Scooters with big wheels

A scooter with large wheels is the dream of every enthusiastic athlete and lover of off-road riding. Reliable, convenient, safe, they allow you to storm off-road and conveniently move around on asphalt surface. Both adults and children enjoy mastering scooters with large wheels, appreciating the speed they develop and the unusual appearance of the equipment.

With such two-wheeled transport you can easily go on a trip or to work, spend time in the park, join a joint family vacation. Models with a wide deck and high carrying capacity even allow the ability to ride 2 people at once.

The modern market offers a wide range of equipment for every taste. What is worth paying attention to when we choose models with wide wheels and shock absorbers up to 100 kg and other scooters with an increased wheelbase? What to prefer: a t-shirt or a professional SUV for acceleration to 30 km / h? Should I consider folding scooters or is it better to pay attention to models with a solid frame? All this should be properly understood.

Scooter with large wheels looks and structurally little different from its counterparts. But there are some subtleties that are worth considering. Models with wide wheels are designed to move on different types of surfaces: gravel, sand, soil, asphalt. T-shirts are also distinguished - models with wheels like bicycles. They can have a diameter of 10 to 20 inches, equipped with knitting needles, inflatable tires.

By their species diversity, all scooters with large wheels are divided into the following modifications.

• Two-wheeled and three-wheeled. Trike provides for the presence of an extended deck, make the technique more stable.But managing a newbie will be difficult. The 2-wheeled scooter is as manoeuvrable as possible, takes up little space.

• Electrical and mechanical. Electric scooters with large wheels are often equipped with a seat, they can reach speeds of up to 50 km / h and are more like mini-mopeds. The battery lasts for 1-2 hours of riding - it is enough to enjoy the trip.

• Children and adults. Take into account growth and age parameters. Starting with teenage models, the carrying capacity of scooters reaches 100 kg or more.

• Urban. With wheels up to 200 mm, often equipped with a folding mechanism frame. Almost all adult models with shock absorbers have foot brakes and a lightweight aluminum frame. City scooters with large wheels are quite fast, can accelerate to 30 km / h.

• Off-road. With wheel diameters from 210 to 400 mm, occasionally there are options up to 500 mm. Such models at first glance demonstrate their patency - often they have a mountain bike wheel, tires with a pronounced tread pattern, shock absorbers. Off-road scooters do not differ in outstanding speed characteristics, accelerate to 15 km / h, but are able to confidently hold the road in any weather conditions.

By design, scooters with large wheels differ little from the classic options. They contain the following basic elements.

1. Frame. It can be solid or equipped with a folding mechanism. The frame design includes a steering rack and deck - the platform on which the rider stands. The surface in contact with the sole of the shoe is made of non-slip material to reduce the risk of injury.
2. Rack and steering wheel. It serves to control two-wheeled vehicles, can be adjustable and fixed. There are handles on the sides of the central rack on which special pads are put on - grips made of polyurethane, neoprene, rubber. If the handles are detachable, locks are attached to the steering wheel to secure them during transportation: such solutions are found in models with a folding frame.
3. Steering glass. It includes the structural elements of the column and clamp. Inside the design there is a bearing that ensures smooth taxiing.
4. Wheels. Tires are made of polyurethane, silicone, rubber chamber or tubeless tires can be used. The thickness of the wheel depends on its diameter, can reach 20-64 mm. The larger it is, the more stable and softer the scooter turns.
5. Depreciation system. Usually installed only on 1 wheel - front or rear. The spring system on the fork is placed on off-road models, helping to reduce shock loads when moving on uneven surfaces. On scooters of a sports or stunt class, shock absorbers are not used.
6. Brake system. Foot options have a design like Step-on-Brake, are found mainly on urban scooters. On off-road, the brake is set for each wheel separately with manual control, a disk or V-shaped design.
7. Footboard. It is necessary that the scooter can stand without support. It can be included in the design of the scooter by default or used as an option and purchased separately.

The choice of design largely depends on how the equipment will be operated. For example, white and silver colors are great for the city, but for off-road will not be very practical. Black, metallic blue look restrained and serious, suitable for people who want to fit into the dense city stream.Among off-road vehicles, an unusual design technique is popular. Among the spectacular models - cargo scooters with a boot that can be used for shopping trips.

The options on which bicycle wheels with spokes are installed also look interesting. The diameter of the front can reach 26 inches, the rear is usually smaller - up to 8-10 inches in diameter. Unusual bright tires or replacing spokes with wheels look interesting on such scooters. Futuristic adult kickboard models are also amazing - for example, the MUV-e, developed by an Israeli designer, looks incredibly impressive, equipped with a platform for 2 legs. The diameter of the front pair of wheels reaches 320 mm, the rear - 250 mm.

For city driving it is better to choose a scooter with large tires in a minimalistic design. For off-road, you can give preference to more brutal design solutions. There must be present wings that protect from dirt.

The brands present on the market should be studied in more detail before buying a scooter.

• Yedoo Czech manufacturer of off-road t-shirts with bicycle wheels. The company has a lot of models to choose from, there are children's and adult series. There is a line dedicated to the most famous world capitals.

• Zycomotion. A company from Australia specializing in the production of two-wheeled vehicles. Models of scooters with large wheels are in the children's and adult line, prices are average in the market. Model Easy ride 200 designed for urban skating, equipped with high-speed polyurethane wheels with a diameter of 200 mm, lightweight aluminum frame, weighs only 4 kg.

• Techteam. A Russian company that produces high-quality and not the cheapest scooters with good technical characteristics. Among adult models of vehicles with large wheels, urban Kick scooter Techteam 250 Avantgardecharacterized by good maneuverability, controllability, withstanding a load of up to 100 kg. The scooter is folding, the front wheel has a diameter of 250 mm, the rear - 215 mm, the platform is raised high. The set includes high-quality bearings for long trouble-free operation.

• Novatrack. Russian manufacturer with very reasonable prices. The company specializes in bicycles, but there are scooters in its arsenal. A model with large wheels is designed for children. Stamp n1designed for riders over 7 years old. Rubber wheels have a diameter of 305 mm, the maximum load on the deck reaches 80 kg.

Adults can test the strength of the scooter Novatrack City Linewithstand weight up to 120 kg, with a steel frame and inflatable wheels with a diameter of 406 mm and 305 mm, which can be bought for less than 7000 rubles.

• Stels. Domestic manufacturer offering scooters in an affordable price range. SUVs and scooters with large wheels in the lineup are not very many, but they deserve attention. For example, Trail-3 12 equipped with large wheels with a diameter of 305 mm with inflated tires, made of stainless steel. In the kit there is a footrest, the model can withstand loads up to 100 kg.

The rules for choosing scooters with large wheels are quite simple, but still differ from the recommendations that are made when buying classic models. The focus here is on wheels. For variants with a large diameter, it is customary to relate dimensions 130-500 mm. Urban models are usually equipped with wheels from 180-200 mm, providing the scooter with a sufficiently high ground clearance.

The standard diameter of the rear wheel is 200 mm. The stiffness varies from soft 50A to as hard as 101A, its choice depends on the riding style, rider's body weight. The closer the load on the scooter to the maximum, the higher this indicator should be.

The material of the tires also matters. In off-road versions, the following materials are used.

• Rubber. A cast dense material is used, worn on a rim of plastic or metal. This option is quite quiet, not afraid of punctures and damage, resistant to wear.

• Silicone Tires made of it are transparent, softer than rubber. They can be used as components of children's off-road models with large wheels, but they do not withstand prolonged and tough operation, they wear out quickly.

• Polymers (PU, PVC). The fastest wheels are made of polyurethane, providing good acceleration and a set of speed. In combination with polymer tires, a hard rim is used. The material is resistant to wear, does not make noise while riding, and softens minor irregularities well.

Wheels with inflated tires have a classic rim with a hub and an outer rubber tire with a chamber for inflating air. In operation, such tires are more complicated than others, require a lot of attention.

When choosing the right scooter model it is necessary to pay attention to other, equally important parameters. For example, lifting capacity. Children are considered models up to 50 kg. Teenagers withstand 70-80 kg of rider weight. Models up to 100 kg are considered universal. There are also the most powerful ones that can cope with a load of 120-150 kg.

Electric scooters, urban models and SUVs are very different from each other in their characteristics. If we are talking about technology for an adult, it is recommended to pay attention to models that can overcome different weather conditions and road surfaces. If you often have to drive onto a country road, you should immediately choose SUV models for high-speed continuous skiing, a more preferred solution would be electric scooter.

Stunt scooters never have big wheels - the standard diameter is 100-110 mm. Among models with increased rim sizes, you can find only options for the city and off-road skiing, including those with extreme elements. When choosing a scooter for riding on mountain routes and rough terrain, it is recommended to give preference to models without a folding frame, the most reliable, with a hardened design and shock absorbers.

For tacking in an urban environment, riding in parks, acceleration and acceleration, you can choose urban-style models. Big wheels in this case can have a diameter of 200 mm.

The higher it is, the more important the presence of telescopic adjustment will be. It will ensure that the steering rack is raised to the desired level. The maximum limit is 110 cm, the standard steering wheel in a scooter for adults is focused on rider growth up to 195 cm. The size of the legs also matters. The preferred deck length and width depend on it.

In adult scooters, rare ones are sometimes used. magnesium or carbon alloys - this is typical for elite class models. In budget and standard options, it is most often found steel or aluminum. The first option withstands significant loads. Stainless steel it is not afraid of corrosion, provides long-term use of the scooter in the most adverse conditions. Aviation aluminum - Another version of the material for the frame, it is lighter, well suited for folding models.

When riding a scooter with large wheels, it is more rigorous to follow all the recommendations for choosing a riding style.If the ground clearance is small, you should not storm curbs and high obstacles. You can not ride a scooter without making sure that all its mountings are tightened securely. In models with inflatable wheels, it is recommended that you check the inflation rate of the tires.

In the evening, it is forbidden to ride a scooter without special lights - headlights or marker lights. In addition, in the dark, the use of reflective patches for clothing is mandatory. When riding in any light, you can’t leave the pedestrian zone; on electric scooters with a power of more than 250 watts, you need to ride only on the right edge of the roadway. They are not designed to move along sidewalks.

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