In the modern world, it is difficult to surprise anyone with the presence of your own car, here you can stand out except for its cool stuffing, original coloring or fabulous value. And the effectiveness of this vehicle in a metropolis with perpetual traffic jams is very doubtful. On this side, a seemingly optimal bike. But he also has his drawbacks: you don’t really ride in his office clothes, and it would be nice to take a shower after such a trip, but does everyone have a job? Therefore, today scooters for adults are becoming increasingly popular. What is it, how to choose and what to pay attention to, we will consider in the article.
Advantages
These individual vehicles combine two important qualities: reduce delivery time to work or somewhere else, and at the same time monitor your physical form, which, in turn, will save a certain amount of visits to the gym. Another advantage of scooters for adults is the simplicity of design and operation, which is why it is a great alternative for people from large cities, leading an active lifestyle, cherishing time and striving for good physical shape. The main thing is to choose the optimal model for a particular person.
How to choose a scooter for adults
For the right choice of this mobile vehicle, you should first study all kinds of existing models. Then you need to pay attention to the sales leaders in one category or another and their technical characteristics. Compare selected models on the basis of "price - quality".
Classification
There are seven types of this mode of transport:
- Scooters are classic models (steering wheel + 2 wheels) designed for easy riding on a flat surface.
- Kickboards - are a design of 3 wheels and a wider platform.
- Bike scooters - similar in design to classic, but equipped with wheels with a much larger diameter, sometimes inflatable. This makes it possible to ride not only on asphalt, but also on the ground. Often, such models provide additional features in the form of brakes, damping systems, etc.
- Electric scooters - imply the presence of an electric motor and a battery for its power. In fact, this is a self-propelled machine that does not require the use of human effort, with the exception of repulsion at the start.
- Trikes (traders) - they are also called frog scooters. These models are equipped with two separate platforms for each leg. The method of movement on this scooter is different from the previous ones: there is no need to push off the ground with your feet, the movement is due to swinging from one side to the other or by moving the platforms apart using the scissors principle.
- Sport scooters. Their main function is sports stunt riding. Such models have increased strength. Metal frames and solid handles that are not adjustable and do not fold increase the maximum load to 120 kg. A scooter for adults with such functionality costs a lot of money.
- Snow scooters - as the name implies, make it possible to ride in the snow, for which instead of wheels they are equipped with small skis. The design itself is made of frost-resistant materials.
Scooter for adults: rating
For comparison, let’s take three leading positions among scooters-SUVs, urban models, sports and electric representatives of this type of transport. In addition to the main characteristics, we identify the pros and cons, and also pay attention to the manufacturer.
Scooters for adults of this category are distinguished by more impressive dimensions and voluminous pneumatic wheels. Due to their heavy weight, one should not count on the development of super-speed, but good cross-country ability completely compensates for this drawback. Scooters in this group usually do not add up, but there are front and rear brakes.
The first three SUVs:
In the third position, according to users, the Novatrack City Line scooter is the lightest representative in its subgroup. The Chinese SUV weighing only 7.2 kg is characterized by easy control and the ability to jump. But at the same time, the quality of the disks and bearings leaves much to be desired.
The second place was assigned to Yedoo City - a universal scooter of the Czech assembly with a high degree of reliability and a wide regulation interval. Other advantages of this model include the presence of a rigid aluminum frame, and you can also attach a basket to its steering wheel, and 2 flasks on the body. But this scooter is not suitable for everyone because of its considerable weight (more than 9 kg) and the wide steering wheel that goes through not all the doors. In addition, the price of the scooter is almost two times higher than that of competitors.
Units of the Techteam SUPER JET 700 model are recognized as the best scooters for adults in their category, according to customers, due to the optimal combination of price and quality. A Russian SUV assembled in China is equipped with a sturdy steel frame, comfortable soft handles and a transverse arc to reduce the risk of injury. Attractive in appearance and made in five colors, it has a low cost, and most importantly - the absence of flaws, judging by the reviews.
City scooters
This category is made up of universal scooters of compact sizes, which is optimal for urban environments. It can take you to a bus stop or metro station, and then - public transport will take you to the desired point. Most models of these scooters for adults are folding, so they are convenient to store in apartments.
Among the budget models, it is worth noting the HELLO WOOD HW Micron XL-1. Thanks to the large wheels (230 mm), a smooth ride is ensured at good speed. In addition, the scooter is equipped with a shock absorber and an extensive steering wheel adjustment interval. But, as is often the case with the "Chinese", there are complaints about the quality of execution. Users complain that paint and stickers quickly peel off, leading to rapid corrosion.
Not bad proved the Russian scooter of the Chinese assembly - Techteam TT 230 Sport. With identical technical characteristics with the previous model, it is made more efficiently, which, accordingly, affected the price. When buying this model, you need to be prepared for some rattling when moving on non-smooth surfaces.
"City" leader
The first place goes to the lightest (3.9 kg) city scooter - Razor A5 Lux. This "Chinese" has a lot of advantages:
- superior build quality;
- minimum weight;
- ease of folding;
- 89 cm long, which makes it possible to ride with the child;
- great color choice.
There are no shortcomings in this scooter, with the exception of a rather big price tag, which is fully justified by the functionality.
"Sports" representatives
This is a special category of scooters for adults, used to perform a variety of tricks on city streets or special places. They are distinguished by their minimum weight, smallest wheel size and stiffer frames. The following models are most common in this segment:
- Techteam Hawk (Russia - China) is an inexpensive scooter that, with good characteristics (aluminum frame, polyurethane wheels, ABEC9 bearings), does not “reach” the quality of the plug, painting and mounting stickers.
- Limit LMT 01 Stunt Scooter is the Canadian representative in the sports category: lightweight (about 4 kg), high-quality, reliable, but with a price of up to 9000 rubles. This model should not be chosen by tall people - the steering wheel here is adjustable in height to only 55 cm.
- FOX PRO Raw-2 is a “Chinese” with excellent cost and quality characteristics (wheels with a minimum diameter, a fairly rigid frame, many colors and images). However, such a scooter is not suitable for large stunts, as it can withstand a maximum of 80 kg.
Electric scooters
Models of this category differ from the others in the presence of an electric motor that helps to reach speeds of up to 60 km per hour, but at the same time - in large dimensions and weight, which is worse in terms of transportation. Among electric scooters for adults, the most famous are:
- Razor E300 (USA-China) is a rather heavy unit (21 kg) with a high steering wheel and a speed of up to 24 km / h. Despite the low price tag, the cons of the model clearly outweigh: there are no shock absorbers and a computer, it weighs a lot, which makes it inconvenient to operate.
- Volteco Generic Two S2 250 Booster is a South Korean version of an electric scooter with an on-board computer and an energy recovery system. It is an excellent option for the city due to its light weight, the presence of shock absorbers and the ability to accelerate to 30 kilometers per hour. The disadvantage of this model is perhaps its rather big price.
- Airwheel Z3 - Chinese "electrician" with the best functionality at the right price. The most simple, fairly light and reliable scooter with a power of 350 W and a speed of 20 km / h is an excellent option for a quick and convenient ride.
These are the best representatives in their category.