I just bought the scooter and noticed that the handle bar does not turn. Is there something i have done, screwed on, or is it supposed to be like that? Which means the scooter can only turn with the body weight once the child has mastered riding...
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It's a body weight thing. Doesn't turn. My just turned 3 year old nephew has this down already. It was second nature. Those three wheels keep them stable unlike a "normal" scooter. Your child will be just fine. Watch and be amazed!
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Mine started using hers right at her fourth birthday. It really just depends on their motor skills. The big thing isn't so much being able to balance it, but being able to have control over the front wheel/steering. It is *very* easy to turn the entire scooter sideways and fall over.
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The handlebar does not adjust. This bothered me at first, as I'm rather short (5'2") but I've gotten used to it and don't mind at all now, especially as I can steer it one-handed. The stroller is fantastic. I would recommend it wholeheartedly.
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What do you expect? this is a scooter, it doe snot have a suspension. It is the smoothest one Ive tried because it has pneumatic tires. I am 25 year old. I use it to go to work.
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Hi Sandra,Thank you for contacting us! In response to your inquiry, yes, the scooter arrives fully assembled. The handlebar is indeed removable for convenient storage and transport of the scooter itself, this is very convenient for stowing the scooter in your trunk or closet. You will need to insert the removable handlebar upon receipt of the scooter and box, after that your kiddo will be ready to start surfing the sidewalks :)Please let us know if you have any other questions-- we have a toll-free telephone number, 888-236-5657, and are open Mon-Fri from 9am to 5pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). Cheers! Hi Sandra,Thank you for contacting us! In response to your inquiry, yes, the scooter arrives fully assembled. The handlebar is indeed removable for convenient storage and transport of the scooter itself, this is very convenient for stowing the scooter in your trunk or closet. You will need to insert the removable handlebar upon receipt of the scooter and box, after that your kiddo will be ready to start surfing the sidewalks :)Please let us know if you have any other questions-- we have a toll-free telephone number, 888-236-5657, and are open Mon-Fri from 9am to 5pm... » Read More Hi Sandra,Thank you for contacting us! In response to your inquiry, yes, the scooter arrives fully assembled. The handlebar is indeed removable for convenient storage and transport of the scooter itself, this is very convenient for stowing the scooter in your trunk or closet. You will need to insert the removable handlebar upon receipt of the scooter and box, after that your kiddo will be ready to start surfing the sidewalks :)Please let us know if you have any other questions-- we have a toll-free telephone number, 888-236-5657, and are open Mon-Fri from 9am to 5pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). Cheers! « Show Less
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My son was much too large for it at 6, towards the upper end of the weight limit the scooter will want to flip forward if you hit a crack on the sidewalk or similar. This is a scooter for little kids, not really for when they get more mobile, the larger scooters are less likely to flip forward. The issue with this one is the extra stability in the front causes kids to put all their weight up front making it want to tip forward.
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Let's see if I can be a bit more helpful for you and perhaps the other scooter users. The scooter does have a locking break. There is a small spring loaded button on the hand break housing which you can engage when you set the break and push the button in. This will "set" the break so that you can be hands free on your scooter to get something out of your cupboard or something else without the scooter flying out from under you. If the break is not holding well enough, you can adjust the cable for a tighter fit. So, for all who have said no - check it out, you may have a feature you are not aware of!Good luck!Randy Let's see if I can be a bit more helpful for you and perhaps the other scooter users. The scooter does have a locking break. There is a small spring loaded button on the hand break housing which you can engage when you set the break and push the button in. This will "set" the break so that you can be hands free on your scooter to get something out of your cupboard or something else without the scooter flying out from under you. If the break is not holding well enough, you can adjust the cable for a tighter fit. So, for all who have said no - check it out, you may have... » Read More Let's see if I can be a bit more helpful for you and perhaps the other scooter users. The scooter does have a locking break. There is a small spring loaded button on the hand break housing which you can engage when you set the break and push the button in. This will "set" the break so that you can be hands free on your scooter to get something out of your cupboard or something else without the scooter flying out from under you. If the break is not holding well enough, you can adjust the cable for a tighter fit. So, for all who have said no - check it out, you may have a feature you are not aware of!Good luck!Randy « Show Less
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My son ride on and off in the afternoon holds great he gets board before it runs out just be careful to tighten up the Handel bar tight we snapped the throttle cable because the handle bar was not properly tightened and it twisted around and broke not scooters fault we love the scooter
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I am a mom of two boys 10 & 6 and they love their maxi scooter. I recently got a razor scooter for myself (because razor is so much cheaper) so that I can ride along with my sons, but it was a mistake. It is so hard to balance on a razor that it was not relaxing or enjoyable at all and also the handlebar came up too short). So I am getting a maxi for myself. I am about 5'1" and weigh less than the maximum weight limit and have ridden my sons' maxi many times and found it very enjoyable. The handlebar comes up just about high enough.
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My 9 year old grandson does okay with the Scooter. However, adult supervision is a must when switching from Rockboard with up/down action. Little fingers can be injured. This is not my grandson's favorite scooter. He is very active but doesn't like the switching back and forth between rocking and no rocking mode. Is it safe? With adult supervision.
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Best scooter for kids struggling with balance. It's extremely stable and turns easily by leaning to one side or another. Stands on its own as opposed to the razor or other 2 wheelers.
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My 7 year old boy rides it just fine... and my 13 year old son has also puttered around on it. The 7 year old actually prefers it over his Razor scooter (to our surprise!). Be aware, though - the handle bars are a SET height - no raising or lowering like you can on the Razor.
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My 30 pound 4 y/o Daughter like the standard maxi scooter that her 70 pound brother has more than her Maxi Micro scooter. I think you'll get more use if you get the standard one for big kids. The handle bar is adjustable for different heights. Hope this helps
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Hi Amy, Thank you for contacting us! In response to your inquiry, kiddos "lean to steer" aboard the Micro Mini. This means that they use their body weight to steer (many kiddos describe as "steering with their tummy") rather than simply turning the handlebar as one does aboard a bike. This not only allows kiddos to gradually get the hang of the scooting ways, it is also what makes the scooter *fun* to ride as it almost feels like surfing the sidewalk. Please let us know if you have any other questions-- we have a toll-free telephone number, 888-236-5657, and are open Mon-Fri from 9am to 5pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). Cheers!
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if turning using the front handle bar does not give you a small enough turning radius, then do as you would with a car making a Y turn: back up and then realign the front handlebar. You may need to do this twice if your ara is too small. OR: (tricky) keeping your immobilized foot out of action, and bracing with good leg and foot on the ground, lift the entire scooter and re-aim it. This assumes proper assembly, which was a time consuming major challenge; and the brakes did not work and despite repair paid for by me still do not fully work.
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This a great little scooter. It has a great turning radius, unlike some of the others. It's is rather small tho, but my father who is 6 ft fit on it ok, but he is not heavy. An overweight person may have more trouble. The person using it does have to have the ability to climb onto it and climb off. This was a problem for my dad. We ended up returning it for that reason, and also my father has dementia and couldn't figure out how to drive it, although it is really simple to drive. There is just one control. You push it forward and the scooter goes forward. You pull it back and the scooter backs up. You let go and the scooter stops. Hope this helps.
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Scooter is at Grandsons house, with winter here not used much. AND he is a beginner, may not get the hard use a trickster might give it. Wish I knew more, sorry.May be able to tell you more after weekend. Have you thought of using a 'lock' washer? The split one that ends do not meet--or a rubber type one. I have not used on scooter, but on other things. Just a brainstorming thought. OR-perhaps go to a bike shop they may have a suggestion if you do not have a skate shop. Good luck!