What Are the Different Types of Scooters?

There are so many types of scooters out there, from toddler scooters to professional ones, that it’s pretty hard to make a decision. Let’s look at all the scooter types you can find on the market so when it’s time for you to decide upon one, you can be sure that you’ve made an informed decision.

The electric scooter

One of the most famous types of scooters out there, the electric scooter can let you navigate between points A and B without much effort. You can cover a long distance with just one single charge and reach a speed of up to 15 mph. This makes it an ideal alternative to a gas-powered choice of vehicle.

An electric scooter is really fun to ride, it’s portable (a huge advantage) and it’s really simple to park it, making it an excellent option for people that have to do their daily commute or are into some adventures as the sun begins to set. The term “city sleek” can be used to accurately describe this item.

Some of the places and activities that are ideal for the use of an electric scooter include traveling across long distances in the city and if you want to go pretty fast. The item is not ideal if you are a beginner, if you like to do tricks with your ride or if you plan on going hill climbing.

The dirt scooter

As mentioned above, an electric scooter is great for the city, but not ideal for the great outdoors. A dirt scooter can let you experience the world by going down on dirt tracks and country roads without having to worry it will fall to pieces at the first bump, which makes it more different than a typical scooter you’d imagine.

You will notice the difference by yourself as this type of scooter has larger wheels and puts more emphasis on grip and braking. You can ride it through a forest or down some dirt tracks that usually are only used by downhill mountain bikers, so, yes, we can say that the differences are quite noticeable.

Some people are using the dirt scooter as a form of sports and we can’t blame them, especially since the ride comes with another great feature – the fact that it lets you ride even when the weather is bad so you can enjoy the great outdoors even when it’s not all sunny and warm.

This makes the dirt scooter ideal for rough terrain as you can grip on tough turns with ease, and you don’t have to worry about the weather, but don’t expect to do many tricks with it or to go very fast when it comes to tarmac roads.

The big wheel scooter

This one here is a great way to help people with their transportation, regardless of their age, as the ride is fast and smooth. The model has no problems when it comes in contact with cracks or potholes in the pavement, a thing that may be a problem for other types of scooters, which is why so many people choose this one.

With the help of a big wheel scooter, you can just go across those bumps in the road with no problem, while a typical scooter would have needed for you to take more evasive action. Both the front and the back have suspensions, so you won’t have harsh feedback from the surface of the street.

This means you can control the item even better, while also making it much more comfortable for any rider. But in what instances does this scooter perform the best and what situations should you avoid? 

When it comes to things you can do with it, we can mention the fact that the product offers you a very smooth and comfortable ride, even in the moments when you deal with bumps and potholes. You can also go faster than when you are using a typical scooter, and you can use it to travel around town with no problems.

This scooter is not very good when it comes to performing tight turns or tricks, and it also doesn’t do very well if it has to deal with areas that are covered by mud. Avoid them if you don’t want to get stuck or if you care about the ride. Waiting to get towed is not the most fun of activities.

The stunt scooter

OK, so we keep mentioning scooters that aren’t very good for tricks, but what about one that is actually good at it? Let us introduce to you the stunt scooter which has a very self-explanatory name. This type of scooter was basically created having the skate park in mind, so it comes with features that make it ideal for such an environment.

This item can resist with success to high impacts, which are part of any fun session in the skate park. Such a device is tough and has a deck made out of aluminum so you can land on the ground with confidence even if the height you are jumping from is big. 

The wheels of a stunt scooter also have a core made out of aluminum, so the ride will come with more strength in the areas that are going to feel the biggest volume of strain. The down tube is going to have more strength as opposed to adjustability that other models may have. This makes the stunt scooter perfect for a skate park!

You can use this device for tricks and to show how easily you can maneuver such a device, but it’s usually not portable, it’s not going to go very fast and it is not great when it comes to riding off-road.

What scooters are great for kids and beginners?

Choosing the type of scooter that is the best for you or for your kid is highly important. When making such a decision, you should take into factor several things that are going to point toward the model that is best for you or your child’s needs. So let’s check them out and see which ones are meant for you!

Judging by type, if you are a beginner, you can pick a big wheel, stunt, or dirt scooter, as the first and last ones mentioned come with big wheels, which will give you better stability when you’ll encounter rough terrain or some bumpy pavement. 

If you only want to travel for a short distance in the city, you can pick a stunt scooter, as it’s very agile compared to other types of scooters out there. This also makes it a pretty good choice for any young child, as they are usually going to ride just a short distance. 

Although you may think that an electric scooter would be ideal for a beginner, that’s really not true, for the simple fact that this type of scooter makes it harder for the speed to be controlled. This is why you ought to rely on the other models if you want to learn how to ride properly and not risk any accidents.

Take other factors into consideration

You can also choose a scooter based on its size as that is a pretty important factor. Aside from choosing a model that follows the general sizing guidelines (you can easily find them online), other factors related to size that are important include the size of the wheels, especially for a child as they may find it hard to brake if the wheels are too big.

The material used for bars and the deck are also very important. For a beginner, it’s useful to invest in a product that has aluminum anodized bars, as they are on the lighter side, plus they present resistance to corrosion. If you want to ride off-road, then Chromoly bars will be more suited for that riding style on a dirt scooter.

A lower-rated bearing is more fitting for a beginner because you’ll enjoy a higher level of resistance when you’ll be on the scooter. This means the vehicle won’t “run away” from you and you’ll have a better chance of finding your balance without having to worry about picking up speed before you are ready.

Taking into consideration all of these things, you are bound to make a good decision when you buy a scooter, so don’t forget any of them if you want to be safe when going for a ride.