How to choose a three-wheeled adult scooter?

Everyone is familiar with a scooter, an ordinary two-wheeled, on which children ride in the yards. Its history goes back more than three centuries. According to one version, the first scooter in history appeared in Germany in 1761, it was invented by coach coach Michael Kassler. According to another, the German Carl von Drez invented a scooter in 1817, and in 1820 he improved his invention by making the front wheel steering. The device acquired a modern look in the middle of the last century.

In Europe, the scooter has long been a means of transportation used not only by the younger generation, but also by adults. Not so long ago, an environmentally friendly vehicle began to be in demand among Russian consumers. Over the many years of existence, the technical part of the scooter has not undergone major changes. But in 1994, a kickboard was invented, or a three-wheeled roller, a hybrid that combined the best from a skateboard and a scooter.

Externally, a 3-wheel device suitable for an adult, identical to a two-wheeled scooter, but differs from it in a larger wide and springy platform with 3 support wheels (2 front and 1 rear), which makes it more stable and easier to control. Unlike a conventional scooter kickboard can develop great speed. To ride a kickboard, you need to push your foot off the ground with force, gaining speed. Turns are carried out using the steering wheel and tilting the body.

Another 3-wheeled adult scooter with an unusual platform - trike. The device consists of 2 platforms separately for each leg, connected by a common front wheel and steering column. The rear wheels of each platform are individual. To control the trike, riders use the method of rocking the body left and right.

In addition to 3-wheel scooters with mechanical traction, there are devices on the electric go. Electric scooters develop a higher speed, require less effort to ride and can have a seat, which is very convenient for long trips. Such a vehicle is ideal for those who want to enjoy a pleasant walk in the fresh air with minimal effort.

The three-wheeled device is not only a vehicle, but also a great sports simulator. Since legs are used when moving on a scooter, the constant use of this method of movement will perfectly develop and strengthen muscles. Under this condition, a scooter is much more profitable than a subscription to a fitness room.

There are several main classifications of scooter models depending on different parameters.

• Carrying capacity. There are models for adults and adolescents. They vary in maximum transported weight.
• Type of wheels. There are scooters with large and wide wheels that can move over rough terrain, and devices with narrow small wheels for traveling on hard surfaces.
• Folding. They can be folded to facilitate transportation, and then decomposed, turning into a normal form.
• The material of manufacture. The frame of the scooter can be made of metal or plastic.

There are many different models of 3-wheeled scooters, which are worth paying attention to an adult choosing a suitable vehicle. Listed below are some of them.

Three-wheeled devices of this series are designed for adolescents and adults weighing up to 100 kg. They have wide wheels, which ensures stability. The folding frame of the models is made of duralumin. Thanks to the material used, the Micro Series kickboards weigh up to 5 kg. The footboard is made of fiberglass, which makes it easier to maintain the vertical position of the body.

Micro Kickboard scooters are not suitable for traveling along forest paths, but ideal on flat city streets. To control the kickboard of this series, you can use the joystick, or connect a T-shaped steering wheel.

This device is suitable for both a child and an adult, whose weight is not more than 115 kilograms and height in the range of 160-200 cm. You can use a trike of this model on any surface. Large 8-inch wide swap wheels provide a smooth ride and make it possible to overcome steep descents and ascents.

The frame, made of aluminum, provides the ease of the device, so that the scooter weighs only 12 kilograms. On the steering wheel there is a holder for a bottle of water and a mount for the on-board computer. This scooter is perfect for sports, as it is controlled by swinging the case from side to side, which guarantees a strong load on the muscles of the legs, no weaker than on the simulator.

An aluminum kickboard on polyurethane wheels with a maximum load capacity of no more than a centner differs in that a special basket for transporting things is attached to a height-adjustable steering wheel. The five-kilogram folding device is convenient for carrying and is suitable for those who travel a lot.

In stores you can find a fairly large number of a wide variety of three-wheeled gadgets for adults, differing both in price and in cross-country ability, carrying capacity, as well as the scope.

Kickboard for adults weighing no more than 80 kg on polyurethane wheels includes a height-adjustable steering wheel. The folding scooter model has a smooth ride thanks to the special ABEC-5 bearing. A feature of the model is that to control the turns use the tilt of the body.

A trike with a stainless steel frame is designed for a person weighing up to 80 kilograms. For safety, the folding unit is equipped with a hand brake. To prevent slipping hands scooter handles are made of anti-slip material.

It’s important not to miscalculate with the purchase of a scooter, paying attention to several aspects:

• user weight and height;
• in what conditions they will use the device;
• for what purposes does a scooter need;
• how much are willing to spend on the purchase of the device.

Adult models of kickboards and trikes should have certain indicators.

• The frame should be metal, as it is more durable and reliable. Plastic scooters for adults are not suitable.
• The diameter of the wheel for a walking scooter must be at least 13 cm, for sports models - 12 cm.
• Wheel stiffness also matters. The stiffness indicator is indicated by the letter "A" and a number. The higher the numerical indicator, the greater the stiffness of the wheel, for example, the value "A100" is very hard wheels, a value of 50 or lower is used for soft wheels. Soft wheels are suitable for beginners, have better grip and maneuverability, while professionals use scooters on hard wheels, which help maintain speed, less react to bumps and dirt. And also, the greater the user's weight, the higher the stiffness indicator is needed (if a person's weight is 70 kg, then the stiffness indicator should be A70).
• Best if the scooter wheels are inflatablebut polyurethane, silicone or rubber are also suitable.
• The steering rack is preferably adjustable.
• For walks, a folding model is suitable. But for sports it is better to take a single unit for greater reliability.
• The platform for the foot should be comfortable in length and width.

See the video for an overview of the three-wheeled scooter.