The living conditions in the city affect the choice of transport we use. Against the backdrop of endless traffic jams, crowds and stuffiness in buses and minibuses, scooters are a particularly advantageous option. To choose the right one, you need to pay attention to several parameters.
Instructions
Step 1
Determine what age user you are buying a scooter for. The decision to save money and buy one car for the whole family is unlikely to be the right one. For children who are just starting to master this vehicle, it is better to choose a model with three wheels. This will allow the child to gradually learn how to maintain balance while avoiding a lot of injury. It is not worth staying on such a scooter for too long - you will have to switch to a two-wheeled one in about a year, not later, otherwise the child may "get stuck" in his fear of changing to a more adult and difficult-to-drive car. Therefore, you can save money on the first scooter by buying a model made of plastic, the material will wear out just by the time it is no longer needed.
Step 2
When choosing traditional two-wheeled scooters, pay attention first of all to the wheels. Their size matters - the larger the wheel, the higher the driving speed, but at the same time, the maneuverability decreases. Such a model is suitable for an adult, self-confident rider. The width of the tires (not to be confused with the diameter) is directly proportional to the stability of the scooter. The material from which the wheels are made is also important. Plastic wheels are not common, usually on kids' or cheap models. They will not last very long and are suitable for driving on a perfectly flat surface. Polyurethane wheels vary in rigidity. The higher the number, the more sensitive it will be for you to collide with pebbles and potholes on the road. Soft wheels will negate such inconveniences, but on immaculately flat asphalt, of course, they will lose to more rigid ones. The most versatile can be called wheels with inflatable tires, they will pass on a variety of roads and even on light off-road (sand and grass).
Step 3
There are scooters with adjustable and non-adjustable handlebars. The latter option should be chosen if you are purchasing a scooter for a child (then the car will grow with it) or if you expect several people to use the purchase.
Step 4
The choice of a folding model or a completely static design also depends only on your needs. It is more convenient to transport a folding scooter in transport, store it in an apartment with a lack of free space and lift it to the desired floor.
Step 5
The presence of a brake on this type of transport, oddly enough, is mandatory. For children, it is better to prefer scooters with a foot brake. Since they are manual, they can press too sharply, being afraid of an unusual situation on the road - this will lead to injuries. For adults, a combination of both types of brakes is ideal.
Step 6
And finally, a few small, but nonetheless significant details. The steering wheel of the scooter must be covered with a non-slip material; also, special stoppers on both sides can prevent the hands from slipping. The same requirements apply to the platform. In addition, on children's scooters, additional bumpers can be installed on it so that the foot does not slip while riding.
