{"id":47636,"date":"2023-09-12T10:14:22","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T10:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/?post_type=product&p=47636"},"modified":"2023-09-12T18:59:38","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T18:59:38","slug":"splach-ranger-review","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/electric-scooters\/reviews\/splach-ranger-review\/","title":{"rendered":"SPLACH Ranger Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe good and the bad\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tWho we recommend it for\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tIs it worth its price tag?\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tLook, feel, and functionality\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tResults from our tests\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tOther scooters to consider\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t <\/div> <\/div><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Much like the SPLACH Turbo<\/a><\/strong>, the Ranger has been designed for casual and commuter riders alike.<\/p> <\/p> It combines a smooth suspension system with a long-range, portable frame, and low-maintenance design. However, based on my hands-on tests, the small motor felt as though it was constantly struggling.<\/p> As a result, I don\u2019t recommend it to anyone<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/p> Best Electric Scooters<\/a><\/strong> In my extremely positive review of the SPLACH Turbo<\/strong><\/a>, I said that it was a worthwhile investment for those with a budget of $700. This statement doesn\u2019t ring true for the Ranger.<\/p> <\/p> Why? Well, the truth of the matter is that, in sacrificing motor power, SPLACH has tempered the Ranger\u2019s value<\/strong>. It lacks zip and is monotonous to ride, especially for long stints – which is a shame as it\u2019s touted as a long-range model<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p> For this reason, you\u2019ll be much better off spending an extra $200 and opting for the Turbo Plus<\/strong><\/a>. This model combines speed, range, and a plethora of features for an all-around impressive ride that promises great value for money.<\/p> <\/p> Best Cheap Electric Scooters<\/a><\/strong> The cockpit is one of the Ranger\u2019s best assets.<\/p> Alongside a QS-S4 display that lets you track your speed, distance traveled, and battery level, you also get a newly added NFC security scanner<\/strong>. This stops people from turning the scooter on without a pre-programmed card.<\/p> <\/p> NFC, otherwise known as near-field communication, is the same kind of technology that\u2019s used in fob readers to gain access to offices and apartment blocks. With the Ranger, you get 3 cards, meaning you\u2019ll have spares if you lose one.<\/p> Elsewhere, everything is clean, tidy, and within easy reach of your thumbs and fingers. Take for instance the turn signal buttons that have been cleverly embedded into the rubber handgrips<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/p> Alongside the 24-inch grip-to-grip dimensions, the Ranger promises good handling. In fact, it has the widest handlebars in the sub-$700 class<\/strong>, enshrining it with a sense of control that can\u2019t be matched.<\/p> There are no complaints when it comes to the Ranger\u2019s aesthetics. The matte black paint juxtaposes artfully with the streaks of orange that pop across the swingarms, stem, and handlebars<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/p> Sporting an IPX5 water resistance rating, it also promises durability. It\u2019s sturdy, well-constructed, and built to last.<\/p> Slathered in a grippy coating, the deck ensures that your feet remain glued to the platform<\/strong>. The available space, meanwhile, measures 18.0 x 5.9 inches with the kickplate adding a further 5 inches.<\/p> <\/p> Add to this the shallow 17-degree angle of the kickplate, and you have a scooter that\u2019s comfortable to ride.<\/p> The only area of its design that you need to be mindful of is its ground clearance. With just 5.1 inches of space, it\u2019s enough of a gap for riding over city streets, but it's too low to roll over curbs.<\/p> <\/p> As is common on scooters that are destined for reliable everyday use<\/strong>, the Ranger has adopted a varied approach to its tires.<\/p> <\/p> Leading from the front is an 8.5-inch air-filled tire that absorbs shocks and delivers oodles of traction for carving and turning. At the rear, you\u2019ll find an 8-inch solid disk of rubber that ticks the low-maintenance box.<\/p> Rear tires bear more of your weight and as a result, are more susceptible to flats. So, by using a configuration that mixes the best of both worlds, the Ranger significantly reduces maintenance, whilst still benefiting from shock-absorbing capabilities.<\/p> <\/p> Electric Scooters with Big Wheels & Fat Tires<\/a><\/strong> The Ranger weighs a relatively hefty 45 lbs. You can hoist it on and off public transport without too much aggravation, but good luck carrying it up flights of stairs.<\/p> <\/p> That\u2019s not to say that the Ranger isn\u2019t compact, though. Thanks to its cantilevered folding mechanism, telescopic stem, and foldable handlebars, the entire frame collapses down to a size that makes it easy to store under an office desk or transport in the trunk of a car<\/strong>. For context, its folded dimensions measure just 42.9 (L) x 7.9 (W) x 15.7 (H) inches.<\/p> <\/p> It\u2019s also worth noting that the telescopic stem allows you to adjust the height of the handlebars. The lowest setting measures just 30.6 inches from the deck, while the highest is 40.3 inches.<\/p> <\/p> On the topic of the handlebars, the cuffs that hold the foldable grips in place can occasionally come loose. Here, you need to re-twist them to tighten everything up (this takes a matter of seconds). It is, however, a small price to pay, since they offer a far more solid foundation than foldable handlebars that rely on spring-loaded cuffs (like those on the EMOVE Touring<\/strong><\/a>).<\/p> <\/p> The only improvement is if the cantilevered mechanism were to have a safety latch. This would add a layer of reassurance for when the stem is locked upright.<\/p> <\/p> Foldable Electric Scooters (Compact & Small)<\/a><\/strong> Sporting the same frame as the SPLACH Turbo<\/strong><\/a>, the Ranger naturally shares the same load-bearing capacity. However, is it realistic to expect that riders of up to 265 lbs can successfully ride the Ranger? Based on my tests, it's not.<\/p> While testing the scooter I weighed 190 lbs and I found it slothlike. For optimal performance, I wouldn\u2019t exceed 165 lbs<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/p> Electric Scooters for Heavy Adults<\/a><\/strong> The lighting rig certainly suits the rest of this scooter's sleek aesthetic, but does it have the substance for night rides? In some ways it does, and in others, it doesn\u2019t.<\/p> <\/p> A strip light that runs up the stem works in tandem with two deck LEDs to illuminate the front of the scooter, while a couple of lights at the rear double up as flashing brake lights and turn signals.<\/p> This setup is perfectly adequate for ensuring your visibility to other road users, but what it\u2019s not so good at is guaranteeing that you can see them<\/strong>. I suggest buying an extra clip-on headlight<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p> <\/p> Electric Scooters Headlights<\/a><\/strong> \r\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p> The level of build quality on show is what I would expect for a scooter of its price<\/strong>. To give you some perspective, its build is a match for scooters from VSETT but isn\u2019t quite as high-end as those from NIU or Apollo.<\/p> <\/p> Nevertheless, it makes use of OEM components that have been designed for the mass market. Here, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) – who, in this case, is Ningbo VSETT Intelligent Technology Co – makes the scooters for a range of companies – including SPLACH and VSETT – who then sell them under their own brand names.<\/p> <\/p> SPLACH does, however, leverage this to its advantage. By utilizing OEM manufacturing, they\u2019re able to use economies of scale to sell their scooters at more affordable prices.<\/p> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tPros & Cons<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
Who It's Best For<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
Best Electric Scooters for Adults<\/a><\/strong>
Electric Scooters For Commuting<\/a><\/strong>
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Electric Scooters Under $500<\/a><\/strong>
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Cockpit<\/h3>
Frame<\/h3>
Deck<\/h3>
Tires<\/h3>
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