08-07-2016, 07:22 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Long Beach, CA
Posts: 1,127
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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..
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