Review: Currie GT Shockwave Electric Scooter
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Also known as Schwinn F-18 and Mongoose Hornet F-5
RETAIL PRICE: $439.95 [Online Purchase Information]
The Shockwave is the same model as the Schwinn F-18 and the Mongoose Hornet F-5. All are manufactured by Currie Technologies.
One of the newest Currie scooters, the top-of-the line Shockwave boasts a powerful 600W motor, with 40% more torque than the previous Phat Flyer SE model (which had a 350W motor), as well as a front shock and a rear swingarm shock, which is great for pot-holed urban streets or dirt trail use.
This model has the highest torque of the Currie scooters, with strong hill-climbing power, and good off-the-line acceleration to get you across intersections quicky. It's 12" wheels provide more stability than smaller-wheeled scooters, and you'll find this to be a very solid scooter that really provides one of the best rides around.
Top speed averages around 16 mph, the scooter weighs 67 pounds, and the distance range is about 8 miles (depending on rider weight, road conditions, etc.). If you want a longer range scooter, check out the next model down, the Tsunami, which has a 15-mile range, though it is geared slightly differently so it may not provide the same acceleration or hill-climbing ability. The Tsunami also has no rear shocks.
Though the Shockwave has a slightly smaller deck length for standing than the long-range Tsunami, the space is more than adequate for most riders. There's also an optional seat kit, available for $50 (use seat kit# AS-720 for Currie F-18 Swingarm, Currie Lightning, GT Shockwave, Schwinn F-18 and Mongoose Pro Hornet FS). Manufacturer's warranty: 6 months.
[Online Purchase Information]
Features & Spec's: Currie GT Shockwave Electric Scooter
Key Features:
- New Full suspension design with: Coil over shock rear with 90 mm of travel
- Elastomer & spring front shock with 70 mm of travel & linear-pull brake
- New downtube console with built-in indicator light, on-off switch, & charger port
- Sure stopping rear band brake with electronic brake inhibit lever
- Average 8-mile range with a maximum speed of 15 mph
- Fully recharges in 5-6 hours with standard 2 amp charger
Specifications:
| Propulsion System |
Patented Electro Drive all-weather direct chain drive with built-in freewheeling, bolt-on mounting plate, motor and speed specific gearing |
| Retail Price |
$499 for scooter. $50 for optional seat. Online Purchase Information. Use seat kit# AS-720: Currie F-18 Swingarm, Currie Lightning, GT Shockwave, Schwinn F-18 and Mongoose Pro Hornet FS. |
| Motor |
Exclusive Finned Super Torque Electro Drive, 24-volt brushless DC motor with built-in electronic pulse-width modulated (PWM) controller that includes low voltage battery protection, motor overheat protection, peak amperage protection, stall protection, maximum speed protection, and brake inhibit. |
| Throttle |
Handlebar mounted on-demand variable speed thumb throttle |
| Power Sources |
Dual 12-volt, 10-amp hour sealed recyclable lead acid batteries in a steel box frame mounted battery pack |
| Color |
Red Chrome |
| Frame |
New rectangular tube full suspension Hi-Ten full sized 12" scooter frame with rear mono-shock swingarm suspension with coil spring over shock dampening, steel battery box, and downtube console |
| Plates |
One piece alloy deck and tail plate |
| Fork |
12" Suspension, spring and elastomer type with 70 mm of travel |
| Headset |
Oversized, chromed |
| Handlebar |
Heavy duty folding bar and stem with Schwinn Krayton grips |
| Rear Brake |
90 mm rear band |
| Front Brake |
BMX style front v-brakes brakes |
| Brake Levers |
Alloy 3-finger MTB style |
| Front Hub |
Parallax style, 24H, nutted, chromed |
| Rear Hub |
Alloy, 24H, nutted, for RH drive and LH band brake |
| Spokes |
F-14G rustless |
| Rims |
Alloy 12x1.75 6N style, 24H on spoked wheels |
| Tire Tubs |
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| Kickstand |
12" Single, UCP |
| Extras |
110-220v-2 amp. Smart-Charger, CPSC front & rear reflectors |
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