Nowadays, people increasingly prefer outdoor activities, so on the streets of the cities you can often find someone on a bicycle, someone on a skateboard, roller skates or a scooter. On the scooter you can see even the smallest members of society, as manufacturing companies adapt to the needs of society and produce products for babies.
Brand History
Roces was founded in 1952 in the Italian town of Montebelluna by a married couple. The history of the brand began with the release of sports shoes and has grown to the production of various sports accessories. Gradually, the company from the manufacturer of local shoes and sports equipment grew into a world-class corporation. Its representative offices are located in 54 countries of the world.
Key events in the history of the company:
- in 1979, plastic skates for ice-skating were made under the company's brand;
- in 1981, the brand was the first to manufacture roller skates;
- since 1994, children's skates that could be moved apart began to be manufactured under the brand of the company.
Varieties of models
Roces scooter, which belongs to urban scooters, is produced under the brand of the company. The country of origin of the product is China, despite the fact that the brand is Italian. The warranty period for all products is 4 years. The company produces both an adult scooter and a children's one. And also produced models for teenagers.
Children's model of the product has wheels with a diameter of 145 mm. The weight of the product itself is 3.65 kg. The load on such a scooter should not exceed 80 kg. The product has front shock absorption. Available in two colors. The first is suitable for girls and has a basic white color, pink steering wheel and pattern.The second color scheme is designed for boys and has black with orange color.
The urban version of the product for teenagers has a wheel diameter of 175 mm and a front wheel cushioning. The maximum allowable weight of the user is 100 kg, and the weight of the model itself is 3.93 kg. The owner can choose from 2 colors designed for male and female audiences. Gray with pink and black with blue.
The adult two-wheeled scooter Roces has wheels with a diameter of 200 mm. The maximum allowable load on the product is 100 kg. The weight of the model is 4.5 kg. The model has one feature - it can be folded by performing just one movement. This design is innovative. Depreciation is available on the front wheel, as in previous versions. Also, the presence of 2 colors is classic: turquoise with black and lilac with black.
All models of the company have the ability to raise the steering wheel, depending on the growth of the owner. The warranty period for children's and teenage models is 3 years, for adults - 4 years.
Product selection
To choose a model, you should know that, in addition to urban ones, off-road and stunt scooters are produced, however, the Roces brand produces only urban models. Before buying a vehicle, it is necessary to study the characteristics of the model range in order to be prepared for the purchase of a quality product.
Criteria worth paying attention to:
- weight;
- strength characteristics of the frame;
- folding mechanism;
- handle height adjustment.
The first thing you should pay attention to is the weight of the model, since it is believed that city scooters should be lightweight for a comfortable ride. Also, this factor is important when acquiring a child’s vehicle. After all the younger the age group, the lighter the model should be.
The second important criterion when buying a vehicle is the strength of the frame. For very young users, it can be made of plastic, but for use in urban conditions it is better to purchase a scooter with a frame made of aluminum alloys.
The third aspect that you should pay attention to before buying a vehicle is the folding mechanism. For kids, it’s better to pick up whole models without this mechanism. Since the presence of such a function makes the scooter more difficult and difficult to manage. However, the scooter for adults and adolescents should be folding, and it is desirable that such a function is realized with the movement of one hand.
Another important criterion to stop your choice on a particular model is the adjustment of the handle. The presence of such an option will be a great addition to the scooter for any age group. Children, for example, quickly add to their growth, and this function will allow you not to buy a new scooter each time for the height of the child, but simply adjust the handle in height. In an adult model, this option is also necessary, because people are different in height, and it is simply unreasonable to produce such a number of vehicle models.
It is worth remembering that when choosing a city scooter for trips along city streets, the model should be lightweight, durable, preferably with a body made of aluminum alloys. The diameter of the wheels should not be chosen less than 175 mm. The presence of shock absorbers is necessary, since they will help smooth out vibrations while driving on a scooter, because our roads are not the most even.
How to fold a scooter?
To fold the product handles, there is a plastic stand for scooter handles on the steering rack. They are folded by pressing a button located next to the handles, and inserted into a plastic holder.
For to completely fold the product for easy transportation, at the junction of the steering rack and the plate under the legs there is a connecting bar on which the plate is located. By lifting the plate up, the steering rack can be lowered directly to the platform. For convenience, the folding mechanism is drawn on the plate itself.
Description of popular models
Scooter model Roces 01928 Scooter It has a wheel diameter of 150 mm, and the maximum load it can withstand is 80 kg. It is an adult model of urban scooter. The color of the product is red, has a foot brake, an aluminum frame and wheels made of polyurethane. In the presence of a folding mechanism.
Model Roces Citizen has large wheels with different diameters. The diameter of the front wheel is 230 mm, the rear - 200 mm. The wheels are equipped with bearings, and the anti-slip coating of the deck provides good traction with the sole, which eliminates the possibility of slipping off the legs.
The model has a footrest, which is quite convenient - the stand helps to park the vehicle anywhere. The vehicle is foldable and quickly takes on a compact look.
Scooter Roces 200 mm W It has a hand brake, which is more convenient for users than a foot brake. The model has bearings that allow for 7-speed riding. The height of the steering wheel has 5 positions, which makes it easy to adjust the transport to your height. There are shock absorbers at the front wheel for a smooth ride. The diameter of both wheels is 200 mm, the weight of the product is 4.93 kg.
The maximum permissible user weight is 100 kg. The model has a footrest for convenient parking and a folding mechanism. The frame material is aluminum. The maximum height of the steering rack is 100 mm.
Scooter 2-wheel Roces 230 mm Lux has a front wheel diameter of 230 mm and a rear wheel of 200 mm and 2 built-in shock absorbers. Product weight - 6.13 kg, a folding mechanism and a footrest are available. Platform dimensions - 53x15 cm. Warranty period - 4 years. The maximum load on the scooter is 100 kg. The frame is made of aluminum alloy.
Two-wheeled scooter Roces 145 mm G It has cushioning the drive wheel, and also when moving it glows. The maximum height of the steering rack is 88 mm. The diameter of the wheels is 145 mm. The dimensions of the platform are 51x12 cm. Weight is 3.5 kg. Maximum user weight - 80 kg.
Complete with scooters is assembly instructions and a bag for carrying and storing products. Some models of the Roces line have a slight problem - the steering wheel scrolls. It is important to always check the condition of the coupling bolts that tighten the steering clamp in order to avoid such a nuisance.
Customer reviews
Reviews about Roces brand scooters are mostly positive. Even though the manufacture and assembly is carried out in China. Models meet all the strength characteristics, and also have a stylish design and are convenient when traveling. Among the advantages of scooters of this company, users note the presence of shock absorbers on the front wheels, and it is also mentioned that the products have good cross-country ability. Unlike other folding models, the vehicles of this brand have a small weight, which is convenient.
But there are some negative reviews in which buyers note a not very reliable frame that can crack. It also happens that the package may not have enough components for assembling the product, so you have to dodge and look for your screws or screws at home. In some cases, the packaging is damaged and wrinkled, which is not very pleasing to buyers of goods.
An overview of the Roces scooter see below.
