Starting from the ground: TOP-5 scooters for children

Trolo Mini

The kickboard from the Italian brand Trolo, whose production facilities are located in the Middle Kingdom, is almost a complete copy of the popular Swiss scooter Micro Mini Price from 1 512 up to 3 000 ₴. Only it costs at the same time one and a half to two times cheaper.

The scooter is aimed at children one and a half to two years old. You will have to ride it until you reach the age of four, because the Trolo Mini plastic frame is able to withstand a weight of less than 20 kg. However, for learning the process of riding a scooter is the best fit. This is facilitated by its excellent stability and ease of control — to turn the front wheels, it is enough to deflect the steering wheel in the appropriate direction (right or left).

To maintain the balance of the child, the model is equipped with three wheels — two front and one rear. They perfectly cling to most hard surfaces, so that the speed is gained quickly enough. With frequent movement over irregularities, it is necessary to control the tightening of the chassis, because it tends to loosen up a little.

The handlebar of the scooter is located at a height of 66 cm. Unfortunately, it does not have the ability to adjust, but rubberized pads provide a strong grip for the hands of a small driver. The weight of the kickboard barely reaches one and a half kilograms, so it will not be difficult for the child to carry the scooter himself.

With careful handling, the Trolo Mini is able to serve more than one child. The main thing is not to overload the scooter with excess weight — the plastic frame simply will not withstand heavy loads and the kickboard will become unusable.

Explore Wrangler

The model of a city scooter from Explore will serve both children from 5 years old and adults due to the high maximum height of the steering wheel and the willingness to take on board up to one hundredweight.

The frame and platform of the scooter are made of high-strength aluminium alloy. The steering wheel is also made of it with three fixed height adjustment positions (at a level of about 75 cm, 85 cm and 95 cm). In a fully extended state, it is convenient to hold on to it even for people with a height of about 190 cm. If it is necessary to transport the scooter, the steering rack folds up in just a couple of movements, including the handles themselves. For ease of carrying, a belt is attached to the steering wheel, which allows you to carry the scooter by throwing it over your shoulder.

Among the materials of the large (42 cm long) and wide (15 cm wide) platform, aluminium also prevails. On its upper part, you can stand with both feet, which will reliably catch on the anti-slip coating. When parking, the scooter does not have to be supported on anything — a folding footrest is hidden under the platform to place the Explore Wrangler in the parking lot.

The running qualities of the scooter receive exceptionally flattering reviews from its owners. In many ways, the merit of this lies on the conscience of large polyurethane wheels (20.5 cm in diameter), which are also equipped with a shock absorption system. Springs effectively extinguish small irregularities of the roadway and provide a softer ride of the scooter.

In some instances of the Explorer Wrangler, when moving over irregularities, the rear wing (combined with the brake) and one of the unused handles may rattle slightly if you hold the steering wheel with one hand. These disadvantages are easily solved and offset by the attractive cost of the scooter, as well as its stylish appearance.

Useful to know. The shock absorption system makes the ride softer and more comfortable, but at the same time reduces the "rolling" of the scooter — the distance it can travel from one push with its foot.

Micro Maxi Price from 3 950 up to 4 200 ₴ →

The secret of the popularity of the Micro Maxi kickboard lies in the balance of its characteristics. The model is designed for children aged 4 to 12 years and is found with their younger brother (Micro Mini) on almost every playground.

The principle of controlling the turns of the front wheels of the Swiss "horse" is implemented by tilting the steering column in the appropriate direction (by analogy with the segway). This technology allows you to protect the child from excessive eversion of the wheels during movement. The steering rack, in addition, has a height adjustment in the range from 67 to 93 cm — a comfortable ride is guaranteed until the child reaches a height of 150 cm.

The points of support of the model are two front wheels and one twin rear with polyurethane tyres for a softer ride. The rear wheel of the kickboard is equipped with a practical foot brake. It will not work just like that to fall off the scooter, because in addition to the wheels, a wide platform with an anti-slip coating is responsible for stability. It, in turn, is fixed on a strong and lightweight (2.7 kg) aluminium frame.

A backpack is easily attached to the steering wheel of the scooter, which can be used both for transporting things and for transporting the kickboard itself, folding in one movement of the hand. And what else the kids will like is a wide variety of body colours — at least one of the 13 different colours will not leave any child indifferent.

PUKY R 1 Price from 4 950 ₴ →

Children's scooters and bicycles from the German brand PUKY have proven themselves in the best way. All thanks to the thoughtfulness of their design and excellent build quality.

The PUKY R 1 scooter is included in the "2+" category, which clearly makes it clear that it is aimed at children aged two and over. Children with a height of 90-110 cm and a weight of up to 20 kg will feel most comfortable behind the wheel. The child's feet can easily be placed on a large stable platform with a corrugated coating designed for better adhesion of the baby's shoes to the surface. And the steering handle is additionally adjustable in height (in the range from 55 to 67 cm).

In the arsenal of the model there are three wheels with tyres made of dense rubber, which does not need to be pumped up. The diameter of the front wheel is 20.5 cm, and the two rear wheels are 12.5 cm, which indicates good patency of the scooter on various surfaces (from asphalt or parquet to the ground). When traveling off-road, the baby's palms securely hold on to the grooved steering wheel handles, which help to counteract falls.

The scooter will serve as an excellent incentive for the physical development of the child. After growing out of its size, the child will be able to switch to a more advanced PUKY bike scooter model (PUKY R 7 L Price from 9 750 ₴ or PUKY R 2002 L ) or immediately transfer to a two-wheeled bicycle. And PUKY R 1 will go to younger brothers or sisters — its safety margin will be enough for the faithful service of several small drivers.

Razor Core E90 Price from 10 680 up to 13 990 ₴ →

The younger model in the range of electric scooters from Razor will appeal to children from 8 years old and teenagers. Its main advantage is the absence of the need to push off with your foot in the process of movement.

Due to the presence of an electric motor, the deck (platform) of the scooter rises slightly higher than usual relative to ground level. But since the scooter carries its owner by itself, this nuance practically does not affect the ease of control of the Razor E90. In order to go, you only need to push off the surface with your foot once, because the electric motor does not start from a standing position for safety reasons. Another component of the passive safety system is a characteristic sound when moving (by analogy with children's electric cars), warning passers-by about the approach of a scooter.

An electric motor with a power of 100 watts provides a maximum speed of 15 km/h. The power reserve reaches 10 km or about 50 min. ride. The Razor E90 will drive while the green button next to the right handle is clamped, when it is released, the speed of the scooter drops to a complete stop. The reinforced foot brake on the rear wheel will help to stop forcibly.

The need to supply wires to the handle forced to reduce the turning radius of the model. However, in the vast majority of cases it is enough. The disadvantage of the steering wheel lies in something else: the inability to adjust the position of the rack in height. In contrast to what has been said, it is necessary to note the monolithic design of the T-shaped steering handle, which is alien to backlash and squeaks.

The electric scooter shows itself perfectly on hard roadways and on more or less flat dirt tracks. Climbing on it off—road is still not worth it — small wheels (14 cm in diameter) and low ground clearance do not contribute to the increased cross-country ability of the model. In addition, pulling out a heavy 10-kilogram structure on a flat road does not bring pleasure.