Casa Grande, Arizona
Hello everyone! So I was fortunate enough to go on a ride in Casa Grande Arizona with some PEV friends recently. I was in for a surprise as our approx 32 mile ride was full of off-road adventuring! So not only was this my first off-road session with the Kaabo Mantis King GT but my first off-road session on any electric device! And I was very happy with the experience!
Terrain: Green-level trails. Mostly packed dirt with some sand patches. No declines (due to my off-road newb status), some inclines.
Pros: Adjustable suspension! I rode the whole ride with my suspension more on the default setting but at the end of the ride the “terrain park” type of area I did check out the adjustable suspension and it does make a great difference! If your wanting a scooter that can handle the normal roads and go off-roading a little bit, this one definitely can handle it!
Cons: I didn’t notice any on my 1st experience. Any negatives would be more in relation to my own off-road familiarity or skill level. The scooter itself handled very well I’d say. The 10-inch hybrid tires are definitely nice for off-roading. There were some sand patches that the tires would sink in, so i’d have to walk it out of. But a more experienced off-road rider may possibly have been able to navigate through them.
Tips:
Even if you have to walk it up a incline, use the throttle to move it along, verse just pushing it.
In sand patches it may help to put more of your weight on your back tire to help prevent the front tires from digging in.
Update: 2/19/2023
I went on another off-road adventure. This time is was still green-level terrain but little more build up of dirt. The Kaabo Mantis King GT still went through it like a champ! I was cruising through going about 13-15mph. Slow pace but no issues getting through!
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