Kick Scooter Commuters: A Fun Ride Even for Adults
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 พ.ค. 2015
- Kick scooters can be a convenient, efficient and inexpensive mode of transportation for urban commuters. Here’s a look at the best models for those adults willing to ride one. Michael Hsu reports.
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Can't see why something so practical should be viewed as just a toy. They're cool.
It is invented for delivering mail in old time don't know when it was look as a toy
@@ayhcenkard2965 When chinese companies like Razor starting making cheap junk ones. Definitely get the Xootr brand instead. Nice real scooter, you can beat it up and barely maintain it and it still works good as new.
I mean razor is still pretty good they’re cheap and gets the job done and xootr not affordable for people so I'm still sticking to razor@@kishascape
Well people like the electric scooters based on their design so you can blend in with them as a common sight.
Its not a toy anymore thanks to that.
Its more of a case that bike lanes hardly exist and its quite awful to move around most american cities to begin with because of the massive sprawl and often complete lack of good public transport, so for everyone only option is a car and this makes things worse for everyone.
@@ayhcenkard2965Kids rode them in the 1950’s
I'm 59 and use an A5 for the final leg of my commute. I could walk the last mile, but why? Scooting is fun, the breeze feels sublime, I whiz past others on foot, my students think I'm a boss, and finally, why do you care what people think anyway. Live your life.
I am 30 year old man and I am afraid that I will fall on my face 😅
Humbly, I am 31. The scooter is a genius mode of transport, and practice makes perfect. If you have any children, it is nice to start them practicing scootering at ages 9 & 1/2 or 10. My adopted mama kinda pushed me to start, when I was 11. Scootering is easier than skateboarding, and lightly more comfy than bicycling. Please try a scooter off of eBay, if uu haven't. Chao.
This is great for commuting around at a large college campus.
Phoebe Lo I ordered my Oxelo Town 9 adult kick scooter just so that I can ride it around my college campus because walking distances between classes and my car are really far
Wow all this talk about age, people 18 or 20s and asking if they are too old. I am 55 YEARS OLD and I just ordered one for commuting 1.8 miles. I already surf, swim, run, bike, etc. This will be fun.
That is EXACTLY my story! Just got the Razor Lux 5.
Am 51 and today was my first day EVER (as "in my entire life") using a scooter. And woooow...it's serious exercise!!!
Awesome
One reason most adults aren't as happy as kids is because they forget the fun they experienced as children so who cares if you look silly IT'S FUN AND MAKES YOU HAPPY and that's worth all the stares.
Time is money too - if you'd insist on walking maybe yours wouldn't be worth that much, shrug.
I'm definitely buying a kick scooter when I start studying in a big city. I was going to get a bike but I can't take them into public transport, I can't store them in my apartment and they're 10 times more expensive. I don't care what others think. The people who don't approve aren't worth my time anyways!
Adults are miserable and resentful of those that aren't miserable
I cannot relate to a comment more than this. SO many people are boring and miserable. I love just being happy and having fun like you say! Who cares?! Life's too short to care!
In grade 7 and 8, I used to ride my scooter to school. My school was roughly a mile away, 15-20 minutes to walk. The scooter probably made it 10 minutes, and much more fun either way. It also folded nicely and fit in my locker, which kept it safe and out of the rain. My school wasn't far enough to really bother with biking, although I did that a few times, too. I just preferred locker storage over keeping a bike locked up outside where it could get stolen or rained on.
I've had the A5 for about 5 years and it is great. I use it for keeping up with the kids or to get from the bus to my buddies houses for drinking sessions. Yes, I do get some funny looks and verbal abuse from my fellow drunkards when I'm scooting through the centre of town at 3am to catch my bus back to the burbs. But if someone thinks you're weird for using a practical form of transport, the problem is in their head, not yours.
These things are great on the flat, and downhill is like free money, but with steep up hill I just get off an push.
Everything you said was SPOT ON 💯
@@sweetsoulsss but does he still have now 10 years later?
@@kishascapeIt's not 10 years later. I'd bet he still does. Problem?
@@GothicSoldier9000 Well they stopped being well made in the recent few years. They fall apart too easy now and replacement parts not easy to get. Better to just get Xootr. Thing is bomb proof.
I can't skate or rollerblade.
I can bike.
Kick scooter is the best compromise for me.
Same
I live in Dubai and when i went out to buy an adult kick scooter with big wheels, I found few, and each time the sales person thought i was buying it for my kid. "no adults actually use a kick scooter sir, only the electric ones".
Finally managed to get one at the Chinese market for $50...I'm supremely happy amd now both me and my son go scooting around. I'm also the only 40 year old dad with the kids in the skate park!
Hi, I know this is an old post, in in Abu Dhabi. I'm thinking of buying one from Decathlon. I prefer the kick scooter over the electric. Hope you're still enjoying it. !
I'm 44 and still ride for fun. Most people in San Diego are out and about on bikes scooters and skate boards around here does not matter what age you are. Live life to the fullest it goes by so quick
now youre 46 are you ok buddy?
@@amandaburleson2035 lol
Scooters are awesome and who cares what people says. You save a lot unlike maintenance for cars, Your much mobile and traffic ain't a thing, Also the exercise. Scooters are freaking awesome.
Grow up and be miserable already! I love these social norms that say you can't do something because you are too old. Would you rather walk for a half hour or kick scooter for 10 minutes?
+Rich H Great video! I'd like to kick scooter from plus.google.com/102351676961548414968/posts/KsYgYbjddD2 for 10 mins.
Screw what people think,I'm a couple decades old and ride a long board.
Scoot scoot🌬🌬💨
@@bizarkdeal8351 Me too.
Im 35, my son has one he is 7 and now i kinda want one they look fun
I'm old. I was born in 1973! But I ride my Razor Phase II kick scooter which has 5" knobby tires inflated to 100psi whenever I'm not fixing it's flat tires. I get high fives every time. It takes alot of kicking to get inertia to go above 5 feet on 1/4 pipes at Arcadia skatepark. It is easy to beat cyclists and cars in red-light drag races up to 30 feet when they pass me. It's a pleasure to ride for 5 miles straight. Uphill is a challenge so I usually just pick it up since it is only 12 pounds. Being a "Pro Scooter" it does not fold however.
I dont. They lose inertia fast.
I'm a 24 year old women and still use kick scooters.
No helmet though XD
+Seiran Me Too I Don't Use Helmets
Seiran I've seen men and women in their early teens still use them, so it makes no difference 10 years on, because they were also grown back then lol
41 year old woman, with helmet, lol. Love it. Would love to get a group of 40 plus years old riding these😎
Four years later... do you use it still?
If anyone laughs, you wouldn’t know: you’d be long gone anyway:) 🛴 👋🏻
Love that idea.
Why would anyone laugh?
😂 same
amazing, in less than 2 minutes it shows everything I wanted to know. thanks
I keep my Razor A5 in the back of my car. It's a fun way to explore new city areas. Also handy for getting back home after I leave my car overnight at the shop and bus late-night frequency drops to zero; walking a bit far and putting on bicycle rack a bit of a hassle.
Pass forward and now e-scooters are everywhere! I LOVE IT! I felt awkward using one back then, thats why I never bought one. But now I got an electric one and thinking about getting a new one with 65km range!!
Probably Ninebot Max G30
I'd love to have a adult scooter.Faster than walking, don't need to use the road, folds up and small enough to bring anywhere!!!
Don't care about how they see you bro! I kick scoot around and you do get giggles or disapproving stares from some older folks. But so what? It's a free world!
Exactly dude ! Who cares what people think. Be unique from the rest of your age!
I scoot around in New York City. No one cares what you do or what you look like in NYC. One of the many perks living in NYC.
Operative Silas ruedas vienen con luces y están selladas como se cargan sus pilas
@@taido7067 nobody tried to steal your scooter while in NY?
I would chuckle if I saw a grown man on a razor scooter 🤣🤣
if you feel shy or embarrassed to use this,then you can't have fun,if you don't be bothered other people looking or talk about you then you can enjoy it :)
I've just found an abandoned Razor scooter and can't wait to try it out, when I was a kid we only had flimsy scooters for pre-school children!
What a workout as I really feel the rides working my glutes with the leg that remains on the deck. Soz about the long post ,I don’t have many guys my age to talk to about this. I have lost the initial embarrassment of a 48y.o guy riding ;what could be classed as a kids toy and I am glad my wife is very supportive.
Heck yeah man, I'm 44 and I don't feel embarrassed riding them at all. I actually wish I had gotten into scooting sooner. Kudos to you for putting fun and exercise over people who probably wish they were doing it also! Maybe you inspired someone. :)
I’m 26 And A Big Guy And Still Ride A Scooter 😃
thank you very much I was hesitant to buy one now I am 100 % buying one
i am 43 male and still use kick scooter
I am 40 and i enjoy my e scooter too
There with ya - want to get one too. Guess at this age you've learned not to take yourself too seriously. For serious riding I'd get skates or a foldable bike though.
im 41, just used kick scooter for commute from work to shop or restaurant near my workplace
Your video is 7 years old. This is my fave video on the subject. I don't think they are made fun of anymore. They are in and here to stay.
The LUX A5 is awesome! I got one a year ago and it still works great even after fairly harsh use!
Same here
I just got two for $10 a piece at savers
The cool thing about scooters is you can take them inside unlike bikes
I recently invested in my kick scoot and wish i had done it sooner!!!
This video inspired me! Gonna buy 1 soon for me to ride to my new office!
I use mine for transportation like when I’m going around the corner to the store. Don’t wanna waste gas. If you’re riding around cause you don’t wanna walk it’s fine. Same as a bike, but cheaper.
I like that your wearing a helmet too!! I respect that!! 🤝
Extremely good review. It answers all my questions and then some. Very good.
My only complaint is having my wheels get clogged up with all the panties girls throw at me when I ride through my college campus
I think it's the helmet that's making scooters look awkward.
true
NO it's the fact that you're an adult on a kids toy.
Scooters can be kid's toys, but nice kick scooters like the ones in the video are made specifically for adults.
Kids toy? Are bicycles kids toys too?
well you crash and break your skull then u won't say that. all the kids who are actually better at falling than adults wear them. rigid, stiff adults not wearing them makes it more ridiculous. if you are going to ride a originally Kids toy, swallow your pride and go all out for it
I'm working on getting the hang of a long board, because I personally like them better. But for now I just bought a Razor Urban Commuter on Amazon to make the 15 minute walk from the parking lot to work faster.
Didn’t think of that my skills are improving gradually. Using turning my head in the direction I want to go and the rest follows suit smoothly
I have one of these in blue and it rides great! Nice for cruising 💙
I thinking to buy
Why on earth would riding a kick scooter when you are grown-up be weird? It's a perfectly valid means of transportation. It's the same as saying "Roller skating is for children only". I have never heard anyone around me (grown-ups) be ridiculed for using a kick scooter. Btw I would also put some more protection on the elbows and knees just in case (and not to mess up the Armani suit if you fall LOL).
I wouldn't care what people think. However, if you travel in areas of uneven pavement or dirt or gravel, or ride in hilly areas, a multi-speed folding bike might be more practical. I never liked having a single speed bike, and was quite happy when I upgraded to a multi-speed one. Although folding bikes are heavier than kick scooters, they can be put in a bag with wheels and pulled behind you when necessary. Most bike riders can also ride faster and farther, which can be quite nice when you don't want to wait for the next (maybe) hourly bus to arrive. Folding bikes don't seem to have really caught on, though.
Oh, I've come across that xootr one before, to give some up to date context, they've changed their lock to a little button you can press down on now instead of the little metal bar you have to manually remove and put back in
Scootering is for kids, teens, & adults and especially for everyone haha
They need a smallish wire basket on the stem so people could put something like a small bluetooth speaker in there for the commute. Ear pods would be a gamble with traffic, etc. around.
im turning 42 soon. i just got a new clown scooter, the kids razor. i only weigh 120 pounds, so I am gonna help every other adult out there that feels clowny and awkward feel better about playing, because it is the fountain of youth. you gotta go to the office every day, or where ever else, may as well have fun in between, and it will boost your endorphins and therefore your work productivity, and by the way. didnt we get over the fear of what other people think of us in grade school? if not, the time is now.
excellant vlog!!! thank you
kick scooters are awesome! I'm waiting for the new one from True Blue, it has a longer deck so you can put both feet down.
great review!
Miss my childhood scooter, might have to get one of these to relive those days
I just bought one 5 minutes ago. I drive to work or I bike to work on nice days. However I found a secreeeet path to my job that requires me to cross a railroad track and ditch ( I get to work in 6 minutes as oppose to 20 :D). My bike is far too heavy to drop down then pick back up out of the ditch (I've tried the first and last time). So I was looking at a transportational device that is light and functional. So I am here! lol!
I been using it in Mumbai since 3 months now. Love every bit of it. Mine is from decathlon.
I just ordered one today
Just ordered the micro black, waiting for it to arrive hopefully tomorrow!
I used to be really into my razor scooters as a kid, because my dad would find them as a scrapper and even give them out to neighboring kids. Now the only scooter i use is an escooter from a company called Swagtron. Its definately a lowcost escooter because it cant go 20mph, but it beats walking especially if you have an AC outlet battery in your backpack. People in my area prefer bikes out on the road, but zipping through sidewalks and neighborhood roads in one of these is a lot more fun imo
Its very fun to ride tho it annoys me every one judges it as childish.
i'm 80..ride a 16" wheeled scoot in NYC parks
Great video!
Honestly if you want to get around on a kick scooter as an adult, just bite the bullet and get yourself a modern pro scooter just like you'll see down at the skate park. They're very solidly built, won't give you a loose, jittery ride like an 'adult' fold-up scooter will, and many of the modern pro scooters have 120mm diameter wheels which are quite a bit larger than in the early days of scooters. Certainly much larger than on a children's scooter, and as a result, you get a very smooth, easy ride. You can pick up a top quality kick scooter for around $300 and it'll last for ages. Only thing you'll generally need to replace each year is the wheels which are perhaps $50 a pair. Have a look at the Series 6 or 7 Envy Heist or Charge scooters to get an idea.
This things are really fun and fast! I rraversed almost all the city with this beauty!
You’d reach your destination faster than being stuck in the traffic.
I am 50 years old woman now I want learn.
Thats right why should kids have all the fun even adults wants to have fun enjoy for adult scooter
The only thing I am worried about is people trying to hit me with their car doors and eggs.
Awesome & Thanks :)
Im 30 and I just bought one, its arriving thursday. My 20 min walk to grocery store is now cut in half
Are you still using a scooter? How are your knees holding up? I developed knee pains riding a scooter.
Got one in college
Just bought the A5 lux😁
That's the same one I got but I fell off of it and got injured pretty bad so I am trying to learn to ride better
hey.i just got my kick scooter.
how did u stand up straight while keep riding it?
i kept falling off my scooter?
how do u turn left or right side walk when u ride?
After buying a no-name kick scooter on eBay, I bought an electric Xiaomi M365 scooter. Electric scooter is the way to go 😁 (except for changing flat tyres 😤💢, fill them with Slime or something)
what is the age limit for this? are there also weight limit? I'm 32 years old, and interested to use one. Yes, I might have to swallow my pride riding this, but I'm going to use this on campus, and ride a bus most of the time. Just want to save time for walking distance.
No age limit, and weight limit can be ~220+. Depends on the model. Have fun!
raydern Most are 220 pounds but I just ordered a xootr with a 250 limit. Because I am 220.
I'm 42. Just got the Razor A5 air.
Looks amazing.
For this price can get an electric one, but it's light and perfect for exercise, so why not invest the money, yeah, thumbs up.
P.S. today I got a similar scooter, yet heavier, higher deck, for about third the price. Maybe upgrade to this one at some point.
I'm guna get me one of these and the original little one razor for my son so we can ride together. I had so much fun as A kid on A JD bug. but all my friends had razors.
Is there a video out there that teachs you how to drive these in bussy traffic :/ for se one whos never driven a car. My sidewalks suck so cant use em there
I'm thinking to buy a scooter, oxela town 7xl to ride from Barbican to Whitechapel, however, I'm not sure if the distance is too big as it appears to be 1.7 miles on google map :/ Its a 40 minutes walk and I'm guessing its around 20 minutes with a scooter?
I already own a foldable bike but I really hate carrying it around, even if it's foldable it's still annoying to other tube participants. Also, an electric scooter is not an option. What do you guys think about this distance? too much for a kick scooter?
Any recommendation would be greatly appreciated, tips and hints as well.
I'm 18 and have one of these
I wish it would fold up super small and fit in a back pack... then I could go shopping:)
Get a skateboard backpack and you can strap the scooter on!
If the embarrassment factor really bothers you that much you could try a Cruiser skateboard but they are much more easy to trip and faceplant because of debris
I have one of those
I bought a Xootr...I kept flying off of it in Los Angeles (not safe being people can't drive in a straight line)....there is no shock so any little crack would have me flying off. Though the idea is awesome.
that thing is way to expensive for what it is... suggestion, add a pad made of rubber onto the deck so it cushions the bumps, to add more cushioning carve onto the pad a a series of gaps like a grid or honeycomb, this so the material has a way to spread into the gaps, there are other brands with suspension system and even disk brakes yet you need to have tools at hand as they seem to need to be calibrated
Better suggestion. Gte a kick bike or any scooter with 16 inch wheels.
Rigid scooters are very dangerous devices if they are used on real streets. Every soil blemish, every service hatch, every uneven or lost paver, every curb will be a big problem. They are very noisy too and will transmit all vibrations from the sidewalks to the driver. The problem is that the user thinks it is an innocent device, not like skateboards, which require some skill. The accident will happen while driving slowly, unexpectedly and will be abrupt, more than you can imagine. The brake on the fender is very ineffective, and in the wet, I can't imagine. An adult scooter should have a wide handlebar with brakes, suspension and air tires, and use it on a route where you already know each trap. Believe me, exploring an unknown place with these scooters is not a good idea. So keep these tips in mind and take care of all of you!
i like that. i need to repair the bearing to restore to working condition.
How much cost of the skate cycle pls reply
great
I own five scooters including 2 razor a5 and three kickboards (3wheels so u can free one hand while scootering around much more stable than regular scooter and more flexible deck thanks to the fiber glass maple board and the ball head handle bar makes the scooter more adult looking plus it’s very solid . Find the kickboard name k2 kick 2or micro kickboard original on ebay made in Germany designed in Sweden .hard to get to used to in first few days and can be mastered in a week after that you won’t like to go back to regular scooter I can garentee u
The regular scooter use handle bar to control turns .kickboard like micro kickboard original and monster version use your body leans to steer .thats make it different .wheni bought it I just like the weirdness but after week or two I felt deeply in love with kickboard .unique design almost everyone will stop u and ask you what it is.folds half the size than razor a5 plus it rides exceptional comfort with same deck high with razor a5
Yeah seen them kick boards. They lok pretty cool. Are they tricky to learn? I like tricky stuff.
I use an electric scooter to get to work. Best investment l ever made. Zoom past traffic and can travel for miles on a single charge.
dat tail whip
How fast can it go?
WOW
i am in Tanzania, how can i get that ??
im 36 and i just got my first kick scooter to take my dog on longer and faster trips to the beach :D .. save dog from shelters
The ride is jittery due to the quick snap handle bars tape will fix that
Where can I buy this kick scooter
Do you know any Group rides?
Does any one commute to work using one of this while carrying a backpack?
I’m getting one for my height it’s got a strap so I can take it in shops so it won’t magically go missing
So...now I must remember what kids toy I thought would be easy but had me sitting still but my laughing Foster son was on it and gone? Couldn't be this. This seems attainable. Oh I know. Scooter board, no handle.
they were riding the front wheel backwards in the first clip
No, its the design of that scooter, its for some reason got negative rake. Maybe its for no hands haha.
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