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The reason I ride an adult commuter is because 1. Portability. I find that businesses don't mind you coming into their shops as long as you have the scooter folded up. 2. The streets and sidewalks are pretty horrible in my city. I feel like having smaller
wheels would put me at a greater risk for a wipe out...
Wel,....try it im 54 ride through a ricky and crowded city a d....its a lot safe because really they are built tougher and you can sling em on your shoulder for shops...Try it, youll like it and have a smaller tougher and more efficient scoot to deal with.....regular Razors are dangerous in my opinion skate scoots are not....very forgiving and rigid. Peace bro.
Here's why I, as a grown ass 31 year old man bought an adult scooter and not a trick scooter. #1 I am 6.2 tall ( I do not like to hunch over when I ride). My foot size is 14. I couldn't find many scooters anywhere near my area that accommodated my height and foot size. Online, I found a few. First, I bought the Xootr Cruz, was nice, but had an issue with the handle bar latch getting lose over time. I returned it, now I am riding on a Razor A6 and love it (my foot is quite cramped though, but its functional). With regard to large wheels, I just like how they look, but agree that the ones that come in many adult kick scooters are not ideal. The final reason I got an adult kick scooter is because of the folding ability. I work in an office setting, and being able to just fold the scooter and put it under my desk is ideal for me. Lastly, I paid less than $130.
Hey, I am also looking to get a scooter to get to my train and then to work to my office. Does the A6 make a lot of sound when riding on uneven/hard surfaces? Also, in general, does the A6 rattle a lot?
I have tried prodigy s8 street edition but it was just so much harder to push around even on a normal surface (pavement), and made way too much noise for my liking - I am returning it soon, and hoping to spend $200 on a good adult scooter.
@@zephyr_ I will say this about the A6, I would never recommend riding it in uneven surfaces. The wheels are really not designed for that. With regard to the Rattle and Noise, it has an anti rattle system where you twist a lever to keep it from rattling. The anti rattle system is not ideal though, and will eventually fail and no longer be usable after about a year.
@@zephyr_ I have a folding Razor A5 Air scooter and it's QUIET and you can ride over sticks, pebbles and all kinds of debris that would probably not be safe on a hard wheel scooter. The Razor A5 Air has pneumatic 8" tires.
@@spywriter007 have you had issues with it being so low to the ground, scraping ,etc? Thanks
@@t.terrell7037 I ride my A5 Air on paved bike trails and never had a problem except when autumn rolls around and the trails get littered with too many fallen nuts which can interfere with the low deck. That said, I would not advise riding any low deck scooter on uneven sidewalks. However if you ride on bike trails like me, you shouldn't encounter any problems and you will appreciate the low deck height as it is easier on the knees when you are riding distances.
Bruh, thats kids name was Cole, and his bday was in november
MY NAME IS COLE AND MY BDAY WAS IN NOVEMBER
their bday WAS in november
it is in november
Nobody cares
Cool
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@@JoeyNovey Actually both is fine, get it right. my bday was in JANUARY, it passed already, it WAS yesterday, or.... it is in January
Jon the reason why I use an adult scooter is 1 the necesity to fold to fit the scooter in a small bus or locker room and 2 I need bigger wheels and even suspension to deal with shitty gritty streets and terrain.
Wish this sort of scooter were tougher tho because I do jump and small tricks while communting but I got lucky with my cheap €30 lidl scooter
You are just awesome! Never stop being such a great person
I would like but it’s at 69 likes
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Now it’s at 96
Bro he do be fishing for a heart 🎣
And you never stop being a positive person
because bigger wheels are better over uneven terrain, stiffer urethane equals less friction and folding handlebars equals more ease of public transportation...
To answer the first question you posed at time 00.19 of this video, let’s refer back to a video you made September 6, 2018 where you clearly conceited the point that bigger wheels equals faster speeds at time 6:22. In that very same video you also mentioned that in the future you would be pursuing bigger wheels for greater speeds as they became available. Commuters (full sized adults) tend towards larger wheels for speed and greater stability over small road hazard on a foldable deck for easy storage during multiple platform commutes (trains, buses...). I hope this clears up most of your confusion. I haven’t found a scooter that does it all equally well for me. Entry level razor are good for entry level people. Non-foldable scooters for park trick riders. Pro scooters for those who fit the bill. Urban commuters for adults. It all makes perfect sense to me. Change my mind.
Oh BTW Bravo Zulu! Keep up the good work.
Thanks for me not having to state the obvious.
@@tocaracer8066 I just wanted to keep you honest. Nothing worse than a Charleton hawking snake oil.
its so nice to see you give that kid the scooter and helping the next gen of riders
Love your vids bro, love it when I see that you uploaded a new video
Won't the bigger wheels roll over debris like gravel and cracks easier? I would like a "Pro" scooter, but I am assuming the larger wheels will handle debris and bad surface better?
Yes. He only uses it on flat surfaces he can't jump over.
Same reason why longboards and mini cruisers have larger wheels than skateboard built for doing tricks.
And it seems the trick scooters are not foldable? That’s important for commuting too.
I started looking up scooters again recently myself, and there's this one brand called Sidewalker I assume would count as those 'adult scooters' and tthey don't even have plastic tires, they have inflated ones much like bikes. And one particular version they sell practially IS a scooter with bike tires.
But yeah, that's my thought too, I remember in my youth when I had a scooter for a short time, those little ol clunky ankle busters they were, that hard solid tiny wheel constantly getting snagged on any slight rough surface
Like I can understand why he strongly favors those ones, even if this is like the first video I've come across of his, he seems to be heavily into scooters as a form of sport and entertainment, so he needs those more rigid and lightweight kind, as for me, I'm more looking at em as a more casual purpose as a form of transportion that's kind of a happy simplier medium between walking and bikes
They do roll over debris and cracks
Its heavier to jump with but when you do the land is very sturdy.
Very cool that you gave that kid a scooter. Kudos to you man! I’ve been looking to get my son a trick scooter. I might get one for myself also so I can ride around with him.
That would be awesome !
an 8 minute video that never once shows the adult scooters that hes supposed to be comparing against, and he doesnt even test ride and give a side by side comparison.
From my personal experience of having one of those adult scooters with those huge wheels I can say he doesn’t need to make a lengthy list pointing out all the flaws those adult scooters have. Instead Jon Reyes focuses on the positives!
Be well. ☯️
@@gregorywilson3318 Hmmm or he's not really being fully honest! He's seems nice so not questioning character just saying there's clearly are reason he didn't do a deep dive comparison while pushing the trick scooter. I've read enough nightmare stories about the small wheels getting stuck in cracks on rough sidewalks. Though he makes me want to experiment I wouldn't feel safe going smaller than my 200mm wheels on the adult scooter on rough uneven sidewalks. But again he does make me want to try. :)
Fantastic gesture. And I totally agree that trick scooters wipe the floor with folding/adult scooters when it comes to getting around. The only real advantage I’ve found with the folding scooters is that they fold 😂
You made a really good point. Stunt scooters on the paved paths are the fastest and the safest. I got into building stunt scooters a year ago and started a small arms race in my Son's reception class :D. First everybody had 3 wheeler micros, then they started racing each other and my Son fell off and broke his nose. I worked out that the 3 wheelers are actually more dangerous than the regular stunt scooters so I bought him £40 scooter on 100mm plastic(!) wheels. With that "tool" my Son was the fastest around their "circuit" for the first week but then some other kid started bringing his older brother's SLAMM with all metal wheels and much better bearings. The week after my Son was already riding on Lucky wheels with ADEC 11 bearings, lubed by "speed cream" and 86a compound for extra grip :D. Then everybody started upgrading... I will spare you the whole story but 2 months and £200 later my Son had a totally custom scooter made out of 5 different scooters parts, custom cut deck and riding on 120mm fasen hollow body wheels. It's not only fast and fun to ride but also super safe. The stunt wheels are strong and grippy, aircraft grade aluminium components won't ever brake under 6 year old kid. And, most off all it's easy to maneuver and jump off is something goes wrong. The finale of the story is that now i have a scooter workshop at home, a stack of spare parts and regularly building scooters for the family and friends. oh! and I and my wife got into scooting too :D.
Umm... how long did it take u to wright that
@@jeremysmith9095 5 minutes perhaps. I was in a hurry hence some weird wording and spelling errors ;)
You really are living a good life
Hey man, you inspired me. Actually, every video of yours that I watch inspires me 😜 I'm 46, I got myself an "adult scooter" because of what they were saying about the bigger wheels and the handle bars seemed to go higher. However, before buying that scooter, I was originaly more interested it the pro scooters and what cool tricks can be done on them.
...And so now I went out and got myself a Fuzion 2021 Z350 Boxed Complete and I could not be happier 😁 of course I have a lot to learn with it now, but thats the best part, i'ts no longer just a thing to ride to work on. ...oh and yeh they definetly go nice and fast 😁😁😁😁. Anyways, I always look forward to more of your videos, awesome work man.
Same here!!!
I watched this video bcoz Im still searching and wishing to have scooter bcoz I decided to buy scooter for my birthday but sad to say dont have enough money. . 😞 Wish I will have that one someday. . that is one of my dream to have scooter since when I was a kid but now im 25yrs old I cant still afford to buy that one bcoz my money is enough for my needs and to my family. . But still Im wishing to have that one someday in Gods will. . but as of now I will continue watching about scooter. .
PLEASE CONTINUE INSPIRE PEOPLE
GOD BLESS. .
-Philippines-
1:12 a guy rides by with a adult scooter while John is talking trash to the scooters lol.
That was an e scooter
i love how you just make peoples day, you just made mine today with this heartwarming vid, and im sure you made that kid who got the scooter's day. KEEP up the great work luv u man .
Agreed!
Compare the adult kick scooter on brick roads, main reason for bigger wheels is pebbles and gaps...
Really sweet work bud. Subbed because I love Envy scoots and you and Ray are just super good people. IM 54 but always a kid and an athlete, blessings my friend. Scoot for life!
dude you giving that scooter to that kid made me cry im 24 from philly i just got into riding scooters and stopped skateboarding after doing it since i was like 9 ill never stop shredding. plz keep making vids.
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I hope you have a great day. 😁
No u 👌
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Thanks bro I'm fr so happy this is the first comment bc I'm going Thru depression and u cured it
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Love ur vids and keep up the good work and i Bought the blunt prodigy s7 today
I like your videos and how you are riding. That has inspired me to make a first video on my channel. Thnx
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Not really a complete case though. 120 mm urethane is for smooth surfaces. When the going gets rough, you really need an air tire scooter, slower and harder to push, but so safe. I have a Prodigy S8 Street, (for it’s taller bars) and it is excellent, dialed, rattle-free and smooth, but there are many surfaces where I just step off and walk it. It is essentially not rideable unless it’s a smooth road.
1:10 i love the way he’s just saying loads of bad stuff about those scooters and someone rides by on one😂
GREN ye it’s an adult scoot tho isn’t it
Both scooters are very good but used in different purposes. Like for example adult scooters are used for cruising, sport mode and it's all about the quality of the ride. Scooters like RAZOR are lightweight and very good for tricks.
In performance and comfort of cruising trick scooters just wont do.
Scooters like razor aren't as good for tricks if you compare them to brands like blunt envy
ur kidding right bro.
Just jumped Into the scooter world, and you’re such a chill person compared to the other people out there.
You gave up trying to convert them once you found out the scooter you ride isn't big enough, cheap enough or readily available for actual adults to ride. Something you should have already known especially if you worked in a shop.. I'm 6'1" 230lbs. There's no way I'm fitting on that scooter you ride comfortably. Sure it would be great, but not happening. You want to convert me you find a pro kick scooter like the one you have that would fit somebody my size that won't break the bank. Until then we're left with the lesser scooters on Amazon.
Im 5’11 weighing in 250lbs trying to find one for my size. Lol I’ll need one with an extra wide deck
Love your vids keep up the work and I have to meet u some time massive insparation❤️
hey Jon. You converted me. I am 40 and finally decided to buy s8 street as a substitute of my Micro. So, I've tried and... now the s8 is my only scooter, the way better, and truly more reliable. Thanks a lot.
So.. I’m looking for a scooter for fun with my kids... interested in your thoughts. I’ve been looking at folding scooters with suspension, but thinking more it would be a lot more fun with a trick/freestyle scooter.
Bigger wheels goes over bumps easier, physics. But yeah the welds on that scooter you gave away are way more stronger.
The adult scooter wheels are built for rideing over bumps unlike small wheels
That was one of your best videos!!! Keep it up
Ur so right about those scooters my friend he was riding one and the thing broke literally just riding it and ended up in hospital with a deep hole in his leg from low quality parts which broke and jammed in to him just felt like sharing that
Damn, well most of time the best material is made for sports stuff.
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I'm an adult scooter-rider 67 yo who's been riding Razor A5's (hard and air tyre) for approx. 6 months and I find it fun. I ride bikes too. I didn't buy a "tiny wheel scooter" because I thought the small wheel would have more difficulty dealing with pebbles on the path and would look too "kidsy".
He's the most devout boy in the world because of Jon
but jon u gotta admit that adult scooters are alot of fun i love them cause my moms friend just gave me one and its smoove
and goes fast easily.
The reason why I bought trick scooter is that I think it is more durable and very low maintanance. After about a year of not using it, I sprayed some DW-40 on the bearings and it's ready to roll. Some argue that it's only good for smooth surface, but I disagree. They're capable way more than people give them credit. Of course, my other big wheel, 12" with inflatable tires handles rougher terrain better, but trick scooter is way lighter and just as capable, plus it's way easier to reach and maintain top speed...... well, since they're lighter.
1:11 there’s a kid on an “adult scooter” as he’s ranting about them! 🤣🤦♂️
Your such a amazing person in this world. God bless you Jon
Gayy
@@nakki1919 Your name and profile picture Gayy
i have 200mm wheeled scoot..
its more relaxed geometry and feels longer not to flip out doin wheelie down curbs and such..
small wheeles arent that good on the rough for me either ..
the rip on the smooth though and hard corners
200m way to big
Sick and sincerely generous! Awesome, glad that kid got an upgrade that will make all the difference for his potential! 🤘🏻
Joyous blessings! ☯️
Simple, most adult scooter can be folded so is much easier to bring the to your office, get on transit, easier to get into shops. With a pro scooter is much harder to bring it to the Office, most likely you won't be able to bring in to public transit and most shops and malls will ban you from entering.
I ride a Razor A5 Air commuter scooter because it has pneumatic tyres and the roads and pavements where I live are rough as hell. Uneven pavements. Pot holes.
Won't a trick scooter with plastic wheels make for a bumpy ride?
Adult Scooters come with Rim Brakes on certain models and some have air filled 16 or 20 inch
Bike tires/Rims. I'd rather have Brakes if I'm gonna ride on the Street.
1:11 guy riding adult scoot as he’s talking bout it😂🤣
I’m 28 years old I haven’t rode a scooter since I was a teen and I kinda want a scooter now. That was a very nice thing you did giving that kid one of your custom trick scooters 🛴 great video 🤙
I thought by "adult scooter" people meant Hoverounds. I guess I learned something today.
Wow I really wish i was that kid🔥 Btw nice vid you are so kind and im so hapoy that u make other people happy 🔥✌
Im here because i rode my friends scooter. I sold my xootr because it made so much noise. The pro is smooth!
How does the pro scooter handle rough surfaces?
Me over here vibing on my tricycle
Go to brighton beach boardwalk pls
I'm crying
Jon you are a beautiful person
Jon you totally killed it AWESOME I bet that kid will appreciate scooters and tricks more 😎💪🤙🤘👌👍👍
Seems like most “commuters” want to be able to go over cracks and gravel without worrying too much of flipping over. I started with a smaller wheel and get caught up when there is a crack in the road.
I’ve had an “adult” scooter for 10+ years
Literally not a scratch on the weals !
I don't know if trick scooters are better than the Kickped for commuting. That adult scooter was specifically made for city commuting and doesn't use urethane wheels.
There is urethane on adult scooter wheels. It’s just the lowest quality urethane that exists which makes it slow
@@JonReyesNYC
It's not the best quality, but it is not inadequate.
I've ran a Razor A6 for 537 miles without replacing the wheels and it coasts at 15mph for up to 250 feet. The wheels are in excellent condition visibly and in function. This anxiety you express in your video that these scooters are "ready to break" is more a feeling than fact. Unless you are riding it outside of the intended use case; significant failure is certainly not common.
Larger wheels are objectively superior for this application. Not due to 'speed' necessarily, but due to their characteristics in handling imperfections on the ground very well. A scooter which glides better over cracks, bumps and rocks will maintain a reasonable speed for much longer, without much physical exertion or discomfort.
I do not want to arrive at work sweaty or over-exerted. These commute scooters are designed to balance comfort, speed, affordability, and storage.
Stunt scooters are designed to aptly handle the stress and speed of their application.
To even compare these two classes of scooter is apples to oranges, put either into the opposite category, and they will not perform for purpose.
Wow congrats kid, while me using adult scooter for 5 years and tryna do tricks but it's to hard and I wish some miracle would happen like this
One thing is tho the “adult” scooters come alot taller for adults like your not going to see a grown man riding a prodigy to work
Gayy
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@@nakki1919 Stfu with your fortnite pfp.
Maximum respect an enjoyable watch.
I just got into it and bought a few different styles of adult scooter. Just can't find one with smaller wheels that has high enough handlebars to comfortably commute with, especially if advertised as a trick scooter. The folding is convenient for me too.
Did you convince those people or let them try yours on their commute or something? I assume that boy would want it, but that doesn't prove it fits my water-bottle holder ways.
Hmmm? You’re saying that your pro street scooter is better than my Xootr for my daily 12 mile commute? Xootr deck is nice and low which makes it less work to push off continually…build quality is 💯 too. Thoughts?
Real generous of you man.
Someone explain to me how he goes straight if he turns his bar sideways🤔🤔🤔
1:11 I don’t think I have to say more
I use to ride when I was younger I think the last time I’ve ridden a scooter was 2014. Now I’m trying to buy my nephew one as well as my self but I’m trying to find one that’ll fit my size. 5’11 250lbs lol
I hope the little boy is doing nice Tricks today with his new scooter!
That's so awesome!! Thank you for the giveaway. You made that sweet boy's day!
Also can you use these a smaller scooters for regular commuting because I have a big wheel one and not a trick scooter it folds up but I really enjoy it and I get the exercise I normally wouldn’t get
Keep up the sick vids 🔥🔥 nice 👍
7:18 I’ve been in this exact spot before he’s in New York
Or was it Philly I forget
Maybe the adult scooters are more geared to, I don't' know... adults?? Grown ass adult "commuters" aren't looking to do stunts at the skate park, they're using them to get from A to B while avoiding traffic and getting some light exercise along the way. Despite your claims, there's some very high quality adult scooters out there, but like all scooters they come with a higher price tag.
Any recommendations for a good safe scooter for commuting? Razor seems okay but people complain about a6 scraping ground being so low and a5 brake issues, etc. Thanks
You did a good deed and i likeit. And excellent video
Wish I saw this video before. I'm 46 and started taking my kids to skate parks. Bought them micro-scooters. I got a cheap battered trick scooter for my self. Wasn't long before I realised which scooters are better. Now they keep stealing my old trick scooter.
But, folding... and, holding... I don't want carry that through a crowd... How did you skip that point so seamlessly...
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How do you lock the scooter up because I left the scooter out thinking no one would get it and I got stolen can you do a video on how you can lock up your scooter protect it not get it stolen and this is an even a year scooter this is a regular push scooter
I would've got a trick scooter if I didn't need to bring it on the bus. These Vegas streets are like gravel, the sidewalk is concrete while the road is paved. These paved roads will destroy any PU wheel over time, doesn't matter how big or small. The goal is an E scooter now though, kick scooters are done, but man did they pave the way.
You should have more then 420k subs your amazing
This was filmed on my birthday
Dudes, I'm old...58 never rode a scooter. Don't want to go over the bars cause I'll die. What scooter should I get?
I am a skater and I love scooters
Jon you are such a nice person I live in syosset it would be my dream to meet you
Joseph 8776 now he is in Cracow, Poland
The only thing I hate about your videos is that they end 🤟
I have been wanting to get a stunt scooter but the shop that I bought from only have scooters that are not designed for stunt
Anybody have any suggestions on a scooter with taller handle bars and maybe a longer deck? I’m 6’2 and can’t seem to find anything that will fit me. I can just barely reach the bars when I stand up strait.
i live in canada ontario. how can i get a trick scooter? believe me ive looked.
Nice vids jon keep up the work
send this to broadway "PRO" scooter
Im 43 and love mountainbiking, now im thinking of getting a trick scooter for transport to work. Does trick scooter have weight limit and age limit😁?
Hey!
The Micro Scooter the kid was riding is like $100 and has a 100kg weight limit. Pro stunt scooters will have the same weight limit.
The Micro Scooter is in the kid section (no idea why) and it's the Sprite model. The "adult" version is called Speed. The Bullet model is similar. All with 100kg weight limit. But the Sprite version has way more colour options.
My son has a stunt scooter and a 200mm wheel scooter. He mostly rides the 200mm wheel scooter here because there's lots of bumps and cracks on our pavements around town. It is good - it's an eXtreme but been rebranded a lot by different companies. It does rattle in places and I've picked up a spare cheap to overhaul his, and he's nabbed one of my spare Micro handlebars 'cos his had too much play. I have to fix a squeak somewhere on it this week, but he's happy with it otherwise. But, if we go to the city, where the surfaces are smoother he prefers to take one of my Micro's as he's fed up with bending to reach his stunt scooter handlebars. He's 5'9" now.
I have a Micro Sprite (and a spare), and I got a Micro Classic (200mm) wheels yesterday. Now I love my Sprite. I take it on the bus, train, and tram when I visit other places. And it is very sturdy. Plus it has a height adjustable handlebar. There are no rattles. And I have extra tightened the join where it folds, because I don't fold it don't when going on transport; not even on a coach bus.
But this last year, the cracks and holes in pavements have gotten worse, and I've also liked on a few more pounds. So riding is harder for the leg that stays on the scooter. Because the wheels are small all the shock and vibrations make my leg sore. I guess my extra weight might not help either.
Which is why I bought one of their bigger wheeled scooters yesterday. The bigger wheels absorb most of the bumps and shock, so my leg is much better. I can scoot for longer without having to stop and walk the leg ache off. And because the wheels are bigger it is faster. My Sprite is fast, so my Classic feels super fast.
The Classic is practically the same as my Sprite, but I bigger version (to compensate for wheel size), and maximum handlebar height on my classic is a few cms taller. Which I wouldn't have known if if I didn't stand them side by side. They look the same height otherwise.
I'm 43 next week, and I'm 5'7 1/2”if that helps your decision at all. And I can do tricks on my Sprite - they're that solidly built (but you have to tighten that folding section, and you can add another bolt behind it, to be extra secure, but I haven't needed to). And you can get replaceable parts easy. I was actually looking at their stunt scooters this week, but there's other brands I like the look of for stunt scooters as well, so that's gonna be a tough decision at some point. Practically the only not-too-bad surfaces to scoot on is actually on the way to my local skate park (5 min walk away), so getting there on a stunt scooter would not be a big pain for my legs; not sure about my back though...
They do have service centres but I do all my repairs. Only got into scooters a few years back myself.
I sound like I work for Micro, I don't. Lol. I like all scooters, but you'll need to look at what surface you are going to be on commuting to work - that will really dictate what size wheels you need to get. And if it's far far, then bigger wheels will get you there quicker with less effort.
I really would go to bike shops or anywhere else that sells scooters - check for 100kg weight limit - and then try different brands and styles, and not just in the shop. Ask to try on the pavement outside. Research to make sure you can get replacement parts, and check online reviews on websites and You Tube. Check prices everywhere and scour secondhand adverts.
If you've got a mountain bike, then maintaining and/or repairing a scooter will be a piece of cake. You just need one particular sized hex key, a few different sized spanners (3 or 4), 2 headset spanners, and a Philips screwdriver - and You Tube.
None of mine were brand new, come to think of it - just my son's stunt and his 2nd eXtreme (but I found that for free secondhand - just had to travel hours to pick it up). My Classic was unmaintained and the guy I got it from didn't know anything about scooters - I got it for a great deal - it's all fixed up now. I took my tools and fixed half its problems after I collected it, and I realigned the brake today.
Anyway...sorry for writing sooo much! Good luck getting a scooter. You won't regret it!
@@purpleiris6521 Amazing & detailed. I’m 42, looking to scoot around locally with my son (7). We have those concrete slab formed sidewalks, though we’d probably stick to roads that aren’t in terrible shape (asphalt). The most I would do is jump off curbs, in the way of “tricks”, maybe go to the skate park with him. Would you go with a trick scooter, 120mm? Micro has a 180 that seemed a good comprise. I’m interested in the suspension versions for the comfort, but can you do small tricks with those? Thanks!
@@jasonkippen2485 If you can get a stunt scooter, with the handlebar height you truly need, then go with one of those. It is difficult finding a good priced stunt scooter with the 100kg weight limit and the handlebar height needed though, bit you really do need to get one that has the correct height or you'll end up with back problems and any tricks you'll want to do will feel very awkward. But if it works out cheaper to go the Micro route, then go that route, and just make sure you overtighten the "folding mechanism" bolts (so it's not foldable by hand and then stable at the "fold").
I'm not up to date with their new range, so I can't comment on that.
I did have a big wheeled suspension scooter before, not Micro mind you, but I spotted it after I got my Sprite and thought it would be perfect for my area - where the suspension is between the back of the deck and back wheel area. It was sturdy, and how the suspension was set up, when I stood on it the deck would go down with the added weight (obviously, because that's how suspension works on any type of vehicle), but I just didn't like it. It felt unsafe and not as sturdy, because of the suspension feature, plus the fact that the deck was then lower to the ground, I knew I wouldn't be able to even just "jump off a curb" because on landing the deck would hit the ground if it wasn't super flat (which was a health and safety hazard waiting to happen). I really didn't feel safe on it, so I gifted it to a younger member of the family, that would just use it to go around the outside path surrounding their house. I know there are scooters with suspension around the front wheel, but I've not tried those. Suspension, on bikes at least, helps when going over bumpy surfaces yes, but that's also why a bigger wheeled scooter is better compared to a smaller wheeled one.
How you feel on each particular type of scooter though, no one can predict that, so it's something you have to do in order to find your best fit for you. And I really thought that suspension scooter was going to be the last one I bought, until I actually got it and tried it. Lol. Even my son didn't like it, as it was "weird" feeling, due to the deck moving up and down.
I know it's been a while, but we both use our scooters, and they're all still in great shape. Besides adding some small silicone type lights to the handlebars, we haven't had to do any other maintenance; oh and I got a A5 size mini rucksack to attach to my Classic handlebars, so I can check my phone and keys and purse in there when out.
I wouldn't jump off a curb with my (Classic) big wheeled scooter though. I'd definitely do that with my Sprite though, which has the smaller wheels. Depending on the surfaces and where I'm going - that determines which one I chose to take with me that day. If I just had to pick one though, for like ever, I don't think I could do it. My Classic is great for going around my town, but when I'm travelling places (on the bus/train/tram) my Sprite is much better (and fits with me, even when sitting on a seat on public transport) without me needing to let go of it.
@@purpleiris6521 Awesome, thanks!
You made that boy's day! Awesome pal!
Teach me how to tailwhip 😭
He did a "How to"
JJ BUTTERCUP he has a video just search up Jon Reyes Tailwhip
Ok basically u swing the deck and do a tailwhip
Bought a madd gear scooter $43 Walmart website. Works well 200mm. Wanted a trick scooter but too expensive or too may options. Don't know what's the best. Mine is foldable.
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Hi! This is my first time watching your channel. I'm looking into upgrading my scooter. I have an aluminium folding one from when I was 12 (I'm 33 now) and it seems like it's going to break any minute when I hit small cracks or pebbles. I don't know if I should get an "adult" scooter or a freestyle scooter. The second one looks more solid but I'm worried about the small wheels. I don't do tricks but streets in my town aren't good. I'd appreciate your advice ☺️
7:28 how do you do that with the bar to slip through small spaces? Do you have to do a wheelie? I tried it myself and I fell multiple times.
yeah just a small wheelie and swing bars sideways
I was looking at the prodigy s8 and then I bought the root industries type r scooter and I like it’s just too small for me
YOU ARE AWESOME JOHN❤
YOU HAVE GOOD HEART