Segway Myon: Attainable Luxury for Real-World Riding
I’m Blake at Savage Bicycles, and here’s the honest problem with a lot of “smart” e-bikes:
Some are loaded… but priced like a guilty pleasure.
Others are affordable… but feel like compromises you’ll notice every ride.
The Segway Myon is a rare third option: it feels premium and considered, yet it lands in a price category that doesn’t feel absurd. It’s what I’d call attainable luxury—not because it’s flashy, but because everything about it feels thought through.
That’s why Savage carrying the Myon matters. It raises the bar for what riders in Surprise can expect, without forcing them into “luxury pricing” to get a luxury experience.
The Real Trick: It Stops Making You Choose
Most bikes make you pick a lane:
- comfort or performance
- simple or feature-rich
- “rides great” or “has security”
- practical or beautiful
The Myon’s whole point is: you don’t have to choose.
It’s built for the way people actually ride—commutes, errands, casual cruises, weekend miles—while feeling modern and refined instead of loud or overbuilt.
Luxury Isn’t Loud. It’s Effortless.
When people hear “500W motor” and “85 Nm torque,” they sometimes imagine something twitchy—like the bike is going to yank them around or ride for them.
That’s not what the Myon is.
Yes, it’s powerful: 500W rear hub motor with 85 Nm torque. But the vibe is polite, not aggressive. It doesn’t take over. It supports. The assist feels like the best version of yourself showed up—steady, smooth, and quietly capable.
Speed options follow the same philosophy: it supports Class 2 (20 mph) and can be configured to Class 3 (28 mph) in the app where legal. It’s there for efficiency when you want it, not chaos when you don’t.
And range? Segway lists up to 79 miles on a 722 Wh removable battery. Real-world range depends on terrain, rider weight, assist level, wind—always. But a battery of this size changes your relationship with riding. You stop “managing” the bike and start using it.
That’s luxury, too: less mental overhead.
Comfort That Feels Refined, Not Mushy
Comfort isn’t about turning a bike into a couch. It’s about lowering the friction of daily riding.
The Myon’s setup is built for real surfaces:
- 80 mm front suspension with preload adjustment
- 27.5 x 1.95 multi-surface tires
It smooths out the noise—cracks, joints, rough patches—without making handling vague. You still feel connected to the ride, just not punished by it.
And the braking matches the tone: confident and controlled. Hydraulic dual-piston disc brakes with 180 mm rotors. No drama. Just predictable stopping, which is exactly what you want when you’re riding in traffic or carrying gear.
The Safety Package That Feels Like Good Taste
Some bikes throw lights on as an afterthought. The Myon treats visibility like part of the design.
You get an automatic 600-lumen headlight, brake/tail lights, and integrated turn signals—the kind of stuff that makes riding around cars feel more civilized. Not “look at me,” but “I’m clearly visible and communicating.”
It’s also rated for real weather:
- body IPX5
- battery IPX7
Meaning: this bike fits real life, not just perfect-weather weekends.
The “Tesla Comparison,” Done Correctly
When I say “Tesla-like,” I don’t mean the Myon is trying to be a toy with a screen.
I mean it borrows the best idea from modern EVs: ownership should feel easier and more secure over time, not more complicated.
That’s where the Myon’s Intelligent Ride System shines:
- Airlock-style security behavior
- motion alerts / “sentry mode” mindset
- Apple Find My support
- automatic lights
- integrated signals
- app connectivity and updates
It’s a bike that quietly takes care of details you’d otherwise have to think about. And again—that’s what luxury really is.
One Bike, Many Riders
This is why it fits our shop so well. It doesn’t demand that you be “a certain type” of cyclist.
- If you commute, it makes everyday trips feel smooth, efficient, and calm.
- If you cruise for comfort, it makes riding easier to start—and easier to keep doing.
- If you love new tech, it delivers the modern experience without turning the ride into a science project.
The takeaway
The Myon isn’t trying to be an off-road machine or some borderline out-of-control rocket.
It’s refined, polite, and luxurious in the ways that matter—while staying attainable.
That’s the whole point: attainable luxury you’ll actually use.
What to do next
Come into Savage Bicycles and talk with any of us.
No gatekeeping. No “find the one expert.” Everyone here can help you figure out fit, setup, and whether the Myon matches your riding style—and we’re genuinely excited to.
If you want to understand why this bike has people talking, don’t just read about it.
Come ride it.
