Connect to the mobile app via Bluetooth for full features: remote control operation, anti-theft alarm, speed control, customizable lights, vehicle diagnostics, and firmware updates
Appropriate age-16-60. UL 2272 Certified unit meets high standards of fire and electrical safety set by world-renown global safety science company Underwriters Laboratories
220 lbs payload, light-weight, and durable aircraft-grade magnesium alloy frame and 10.5-inch pneumatic air-filled tires with military-grade shock absorption capability
NOTE: Refer the Instructional Video and the User Manual before use which is highly recommended.
Product description
The miniPRO is not a hoverboard-it's the next step in the evolution of personal transportation. Powered by Ninebot technology, the miniPRO is a hands-free, two-wheel electric scooter with safer features, higher speeds, and longer battery life. The miniPRO is built to easily traverse a variety of indoor and outdoor terrains.
Customer reviews:
Ben Bethel
Great alternative to a wheelchair... not just a toy... also great short-distance transportation solution!
Early review from an early adopter... I'll update this later. This is a fantastic product, and such an improvement over the original Segway I purchased from Amazon back in 2003! I rode my first Segway to work for about 3 years, then sold it for what I paid for it to a 52-year-old woman in Australia who had polio as a child and had never been able to leave her house on her own - not on foot, bike, car, bus, etc. - until she got her Segway and suddenly she was mobile for the first time in her life. Then I bought two more and rode those for about 3 years.
Unlike a hoverboard, these are EPAMDs - electronic personal assistive mobility devices - and in many states are legal to use anywhere a wheelchair is allowed, which is about anywhere. Here in Arizona, I was one of the people who helped get this law passed, and helped local malls, airports, zoos, parks, office buildings, grocery stores, etc., etc. understand the usefulness and legality of these devices. Again, these are legal anywhere a wheelchair is allowed in many states... including Arizona.
For people with mobility disabilities, this is an amazing alternative to a wheelchair... you're not at crotch level, you're not looked down to, people don't give you 'fake-nice' greetings or compassion conversations, etc. Unlike a wheelchair it can go through sand, gravel, grass, mud, really steep inclines/declines (while even keeping your level!), and even shorter steps and curbs pretty easily. And understand, there are a lot of people who refuse to use wheelchairs due to the social stigma, the hassle, the humiliation, the self-defeat... not just people who are paralyzed, but people with foot/knee/leg/hip injuries who just grin-and-bear pain.
Regardless if you're mobility-disabled or able-bodied, this is a great, great, great tool... not a toy, it's truly an alternative to transportation for many people. This is the Segway that was meant to be. Please, for the sake of those with mobility challenges, don't rag on this product... it has a lot of real-world applications. It is not another hoverboard. This is entirely different, and it has the possibility to change the world for the better - we need to stop being addicted to knee-jerk negative reactions to new things and learn about them, think about them, understand them and embrace them. Please, for the sake of our fellow mobility disabled brothers and sisters, understand that this is a product that can change lives.
Bad guitar
Fun, Well made. Treat yourself.
This is a long and complete review - If you read no further know this, this thing is really great. Well made, good performance and a TON of FUN. Will it replace my car as the main mode of transportation? Of course not. It’s just a fun vehicle to ride around on. It’s very quiet and makes for a peaceful ride. Especially with the knee controller and having my upper body completely free, it’s like magically gliding around effortlessly.
I ride it in my neighborhood and on local bike trails that go through the woods. MN Law gives the MiniPro the same rights as an electric wheelchair meaning I can ride on bike trails and pedestrian trails. It’s so quiet I’ve surprised some wildlife and have been able to get back into the woods of my local parks I would not have been able to do otherwise with my bad knee. I’m over 50 and will need a knee replacement at some point. With this device, I can get outside without having extreme pain after a couple of miles of walking. I’ve owned this for 4 months. I resisted the temptation to review it right away – wanted to use it for a reasonable amount of time before submitting a review.
Here are some specifics I’ve seen others address… I’ll give my 2 cents.
Control. With the stick the control is effortless. I don’t even think about the stick, it’s just lean and goes. I’m a 6’ tall fat guy so I prefer to keep the stick height at the lowest level and it contacts my legs just below the knee. You can adjust as needed. When at home I store it near the rear of my garage so I have to slalom around bikes and stuff to get it to the charger. It responds like a dream.
Speed: After a very short training period the speed limit is set to 10.6 MPH. I have not found this to be a problem but I admit, every once in awhile it beeps at me and leans me back as I exceed this limit. This is usually on long straight flat areas where you feel really comfortable thus you tend to want to go faster. You get used to the limit after a while and it’s not a big deal. But if speed is important to you, you might be disappointed that you can’t go faster than 10MPH. (see handlebar topic below for more) If you think about it, gliding at 10MPH means you’re one big bump away from falling to the pavement at 10MPH. Better than falling at 15MPH. But certainly I would love to be able to disable the speed warning beeper. (And if they increased the limit to 12-15 MPH, I’d love it for street riding.
Handlebars: The unit comes with a knee controller for turning control. Unlike a hoverboard that uses the differential angle between the left and right foot pads for steering, the Segway has a one-piece platform and steering direction is done with the control stick. You usually don’t have to think about it. As you lean into a turn, the stick is nudged my your legs/knee and turns the Segway for you. You can get optional handlebars from third-party sellers. This makes the MiniPro act just like a Segway PT. I bought this thinking I would always use it with my bad knee. But it was not the case. First, having the handlebar installed DOES make the Segway stable and easy. Too stable and easy. So stable and easy that you want to go faster and are constantly hitting the 10MPH speed limit. Second, it’s not as fun. Using the knee control is a bit more challenging. So while I bought the handlebar kit, I only use it if a guest wants to try my Segway.
Storage. I prefer to store it in a heavy-duty storage tote. I place a carpet remnant that forms a “U” in the tote allowing for three sides of protection, minimal rolling around in the trunk and when I store it, people cannot see what’s in the tote.
The App. The app is good for setup, light settings and looking at battery life and speed. But other than that, not super useful. I really don’t care what other riders near me are doing. But the app works fine and I can connect my Bluetooth earpiece and the BT app at the same time.
Battery: So far battery life is great. The App gives you a live view of battery performance. The unit is advertised to give 14mi per charge. I’ve never drained the battery but based on a simple calculation of having less than 50% battery after a 6-mile ride, I would likely not get 14 miles… but then again, I am over the 220lb weight limit so the Segway is clearly working harder when I ride.
Crashes: I have ridden full-size Segways many times…. Including a recent ride for a work outing. Have to say, after riding the MiniPro, riding a regular Segway is pretty boring. But there are some things to keep in mind. The MiniPro has much smaller wheels so you cannot to over large bumps, large cracks in the pavement or wide expansion joints. The ONLY crash I ever had in 4 months was on Day 2 trying to go over a big crack in the sidewalk. I have had NEAR-CRASHES. This happens when going down a steep incline too fast. For some reason my balance goes backward and I lean in the wrong direction. Luckily in these cases I was able to hop off the MiniPro and it glided to a stop and I was on my way.
Night gliding. Some people commented on why anyone would glide at night. Except for the occasional bug slapping me in the face, night gliding is great. I do it in remote areas where I can look at the lake with just the headlights lighting the way. The low-angle of the light does a very good job of lighting the way. Really fun.
So in summary… it’s just plain FUN. I live in MN and will only get to ride this 6 months a year…. Still worth it for me. If you can afford it – take the leap. You’ll love it!
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