Kiddie Kick Scooter
There are two types of kick scooters by Razor for young kids. One is the three wheel design of the Kiddie Kick Scooter, and the other is the regular two wheel scooter. What is exciting about the Kiddie Kick is that it incorporates a sleek retro look melding the plastic deck into the aircraft-grade aluminum steering column. This toy is easily assembled right out of the box. Tools are tucked away under the deck. The handlebar adjusts for your child as he or she grows because this scooter will last.
Younger kids (six and under) see their older siblings or kids in the neighborhood playing with the two wheel scooters, and they want a scooter of their own. This is it. The Kiddie Kick Scooter by Razor, standalone with two rear wheels that offer stability youngsters need when learning to scoot along. Plus the deck has an anti-slip surface that will keep kiddos from sliding off. The colors of the Kiddie Kick Scooter are blue and pink. Designed for years of wear and tear, it weighs only seven pounds and is easy to put away.
If your child is looking to race down the sidewalk or wherever they are permitted to ride, they may be disappointed by the Kiddie Kick Scooter. It was not designed to glide, but to have a firmer ride so it is easier to ride at a young age. There have been people who have done modifications to the Kiddie Kick by ordering wheels with bearings (around $20 for 4) and with a spacer, the scooter will glide like the all-metal ones. This may take away from some of the safety features of the scooter however. There is no brake on this scooter.
Since the deck is so close to the ground you don’t have to worry about a high center of gravity. And with two rear wheels as opposed to many scooters with two forward wheels, offers much more stability, even on carpet. Because of the design of the axle and the plastic deck, adults will probably break the wheels if they try to ride the scooter. They are made to support a lot of weight (45 lbs max), but adults are too heavy. But a nice feature on the Kiddie Kick you won’t find on other scooters this price is the ability to fully turn the front wheel. Most scooters have restricted turning.
The construction is a plastic body over an aluminum frame. You get a spare wheel with the Kiddie Kick scooter which remains hidden along with other hex tools needed for adjustments, in a small compartment. Most often you can find free shipping for the Razor scooters. Parents look to the scooter as a transition to a regular bike, and it does offer a lot of training in balance. And when you compare this scooter to others, it is easy to see which is better built and better designed.
Finally, the choice is clear when you consider safety and durability. The Kiddie Kick Scooter won’t tip as easily. It is deliberately slower to allow very young kids to have fun on an upright scooter. It is designed to outlast the child, which means you’ll probably be handing this down to another child. That said, it makes a lot of sense to buy a Razor Kiddie Kick Scooter this year.
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