If you’re thinking about picking up a kick scooter, you might wonder what they’re actually like to own and use. After all, they’re still a bit uncommon for adults—although that seems to be changing—so let’s dive into some common questions. Are kick scooters hard to ride? Kick scooters are easy and intuitive to ride on … Read more
Most brands and models of adult kick scooters have a weight limit of 220 lbs. If you’re a bit north of that threshold, then finding the right adult kick scooter can be frustrating. The good news is that options do exist, especially outside the familiar brands from big-box stores. We’ll look at three great choices … Read more
Kick scooters are a fun and surprisingly quick way to get around. But our perception of speed isn’t always that accurate. So just how fast do kick scooters actually go, and what determines it? Here’s how fast you’ll go on a kick scooter Kick scooters can reach running speed on smooth and flat ground. This … Read more
There’s no question that hard, urethane wheels roll quickly. You can go a surprising distance on a single kick as long as the ground is smooth. Unfortunately, that’s not reality for most of us. We have gravel and sidewalk cracks and all sorts of little things that threaten to derail a hard-tired scooter. And even … Read more
Ever since Razor scooters hit the market in 2000, they’ve been practically synonymous with childhood fun. And to be fair, childhood fun is all those tiny wheels and low handlebars are good for! But since then, Razor has released several adult-sized models. Whether you’re seeking a quicker way to commute, or just some fun on … Read more
Kick scooters aren’t just for kids. They’re heaps of fun for adults, too, and can even be great commuter vehicles. But compared to kids, we grown-ups have a few more things to worry about. Not the least of them is staying in shape. Can scooting around town help you do that? In other words, are … Read more
Unlike their kid-sized siblings, adult kick scooters are amazingly useful around town. Not to mention they’re just plain fun. You’ve got the convenience of walking plus a bit of the swooping-and-gliding sensation of cruising on a bike. Well…that’s true for a while. Things change for the worse when you encounter gravel or potholes or bumps … Read more
So you’re ready to head out on your scooter, but the weather seems to have other plans. It’s gray overhead, wet underfoot, and there’s no chance of sunshine any time soon. That’ll make anyone think twice about their transportation. But if you’ve still got to scoot to work, or just aren’t deterred by a drizzle, … Read more
If walking is too slow for your commute, but a bicycle is overkill, then kick scooters might seem like a viable option. There are some distinctive advantages at limitations that are unique from any other mode of transportation, so this will be a closer at what you need know. Here’s when kick scooters are good … Read more
Day to day, nothing’s better than having a blast while you quickly and conveniently get around town. Driving? LOL. Walking is free and usually pleasant, if not the speediest. Cycling is fun, very quick, still affordable, but totally overkill for trips of just a mile or two. Enter the kick scooter. Not the kind you … Read more
