Apollo City

The ride-quality champion — dual suspension and quality tires absorb rough pavement better than almost anything at the price, with premium build, bright integrated lighting, and confidence-inspiring handling. Pricier and heavy, but the smoothest ride here.

The Apollo City is the pick for riders who prioritise ride comfort and build quality. Apollo engineers some of the smoothest-riding scooters in the class, and the City pairs dual suspension with quality tires to absorb bumps, cracks, and rough city pavement better than almost anything at its price — if your commute is over patchy roads, this won't rattle your teeth. The build feels premium, the deck is roomy and stable, and bright integrated lighting with turn signals suits road and bike-lane riding. It climbs well, resists water, has a polished app, and earns consistently confidence-inspiring reviews. It costs more than the Segway in comparable trims and is similarly heavy to carry, with range that may trail the long-range Segway, but for a smooth, premium, planted ride, it's the standout.

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This $1,699 Premium Escooter is a Nearly Perfect Commuter: NEW Apollo City Pro Review