Up close with Fuzion's V-1000 folding electric scooter
This folding electric scooter has a seriously strong frame, beefy handlebars and an excellent suspension. Zip to work, then fold it down to fit in the trunk of your car or a luggage rack on the train.
Fuzion V-1000
The Fuzion V-1000 is one of a new breed of folding electric scooters that can fit in a car's trunk or a train's luggage rack, then unfold to zip down the street. Here's what it looks like closed...
Fuzion V-1000
...and here's the $1,100 (roughly £900 or AU$1,450) Fuzion V-1000 open and ready for action.
Fuzion V-1000
The scooter (designed by I-Max) stays super stable when you're riding thanks to this beefy locking mechanism and extremely strong construction. (On the downside, the scooter weighs 36 pounds.)
Fuzion V-1000
To open up the scooter, you flip open this huge quick-release lever, then push down the second little lever on the left. It's tough to do without bending down.
Fuzion V-1000
The V-1ooo has a nice wide, long deck which makes it easy to ride no matter where you plant your feet.
Fuzion V-1000
The wide handlebars (with nice cushy grips) are a double-edged sword. Easy to control, but wide enough that it's hard to weave around pedestrians or pass between cars.
Fuzion V-1000
The throttle is nice and smooth, not jerky -- but the battery indicator is extremely unreliable.
Fuzion V-1000
Handlebars fold down easy: Just pull these two collar rings to the sides, then push them down. The rings snap into place magnetically, so they don't move while you ride.
Fuzion V-1000
Big beefy tires and a huge rear disc brake make it easy to stop if you're being careful, but also make the scooter prone to skids if you're not.
Fuzion V-1000
The best feature: the suspension. Front shocks and a rear coil spring keep the ride smooth.
Fuzion V-1000
One last shot of the Fuzion V-1000.