I was looking for an adult scooter and little did I know that they really do exist. This was perfect. A scooter designed for the adult commuter.
Out of the box, it came in one piece. I did not have to assemble it. Just raise the handle and it snapped together. There were no instructions, so I did not know how to fold it back down. Eventually, I found it. Just pull up on the spring-loaded bar and push the handle down. Easy.
The Know-Ped locks in the folded position with a little latch. That part I found flimsy. I don't think the latch holds well unless I am carrying it by the handle, which gives the latch tension to work. Otherwise, it's not much of a latch. Needs improvement.
The scooter is nice and large, adult size. The board has plenty of room not only for me; I can have one of my kids standing in front of me and still be able to ride. I can put both feet together and stand up straight for coasting downhill. That's less tiring on the legs. Nice.
There is the standard rear brake and a hand brake. The hand brake is very powerful. The first time I used it, I stopped so suddenly, I almost fell because the scooter stopped, but my body kept moving. I need to be more gentle gripping it. The rear brake provides a smoother, slower stop, but I prefer the hand brake. Going down steep hills, it's nice to have both.
The scooter feels solidly built. I love it. I wish there was a kickstand. I know they don't usually come with kickstands, but my kids have one that features a kickstand; and I think it's better to have one so I can stand my scooter upright at my destination, rather than lay it down on the ground or having to fold it up.
The scooter's handlebar height is not adjustable. It's perfect for me at 5`5", but I can see that some adults will be too tall or too short for it.
This scooter was such a great buy for me. I use it to go around the block with my kids and often just to go to the neighbors' houses to fetch them. It's such a fun item to have. I'm glad I bought it.
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