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Used Freerider Mayfair Evolution 8
The Freerider Mayfair 8 Evolution is a mid-size four-wheel 8 mph scooter, so it is a Class 3 road vehicle. It has a short wheelbase, a delta tiller, a captain's seat, suspension and a large LED 'halo' headlight. Freerider gives a range of up to 35 miles on a charge with a 136 kg rider.
At a glance
8 mph
Top speed
Up to 35 miles
Range
136 kg (21 st 5 lb)
Maximum user weight
103.6 kg
Weight (with batteries)
In stock now
None in stock at the moment.
Specification
Manufacturer's figures.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 8 mph (12.8 km/h); a Hi/Lo switch sets 4 mph for pavements |
| Range | Up to 35 miles (56 km), given for a 136 kg load (maker's figure, on Freerider Corp's FR-S13 page) |
| Maximum user weight | 136 kg (21 st 5 lb) (160 kg / 25 st on Freerider UK's page and leaflet) |
| Maximum slope | 6° (10° on Freerider UK's page and leaflet) |
| Ground clearance | 7 cm (2.7") (7.5 cm on Freerider UK's leaflet and Freerider Corp's S13 page) |
| Turning radius | 149 cm (58.6") |
| Suspension | Yes, front and rear |
| Brakes | Electronic brakes, plus a handbrake on two front drum brakes |
| Lights | LED 'halo' headlight, indicators and hazard lights |
| Batteries and charging | |
| Batteries | 2 × 50Ah |
| Charging | Off-board charger, plugs into a socket on the tiller; USB socket (5V 1A) beside it |
| Size and weight | |
| Length | 134.5 cm (52.9") |
| Width | 62.5 cm (24.6") |
| Weight with batteries | 103.6 kg |
| Tyres | Solid: 10" front, 12" rear |
| Seat | Captain's seat with headrest; slides and adjusts in height; armrests adjust in width |
| Tiller | Delta tiller, adjusts in angle |
Before you buy a used Mayfair Evolution 8
How fast and how far does the Mayfair 8 Evolution go?
Up to 8 mph (12.8 km/h), which makes it a Class 3 road vehicle; a switch sets 4 mph for pavements. Freerider gives a range of up to 35 miles (56 km) for a 136 kg load. Freerider says range varies with weight, terrain, temperature and battery condition.
What is the maximum user weight?
The maker's own figure is 136 kg (21 st 5 lb). Freerider UK's page and leaflet say 160 kg (25 stone). We show the lower figure first.
What hills can it manage?
The maker gives a maximum safe slope of 6 degrees; Freerider UK's page and leaflet say 10 degrees. Ground clearance is 7 cm (7.5 cm on Freerider UK's leaflet). No paper gives a kerb height.
How big and heavy is it?
Freerider UK gives it as 134.5 cm long and 62.5 cm wide, with a turning radius of 149 cm, and 103.6 kg with its two 50Ah batteries.
Is it the same as the Mayfair 4 Evolution?
No. The Mayfair 4 Evolution is the 4 mph (Class 2) version. The Mayfair 8 Evolution goes up to 8 mph and has a handbrake and a Hi/Lo speed switch.
Is the Mayfair Evolution 8 right for you?
Tell us how you’ll use it and we’ll say honestly if another model fits better.