Tech Team Scooters: Pros, Cons, and Best Models

Scooters are an alternative transport option for walking along city streets, parks and squares. Not everyone can afford to buy a bike, since the prices are quite high, but the scooter costs an order of magnitude lower. Plus, riding on it is an additional cardio load. The modern market of light transport is represented by a wide range of scooter models from both foreign and domestic manufacturers. Tech Team is especially popular among Russian brands.

Tech Team is a Russian manufacturer of sports equipment and various types of personal vehicles - scooters, bicycles, runbikes, ice skates, skateboards and various accessories for them. The company has existed for more than 15 years in the market, deservedly occupying a leading position among other Russian companies.

A design studio created on the basis of the company is engaged in the development of a unique design of brand products that compares them favorably with products of competing firms. A group of scooter riders Tech Team is a member of numerous festivals and competitions, and also conducts master classes in many cities of Russia.

The range of scooter models includes more than 50 products of various designs designed for both children and adults. In addition, stunt, city, off-road scooters are produced, which differ in the features of their design.

All Tech Team scooters are different its compactness, low weight and stylish appearance.

Most models have two shock absorbers that soften movement on rough roads. The platform (deck) length, ideally calculated by the developers, guarantees maximum comfort when moving, and the rubber coating eliminates the possibility of slipping off the platform surface.

The width of the deck is designed so that it is possible to simultaneously put two legs on its surface. The adjustable steering wheel allows you to easily set the required height for the growth of the rider.

Depending on the purpose, the Tech Team scooters are divided into urban, stunt, off-road, children's.

• Urban models They have a convenient folding system that allows you to easily ride a scooter in public transport or visit a public institution. The compact size, wide deck and large inflatable wheels are specially made to make it convenient for riders to overcome cobblestone and tile tracks.

• Stunt (sports) models. An order of magnitude lighter than city scooters, as the light weight makes it easier to perform tricks, as well as small wheels in diameter. There is no folding mechanism, shock absorbers, the frame is made of the most durable material.

• Off-road models. Designed for off-road driving and country roads. They have large dimensions, large solid inflatable wheels with a camera, two brakes. All these technical features are designed specifically to facilitate the management of the scooter and travel on it in impassable terrain.

• Children's models. Scooters designed for children have the same kind of views as adults. Specifications are identical, the only difference is in size. Among scooters for children, three-wheeled products can be separately distinguished, which will be a good option for the first personal transport for babies from 2 to 4 years old. The design of the product makes the movement of the child on it as safe and comfortable as possible.

Tech Team produces a large range of scooters of various types and designs. Below is a brief description of the most popular of them.

• Scooter Tech Team 180 sport. A folding walking scooter is perfect for walking along city streets and promenades. Designed for children from 9 years old, with an allowable weight of not more than 100 kg. The height of the steering wheel is adjustable (up to 97 cm) depending on the height of the rider without the use of tools. A convenient foot brake and 180 mm wheels make it easy to drive. Rubberized handles allow hands not to slip.

• Scooter Tech Team Super Jet 500. The urban model with large 300 mm wheels will provide a soft and comfortable walk even along the cobblestone path. The steering wheel can be adjusted in height up to 90 cm. The hand brake makes it easy to brake if it is not possible to do so with the foot. Rubber handles prevent slipping hands while driving.

• Scooter Tech Team 250 avantgarde 250. Urban model with durable aluminum construction and large wheels - 250 and 215 mm. A folding mechanism helps save space when storing the scooter. Designed for a maximum weight of up to 100 kg. The height of the steering wheel is adjustable up to 110 cm. The product is equipped with a hand brake, as well as rubber grips, which makes the control convenient and safe.

• Scooter Tech Team Super Jet 500. The urban model with comfortable 300 mm wheels is suitable not only for walking along city roads, but also along forest paths. The maximum allowable weight is 100 kg, and the steering wheel height is set to 90 cm. A convenient hand brake facilitates transport management.

• Tricycle scooter Tech Team Tiger plus. A children's model with a maximum steering wheel height of 83 cm. It has a light weight of 3.2 kg, which makes it easy to carry if necessary. Luminous wheels make it possible to follow the baby even from a distance.The perfectly designed width of the deck allows the child to place both legs on it at the same time.

First you need to decide what kind of scooter you need. For walking around the city and park areas, compact urban models are suitable. For residents of villages or lovers of walks along forest paths, it is better to choose larger scooters - off-road. For fans of extreme sports and professional riders should buy lightweight stunt models.

The next and probably one of the most important selection criteria is the growth of the rider.

For a child under 4 years old, it is better to choose three-wheeled scooters, the design of which is more stable. Wheels of children's models are made so that they do not travel fast, thereby preventing the possibility of falls. And the bright design and the presence of luminous wheels in some models not only appeal to children, but also gives parents the opportunity to monitor babies from a distance. There are transforming scooters, which, as a baby grows up, can transform from a three-wheeled product into a two-wheeled one.

When choosing a walking variant of the scooter, you should choose products with a folding mechanism, this will greatly simplify the search for a place to store the scooter, it is also easier to put a folding model in the trunk of a car for transportation.

Tech Team scooter customer reviews are almost all positive, but there are also those who are not completely satisfied with their purchase. For example, Model Tech Team TT 230 It has good technical characteristics at a very affordable cost. Easily adjustable steering wheel and large wheels provide a comfortable ride, but many note the poor quality of the front shock absorber and bearings, which soon had to be repaired.

But the owners of the stunt model scooter Tech Team TT Duke 101 completely satisfied with their transport. At a low price (an average of 3,000 rubles), the product has a reliable design, an easy-to-use steering wheel and small durable wheels. It is intended for children and adolescents trying themselves as professional riders. For the entire time of operation of the scooter, its shortcomings were not identified.

Many extreme people choose a scooter Tech Team TT Grab, since the model has a solid construction that can withstand up to 100 kg. Easy to manage in the process of performing tricks, inexpensive to maintain, has a stylish design. Based on the reviews, the owners of this model do not regret their choice.

An overview of the Tech Team TT Grab scooter in the video below.