Features: Sturdy and Smart
The Atomi Alpha scooter is really a story of beauty and brains.
The Alpha’s ride was smooth.
Along with its 9-inch wheels and tubeless tires that are punctureless, it has a rear suspension.
It did make bumps less noticeable for me, but initially, that suspension took time to adjust to.
The company advertises a 25-mile range on a full charge.
Your mileage may vary, however, depending on elevation changes and acceleration.
The scooter has three levels of speed if you do want to adjust the throttle power.
Eco Mode goes up to 6 miles per hour.
Standard Mode goes to 12 MPH, and Sport Mode goes up to 18 MPH.
I felt the same way.
I suspect most of you will find yourselves wanting to live in Sport Mode.
(Of course, I did like that there was an Eco Mode to let them start on.)
The scooter features aBluetooth connectionfor use with its companion app (available oniPhoneandAndroid).
From delivery to being ready to ride only took about 10 minutes.
These are in addition to the front headlight, which only glows a steady white light for riding visibility.
Setting up a new security code for the lock only took a minute.
It’s hard to tell how well the lock would hold up to a determined theft attempt.
Riding the Scooter: Smooth Sailing With Some Speedbumps
My riding experience was almost completely positive.
The scooter was nimble and exhilarating to use.
It was both convenient and fun.
In fact, there’s very little to complain about as a whole.
There are some minor things worth pointing out, though.
Basically, I wanted more torque.
Not much, but just a little more.
Ultimately, though, wanting a touch more torque wouldn’t stop me from considering purchasing the scooter.
The rear suspension made rides smooth, but I’m not sure it was critical to the experience.
It was a nicety to have, but I wouldn’t pay extra for it.
Similarly, there are left and right turn signals that can be activated with buttons on the handlebars.
Seeing the screen was a little bit tricky because it’s built into the handlebars at a fixed angle.
A Scooter for Kids?
Each of my kids rode the Alpha scooter at a local park.
That setting was fine for the first test ride, but otherwise always felt slow.
Should You Buy the Atomi Alpha Electric Scooter?
It excels at being a good source of transportation while also injecting a bit of fun with colorful lights.
At a retail price point of $650, I think the Alpha scooter is worth its price.
