Foot Scooters

Long_Time_Lurker
Long_Time_Lurker Posts: 1,068
edited January 2014 in Commuting general
:lol: err....no thanks.
No punctures, but I reckon I would probably get punched.
2007 Felt Q720 (the ratbike)
2012 Cube Ltd SL (the hardtail XC 26er)
2014 Lapierre Zesty TR 329 (the full-sus 29er)

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Illegal on footways, won't cope with drains and potholes, so what surface exactly did you intend to use it on? The thought of keep sticking a foot out with passing vehicles does not appeal!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • moarspeed
    moarspeed Posts: 119
    These are really big with the kids at the moment, they're kinda like skateboards for wimps.

    There are even dedicated shops for parts/etc (just like your local bike specialist), these parts are not cheap and complete scooters costing anything up to £500.
  • Long_Time_Lurker
    Long_Time_Lurker Posts: 1,068
    MOARspeed wrote:
    ...they're kinda like skateboards for wimps.
    That's the other problem. I still own a bmx and skateboard, but i wouldn't be seen on a scooter or blades.
    They were always seen as the 'easy option' by the locals at our skatepark.
    2007 Felt Q720 (the ratbike)
    2012 Cube Ltd SL (the hardtail XC 26er)
    2014 Lapierre Zesty TR 329 (the full-sus 29er)
  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    I see some guy on my commute with one, it has 700c wheels....
    "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."

    PX Kaffenback 2 = Work Horse
    B-Twin Alur 700 = Sundays and Hills
  • lg18
    lg18 Posts: 92
    I spent some time in Lausanne, Switzerland, which is on a big hill down to the lake, and I saw loads of people every morning free-wheeling down the hill into work on their scooters. In the evenings, they seemed to carry their scooters back up the hill on the trams. If I lived somewhere like that, I'd definitely consider getting one.
  • Daz555
    Daz555 Posts: 3,976
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGgScjfG0DM

    :shock:
    You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
    If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
    If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.
  • SnappyJon
    SnappyJon Posts: 7
    MOARspeed wrote:
    they're kinda like skateboards for wimps.

    That's my exact thought every time I see a 'kid' over the age of about six riding one of these things. It's like seeing a teen riding a bicycle with stabilisers. :lol:

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