooter is the “folding,” or “foldable,” scooter. These are two-wheeled models that are typically used for traveling short distances around the city. Braking occurs when the back fender is stepped on, putting pressure on the back wheel and stopping its movement. This type of motor scooter is designed for children or adults and can also be used to perform tricks on. It is very compact in size and can be folded for storage in small places.

A unique feature of freestyle folding motor scooters is the “kicktail,” a portion of the foot deck that extends over the back wheel. This is what provides the leverage for performing tricks. Motor scooters with “kicktails” are called freestyle scooters and usually have hand brakes due to the fact that the back fender allows for the performance of tricks instead of braking.

Electric scooters are generally bigger and heavier. Due to the greater weight they consume more power and can only go shorter distances when compared with the folding scooters. You may need to recharge the battery after a short distance of maybe 15 miles or so.

These electric, or battery-powered, motor scooters are often used to travel short distances around the neighborhood or perhaps on a school campus or other confined environment. They are particularly popular among the elderly, handicapped and disabled. Instead of being confined at home these elderly or handicapped people can now have some of their former independence returned to them. Motor scooters of this kind are usually called mobility scooters.


To get a greater speed you will generally need a gas scooter which is far more powerful than a folding type. They can also travel longer distances when a larger fuel tank is included. Gas scooters may not be permitted in some areas so it is good practice to read up on the laws and regulations in your area before getting a motor scooter. Check out Vespa P200 for more informtion.

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