Comparing the Golden Technologies "CarryOn" (GB120) and Pride Mobility's New GO-GO Super Portable (SC15)
This video compares two popular travel mobility scooters: Golden Technologies’ CarryOn (Model GB120) and Pride Mobility's latest GO-GO Super Portable (Model SC15). We'll explore the pros and cons of each to help you choose the best option for your needs.
Overview: Golden Technologies CarryOn (GB120)
The CarryOn is a top-selling fold-flat scooter, with thousands sold worldwide. Golden Technologies pioneered the fold-flat design, making it easier to lift and transport. Unlike traditional fold-in-the-middle scooters, the CarryOn lets you use your car’s bumper to handle half the weight when loading it into your vehicle.
Purchase link for the carryon carryonusa.com/
Purchase link for the Super Portable affordablemedicalusa.com/go-go-super-portable-4-wheel-scooter.html
Key Features:
Battery and Range: The 12.5 AH, 300-watt-hour lithium-ion battery provides a range of up to 14 miles. It’s TSA-approved and includes a fireproof case. You can charge the battery on the scooter or remove it and charge it separately.
Seat Design: The seat is lightweight (just 12 pounds) and easy to remove, which is required to fold the scooter. While it’s comfortable, it’s not a plush, high-back seat; the focus is on portability. Armrests come standard, which is a bonus for many users.
Tiller Adjustability: The CarryOn features a hydraulic feather-touch adjustment for its tiller, though it cannot adjust up or down.
Kickstand: The CarryOn’s kickstand doubles as a secondary lifting handle, making it easier to manage while transporting.
Overview: Pride GO-GO Super Portable (SC15)
The GO-GO Super Portable is Pride Mobility's newest entry into the travel scooter market. With a carbon fiber frame and sleek design, it offers lightweight portability and ease of use, perfect for travelers.
Key Features:
Battery and Range: The 11.7 AH, 299.52 watt-hour battery delivers up to 10 miles. It’s TSA-approved and includes a removable battery, which can be charged separately. Pride also offers an optional battery carry bag. While the range is slightly shorter than the CarryOn, the new magnetic charging port is a standout feature for convenience.
Seat Design: The SC15’s seat folds with the scooter, eliminating the need to remove it. Many users find the seat more comfortable than the CarryOn’s, though the default does not include armrests and must be purchased separately. However, folding the scooter requires removing the armrests if installed, which some may find inconvenient.
Tiller Adjustability: The SC15 allows for up-and-down tiller adjustment, but the mechanism can feel stiff. Adjusting the tiller closer to you requires bending down to release the handle.
Kickstand: The SC15 includes a kickstand, but cannot roll while in the upright position, which may be frustrating for some users.
Comparing the Pros and Cons
Battery and Charging:
The CarryOn offers a more extended range (14 miles vs. 10 miles) and includes a fireproof battery case.
Pride’s SC15 introduces a convenient 360-degree magnetic charging port, which many users appreciate. Both scooters allow battery charging on or off the unit.
Seat:
The CarryOn requires seat removal to fold, but the seat is light and has standard armrests.
The SC15’s seat folds with the unit and is more comfortable, but armrests are sold separately, adding extra cost. Removing them is necessary for folding.
Tiller:
The CarryOn features a feather-touch hydraulic tiller but lacks up-and-down adjustment.
The SC15 allows full tiller adjustment but may feel stiff, and adjusting it closer requires bending down.
Kickstand:
The CarryOn’s kickstand doubles as a secondary lifting handle, adding functionality.
The SC15’s kickstand cannot roll in the upright position, which some users find limiting.
Outdoor Use:
The SC15 performs slightly better outdoors, but the CarryOn’s acceleration can be adjusted to improve performance. Contact us for assistance with this modification.
Final Thoughts
Both the CarryOn and the GO-GO Super Portable excel in portability and usability. The best choice depends on your priorities-a longer battery range, a more comfortable seat, or specific design features.
For more information or assistance in choosing the right travel scooter, please call us at 803-926-2224. We're here to help you find the perfect mobility solution!
00:00 Introduction
01:37 Chris Carpenter
02:55 Talking about the Super Portable
04:01 Folding The Super Portable
08:11 Carryon Features
11:37 Showing how the carryon and super portable fold-up and kickstand
13:08 Quick Recap of the scooters pros and cons
13:37 Riding outside Speed Test and some grass
17:20 showing the fix we made for the Super Portable
19:49 Mrs. Marry riding the two units and her thoughts
21:14 Showing the Turning Radius of the Two
21:51 Closing of the Video