FluidFreeRide CityRider: What Real Users Actually Think

Sounds like you just saw your second scooter ever, and it happens to be less of a piece of shit than the first one you saw.

Yeah lmao once they said solid tires i knew they were new here.

I have the Ninebot Max GL30P. My max commute is 3.3 miles to the office, and then I take a different bus that is about 1.5 miles. Easy to take on and off the bus. I have loved it so far.

Yup, tested it extensively. It's a decent starter. Simple design, has turn signals and is quite portable. Doesn't match pneumatic tire options on comfort but still fine for smooth roads. Not the strongest motor performance (tested top speed of 17.9 MPH). Got me 16.9 miles on a charge at 175 lbs (80 kg).

i own the niu kqi3 pro, assuming the build quality is the same between models, go for the niu.

You can't really choose one single model as the perfect ride for everyone, for the same reason you can't declare the Toyota Corolla the best car for everyone in spite of it arguably being the best compromise in terms of specs. You're also under the impression that solid tires should be considered something going for it, when the truth is the opposite.

solid tires on this type of scooter sux. Better even with tubed like the classic m365.

Tubed >>>> Solid, and Tubed > Tubeless but that's just me. Tubed is far easier to replace and doesn't go flat unless you forget to pump it up.

Yeah fluid freeride is the absolute worst. My family and I have owned a lot of scooters, from box store brand to thousands dollar kaabo's. I bought two city riders for my teenagers. After only two weeks of riding to school, they both stopped working. Months of trying to get them to honor their warranty. Months of back and forth. Finally paid to send them in. Months later I just got two back…piece of crap refurbished ones that are more broken than what I sent in.

Nothing wrong with your choice but do not underestimate how awful solid tires are if its even a little bit wet. I'm definitely not telling you not to get that scooter, I'm just saying be careful in the rain.

Nice review. I also am a new CityRider owner and so far its working great. I only have 15-20 miles on it and no real issues. I do hope it lasts a long while and will report back if I have issues.

I also have a GXL and want to upgrade. As cool as the Cityrider is, I would never consider upgrading to that. It's just too small of a jump.

It's in the same 'compact' class as a Xiaomi: 8.5" tires, sounds like the pack options are 10S 7.5 and 10Ah, 32 pounds. Fits a certain short range use case, but personally I think this bracket is best avoided in favor of any 'third gen' style thing with 10" tires and more deck space and range, like a G30.

Solid tires. Eew.

I would agree with your take. I just got a Cityrider, and I would say based on specs and what people say about the GXL that it's slightly better than the GXL, maybe approximately on par with the M365. Horizon is probably the truer upgrade.

Don't assume that because Razor is a larger company, you'll get better support from them. In fact, I suspect the opposite is true. FluidFreeRide has been around for years and is known for their great customer support. If you have a problem with their scooter an actual human will read your email, respond promptly, and likely resolve any issue quickly.

It's a 32 lb scooter in the ultraportable category. As such, it may be an ok contender in the ultraportable category, but it's never going to be a "default" recommendation in a world where Ninebot Maxes and Niu KQi3s exist. The narrow deck and solid 9" tires make it a hard pass for me. A Ninebot F30 would be a superior choice.

I also purchased a CityRider about a week after they were made available. The scooter they sent me lasted about 2 months and then quit working. It had an issue where the scooter powered on, but the motor simply stopped working whenever I hit the throttle. The display also flashed a code 'E 16' which apparently meant that there was a shorted or loosened connection in its system. I contacted Fluid's customer service and they were great to work with. They walked me through steps to attempt to diagnose.

I mean, that's the real bummer - I really like the scooter. Now, it has no suspension and has solid tires, but I knew that going in. That said, for what I use it for, just cruising around on decent roads, I really enjoy my time on it.

I'm a cityrider owner (newer July 2022 edition). I do love mine for the commute I have. Pros: light weight, looks cool, cheap, decent power to weight ratio, no flat tires. Cons: no suspension and solid tires means you have to consciously avoid bumps/cracks in the road, brakes are on the weaker side in my opinion, tread on the front drive tire is negligible.

I bought the KQi2 in June and have really enjoyed it. 17mph is plenty for my city and commute. I only charge once a week after 10x 1.2mi trips. It still has plenty of battery left before charging, and I'm constantly going full throttle.

Leave a negative review and watch how it gets removed in a flash.

I would open another ticket and say those things, they'll likely send you a new kick stand and can diagnose the poor braking. They've been pretty responsive to my concerns and replaced quite a few things. Sucks bringing it in but that refurbished one is definitely not up to par.

don't be afraid to complain and advocate for yourself, you deserve a quality product. I know the FFR people in NYC and if the SF ones are similar, they should be more than willing to take care of you.

When shopping for a new scooter I try to buy the ones with split rims / split motor design for easy tire change. If the scooter doesn't come with those features I won't buy it.

I got Niu kqi2 pro. And love it. I totally broke the accelerator cord with my phone holder but talked to Niu and got a replacement within a couple days. They assigned a tech to come fix it but we did it at home ourselves.

Definitely get the Horizon (or any of the other T8 clones like the Zero 8, Turbowheel Swift). They're really well built. You'll be able to ride this scooter for at least a couple years with few if any problems. It's also nice having a scooter that can hit 20-24mph.

It's really hard to tick all the boxes at that price range. A refurb/used NIU KQI3 Max would be a solid option (48V for hills over 36V alternatives) but not exactly lightweight and compact.

I've also had a less than ideal experience with my CityRider!! Was going to write up something as well. Such a bummer cuz it seemed like such a good scooter on paper and had everything I need.

I love the guys at Fluid Free Ride! They've been nothing but great to me.

when people around me ask about handling in rain or wet surfaces my simply answer is always 'it dont have any'. As a 8x2.5 inch solid user, i wouldnt trust these tires even when riding over a single drop of spit.

FluidFreeRide will be a better deal than the Razor ePrime.

Just writing to confirm this. Their support has been absolutely useless for my fluid mosquito.

The Ninebot ES2 might be right up your alley - usually runs around $350-380 and has solid tires plus decent lighting setup. I've delivered with one before and it handles 200+ just fine, though range definitely drops off a bit at that weight.

Oh this is great to know! I'm getting mine soon to replace my Mosquito Scooter from them. I just hope this lasts half the year or even the year.

I got two of the kqi2 pro. 2 yr warranty and very sturdy. Just need the app once to update the firmware or if you want to enable some features like cruise control or no kick start.

Yeah honestly use their support on every issue. I had issues with a scooter with them and they allowed me to upgrade to a better model and paid the difference when I kept having issues.

It's a very pretty scooter. I always loved the skateboard deck, and yeah, that'll be easy to carry onto transit. Have fun! Wear gloves and a helmet!

I commute in the rain with my 8" solid tires. It's actually quite fun and relatively safe if you have full control and go less than 15mph.

So how was cityrider to ride?

I will always say this to anyone looking into scooters: make SURE you have a shop nearby that can do repairs of any kind, especially tires. A lot of time doing it at home is a huge project and for some people near impossible.