2016 OSET 12.5 RACING
FULL TEST
P96
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As mentioned, there are two
12.5 models from OSET, the
12.5 Eco and the 12.5 Racing.
The Eco is designed for the ab-
solute beginner, and the Racing
for the youngster who is ready
for a little more performance,
which he'll get mainly from the
suspension and brakes.
The Eco and Racing are simi-
lar machines that use the same
drive system—a 24v 600w motor
and a two-dial controller that is
housed in the identical frames.
Differences between the two
come down to the component
set, such as wheels, tires, forks,
shock, handlebars and stem.
The Eco uses a V-brake (similar
to the brakes on your bicycle)
up front and a band brake in the
rear. The 12.5 Racing uses two
disc brakes.
There are a few safety fea-
tures built in, such as a magnetic
lanyard cutout switch that straps
onto the child's wrist, so when
little Johnny gets a little too
excited, you (the parent) can kill
the motor before things get out
of hand—literally. A separate key
switch is easily removable by the
parent when the kid (err, you)
could use a rest.
The OSET power controller
has a two-dial system, which
means you can easily adjust
the characteristics—speed and
response—of the motor. It can
be set to a very mellow and low
(walking pace), kind-of-power, all
the way up to maximum power
for the more accomplished rider.
For those just learning how to
ride, the throttle response can
be set very soft.
SWEET SILENT FUN
My son first rode an OSET 12.5
Eco model when he was just
three years old. He learned bal-
ance and how to ride a bicycle
without training wheels using a
