how can one extend the height further? anyone have ideas on how to extend the height so taller people can use this scooter more comfortably?
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Ask at your local bike shop, I think there's something called a "stem extender" that might work.
1343202
I use my kids scooter (like this one) and I am older than 40 ;)If you plan on doing tricks, or need a heavier duty scooter, look at the Shaun White Scooter, although the handlebars come at a lower fixed length.
1106140
No, it can not be extended. The stool I purchased extends to 22 inches when legs are fully extened. You can use it without extending the legs but it would be very low. I am 5'5" and at the stool's full height of 22 inches, I can sit and rise comfortably. Depending on your height you may want to get one that is taller. XXL 26" or 30". Of course it depends also on the weight capacity you will need. I do wish my seat was a little wider but when your back or feet are hurting and you need to sit, it works perfectly. It is light and easy to carry.
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My scooter is stored in our barn for winter, but the minimum seat height is with seat directly on the frame about 14" off the ground and it can be raised up to about 6"higher. The higher it goes the less stable the seat is as it is just a single 1 & 1/4" screw raising the seat.
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I haven't tried that but i'm pretty sure you can do it. However, I am not that sure that the scooter would be as stable as it is in its original configuration. Personally, I don't like the design of this scooter and I wouldn't reccomend it for 2 reasons: one is what you already expressed (the baby's feet get trapped under the back wheels), the second one is the very very poor built quality. I had to return 3 scooters before finding one whose handle was not so horribly misaligned with the body of the scooter (i.e., handle did not form a 90 degree angle with the main axis of the scooter).
73542
We purchased this scooter as a gift for our grandson. He is 4 years old and quite tall for his age. He loves it!
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The directions on the Prairie View Industries website will tell you how to calculate length. All lengths claim to be able to handle 800 pounds, except for 12 foot, which only handles 600 pounds. However, I've never ridden it up the ramp -- I load the scooter manually. I would not feel safe riding up a portable ramp, even though I have the extension on the top for extra stability. However, I have known of someone who did ride into the van, and evidently had no problems.
1315645
The person I bought this unicycle for is 5' tall... a 13 year old. You may want to increase the wheel diameter for a taller person.
764791
I don't have the exact height - but I can tell you I purchased this as a gift for a 1 year old and he has no problems scooting around on it.
1343200
I use my kids scooter (like this one) and I am older than 40 ;) If you plan on doing tricks, or need a heavier duty scooter, look at the Shaun White Scooter, although the handlebars come at a lower fixed length.
967366
you might want to get a bigger scooter for him, i am only 5'-10" w/ 30" leg length and this scooter barly fits me at full adjustment. in fact i usualy hang my bad leg over the front to give it more room. great for travel tho.
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i disagree. i had problems getting up steep hills with this scooter so i returned it. i am a 180 lb man and this scooter is not designed for adults who go long distances or up steep hills.
75069
I m 5' 9" weight 200 lbs and can ride it comfortably...5' 11"? shouldn t be much of a difference,it is a large scooter and lots of fun,it can go fast even with some one as heavy as me,it is a pure delight.
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I am no expert. I just bought one and installed it. But it des not look like there is a way to adjust he height
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Hi, my son is almost 4 and is 39" tall and it works perfect for him. He loves it and can zip along, it's a great starter scooter.
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The handle bars are about 32" high -- they are not adjustable. I don't believe the scooter folds up. We purchased this for our Grandson's 2nd birthday and he loved it.
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Milissa, I was not able to adjust the brakes at all, so I ended up taking it to a bike shop to have all that done, cost me $50 for a $90 scooter! I consider myself very handy but was not able to do it myself.