Scooters are a popular means of transportation among children and adolescents. Their main advantage can be called mobility, because they are lightweight, they can be folded and even taken with you to the store as a personal item. But besides mobility, there is another important plus - universality. This advantage does not apply to all scooters, but only to those that have three options for appearance. Therefore, they were nicknamed 3 in 1 scooters.
Today we will consider their pros and cons, how they differ from conventional scooters, how to use the third variation, and analyze several models of this type.
Differences
The most important difference in structure. In addition to using the scooter for its intended purpose, you can make it a new type of transport, which can be described as a scooter. With it, you can transport the child as if on a sled.
It is also better to use a gurney in those cases when there are adverse conditions on the street, because such universal scooters come with a parental handle.
If the street is dirty or windy, then the child will not always be able to cope with the scooter on his own, given that in young children coordination is not too well developed.
If we talk about the components that come with the kit, then they are a kind of continuation of the deck. Thus, the new parts create a new platform on which the child will sit. In front of this seat there are small handles for which the baby can hold.
In total, the additional design has three mounts.
- The first is inserted into the steering rack, after which the handles will be in the same place as the steering wheel in the normal state. So the child does not break the grip.
- The second is mounted on the deck, as this particular place is the strongest and can withstand the maximum specified weight. On each side of the platform there are fasteners that are held at two support points. On some models, this can be either stiff springs or thick rods.
- The third is created in order to insert a steering rack with handles into it. It is this stance that an adult must manage.
It is also worth noting that all scooters of this type are 3-wheel, as they have a stronger fulcrum.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of such children's scooters can be called versatility, variability and the presence of a quick-release handle.
The disadvantage is that the components must be kept somewhere, that is, if the child wants to independently transform the scooter, then he will have to carry a seat with mounts. Of course, they can be fixed independently, but for this you need to be confused.
User's manual
First of all, after installing the seat, check the quality of the fasteners. The more of them, the higher the probability that the mechanism will become faulty. Carefully monitor the two support points, as they support the seat on which the child is sitting. Do not pull the steering rack out of the mount - do everything smoothly.
If you ride in rainy weather or when the street is dirty, then do not forget to monitor the cleanliness of the entire scooter. Some mechanisms may not work well due to the fact that the basic conditions of their maintenance are not met.
Before you start using the three-in-one scooter, carefully read the instructions, where you will find detailed information on how to assemble, disassemble and operate the scooter.
Model Overview
Although the type of such scooters is the same, but some manufacturers have equipped their universal scooters with interesting additions.
Scooter 3 in 1
Also, the model is called "Ladybug" because of the unusual design and the presence of the head of a ladybug, which is a basket for baby's things. Two support legs are thick rods. This scooter is designed for the smallest, as the maximum withstand weight in a sitting position is 20 kg, and in a standing position - 30 kg. All materials are made of aluminum, polypropylene and fiberglass.
The braking system is located on the rear wheel, the steering rack is adjustable from 42 to 69 cm. The dimensions of the platform are 11x28 cm, the diameter of the wheels is 12x8 cm, and the weight is 2.8 kg. It is worth noting that manufacturer Scooter made sure to create several colors.
Of the available colors - orange, pink, green and blue, so this model is suitable for both boys and girls.
Kreiss 3 in 1
An easy-to-maintain model that can be a scooter and a runbike at the same time. After the transformation, this scooter will have a comfortable seat and an O-shaped steering wheel that looks like a car. There is a small basket for things. The rear brake system, the steering rack is adjustable from 50 to 150 cm. Polyurethane wheels with a size of 12x8 cm have a LED backlight function. The maximum supported weight of the child is 20 kg, the deck size is 43x11 cm, the height of the steering wheel / seat is 49 and 65 cm, respectively. The color is only yellow.
BiBiTu One
The strongest model presented, as the withstand weight is 60 kg. The design is made of nylon, aluminum and plastic. This unit, like the previous one, has luminous polyurethane wheels and an adjustable steering wheel with a quick-release handle. The diameter of the wheels is 12x8 cm, and the non-slip platform has 41x13.5 cm. The weight of the product is 2.25 kg, there are anatomical grips in the configuration. The brake is only foot, the color is blue and pink, so this scooter is suitable for both boys and girls.
Can say that such scooters are a good solution for those who want the scooter to serve for a long time and change as the child grows.
See a video of a 3-in-1 children's scooter.
