Best scooters for adults — commute in style with an electric or kick ride

26.09.2019 19:33

Mashable

Scooters aren’t just for kids anymore. Sure, you probably have great memories of riding one as a child in the park or down the street, having the time of your life. You can now feel free to regain that feeling with a scooter for adults. Scooting is a cheap, fun, and environmentally friendly way to commute or get around, and it's recently become quite popular in cities that offer scooter rentals (and even cities that don't). Why rent when you can buy?

With large cities struggling to keep up with demand for public transportation, scooting allows you to create your own route at your own pace, so you’ll never have to run after a train as it pulls from the station before schedule ever again. Read more...

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BEST OVERALL

GOTRAX Rival Commuting Electric Scooter

This scooter is sturdy and fast, so you’ll be able to swiftly dodge any obstacles on your route.

Foldable : Yes
Range : 12 miles
Max speed: 15.5 mph
Weight limit: 220 lbs

$399 from Walmart

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BEST FOR COMFORT

Razor EcoSmart Metro Electric Scooter

For those who have a longer commute, the Ecosmart provides a seat so users can ride comfortably.

Weight limit: 220 lbs
Foldable: No
Speed: 18 mph
Range: 40 minutes of continuous use

$579.99 from Amazon

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BEST ELECTRIC SCOOTER

Bird One Scooter

You can now pre-order your own Bird scooter. Packed with the same features as the shared scooters, like GPS, this is one of the most promising options available.

Weight limit: 220 lbs
Max speed: 18 mph
Range: 30 miles
Foldable: No

$1,299 from Bird

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BEST MANUAL CHOICE FOR TALLER RIDERS

Razor A5 LUX Kick Scooter

Extra large wheels and tall handlebars help you ease through city streets and a patented folding system allows for easy carrying.