Here’s the scooter I’m looking at. It’s strictly an adult scooter, and not for tricks. I think it would work well for getting around when there’s a lot of walking involved—as in, more than one block! My legs still get so tired and I walk very slow so I can’t keep up with people. I’m wondering if anyone else uses something like this.
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So my experience with this type of scooter is using my kid’s razor scooter. So a bit simpler. I find that it’s pretty tiring, but that’s bc I’m trying to keep up with my son, not with a walking pace. I find there’s a lot of road vibration as well, so my hands tend to go a bit numb from it.
This is certainly convenient in terms of portability.
I’ve got one like this - like stoney I’m trying to keep up with my daughter on a scooter, so still find it a bit tiring, and it wouldn’t be my go to in the middle of a flare (angle I have to put my ankles and wrists at makes them hurt) but it’s definitely an option worth trying.
You shouldn’t get as much vibration through the handlebars as stoney reports because of the much larger wheels (particularly on the front) than the razer (that’s what my daughter has and too much vibration for me).
Best though is if you can find a shopfront store - ours let me try it out just a bit up and down the footpath which gave me confidence I’d be able to use it.
Good heavens! I didn’t know such a thing existed for mobility purposes. Looks like fun though I hear you when you say it’s not for tricks. It could be a neat & nifty little helpmate. I guess you’d need a backpack rather than a shoulder bag though? Or is the clip on the front upright for hanging a bag on?
I’m with Jen, you’ve got to be able to try it out good and proper in order to assess whether it may work for you.
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If it were me @Grandma_J, I’d go for the sitting on scooter. Whilst I’d adore to give that a go, I know I’d upend myself severely. Laughing though and sadly with my luck something broken…too.
Here is the description: EXOOTER M1850VB 6XL Adult Kick Scooter With Front Shocks And 240mm/180mm In Vibrant Blue. Our M1850 6XL adult kick scooter features front suspension shocks with adult weight capacity of 220lbs. Featuring high performance 240mm front wheel and 180mm rear wheel with ABEC 9 bearings. Our wheels are also designed for uneven pavements, potholes and surfaces for high bounce, made of polyurethane for smooth and comfortable cruising. Beautifully designed for long distance commuting with carrying strap and bottle holder for your convenience.
Stoney, Jen–I think this scooter would be easier and safer than the razor scooters you mentioned…I’ve tried our grandkids’ razors, and yes, they are dangerous. I’m hoping this type of scooter, with the larger front wheel and shock absorbers, would be quite different from those. I can only HOPE! I did notice by ‘adult’ they meant over 14 years old 
Since when were 14-year-olds adults? 
Exactly! And the clip in front is for a water bottle (or any drink of ones choice, I guess! 
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Poo, I’m not ready for that…I’m pretty sure it’s in my future unless a miracle occurs, but I really need the little bit of exercise I would still get from being upright and using my legs somewhat. I just think I would be able to go at a better pace than my current turtle speed.
I’ll let you guys know when it arrives and how it works out…I was hoping someone else here would tell me they’re using this type of scooter, but maybe I’ll be the trend-setter this time. At least I can tell you if it’s a worthwhile investment. 
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Just love that!
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Reaction from one daughter: mom, seriously.
Oh well, I don’t always need to get HER approval.
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I mentioned the scooter to my rheumy today. He seemed to think it was a good idea. Of course, I think he might have just been being polite.
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Light slowly dawned that it’s not a mobility aid as such, more usually used by whizzy commuters. I love the fact that you’re thinking outside the box. Way to go whether it turns out to be the right thing for you or not!
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Somehow I can’t see me whizzing by anybody with my scooter. 
Hopefully, I’ll be careful and only go at a normal walking speed! I’ll be limited to where I can use it, but I’m thinking I’ll be able to go on walks and visit the zoo with my grandkids and stuff like that. If it doesn’t work for me, I’m sure the kids will have some fun with it. 
I’d probably have a hard time keeping up with you on my scooter, Sybil! 
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My housemate’s girlfriend has an adult scooter for transport and it has a hand brake, which may be interesting for you to consider? The more brakes, the better 
I know if I hop off my bike at the speed I usually do (slow, but not yet stopped) and my feet or si joints are acting up it’s like I landed going 10km/h faster…
The housemate’s gf also has an adjustable bike pannier that also can go on her scooter handle bar… She uses it a lot for commuting, so it’s a viable option, for sure!
Hey thanks, groenlof, for the great info! I did some further online shopping and found a couple more “adult” scooters. The blue one I was looking at is unavailable right now, but it doesn’t have a hand brake anyway, so I’d probably not want it. However, it has shock absorbers and the specs for the other three I’m looking at don’t mention shock absorbers, but I think at least one has them. A hand brake would definitely make it safer.
The pannier is also a great idea! It would take the place of my purse (shoulder bag).
I’ll try to upload pics of the others I’ve looked at–if anyone has more suggestions!, I’d be glad to hear from you.
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I havent tried the ones with shocks (mines a micro commuter), but I think they’d be a great idea. When I’m in a flare, I find walking easier than my scooter most days, but that’s primarily because my PSA is equally bad in my shoulders, elbows, and wrists - it’s the vibration that seems to come through the handlebars that gives me the largest issues (now you’ve got me thinking about upgrading).
Also, as a word of encouragement, the effort to scoot at walking pace on my scooter really is very minimal. Just make sure the deck is big enough to fit both feet on so you can coast.
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Looks like that scooter would require more balance than I’ve got, but I do know about what you speak as far as it hurts to walk and I can not keep up! I’m thinking of a sit down version myself. I hope that scooter works out for you!
Blessings!
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Wow, get one! That looks like too much fun. Look, it’s not that big an investment. If it doesn’t work out or you, give it to one of your grandkids. Then your daughter will be singing a different tune!
I own two mobility scooters (a “beater” and a lightweight) which I cannot do without if I need to walk more that 10-15 minutes. (Yes, I’ve improved, that used to be 5-10). The toy Seenie wants is an Alinker. It’s not happening any time soon, because the price of that cool machine is crazy.
You go, GrandmaJ, and scoot. Never mind what they say.
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Thanks for all the info, guys! I thought I had responded to you Jen and Tas, but maybe I fell asleep and forgot to send! 
Jen, what’s a micro commuter? Is it anything like those I posted?
Tas, did you look into the Alinker—the thing Seenie mentioned? It sounds like what you’re thinking about.
Seenie, what a cool “bike”! I didn’t see a price on the link—how much do they cost? The one thing I was wondering is are they collapsible? It didn’t look as if they are, but that would be a good feature, but not totally necessary.
Thanks for the positive response towards my crazy idea! Another daughter was practically telling me I’m nuts…she’s like, you’re not REALLY going to go around with a scooter! Well, I wouldn’t use it everywhere I go, but there are many more things I could do easier with the scooter, and, yes, the grandkids will have a fun toy if it doesn’t work for me. 
It’s about $2,000 USD. That’s really expensive, but it reflects the fact that it’s expensive to develop products like this. (The story of its design is interesting, it’s a Dutch woman who’s an architecht.) Yes, it folds and the wheels snap off, so it is easily transportable. I tried one at the physio office, and it’s great. I’m waiting until some used models come on the market.
The price is steep—I’d look for a used one, too. Wow, collapsible—I’ll probably get one someday, too!