Scooters for short commute

Admiral Huddy · 11 May 2012 at 11:15

For reason I'd rather not go into, I'm thinking of replacing cycling to the station with a scooter. I don't want anything expensive as it's only to be used for part commute to London and will be left at the station nearly all day. I looked at second hand and i don't really like what I see. I found Direct Bikes the other day which offer new bikes in and around £750 mark.

http://www.scooter.co.uk/125cc-scooter.html

I'm kind of a little sceptical. There has to be catch branded new scooter are in the excess of £3k.

What do you think? Any experience with these guys? Spare parts?

Thanks

#awaits ribbing#

Admiral Huddy · 11 May 2012 at 13:48

Morbius said:
They were featured on Watchdog.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/watchdog/2008/11/direct_bikes.html

Oh that'll why they are so cheap then

Cheers for the link .. Typical example of it's too good to be true.. etc..

SamPazz said:
Why not just get a cheap 125cc bike, like a Honda CG125 or a Yamaha YBR 125. So cheap to run and really reliable.

Not got a problem with that but I'd rather have something to literally "twist n go".

edit - from Direct Scooters FAQs

Do I need to assemble my scooter?

"All our scooters come assembled - you simply attach the wing mirrors, battery and free accessories.

Admiral Huddy · 11 May 2012 at 14:11

It would be.. Sheffield though - would like to view first

This looks ok .. £1399 OTR
http://www.scootercentral.co.uk/products.asp?ProdID=344

or something a bit more retro looking:
http://www.scootercentral.co.uk/products.asp?ProdID=115

Admiral Huddy · 11 May 2012 at 14:38

ElliorR said:
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