Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This is one of those great products that no one ever hears about because the Razor line just about has the market cornered. Yes those are less expensive, but if you purchase this maxi kick scooter at the right time for your child (about 3 years or so), it will end up being a very inexpensive toy over time. I paid $130 for this neon pink/black maxi kick scooter, and I figure it should last my three and a half year old another eight years plus.... that's only $16 dollars a year. The maxi scooter measures 24 in. high at it's lowest setting and that suits my 41 in. daughter very well. I almost purchased the mini kick, but so glad now that I didn't since the maxi is adjustable and has a slightly larger platform. I will concede this scooter is made in China just as the Razors are, but the components on the kick line of scooters are much better quality... the wheels, bearings, etc. The steering column does not fold down, but rather locks into place, or is removed with a "push" button mechanism. It can be a bit awkward to push the button to remove the column. I find that a small flat-head screwdriver works well for this. The height adjustment is a simple, but reliable quick release. The hand grips are really rubbery and provide excellent grip. The deck has no grip tape, but does seem to provide adequate slip protection as my daughter was riding through puddles yesterday. The deck has just the amount of flex one might expect a child's scooter to have, which really helps the carving effect one gets from the unique steering mechanism. The front wheels have a camber to them when turning.... think Can-Am roadster. The wheels are super smooth and ultra quiet on our hardwood, tile carpet, and outside on pavement. I was a little worried about my girl not getting the hang of the rear brake, but boy was I wrong. Once I showed it to her, she immediately began practicing with it. We had a couple rainy days at Christmas, so she got to practice inside before heading out. She seemed really confident right from the start. I'm so glad we paid a little more and went with the front three wheeled design. Our neighbor's child got a rear three wheeled scooter and she is constantly kicking the rear wheels when she pushes, regardless of which foot she uses. My girl is able to take big long confident strides when she pushes without kicking any wheels. If you are reading this debating between the maxi or mini, your child is probably going to fit the maxi at it's lowest setting. If you are here debating between a front or rear three wheeled design, I promise your child will be happier with this design if given the choice. Micro Mobility started out designing scooters for adults, and have since delivered a well designed quality line of children's scooters. It really is a great little scooter, and in my opinion far superior to the half a dozen different scooters belonging to the children in this cul-de-sac. **UPDATE 11-24-2014** Scooter is holding up great. Very well built. All the other kids in the neighborhood love to ride it because of the two wheels in front design, along with the built in 'camber'. I would buy this over again in a heartbeat. I've only raised the handle up about an inch from last year, so I firmly believe it will last our daughter for seven more years. Updating from 4 to 5 stars! **UPDATE 1-24-2016** Daughter is now 46 inches tall and still have tons of room to adjust the handlebars up as she grows. Scooter is in great shape, but she hasn't hit the half-pipe with it either. Seriously, this scooter is a really good buy despite the higher price than other scooters. She has been riding it about everyday for over two years now and I still believe she will get another 4-5 years out of it. ****UPDATE 10/11/2017**** Still going strong! We keep it in the garage so it isn't subjected to the elements. A little sun fading on the grips and a few nicks here and there but otherwise still in excellent shape. Our daughter prefers this to her bike so it gets ridden just about everyday at some point. A great value if you buy early.. around age 3 or so. I said she would likely get 8 years out of this scooter when I wrote the review in 2013. Well it's been almost 4 years now and I still feel she will get 3-4 more years of enjoyment from this scooter. Thanks for the time and if you have any questions feel free to ask and I will answer as best I can. SPO