Guide to Scooters

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Kinds of Scooters include the following:

Gas scooters

• Gas scooters have two-stroke gasoline engines.
• They have disc breaks on the front and rear tires.
• They have shocks with dual springs and double weld bars.
• Their gas tanks can hold up to a liter of fuel good for up to 30 miles.

• Kick scooters are powered by manual kicking.
• Also called foldable scooters, they are made with high-grade aluminum handles and decks.
• Their brakes are located at the rear fender.
• The wheels are made of lightweight urethane.
• They weigh less than 10 pounds.
• They are ideal for kids.

• Electric scooters are driven by battery-powered motors that can go up to 16 miles without recharging.
• They are larger than gas and kick scooters.
• They have dual shock systems on the front and rear tires.
• Their drum brakes are located at the rear.

Wheel size: Choose a scooter with a wheel size suited for your driving style. Get standard wheels for doing tricks. Look for larger wheels for transportation purposes that protect you from the jarring effect of traversing road bumps and uneven surfaces.

Riding capacity: Choose a scooter that can support your full weight. Most scooters have a riding capacity of 250 pounds. If you are tall and heavy, look for one that can accommodate a weight of 300 pounds.

Handle poles: For easy maneuvering, choose a scooter with handle poles made of lightweight aluminum.

Weight: Choose a scooter weighing less than seven pounds if you intend to use it for riding to school.

Quality: Before buying a scooter, take it for a test drive first to check its breaks, shocks, and speed.

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