Today, not only for adults, but even for the smallest customers, scooter manufacturers offer a wide range. It can be children's two-wheeled or even three-wheeled scooters with backlight or with sound. In this article we will talk in detail about all the existing classifications of scooters. And also about what rules should be followed when choosing a vehicle for your child and much more.
Varieties
There are 5 main categories of scooters. Before deciding to purchase, you should familiarize yourself with each in more detail in order to make sure which model you need.
- Urban. It is considered the most popular category. Includes universal models for ordinary walks in the city. Such scooters are characterized by small size, the presence of a folding mechanism, large diameter wheels.
- Sports. This category is designed for fans of extreme sports (extreme skiing and stunts). Models in this category are designed for riding on a flat surface. Features include: precisely calculated weight, reliability due to a solid steel alloy slave, small diameter wheels for better acceleration and tricks.
- Off-road. This category implies models on which various obstacles in the form of a bumpy road can be overcome without problems. Off-road scooters are characterized by the following points: massive dimensions, large-diameter wheels, inflatable tires, two brakes (manual and rear).
- Electric scooters. Vehicles from this category in their technical characteristics are more like scooters. Electric scooters are characterized by the presence of a drive from the motor, the impressive weight of the vehicle, the ability to develop high speed.
- Baby. The category can also branch out on city, sports and off-road. Separately, we can distinguish three-wheeled options for the smallest children aged 3 years.
Models
This manufacturer offers a large selection of children's scooters, which are distinguished by their functionality and equipment. For example, it can be scooters with luminous wheels, a built-in speaker or with the presence of headlights. Below are the top 3 scooters from Navigator.
Navigator T59557
- Age: from 3 years.
- Deck: with non-slip coating. Width - 9.5 cm.
- Bearings: ABEC 5.
- Steering wheel: there is an adjustment level (maximum height - 62 cm), rubberized handles.
- Backlight: is absent.
- Wheel Number: 2 (width - 120 mm).
- Wheels: PVC
- Frame: aluminum.
- Dimensions: 62 x 9.5 x 83 cm, 2.5 kg.
- Maximum load: 50 kg
- Average cost: 1,000 rubles.
Navigator T59983
- Age: from 3 to 8 years.
- Deck: with non-slip coating. Width - 13.5 cm.
- Bearings: ABEC 5.
- Steering wheel: 3 levels of adjustment (maximum height - 62 cm).
- Backlight: there are on wheels.
- Wheel Number: 3 (front - 120 mm, rear - 80 mm).
- Wheels: polyurethane.
- Frame: aluminum, plastic.
- Dimensions: 56 x 13.5 x 8 cm, 2.4 kg.
- Maximum load: 30 kg.
- Average cost: 1,000 rubles.
Navigator T15364K
- Age: from 3 to 8 years.
- Deck: with non-slip coating. Width - 15 cm.
- Bearings: ABEC 5.
- Steering wheel: 3 levels of fixation (maximum height - 63 cm).
- Backlight: there are on the steering rack, headlights, LEDs in the steering rack, as well as light lights at the bottom of the platform.
- Wheel Number: 3 (front - 120 mm, rear - 90 mm).
- Wheels: polyurethane.
- Frame: nylon, plastic.
- Dimensions: 59 x 15 x 84 cm, 4.4 kg.
- Maximum load: 50 kg
- Add. information: the presence of a sound column.
- Average cost: 2,500 rubles.
How to choose a scooter for children?
When it comes to choosing a scooter - this is a very crucial moment for both the child and the adult who makes the purchase. It is very important not only to be able to cater to the needs of the baby, but also to acquire a model that will be convenient, reliable and not too expensive. To move around the city, it is better to choose a model that is not too heavy and bulky to be folded and carried in your hands. It is also important to consider the weight of the vehicle.
The best option for children's scooters is an aluminum alloy frame.
However, scooters for the smallest riders are usually made of plastic and nylon so that they can easily move around. If it’s about buying for a teenager who wants to learn tricks, then Do not neglect sports models from well-known manufacturers. Although such a purchase will cost a little more, the life of the scooter will be much longer.
If you need to move along bumpy roads, then buy an SUV with inflatable wheels and reinforced suspension. Another important detail is the presence of a non-slip coating and the ability to control the height of the steering wheel. Since we are talking about buying a scooter for a child or teenager, whose growth has not yet stopped, attention should be paid to this aspect.
If you want to buy an electric scooter, it is better to opt for a chain drive rather than a belt drive. Practice shows that its mechanism lasts longer.
Watch the Navigator scooter in the video.