Äike is not your average plastic toy e-scooter. It's more like a Volvo - large, smooth, heavy and mature. It doesn't care if it goes through rain, snow or a small bog - it just does best what it's meant for without any bells and whistles. Love the minimalist, yet functional design. And the auto-brake feature, which starts regenerative braking when the throttle is released. Too bad it doesn't work below freezing. Though it still kicks in after a while when the batteries warm up. Being an avid winter cyclist I was utterly surprised how safe I felt on Äike compared with a bicycle in the winter. The center of mass is much lower and getting off the scooter in a dangerous situation is much easier than from a bicycle. Awesome that the batteries can be taken out to charge because carrying this beast is a decent workout. Overall though the premium ride experience compensates for all the tiny shortcomings.