The Element Bondi is a stylish, sleek, large wheeled escooter with great range and performance. Some of its standout features include:
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You get 2 year manufacturer-backed warranty on the main scooter frame and 1 year on other major components, supported by our fully-equipped national service centres. See full warranty details.
E-scooters are only to be used on private land with the owner's consent.
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Model: |
Bondi |
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Charging Time: |
approx. 7hrs |
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Wheel Types: |
20 x 3 Front & Rear Pneumatic Tires |
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Max Range*: |
48km / 30 miles |
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Max Speed: |
35km/h / 22mph |
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Net Weight: |
25kg / 55lbs |
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Max Loading: |
130kg / 286.6lbs) |
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Motor Nominal Power: |
500w |
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Motor Peak Power: |
800w |
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Battery: |
48v 14ah (Bak Cells which the German power tool company Stihl) |
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Charger Output Voltage: |
48V |
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Charger Output Current: |
2A |
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Brake Types: |
Dual Tektro Hydraulic Disk Brakes |
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Overall IP Rating: |
IPX5 |
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Battery IP Rating: |
IPX5 |
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Motor IP Rating: |
IPX5 |
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Controller IP Rating: |
IPX8 |
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Display IP Rating: |
IP65 |
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Cable IP rating: |
IPX6 |
GBThis scooter is just what I am after !, bigger wheels = more stable on the trails , it’s well built , it’s fast enough it freewheels a lot easier than you think so let gravity work for you / cut the throttle on slopes and reap the rewards , I am about 13.5 stone and can easily do 20 miles adverage speed adverage terrain I have done 20 miles and just ripped from 100% to 80% bit I’d imagine 30 mile quite achievable (normally speed 2 out of three) you can kick this in built up areas making it look like your not “a threat” once in the trails or out of eye shot you can resume throttle 👍 r&g are excellent I have had so many pev’s off them in the past , but with confidence! Thanks for reading
GBI bought 2 x bondi elements recently, i have also had 2 x kingsong s18s and a one wheel off this company in the past, i cant speak any higher of them, there keen to help and flexible, also a word on the bondi element, there GREAT! stable and you can kick them to,i can manage about 30 miles and im about 14 stone, with medium speed, they freewheel easily so although ne regen, you can freewheel at least 1/2 the distance you power..
United KingdomThe Bondi Element I ordered from Ride & Glide is the only e-scooter currently on the market suitable for me. It is extremely well made and extremely good looking, I don't ever go as fast as I know it can, but at 130lbs I'm a big rider and use it daily across tracks up hills, over bumps and with a backpack full of shopping to my liveaboard boat, the team at Ride & Glide were extremely helpful and the scooter was delivered the next morning. They went out of their way to help me at my price point offering me the ex-demo model you see in their YouTube video and photographed every aspect of the exact scooter to ensure I was satisfied. I will be showing this to lots of other boaters for sure.
First impressions ‘It doesn’t have a seat’ remarked a young lad seeing the Bondi. After pondering its absence for a while I responded ‘Mmmm., it doesn’t have pedals either.’ When he looked totally non-plussed I said it was an e-scooter. That clearly didn’t help, he looked even more confused and I could see his brain whirring away - scooters have little wheels, this has big wheels. It is, as the ads say, a new type of e-scooter. And I love it. Love this Bondi. I have a nearly double-price e-bike which I bought while waiting for a decent large wheel scooter. Aaah the difference! i disliked the bike (yes it could go a lot faster) but I LOVE going around on this. It’s great package that works for me. And especially the large bamboo footboard. Urban bike It’s designed to be an urban bike, with road tread. Not designed for jump tracks. Okay, so I shouldn’t have tried it because the power/weight ration is not right and the wheels slide. It was just too tempting when my boys were going round. It’s great on flattish surfaces — only the very rough stones embedded into mud paths in the local country park were uncomfortable. But I whizzed through the soft mud puddles very happily with never a mark on my trousers. And coming off kerbs is a breeze. The large tyres handle that very well. Perfect for commuting and safe for uneven roads or pavements. Setting it up Taking out of the packaging and putting it together was all very easy. I would recommend putting front wheel on first, or at least not tightening the stem fully until the front wheel is on, since it is so much easier to see if alignment is correct. ‘Gears’. In everyday use, Gear 1 takes you to around 4 mph, 2 to 8 mph and 3 to 12 mph. They’re not really gears, but you can click between them in the same way as gears. These three suit me well. Gear 1 for moving around others who are walking. Gear 2 I use when cycling with young sons as that is their average speed when going longer distances and they can easily keep up on their 20” and 24” wheeled bikes. Gear 3 I use when on my own and going somewhere. Happy at this speed. Battery I have not tested range fully - I’ll put a note in as soon as I do so. You need to know that switching percentage on for the battery gives you no further information. It goes down in 20s: 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% etc. These accords exactly to the bars on the battery icon. This means you get the same display if you have 39% battery or 21% battery with both showing 40%. I really would like better info than this! Stealability Yes it is. Unless you set up a passcode, anyone can switch on and drive off. But the passcode is a pain to put in every use. I carry two locks with me: I use a folding lock which I keep on the stem and a Ubolt for attaching to the lifting/locking bar sticking up through the floor. After London, Cambridge is the bike theft capital, so I’m quite careful. The Bluetooth indicators are easily removed in a second if you don’t do it first. Admirability YES! People stop and look. I love riding it - I love being proud of it.
The Bondi is already gaining the attention of top publications and reviewers, who comment on the scooter’s unique features and how they allow for a completely different ride experience.
Element’s tag line can largely be credited to their unique 20×3 inch scooter wheels, which deliver exceptional ride quality. Larger wheels make the e-scooter more stable and able to deal with uneven terrain, stray stones and even the infamous British pothole.
All this makes the Bondi easier to control and offers significantly improved rider safety. The larger tyres also act as shock absorbers, negating the need for suspension for most road riding, and they’re a lot less likely to get punctures due to better weight distribution.
Ergonomic grips coupled with a half twist throttle offer comfort and control even on long rides…so no more suffering from a dead throttle finger. A wide eco-friendly bamboo deck offers the perfect level of flex to help iron out bumps, plus we think it looks pretty cool.
What’s more, the integrated lifting and locking-point handle, coupled with an easy-fold stem, makes moving your Bondi a breeze.
The Bondi doesn’t cut corners when it comes to quality. Tektro dual hydraulic disc brakes offer superb stopping power. The Bak battery (as used by German power tool company, Stihl) will keep you moving with premium reliability. The Intelligent 850c colour display is clear and bright in all light conditions and even features a USB charging port to power your phone or other devices.
Full spec at Element’s website
All of the components of the Bondi come with a waterproof rating, ranging from IPX5 for the battery (protected against low-pressure water jets) to IPX8 for the controller (can be submerged to 3m). This gives the scooter an overall rating of IPX5. Whilst we wouldn’t recommend you make a habit of riding in the rain or trying to cross a ford on the Bondi, you won’t have to worry about being caught out by the weather.
This of course also contributes to the safety credentials of the Bondi – reducing the risk of electrical hazards and of leaving you stranded somewhere you don’t want to be.
