 much older than that would want to ride it anyway.
Much like the bonus wheels on a training bike, the scooter is designed with two front wheels, giving added stability young children need to keep their balance and learn how to ride. The frame is made of aluminum, and the adjustable T-bar is composed of a carbon steel alloy. The wheels are all plastic, and there is a rear fender brake for older kids who are able to reach it.
If your toddler wants to learn to ride a scooter, but you don’t want to spend too much money on something in case they don’t like it, this is a great choice. Your young one will get some valuable exercise, and you won’t be out too much money if they lose interest. My son enjoyed riding it, so it has his seal of approval.
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8.Fuzion Cityglide Adult Kick Scooter
This is the first scooter on the list that’s geared for adults. The kick scooter is made with aluminum, so it’s durable. With a weight limit of 220 pounds, this is a good, affordable option for almost anyone.
Weighing ten pounds, the Fuzion Cityglide is heavy enough to carry you along and light enough to be easy to carry. The large wheels make cruising easy and comfortable, providing extra support and stability on bumpy streets and sidewalks. The Cityglide has a telescoping T-bar that adjusts to your height and includes a fender brake for fast stops at traffic lights.
The Cityglide is available in red, green and yellow. It’s an ideal and inexpensive scooter for getting around town, and since it folds up, it’s perfect for a short commute to work.
7. Micro Kickboard Mini Scooter
The Micro Kickboard is another three-wheeled scooter for younger kids. Like the previous kid’s scooter, this is also rated for kids between 2 and 5. It’s two front wheels are jumbo-sized for better support and stability, making it safer for younger kids. It’s very light, which is also a plus for a young tot.
What I didn’t like about this scooter was the deck. It’s made out of reinforced fiberglass. While that is plenty strong enough to support a 40-pound child, it’s not nearly as durable as aluminum. The Micro Kickboard isn’t really expensive, but for the price, I feel like it could have been made with better materials. Accidents do happen, after all.
Nevertheless, this is the highest rated scooter for its demographic, so maybe I’m just worrying too much. I did let my two-year-old try it out, and he really enjoyed it. It isn’t too expensive, and it comes in seven bright, fun colors. Just be sure to upgrade it when your kid gets older. The deck is made out of fiberglass, and it will break if there’s too much weight on it.
6. Mongoose Expo Scooter
Man, I love this scooter. I’m a bicycle kind of guy myself, and this almost rides more like a bike than a kick scooter. In fact, this could be a good way for a younger kid to make the transition from a scooter to a bike without training wheels. My own son is way too young for this yet, so I can’t confirm that theory.
This is definitely a scooter and not a bicycle. It doesn’t have a seat or pedals, and you stand on the deck and kick off with your feet. So why the comparisons? Well, for one, it has actual air tires. Instead of the plastic tires most scooters use, these tires are filled with compressed air, meaning that this is a scooter you can take out into the dirt and mud.
The other big similarity is the brakes. Most scooters use a rear fender brake, but the brakes on this scooter are on the handlebars, just like a bicycle. That made it a lot easier for me to get a feel for braking, as I’m used to a bicycle.
From what I understand, this scooter can also work as a trick scooter. At 18 pounds, it’s pretty heavy though, so I think you’d have to be pretty skilled to do stunts with this scooter. If you’re looking for a traditional scooter, this may not be for you, but if you’re looking for something a little different, give this one a try.
5. Micro Sprite Kick Scooter.
The body of the scooter is made from aluminum, and the wheels are high-quality polyurethane. The advantage of polyurethane wheels is that they are very smooth and quiet, giving you a weightless, carefree ride. The scooter comes with a kickstand, making parking your scooter easy when you stop someplace.
All in all, this is a very nice scooter. It offers a smooth ride, and it does everything I expect a scooter to do. It also looks very flashy, so you won’t be embarrassed if you’re seen riding it. It can support adults of up to 220 pounds, it folds easily, and it’s very lightweight.
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4. Active Play Toys and Games Sporter
The active play is kind of a weird looking scooter. I wasn’t sure what to make of it at first, to be honest. I’m still not entirely sure I know how to use it properly. Still, this is a great scooter for kids. It’s a little more friendly to use than the starter scooters for little kids, and it also looks more stylish.
The scooter has two back wheels and one front wheel. There are two smaller decks for each of the rear wheels, and the kid or teen places one foot on each deck. This is a self-propelled scooter, so you don’t need to do a lot of kicking with this one. In fact, you propel yourself by twisting like you’re on skiis. It definitely takes some getting used to.
This scooter weighs over 16 pounds, so it isn’t super light, but it’s not too difficult to carry. It does fold up for easy storage. Perhaps best of all, the scooter comes with a front brake, so if you have to stop in a hurry, that’s always helpful. The handlebar doesn’t adjust, though, so it’s not quite one-size-fits-all.
This isn’t a kick scooter, so why did we include it on our list? Sometimes it’s nice to have other options and know what’s out there. Kids all progress at different rates, so this is a good option for a child who is struggling with kick scooters or simply wants a different way to move.
3. Micro Maxi Kick Scooter with T-bar
The Micro Maxi Kick Scooter is a higher-end version of the other three-wheel training scooters I’ve reviewed. The main difference is that this one is aimed at an older demographic, kids from 5 to 12. This is designed to bridge the gap between kids who are too heavy for a smaller three-wheeled scooter but not ready for a normal scooter.
This scooter is very well designed. Its frame is made of aluminum, it has PU polymer wheels, and the brake on the rear wheel is oversized, making it easier for young children to use it. This scooter has a special technology that helps children learn to steer, which makes this a good developmental scooter. The T-bar adjusts from 24 to 36 inches so that the scooter will grow with your child.
The scooter comes in eight different colors, and every single part is replaceable, which means that your child will outgrow this scooter long before it stops working. If your child is too big for a mini scooter but not ready for the real deal, this will get them ready for it.
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2. Aeroactive Adults & Teens Scooter
The Aeroactive is one mean mama of a scooter. Just looking at it, you can tell it means business. For starters, it has large 8 inches (200 mm) wheels, roughly twice the size of your average scooter. Secondly, it is built with a dual suspension frame that makes it tougher and more ready to stand up to the road.
Adjustable handlebars go from 34 to 41 inches, making this an ideal scooter for teenagers and adults. The heavy-duty aluminum construction is light enough to carry but tough enough to serve you well. The scooter folds for easy storage, so if you live in an apartment its easy to store in the closet.
Made with solid aluminum, this scooter was completely redesigned last year to accommodate user feedback. The result is one of the smoothest rides and toughest scooters I’ve ever seen.
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1. Monster Kickboard Interchangeable Kick Scooter
The Monster Kickboard wasn’t my favorite scooter, but it still has some good things going for it. It is built from a fiberglass composite, and the two front wheels are both quite large, giving the scooter both support and the toughness needed to get over rough patches in the sidewalk.
I mentioned my hesitations about fiberglass earlier, but in that case, it was used in a scooter made for small children. In this case, we’re talking about a scooter than costs well over $200. Personally,