The 250-watt motor struggles with any slight incline, and slopes drain the battery fast. The battery ordinarily doled out all over nine miles for me. I'm also tall, and I had to continuously outstretch my arms to get to the handlebars. You'll want to tighten the rear disc brake; https://www.electricscooter.ltd/personal-transporter-self-balancing-stand-up-electric-scooter/