Scooter Recommendation

[bobbypinned]

Hey guys,

I joined the forum to find out about what kind of scooter I should get for a ~.7 mile daily commute to campus. There are spots on campus where scooters/bikes/skateboards aren't allowed so I would prefer a collapsible scooter. It doesn't have to be though! I'm open to all suggestions. I just want to find out what else is on the market aside from those RAZOR scooters!

- Bobbypinned

PS - are bigger wheels better for uneven pavement? My school (Berkeley) has a lot of hills and uneven pavement
PS - I would prefer to take the scooter with me into the classroom, so preferably, nothing too big.

 

[Gaston]

Razor ultra pro, 1 piece deck, stronger forks with gussets, 1 piece bars.

Wheels have to be harder, not bigger. Like phantoms,proto slider, twizzlers.

How much money are you willing to spend

 

[ConnorD]

Well.... This is a website for freestyle trick riding of scooters. We're not really experts in this. But I would say a Razor luxury model or just public transit

 

[Carson .]

i would say this- http://www.razor.com/us/products/scooters/specs.html?name=Cruiser

or thiiis- http://www.razor.com/us/products/scooters/specs.html?name=A5+Lux

 

[BrandonWeir]

I would say just walk or find a bike.

 

[bobbypinned]

- There are no reasonable bus routes for me to take between my place and school.
- I don't want to ride a bike because I would have to share the road with crazy city driving cars (plus there are too many one-way streets).
- Walking at night is unsafe because I live by People's Park.

Thank you for those that offered scooter recommendations. I am looking into them now!

 

[Scott Trainer]

I would say go with a razor cruiser. Wheels dont necessarily have to be harder, but harder wheels will be better for uneven/ bumpy pavement. Bigger wheels would go over bumps easier, which is why someone recommended cruisers. Most stock scooters are collapsable.

 

[Grant Schofield]

xooter are very good for commuters but a bit pricy. you can find them on amazon http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=toys-and-games&field-keywords=xootr like this one also you can try google. hope this helps but if your not wanting to spend that much the razor a5 lux is a similar and cheaper altrnative

 

[BrandonWeir]

I would say go with a razor cruiser. Wheels dont necessarily have to be harder, but harder wheels will be better for uneven/ bumpy pavement. Bigger wheels would go over bumps easier, which is why someone recommended cruisers. Most stock scooters are collapsable.

That's like saying really tight suspension is best for motocross.

 

[Fuzion]

Shameless unintentional promotion but in a range you're looking for just to bring to and from class the Fuzion Cityglide is a great choice for a commuter type scooter. 205mm wheels and it folds. You can find them at the Walmart near the Oakland airport and they retail for $39.99 right now. http://fuzionscooter.com/products/cityglide

 

[Scott Trainer]

That's like saying really tight suspension is best for motocross.

In the sense that they wouldnt chunk or wear down as fast, not for smooth riding. If he wants a smooth ride, then bigger wheels are better.

 

[BrandonWeir]

In the sense that they wouldnt chunk or wear down as fast, not for smooth riding. If he wants a smooth ride, then bigger wheels are better.

Hard wheels chunk, soft wheels tear and dehub, that's how the two die. But yes bigger wheels would be better.

 

[Scott Trainer]

chunk, tear, dehub, whatever haha. Just general wear and tear. I dont think the dudes too worried about any specifics with the wheels except size.

 

[BrandonWeir]

Haha yeah I had a drastic experiment with this. A wheel that was like 92a vs a wheel that was like 76a.

 

[dpnelson31]

That's like saying really tight suspension is best for motocross.

If you mean stiff suspension, I actually prefer stiff setups on the front.
And Supercross suspension is mad stiff compared to motocross suspension. Helps for whoops and casing stuff.

 

[btyczki21]

get the phoenix integraded deck, fork, and brake. RaD CroW bars, with a proto clamp and wheels.

and u cant forget this headset!http://www.aspirevelotech.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=HSE1Y

EDIT: ^SARCASM BUTTON^

 

[Scott Trainer]

Guys, I dont really think hes looking for a top of the line scooter for actual riding.

 

[devinthedew2]

^Lol for real.
Just get one of the new razor ultra pros with the new metal cores there great for starters.
I think they sell them on titetoyz.com

 

[Scott Trainer]

He wants something collapsable though.