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PeteInLongBeach · 08-07-2016, 07:22 PM

It depends on your anticipated or intended usage. The minipro could not replace my i2 for my usage.

I often need most of the 24 mile range of the i2. The minipro range is only 14 miles.
I would find the top speed of 10 mph a bit too slow for the distances I travel.
I use my i2 over a variety of questionable terrain (bumps, holes, sidewalk breaks, and other irregularities and debris). The wheels on the minipro are too small to safely deal with many of these scenarios.
I often need to carry stuff (helmet, lock, groceries, etc.) both in the bag and hung from the handlebar. There is little or no provision for this on the minipro.
The i2 is convertible for off-road (and higher top speed) with my x2 conversion parts.
I have not yet seen evidence that the minipro has the same redundancy in systems that the i2 has. Having gone through a few failures and graceful shutdowns, I can't emphasize enough how important this is for safety.

08-07-2016, 07:22 PM	#6
PeteInLongBeach Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,127	It depends on your anticipated or intended usage. The minipro could not replace my i2 for my usage. I often need most of the 24 mile range of the i2. The minipro range is only 14 miles. I would find the top speed of 10 mph a bit too slow for the distances I travel. I use my i2 over a variety of questionable terrain (bumps, holes, sidewalk breaks, and other irregularities and debris). The wheels on the minipro are too small to safely deal with many of these scenarios. I often need to carry stuff (helmet, lock, groceries, etc.) both in the bag and hung from the handlebar. There is little or no provision for this on the minipro. The i2 is convertible for off-road (and higher top speed) with my x2 conversion parts. I have not yet seen evidence that the minipro has the same redundancy in systems that the i2 has. Having gone through a few failures and graceful shutdowns, I can't emphasize enough how important this is for safety. Last edited by PeteInLongBeach; 08-07-2016 at 07:30 PM..