Bought this for my 15-year-old daughter earlier this September as a back-to-school surprise so she doesn't have to ride the bus anymore. She absolutely adores it! The lower seat height gives her complete confidence when stopping, and the 1000W peak motor handles our damp, rainy fall hills here in Oregon without slowing down. The turn signals are a huge safety bonus now that the days are getting shorter. Best purchase I've made all year!