Adult scooter

Full trend in 2022 - scooters and city scooters for adults

Scooters for adults - does that even exist? When they hear the word scooter, many people first think of the scooter from their childhood. This is completely wrong, because scooters have long since grown up. For several decades, manufacturers such as Kickbike, Crussis, Yedoo or Mibo stylish kick scooters that are convincing all along the line in terms of functionality and aesthetics.

Interestingly, most city scooters of this generation are produced in the Czech Republic, where scootering - or footbiking, as it is now called - is almost a national sport. Pedal scooters are widespread in the Czech Republic and are used for a variety of purposes - as City scooter for shopping or for the daily commute to work, as a touring scooter for excursions, as a Sport scooter for competitive sport or even as a Cross scooter for the downhill sport. Especially for adults, the world of scooters is very diverse. The kickscooter is a highly functional training device for therapy, fitness and competitive sports, but also ideal as a balancing and supplementary training for many endurance sports.

Scooter types for adults

Kick scooters for adults are designed in such a way that they are usually suitable for heights of up to 2.10 m and can withstand loads of up to 150 kg. This means that even tall and heavy adults can experience the joy of riding a scooter. However, it is important to note that scooters for adults differ depending on the area of use. So if you are looking for a suitable adult scooter, you should first consider what type of scooter you need. The main scooter categories are:

• City scooter for short distances in the city
• All-round scooter for tours, excursions and trails in the city
• Sport scooter or racing scooter for competitive sport on the road
• Cross scooter for off-road use

Kick Scooter Glossary

But what are the differences between the individual types of scooter? What makes a good city scooter and what makes a good all-rounder? Essentially, this depends on 3 factors:

• Wheelbase: is the distance between the front and rear wheel axles. Basically, the longer the wheelbase, the better the driving characteristics when going straight and the less manoeuvrability.
• Footboard height: A low footboard conserves strength and is important for speed, while a high footboard avoids the scooter hitting the ground.
• Size of the wheel: The larger the wheel, the better the handling and speed when going straight. The smaller the wheel, the more manoeuvrable and agile the scooter.

The following table shows how the dimensions differ in relation to the different types of adult scooters:

Adults also cut a good figure on city scooters:

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Where is kick scootering allowed for adults and children?

According to the StVO, scooters for adults and children are considered play equipment. This means that you are considered a pedestrian and are allowed to use pedestrian zones, pavements and most cycle paths, field paths and forest paths. In the City this naturally offers some advantages. A City scooter The new model is the ideal companion for shopping or quick trips around the city.

Adult scooters are the really sensible alternative to the climate-damaging e-scooters.

Various studies had shown that City scooter are by no means climate-friendly, despite their supposedly green image. The main reason is, on the one hand, the poor energy balance during production, and on the other hand, the fact that the electrical City scooter mainly replace journeys on foot, by bicycle or public transport. These are all modes of transport that are significantly more climate-friendly. In times of climate change, riding e-scooters is not an option from our point of view. This is also the reason why we do not stock electric scooters in our scooter shop.

The essential better alternative are scooters for adultswhich are extremely climate-friendly and healthy, yet still have the same fun factor as E-Scooter offer. Because riding adult kick scooters gives the same "surf" feeling as an e-scooter.

The advantages at a glance

1. Kick scooters for adults are climate-friendly: Zero emissions, the climate is happy.
2. Riding a scooter is healthy: Almost the entire body is trained. It uses significantly more muscles than cycling.
3. Kick scooters make you flexible and mobile: One can work with the Kick scooter ride on the pavement as well as on the cycle path and in the pedestrian zone.

Riding a city scooter has it all - high training effect, but low strain on the joints

Whether in the city or on tours in the surrounding countryside - scootering is fun and trains the whole body at the same time. Per kilometre, an adult scooter rider does around 200 half squats. This burns about 30% more energy than cycling. Unlike cycling, the back muscles are also strengthened. The athletic footbike rider not only trains the torso, abdominal and leg muscles, but also the entire upper body. In addition, the kick scooter is an extremely joint-friendly means of transport. Especially for adults with back problems, a scooter is an ideal training tool. The distances and speeds involved in riding a scooter are almost the same as on a bicycle. However, you move more than on a bicycle and thus have neither standing nor sitting problems.

The following muscle groups are used:

• Thigh muscles and calf muscles
• Muscles in the chest and arm area
• Abdominal and back muscles
• Gluteal muscles and lumbar area

The scooter as Rehab Therapy device  

Because riding a scooter is easy on ligaments, tendons, joints and the spine, it is also an excellent rehabilitation device for adults who have impairments. Scooters use similar muscles and joints as walking, running or jumping - but more gently. Adults in need of rehabilitation are thus gently introduced to their former resilience. The scooter has established itself as a rehabilitation device for the following indications in particular:

• Adults with walking problems: If you have difficulty walking due to muscle and joint injuries or specific diseases such as neuropathy, the scooter can be used as an alternative to walking. This way you can protect yourself, your joints and your feet, but still be out in the fresh air and get some exercise. The scooter is also an excellent aid for reintegration into walking training.
• Adults with limited mobility of the joints and the spine. If the mobility of the ankles, knee joints, hip joints or spine is limited due to illness or surgery, riding a scooter strengthens cartilage, tendons and muscles as well as mobility in a gentle way. Scooter riding is particularly ideal for restoring mobility after foot, knee and hip injuries, as well as for back problems.
• Also adults with Muscle weakness e.g. after prolonged lying down or degenerative diseases can use the scooter as a therapy device
  
• Patients with Balance disorders e.g. after stroke: Due to the low footboard height of approx. 7 cm, patients with balance problems can also start training and thus also extend their mobility radius.

For rehabilitation to succeed, the commitment of the patients is necessary. Here, too, the scooter is convincing. Riding a scooter is motivating simply because it is fun. Many older adults have not been on a scooter since their childhood days and enjoy this gliding form of transport all the more.

Compared to many other rehabilitation devices, the load of the treadmill training can be dosed very individually. The patient can decide for himself how intensively he wants to train and what is good for him.

Before you use the scooter as a therapy device, however, you should always check with your doctor beforehand. Even though the scooter has proven itself in many cases as a rehabilitation measure for adults, its use must be decided on an individual basis with medical advice.

Scooter Riding for Older Adults and Seniors

Many senior citizens no longer feel safe on a bicycle. They are afraid of falling and have increasing difficulty keeping their balance. Especially compared to other senior sports such as Nordic walking, running or cycling, riding a scooter has several advantages. That is why scooters are ideal for older people. Adults and seniors:

• Higher calorie consumption than Nordic walking or cycling
• More muscle groups are trained than with running, walking or cycling
• Less stress on joints than running, walking or cycling
• Greater range of motion than walking
• The low footboard significantly reduces the risk of falling compared to a bicycle, but still provides good balance training.
• Kick scooter offer low entry requirements for training beginners, as the load can be well dosed
• Riding a scooter trains the cyclic movement sequence and strengthens coordination at the same time

The right riding technique: How do you ride a scooter correctly?

Kick scooter Riding is child's play. However, if you are an adult who has not been on a scooter since your childhood, you first have to get a feel for it. Scooter develop. There are a few points that you should pay attention to when riding a scooter, as they make scooting much easier. Changing legs is essential. Every 5-10 steps, scooter riders should switch legs. This avoids premature fatigue of the supporting leg. Interestingly, riding a scooter is much more strenuous for the supporting leg than for the leg that does the kicking. At youtube you will find various Videos about the correct scooter riding technique. Especially when riding downhill, there are various techniques that help you to adopt a stable and aerodynamic position.

Kick scooter for adults - the ideal companion when your children are out and about on their bikes

Adventure with the scooter

A scooter is a wonderful way to travel. Whether crossing the Alps, the Way of St. James or simply spending a few days along the Moselle. Our customers have already experienced many adventures with the scooter. Compared to hiking, the scooter expands your radius and lets you glide past the landscape in a relaxed way. Compared to a bicycle, however, you are closer to nature because you are literally in contact with the ground. So-called microadventures, i.e. short, local, but nevertheless exciting, fun and enriching outdoor undertakings, are also a lot of fun with the kick scooter. Just pack all your things and set off with the scooter.

Even larger undertakings and steep climbs are possible with the scooter. In 2017, for example, a group of kickbike-obsessed riders conquered the route of the Giro D'Italia with the scooter:

Dogscooter - the kick scooter for dog owners

For adults who own a dog, yet another option opens up in the scooter world - the so-called Dogscooter for Mushing. In dogscooting, the dog is harnessed in front of the scooter as a pulling dog. With the right equipment, such as a bike antenna and joring line, you can connect your dog to the scooter. Being on the move with the dogscooter is real teamwork between man and dog. The owner is pulled by the dog, but can also support the dog with his own kicking on the scooter. It is important that the communication between man and dog is right. Only then is safe riding possible. Dogscooting allows dogs to follow their running and chasing instincts and to let off steam both physically and mentally. Dogscooting is particularly popular with dog breeds that like to run.

What should be considered when buying a kick scooter for adults?

There is a wide variety of kick scooters - large, small, foldable, with disc brakes or a shopping basket. Generally speaking, the large scooters with pneumatic tyres have the best handling characteristics and are in no way inferior to a bicycle in terms of safety. To help you keep an overview in this jungle, we have compiled a list of scooters in our Online Shop a Scooter Finder for you, with the help of which you can quickly find the right model for you.

Prices - What will a scooter cost in 2021?

The majority of adult scooters are priced between 250 and 500 EUR. A great high-quality entry-level model is the Yedoo Mulawhich is already available for 249.95 EUR. However, the prices vary depending on the scooter category:

• Sport scooters cost approx. 400 euros to 800 euros
• City scooters cost approx. 200 euros to 500 euros
• All-round scooters cost approx. 200 euros to 600 euros
• Cross scooters cost approx. 300 to 1000 euros.

Scooter care

First the good news. A scooter for adults requires very little maintenance. Compared to a bicycle, there are far fewer wearing parts, such as the gears, sprockets and chain. Only the brakes require a certain amount of maintenance. Therefore, scooters are very durable and low-maintenance companions.

Where can I test ride adult scooters?