Review: Currie GT Asteroid Electric Scooter (formerly Phat Flyer SE)
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Also known as Schwinn Zone 5 and Mongoose Impact
RETAIL PRICE: $399 [Online Purchase Information]
The GT Asteroid replaces the 2002 model year Currie Phat Flyer SE, and sports a more powerful motor than the Phat Flyer, with better hill-climbing ability, as well as a front shock absorber. The Asteroid is the same model as the Schwinn Zone 5 or Mongoose Impact. All are manufactured by Currie Technologies. (If you're looking for the older model Phat Flyer SE, you may still be able to find the Phat Flyer SE for sale online for $369).
The Asteroid has a 350W motor, which is somewhat smaller than the 600W motor of the higher-end Currie scooter models. It still has a 16 mph top speed, and an 8-mile range on a single charge, and requires 5-6 hours for a full recharge with a 2 amp charger. This scooter has a front shock (no rear shock) and weighs in at 48 pounds, which makes it much easier to carry up and down stairs than the heavier Shockwave and Tsunami models.
The Asteroid has adequate speed and hill climbing ability, though if you have many hills in your area, or if you're a heavier rider, consider the more powerful Currie GT Shockwave or Tsunami scooters.
There's also an optional seat kit, available for about $50 (use seat kit# AS-425 for GT Asteroid, Kit# AS-420 for Currie Phat Flyer SE, Currie E Force Flyer, Schwinn Zone 5 and Mongoose Pro Impact). Manufacturer's warranty: 6 months.
[Online Purchase Information]
See Currie Scooter Reviews for reviews of all Currie scooters:
Also known as Schwinn Zone 5 and Mongoose Impact
RETAIL PRICE: $399 [Online Purchase Information]
The GT Asteroid replaces the 2002 model year Currie Phat Flyer SE, and sports a more powerful motor than the Phat Flyer, with better hill-climbing ability, as well as a front shock absorber. The Asteroid is the same model as the Schwinn Zone 5 or Mongoose Impact. All are manufactured by Currie Technologies. (If you're looking for the older model Phat Flyer SE, you may still be able to find the Phat Flyer SE for sale online for $369).
The Asteroid has a 350W motor, which is somewhat smaller than the 600W motor of the higher-end Currie scooter models. It still has a 16 mph top speed, and an 8-mile range on a single charge, and requires 5-6 hours for a full recharge with a 2 amp charger. This scooter has a front shock (no rear shock) and weighs in at 48 pounds, which makes it much easier to carry up and down stairs than the heavier Shockwave and Tsunami models.
The Asteroid has adequate speed and hill climbing ability, though if you have many hills in your area, or if you're a heavier rider, consider the more powerful Currie GT Shockwave or Tsunami scooters.
There's also an optional seat kit, available for about $50 (use seat kit# AS-425 for GT Asteroid, Kit# AS-420 for Currie Phat Flyer SE, Currie E Force Flyer, Schwinn Zone 5 and Mongoose Pro Impact). Manufacturer's warranty: 6 months.
[Online Purchase Information]
Features & Specifications: Currie GT Asteroid Electric Scooter
Key Features:- New downtube console with convenient on-off switch & light, and charger port
- Smooth riding front suspension fork with 50 mm of travel
- BMX style front v-brakes and easy rolling street tires with TR tubes
- Average 8-mile range
- Fully recharges in 5-6 hours with standard 2 amp charger
- Maximum speed 15 mph with the power to climb most hills
| 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 | $399 for scooter. $50 for optional seat. Online purchase information. Use seat kit# AS-425 for GT Asteroid, or kit# AS-420 for Currie Phat Flyer SE, Currie E Force Flyer, Schwinn Zone 5 and Mongoose Pro Impact. |
| Motor | Exclusive Finned Hi-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 | Blue, Red, Green |
| Frame | New ovalized Hi-Ten full sized 12" scooter frame with steel battery box and downtube console with integrated on-off switch, power indicator light, and charger port |
| Plates | One piece alloy deck and tail plate |
| Fork | 12" Suspension, spring and elastomer type with 50 mm of travel |
| Headset | Oversized, chromed |
| Handlebar | Heavy duty folding bar and stem with GT 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 | |
| Kickstand | 12" Single, UCP |
| Extras | 110-220v-2amp. Smart-Charger, CPSC front & rear reflectors |
See Currie Scooter Reviews for reviews of all Currie scooters:
- Currie GT Shockwave (Schwinn F-18, Mongoose Hornett F5)
- Currie GT Tsunami (Schwinn X Cell, Mongoose Fusion)
- Currie GT Asteroid (Schwinn Zone 5, Mongoose Impact)