REVIEW – An interesting addition to electric scooters popped up recently with some new functionality that I had not seen before. A brand called LexGo out of Italy has a series of electric scooters with a smart helmet that pairs to the scooter, something I had never seen before. It also has a collapsible basket that attaches to the handlebars, and I hadn’t seen storage on a scooter before either. Looking at the brand itself, it has recently scored a number of design awards and name drops quite a few other famous brands, so I wanted to see if the products live up to the hype. Read on for more!
What is it?
The LexGo 10 Electric Scooter is an electric scooter with several nice features including turn and brake signals, Bluetooth connectivity, NFC lock, and a deck that lights up with a multi-color display. It also has accessories like a collapsible basket and smart helmet.
What’s included?
- L10 Electric Scooter
- NFC Card and Watch
- Charging unit
- Collapsible basket (sold separately)
- Smart Helmet (sold separately)
Tech specs
Electric Scooter
- 8inch solid tire
- Electric brake+ physical hub brake
- Suspension
- Triple safety-gear folding system
- NFC locking system for anti-theft
- 250W brushless motor
- 36V 5.2Ah lithium battery
- Full function colored screen
- Front and rear L/R turning light and tail light
- Plasma deck light
- Smart helmet ready
- 220lb max load
- 15.5 mph Top Speed
- 15 degree climbing Angle
- 12 miles per charge
Smart Helmet
- Front ambient light
- Tail braking light
- L/R turning light
- Lithium Battery 3.7v/1250mah
- Phone answering/navigation/music playback
- ECO-system connection to Lexgo e-vehicles
- Dual mic-phones, ENC function, noise cancellation, clear phone call
- Charging Time: 1-3 Hours
- Battery Life: 6 Hours (Light On)
- Standby Time: 180 Days
- Waterproof Grade: IPX5
- Product Dimensions:
8.74 X 11.04 X 7.11 Inch
(222.1 X 280.5 X 180.7mm) - Applicable Head Circumference: Size M,22.8-24 Inch (58-61cm)
Design and features
Compared to the last electric scooter I reviewed, the deck is much smaller and closer resembles a Razor scooter. The deck also lights up and has some neat running effects.
Assembly, Installation, Setup
Scooter Assembly
Assembly out of the box of the scooter itself was very simple. There were two color coded cables to connect in the handle before inserting the two bars together. After that, there were only four screws to install in the handle and it was set to plug in to the charger.
The locking mechanism is very sturdy and the wire cage to protect the cabling is appreciated.
Two screws in the front and two screws in the back were the only fasteners needed for install.
Charging is straight-forward and topping off the battery only took about an hour.
Unfortunately, the Lexgo app setup was not very easy. I installed the app from the Google Play store and read through the user manual multiple times, but I was unable to get the scooter’s Bluetooth to connect to my phone. I got it to show up on available devices, but it refused to connect for some reason. (Yes, that’s my phone’s name.)
Basket Attachment
At first I was a little skeptical of the basket attachment. It looks a bit like a small shield, but after installing it on the scooter I was pretty impressed by the thought and utility of it.
Installation was intuitive. There are rubber pieces to separate the bolts and metal piece from scratching or damaging the handlebar of the scooter. When installed, the bolts hold it very tight up against the handlebar and it’s very solid with no wiggling.
The basket itself expands pretty large and actually can hold a lot.
Smart Helmet
The smart helmet is perhaps one of the most intriguing parts of this review. I’ve never seen or used a smart helmet before, so the thought was intriguing. The helmet comes with Bluetooth and also connects to the electric scooter functions like braking, turn signals, and some basic volume and call functions. Setting up the helmet to a phone was just like any earbuds or speaker. Charge it up through the USB-C port in the back and then turn it on. It is then searchable in Bluetooth devices for a connection.
Connecting the smart helmet to the electric scooter was a bit more difficult. Scouring the user manual, it turns out you have to hit the phone button on the scooter 3 times in a row and then hit the + button to put it into pairing mode. Thankfully, you only have to do that once. It remembers it from then on out.
Performance
For a full-sized adult, I felt like this scooter is a bit lackluster. With the smart helmet and basket, it seems like they’re positioning the scooter as something you can ride to work and around town, but I feel like it’s a bit small for someone like me. The smart helmet comes in one size, Medium, at this point and my head just does not fit in helmets that small. Luckily, it fits my kids, so I was still able to have them test the connectivity and how well it looks in the dark.
Front ambient helmet light. It won’t light the ground, but it makes it easier to see you in dim or dark light.
The side signals are very bright and noticeable.
The rear light and brake signal both integrate well with the scooter and the brakes and turn signals. The circle brake light on the helmet does look a bit odd in low light, in my opinion, but hey, at least it’s noticeable!
There are two different traveling speeds on the scooter. Level one is pretty slow and level two is fairly zippy, topping out at 15 mph. There are no shocks on this scooter, so the ride is fairly jarring if you’re going over bumps and uneven ground.
While the scooter was a bit undersized for me, it’s perfect for my daughter. Larger scooters are too tall for her, but this one fits her well.
What I like about Lexgo L10 Electric Scooter and Accessories
- Fun design and accessories
- Build quality is good
- The basket works great for carrying stuff around as long as it can stand being jostled around a bit.
- The concept of a smart helmet is fun
What needs to be improved?
- Syncing the scooter to the Lexgo app did not work for me and the instructions were not very clear
- The L10 is a undersized for a large adult. One of the larger models would probably work much better
- While the smart helmet is cool, the weight and potential distraction concerns me. Given that you’re also carrying around a lithium battery and electronics in the helmet, I feel like also adds some risk. To me the main purpose of a helmet is to protect your head in an accident and is therefore expendable. When you add features like this it makes it more difficult to consider expendable.
Final thoughts
The Lexgo L10 electric scooter and accessories have some nice and fun features, but I feel like they’re more suited to a teenager or child. The range is also a bit lacking if you wanted to use this for a longer commute unless you plan on charging it between trips. My daughter really enjoys riding it, but it’s not quite my cup of tea.
Price: $299.99
Where to buy: Lexgo
Source: The sample of this product was provided for free by Lexgo. Lexgo did not have a final say on the review and did not preview the review before it was published.
