Adult Kick Scooters
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Topic: Adult Kick Scooters
Posted By: KeithM
Subject: Adult Kick Scooters
Date Posted: 13 December 2020 at 2:01pm
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I'm an ex life long cyclist who can no longer enjoy cycling owing to loss of fitness, (owing to circumstances), but who has found renewed interest in getting out & about again after the purchase of an adult scooter. There aren't many forums for adult scooting, one, LetsKickScoot, is extremely slow to use, & has few active members. So I have just set one up in the hope of encouraging some more people to get interested & join in. (If interesed, it can be found here - https://adultscooterforum.freeforums.net/ - Adultscooterforum
) As we use our feet to power our vehicles, I'm assuming that I can also post here too.......& maybe encourage others to try an adult scooter.  (By adult scooter, I mean those with pneumatic tyres, 2 brakes, & wheels of 12" or bigger.) |
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Posted By: Woolly Hat
Date Posted: 14 December 2020 at 10:00am
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Hi Keith, We have recently added two folding kick scooters to our collection and are thoroughly enjoying it as an alternative to cycling. Surprised to find that it was such an enjoyable form of exercise and doesn't just work the legs. We're already benefiting from strengthened core muscles and will probably upgrade to larger wheeled versions when funds allow. Thanks for the link. Colin ------------- Ross Low Racer 77 and WozzaMarauder |
Posted By: KeithM
Date Posted: 14 December 2020 at 11:52am
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Hi Colin, I too was quite surprised at how 'easy' it was, & soon found out about the fitness benefits, as good as running, without the risk to our joints.
------------- Boots & Scoots |
Posted By: Woolly Hat
Date Posted: 14 December 2020 at 3:06pm
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Hi Keith, Yes, very low impact exercise and it seems deceptively easy at first or at least till all your muscles say, "Hello? Remember me?" It's not a replacement for cycling, just an alternate choice. Oh and I've never had so many people smile and say "that looks fun" or "I should get one of them". Could this be a growing trend I wonder? ------------- Ross Low Racer 77 and WozzaMarauder |
Posted By: KeithM
Date Posted: 14 December 2020 at 7:04pm
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I do hope more people find how enjoyable it is........& it's a lot less to maintain, compared to your regular bike. ------------- Boots & Scoots |
Posted By: andre
Date Posted: 30 August 2023 at 11:36pm
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I am about to try modify a kick scooter to make the deck longer and wider. ,,and.Will post when done and tested (2 weeks ? deo volente..) Also interested in a "wheeled kick sled " ..but that is for another time.
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Posted By: Woolly Hat
Date Posted: 08 January 2024 at 9:20am
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What's the reason for the modification Andre? Making it longer is likely to make grounding more of an issue on uneven ground or were you making space for a second rider? ;-) ------------- Ross Low Racer 77 and WozzaMarauder |
Posted By: Kilrar
Date Posted: 01 April 2024 at 2:19pm
| similar problem, for a long time I could not accept the fact that I will not be able to ride a bike anymore because of a leg injury - damaged knee joint. In the end I bought an electric scooter. |
Posted By: andre
Date Posted: 17 April 2024 at 12:03am
| Sorry so long in replying. Actually got the scooter cut and busy this week placing a longer and wider footboard /deck. Got Neuropathy in feet (from Chemotherapy ),so could not renew drivers licence last year when turned 70. Can still ride a bike ,but no standing on etc for extra power.Seems a kick scoote may be way to go. Finally got down to it.. |
Posted By: andre
Date Posted: 17 April 2024 at 12:08am
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Wooly Hat ,so baically a sort of steerable long board .My cuz had a wooden scooter 60 years ago which we had great fun with.And pushing up hills ,and pedalling flat and downhill sections ,a scooter may give me all I need in terms od speed or distance. I have observed the young mothers pushing a pram with the youngest in ,and the maybe 3 or 4 yearold streaking aheadvon their little kick scooter...faster than the. adults walking pace
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Posted By: KeithM
Date Posted: 17 April 2024 at 9:13am
Since posting here way back in 2020, I have found 4 active groups on Facebook for kick scooters/bikes, so if anyone wants more info about them, please take a look, & maybe join us.  ------------- Boots & Scoots |
Posted By: AlanGoodman
Date Posted: 17 April 2024 at 12:43pm
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My brother Dave raced his one in the BHPC event at Hillingdon and I believe he plans to race it again at some point this year... ------------- |
Posted By: KeithM
Date Posted: 17 April 2024 at 6:38pm
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Hi, yes, he posted on the Facebook 'Let's Kick Scoot' Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/264586517596018/?action_source=group_mall_recommendation_affordance ------------- Boots & Scoots |
Posted By: AlanGoodman
Date Posted: 17 April 2024 at 6:46pm
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Date Posted: 18 April 2024 at 11:59am
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Posted By: AlanGoodman
Date Posted: 18 April 2024 at 12:11pm
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