**100 Mile Update:Actually, I'm closer to 150 miles now, in under 3 weeks.. The scooter is actually working better now than it did out of the box, I'm getting 18-19mph now, sometimes 20 or even higher (the speedometer maxes out at 20). I'm wondering if the bearings and stuff needed to get worked in..? Everything still feels solid and is holding up. I'm very happy with this purchase. Including the cost of the 2-warranty, in less than a month I've pro-rated the cost of this scooter down to less than $2 per mile, which is cheaper than Uber.Original review:First, I need to preface this by saying this is my first e-scooter, and first time on a scooter in general.Also, for purposes of performance review, I am 6'2" and 230lbs, with average athletic ability.I live in a rural/small town area near Buffalo, NY, with varying types of road terrain and conditions.I bought the Swagtron Swagger 5 during a spring sale at a $199 price point. I did an exhausting amount of research on all available e-scooters in that price range, and the SG5 seemed to outshine the others in power, load capacity, and durability.It arrived on-time, well packaged, with no damage. I was a little bummed that this model does not come with a phone mount, I would have rather traded that for the bottle holder.. Everything went together alright, and it charged with no problem. I purchased a cheap bluetooth speaker to clip on, and I was good to go.On the first day, my son and I put about 10 miles on it, just around the neighborhood on paved streets. By the end of the second day, I was confident enough on it to take it about 4.5 miles out from home, on busier roads. I did put it on to charge at my destination for a little bit. We are now on Day 7, and I have put nearly 60 miles on it.As for performance, I have no complaints yet. It picks right up and carries me along, usually around 14-16mph depending on the road. I no longer use this on sidewalks, as it's illegal in my area, but also they are too rough and uneven. This scooter does not have any shocks, so you will feel every crack you roll over. I have had this thing up and down some hills, it has not quit on me yet, although it does slow right down by the top of a long hill. The best way to climb a hill (if you can safely do so) is to kind of weave back and forth, instead of going straight forward up. I also learned that it's best to let completely off the throttle and slow down to a coast before going down a hill.As for range, I am able to comfortably travel 8-9 miles on the second speed setting with a few moderate inclines on a full charge. Depending on my route, I can go up to the high speed setting for a bit and still get within that range.The brake is a little touchy, especially the first few uses. I only use it as a very last resort. I would definitely recommend practicing slowing down before you stop, and never use the brake while going above walking speed (3-4 mph). It would be safer for you to hop off in a running motion than apply the brake. In my area, you have the occasional train tracks or pothole you have to hop off and step over, then hop back on and keep going. You get used to all of this real quick, soon it becomes like reflex.The folding mechanism is nice, but I do feel like my handle is just slightly looser than I want it to be around the hinge. It's secure and everything, but every now and then you can feel it wiggle over a bump and it's unnerving for a second. I may fashion a small piece of foam or rubber to place in the hinge to secure the wiggle. Also every now and then something might cause the speed to jerk slightly, and it might scare you for a split second, but once you get used to these things you learn to "roll" with it (haha).The only real accessories I would add when buying this are a timer for your electric outlet, so you don't risk overcharging your battery, and a handlebar mirror if you plan on using this on the roads. A phone mount would also be great, but so far I've just kept mine in my pocket. With my bluetooth speaker, I don't need to worry about sound.The biggest suggestion I would make right out of the box, would be to install the mobile app and turn the cruise control OFF before you even step on it. It is on by default, and very dangerous if you're not used to it. I wiped out my first evening, because I didn't realize it was on.Other than that, so far I would say that I definitely recommend this e-scooter. Especially if you are a little bigger than average, or have no prior experience, this is a great model to start out on. This scooter is a rebuild of the Xiaomi 365 scooter, which was a highly popular model that got rebuilt by several companies, so extra parts and how-to videos are easy to find, which is another great reason to pick this one up.I will update after 100 miles, if there are any major changes.