All Segways™ come with three, color-coded, electronic keys, which determine the top operational speed of the transporter. The Segway™ can be automatically set for one of three different top speeds, depending upon which key is used to power up:

Beginner Key (black):
Maximum speed: 6 mph
Slower turning rate

Sidewalk Key (yellow):
Maximum speed: 8 mph
Medium turning rate

Open Environment Key (red):
Maximum speed: 12.5 mph
Most responsive turning rate

The estimated range of the Segway™ i-Series on a single charge averages 10 – 15 miles, depending upon travel conditions, surface conditions, and driver weight. This is much farther than the average user would travel on foot in one day. Under challenging conditions, such as hilly or variable terrain, with many stops and starts, maximum range could be as low as 5 miles. Under ideal conditions (flat surface, minimal wind, constant speed), ranges of over 15 miles have been achieved.

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Zero. All Segways™ have the amazing ability to literally “turn on a dime” – a feat no other vehicle can duplicate. The Segway’s™ two wheels have the ability to independently turn in opposite directions, thus allowing the rider to turn in place without impacting any nearby person or object.

The Segway™ i-Series will accommodate a driver weighing up to 250 lbs. maximum. The minimum recommended driver weight is roughly 100 lbs. (Small children SHOULD NOT be allowed to operate a Segway™.) A handlebar bag is available for rent with the i-Series as an accessory. It provides roughly 10 to 15 pounds of cargo capacity.

The platform upon which the driver stands measures 19” deep by 25” wide (no wider than the average person’s shoulders). The platform elevates the i-Series driver’s head by 8 inches, which is helpful when dealing with crowds or supervising workers. The Segway™ was designed to take up no more space than the average person. The handlebars may be set to a minimum height of 40 inches, and a maximum height of 49 inches. When the handlebars are fully lowered, the Segway™ will fit into most car trunks.

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The i-Series weighs 83 lbs. Its shipping weight for rental is always greater, due to the weight of the shipping case, plus any accessories that may be rented.
(Cargo Version 95 lbs.)

The i-Series is powered by two, 60-cell, NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride), plastic-encased, battery packs mounted under the foot platform. They can be recharged using a standard power cord (included with all rentals) and outlet. Any AC outlet rated at 90 to 260 volts and 50 to 60 Hz will work. A complete charge cycle takes 4 to 6 hours. Extra battery pack sets can be rented as accessories.

All Segways™ are built utilizing an engineering concept known as “redundancy”. As a result, both the electrical systems and balancing systems are built with redundant safety features. Segway’s™ redundant engineering means that if any system begins operating at reduced capacity, there is another identical, “backup” system programmed to take over its functioning.

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Aircraft-level design standards were built into all Segways™. Physically, mechanically, and electrically all Segways™ are built with the finest materials and components available. The Segway™ is a very serious, highly reliable, high-quality piece of electronic equipment.

All Segways™ can be placed in “Power Assist Mode”, which allows the transporter to be moved up and down stairs or curbs WITHOUT the driver on it. The Segway™ WILL NOT negotiate a set of stairs or a curb with a driver riding it. Upon encountering a set of stairs or a curb, the driver simply dismounts and switches the Segway™ into Power Assist Mode. He/She then uses a control on the handlebar to engage the motors and tires to assist in moving the Segway™ up or down the staircase or curb.

To help prevent theft, each Segway™ comes with its own unique set of keys, encoded with a 64-bit security ID, included in the rental price. There are also openings in the fender and wheel that can be used with a variety of security devices, such as cable and bicycle locks. Kryptonite cable locks can be rented as an accessory from Rentex.

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