Adult scooters – light, foldable; some electric and some not – have proliferated of late, especially in London, where the well-heeled parents of Eton Square and Clapham’s Nappy Valley can be seen on the school run, scooting along with their micro scooting brood in tow. But for all that brand value, there is, inevitably, a downside. Micro scooters are some of the most expensive on the market. However, if you are riding an electric scooter in a cycle lane responsibly and with consideration for others we think it’s unlikely that the police would be concerned by this," states Micro. Whether commuting on your own or sharing some of the fun with your kids, you won't find a faster, smoother or safer ride. Specifications Age Range

Nobody wants to make enemies of their fellow pedestrians – don’t scoot in a way that will frighten or inconvenience other pavement users. As long as the law is unclear about whether it’s a legal offence to ride on the road or pavement, the easiest way is to avoid causing any personal offence to fellow pavement users. 3. Know when to step off If there is a type of person to be seen carrying a folding bike on a commuter train (middle aged, geeky, quite possibly with trouser clips around the ankles), then that person has a new cousin: the distinctly cool adult scooter rider.

Motorists are not expecting to see you in and amongst traffic and you’ll be difficult to spot given your relative size. Because of the size of your wheels, they’re more likely to catch on drain covers and pot holes, which can suddenly skew your course or cause you to fall over. 2. Be considerate You don’t need space for both your feet: I tend to have one foot hovering over the break. If I were to emergency stop I’d just jump both feet off and lift the scooter up.” The reason why Micro scooters are double the price is because they’re more easily fixable if you come into any problems," says Josh Mason. "With the majority of the other brands, once one thing breaks, it’s broken. The Swiss design of Micro means that every part can be replaced – so they can last for years, even for people who don’t really take care to clean and dry. They’re hardy enough to use every single day. To ride, the Suspension is so good. It's smooth like a magic carpet; bumps in the pavement melt beneath the Suspension's suspension. It's easily the most effortless of all the manual adult scooters I tried.

There is no clear law as to where you can legally scoot in the UK, because the Highways Act of 1835, section 72 hasn't been updated to cover them. However, Micro has issued the below advice: 1. Don’t scoot on the road The product arrives fully charged, so it's ready and raring to go. From there, a full charge from empty takes three hours and should keep you going for 20km. The max speed is 25km/h – and honestly, it's as fun as that sound. Workout be damned: I like scooting with an electric motor beneath my feat.In the below list of the best on the market, I've focused on non-electric adult scooters, because there's more choice and, I found, better for daily use. Electric scooters are a lot heavier – I found them cumbersome on the commute – and there's currently more restrictions on where you can use them. On that point, I've included a FAQ section at the bottom of this article that covers the legality of scooters, which is surprisingly not straightforward. For now, suffice to say that manual scooters are basically fine anywhere; and electric scooters are now. A: The iconic Micro Classic White Scooter is suitable for adults and is a revolutionary modern transporting solution. This award winning scooter is ideal for maneuvering through the city, commuting to work, dashing between meetings or leisurely gliding through the park. A Micro Scooter is the perfect choice for any person looking for an eco-friendly and convenient means of getting from A to B. The scooter can support a weight of up to 100kg. Q. Is the height of the handlebars adjustable?

As a point of comparison, the suspension-free Micro Classic scooter weighs 1.3kg less. I thought the extra weight was well worth the bump-free ride.No matter how defensively and carefully you ride, you can never be 100pc sure that other road users will do the same. Whether it’s a stumble or a more serious fall, you’re much less likely to suffer serious injury if you’re wearing the right protective gear. A helmet is the most important but you can also find wrist, knee and elbow guards make a big difference if push comes to shove. Where can I ride my electric scooter?