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The AnyHill UM-1 lets stability guide the ride with a scooter that is reliable, efficient, and a joy to use. The UM-1 nails its assignment as a budget scooter by delivering on every plane that we’d expect from a $599 purchase. Combining a sleek design with a user-friendly set-up, simple one-click folding mechanism, and surprisingly strong brakes, the UM-1 lets simplicity reign supreme. But most importantly, this scooter sports a valuable LG battery that is usually found in scooters of a much higher price tag. The LG battery treats you to hundreds more charge cycles than the average Chinese battery, creating a scooter that is durable and cost-effective. Overall, its performance, portability, and value for money aid its status as one of our favorite budget buys.

Following on from the UM-1, AnyHill returns to the scooter scene with a new model that builds on its strengths and corrects some of its flaws too. Honorable to the stylishly minimal design that characterized the UM-1, the UM-2 opts for a larger, more fleshed-out look that doesn’t sacrifice quality for quantity. With improved cable management, grippy handlebars, plush tires, and exceptional braking performance, this scooter scores on almost every plane. But most impressive of all is its detachable battery that can be removed, charged, and replaced at your convenience, offering more miles and usage for your money. Whilst the UM-2 would benefit from a suspension system for improved ride quality, the scooter ticks all of the boxes it promises to. AnyHill has made longevity the priority once again with their latest model and it shows.

Just as we awarded the Apollo Air with the best-in-class ride quality sub $600, the Air Pro follows suit securing the crown for the sub $800 bracket. Replacing the ‘Apollo Light’ and superseding the more limited Air model, the brand new Air Pro cranks up its predecessor’s dial with superior specs, suspension, and stature. We often refer to INOKIM as producing some of the best-built electric scooters as a result of their precise manufacturing process, but just as INOKIM joins the components of its scooters with perfect alignment - forging unsightly seams that are all too common, especially on entry-level scooters - Apollo has done the same for the Air Pro. It eschews the clunky style that many scooters in its price bracket have with curved lines, flush finishes, and a design that flows from one section to the next. Bravo, Apollo.

How does the best-in-class ride quality sub $600 sound? Well, that’s what the Air delivers. With a front spring built to cushion your body from the impacts of less predictable urban terrain, and a pair of pneumatic, air-filled tires to soften the residual vibrations, it boasts a combo you don’t see on any other scooter below $600. Just as I liken the Air’s reliability to a Toyota Prius, its build quality is that of a Rolls Royce. Everything from the handlebars to the stem and deck seamlessly flows into each other and the attention to detail for the design of components like the folding hook and kickstand - that sit flush to the scooter while retracted - is a tell-tale sign of quality that other budget models simply lack.

Everything from the custom proprietary mold (which cost Apollo an eye-watering amount to make), to the integration of its many features - including a mobile app that unlocks extra layers of personalization, self-healing tires, an IP56 water resistance rating, powerful regen brakes, sublime one-click folding mechanism, and the best turn signals we ever tested - all combine to push the frontiers of the congested commuter electric scooter category into exciting new dimensions and deliver the City’s piece de resistance, its build quality. In line with the rest of Apollo’s models, the new City hasn’t been built to top the ego-driven charts of speed and range. Instead, it's been carefully designed with meticulous attention to detail to deliver a well-rounded balance of performance across all of the critical areas that we, at Electric Scooter Insider, pay special attention to when testing scooters.

City by name and city by nature, the Apollo City is the perfect urban ride and an essential consideration for anyone looking for something light and zippy for nipping around urban streets. Weighing in at a diddy 39 lbs, boasting a quick stem folding mechanism, and intuitive foldable handlebars, the Apollo City is on the lighter and compact end of the scooter spectrum, making it ideal for those looking for a portable model. As you might expect from Apollo, the City comes with a cracking warranty that extends coverage for up to two years. Delivering a comfortable ride with its dual suspension system, effective braking, and great build quality, it’s a reliable choice for those taking their first steps into the world of scooters and who are keen to have the backup of a good warranty.

On the hunt for a scooter that straddles the line between entry-level and performance? Look no further, the Apollo Explore is a well-rounded model primed to deliver a high-quality riding experience. Sporting a 52V 18.2Ah Dynavolt battery and a 1000W motor with 3-speed settings, it is the perfect companion for urban rides. And it doesn’t stop there, touted as one of the most compact scooters in its class, the Explore benefits from 3 intuitive folding mechanisms. Plus, riders will be pleased to hear that its 10 inch pneumatic tires and spring suspension system are capable of delivering a smooth, comfortable riding experience. From safety to style, the Explore has it all. Its two high-performance disc brakes deliver dependable stopping power whilst its stylish Fast & Furious inspired lighting setup adorns it the appearance of a souped-up street racing car. However, if you’re willing to give up some style for improved specs, there are a few other scooters that you should consider - read our in-depth review to see what scooters we recommend as alternatives.

Taking your first step into the big, bad world of performance scooters can be daunting and thrilling all at once. Choosing a model capable of sending your adrenal glands into overdrive without doing the same to your bank balance was always going to be a challenge or, at least, it was until the Apollo Ghost glided onto the scene. With its supernatural design and hauntingly fast acceleration, this scooter offers a phantasmal set of features designed to take your riding experience to the next level. Even better, it does it without blasting through your life savings, making it the best introductory performance scooter.

It’s a rare day when I’m not exactly sure how to begin a review or summarise a scooter in a single paragraph. Usually, I like to highlight the top features but this time, I’m truly stumped. Not because this scooter has nothing going for it, but because it has everything going for it. Whilst the first batch of stock flew off the shelves faster than a group of bargain-hunters rushing through the sliding doors of a Best Buy store on Black Friday, I was lucky enough to get an exclusive look at this titan of a scooter, and let me tell you, the Apollo Phantom is an absolute marvel in scooter innovation. It’s seen what its competitors can do and has savagely outpaced them with its sophisticated style, monolithic acceleration, and never-seen-before proprietary design and features. Whether you’re a die-hard dirt track fan, a leisurely cruiser, or a high-speed adrenaline junkie, the Phantom can match your preferences, delivering a first-rate experience in all departments. This scooter is the result of a whole ton of testing and research based on feedback from riders like you and me. It really is the scooter of the people and, if you’re anything like me, it’s one short ride away from becoming your favorite scooter of 2021.

As far as no-frills, no-nonsense scooters go, they don’t get much better than this. The brainchild of popular scooter distributor Fluid Free Ride, the CityRider is a sleek, swift, skateboard-influenced scooter that does everything its name promises. With a newly upgraded motor (350W vs 300W) and battery (10Ah vs 7.5Ah), it combines a cruising speed and respectable range with an essentially maintenance-free design that is ideal for city riding. Plus, as one of the lightest and most well-built models in its class, the CityRider will attract commuters looking for a durable, dependable urban scooter.

Want to go far, take on all types of terrain, and zoom your way up even the steepest of hills with ease? Try the Dualtron III. Channeling almost everything we love about the design and innovation of Dualtron’s most premium scooters – such as the Thunder – the 3 is a versatile scooter that’ll give scooter enthusiasts everywhere something to get excited about. There is one major caveat, though...there are plenty of other scooters that offer far better value for money.

I’ve reviewed quite a few Dualtron scooters and I’ve been relatively impressed with them all, so I had high hopes for the performance model, the Eagle Pro. There’s no denying that the Eagle Pro looks the part, with an all-black frame draped in white Dualtron branding and eye-catching stem lights. But, once you look beyond its flashy exterior, its value for money becomes questionable. Sure, its nippy acceleration is a lot of fun and it offers a pleasant ride on smooth tarmac, and the rubber suspension is great for carving, but the creaky, wobbly stem puts a downer on the overall ride quality. While the Eagle Pro was, for a while, a popular performance model, the release of new scooters has left it to fall behind the pack.