When choosing a scooter, you must first decide where it will be used. On the smooth asphalt in the city, for a walk in the parks with gravel, instead of a solid coating or for practicing tricks? The models are released each year with new design features, each of which is designed to solve the problem. Therefore further examine what are the scooters and their principle of operation.
Content:
- Structure and working principle scooter with dampers
- Features scooters with dampers
- Pros Cons them scooters with shock absorbers
- Precautionary measures
- malfunctions
Structure and working principle scooter with dampers
Scooters with a shock absorber using the classic layout - this frame, the platform, the wheel and the wheels. The number or design of these basic elements is changing, but propulsion remains the same - push a man off the ground. Except electric version with an engine and a battery.
scooters models with shock absorbers are designed for a comfortable ride through the streets of the city, so they are called "urban scooter."
Developers seeking the convenience of riding and at the same time that he overcame the cracks in the road, curbs. To perform this task, the urban scooter wheels with shock absorbers are large, in the range of 150-230 millimeters.
The second problem - mobility, as moving it on public transport or on the building need convenient. Do not forget that the urban scooters are designed for a leisurely drive, perform tricks on them can not be, the design will not sustain such loads.
In addition to a folding frame, ergonomic steering, and front brake pads, shock absorbers perform an equally important role. Shock absorber allows the wheel to go up and down. Removes unpleasant sensations in the hands at the helm pull is enough and does not allow the foot to come off the deck.
Models available with front or rear bumper, there are options with two shock absorbers. City scooters are equipped with shock absorbers, despite a decrease in "nakatistosti". But comfort has to "sacrifice" these indicators.
Features scooters with dampers
Adult scooter withstand the weight from 50 to 120 kg, produced patterns with two and three wheels.
Design:
- With footrest - a variant with a retractable support. Footrest keeps the scooter in an upright position at the time of parking.
- Folding - compact model, convenient for frequent transportation or storage. The reliability is lower than that of monolithic structures.
Frame
The frame in the scooter with shock absorbers made from several types of material. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses.
Frame Material:
- magnesium frame - expensive material, has a low weight at the maximum strength;
- steel frame - has a high endurance at low cost. Velosamokatov used when reliability is important;
- aluminum frame - it is a popular material in it combines low weight, resistance to corrosion and long fails.
wheels
Wheels produced different - it depends on the diameter, material and manufacturing design. Do not forget that the wheels - a consumable item, which must be changed periodically.
Polyurethane wheels - are common, due to its cheapness. They are strong, fast. They differ indicator of stiffness, as in-line skates. Their size from 120 to 200 millimeters.
Smaller in diameter enable to accelerate quickly, and large wheels are comfortable with unhurried skating.
Plastic wheels are out of order for 2 months, moreover, they are loud. The right choice for scooter wheels with shock absorber - a polyurethane.
deck
The platform, which supports the foot and can withstand the weight of a person, called the deck. The deck is aligned with the frame, and attached to the rear wheel. On top of the glued special skin, to prevent slipping sole of the foot. The deck itself is embossed or rubber.
Deck design features:
- deck width - the first indicator, which draws attention to a beginner. When riding want to see two feet were standing on the deck. But only one leg should be placed comfortably on the deck. When the roll, two feet on the frame at an angle, freely placed on a visually narrow the deck;
- The length and ground clearance - frame length directly affects the maneuverability. In order to better promote the bustling streets of the city comes up short frame. A large ground clearance means high fatigue when riding, as you have more squat to push. With the lowest deck to ride more comfortable, just pushing toe and almost crouching;
- deck Type - a classical piece construction with the embodiment, when the deck and the frame integrally. Available option when the deck is secured on top of the frame. In the future, you can change the deck or changed periodically to decorative. Flexible deck is secured between the metal parts of the scooter. Such constructive option allows to extinguish vibration by irregularities.
- Brake - a wing made of metal and plastic. Mounted on the rear wheel with the brake shoe. Pressing wing friction extinguish speed. Sometimes on the handlebar mounted brake levers, which are flexible cable connected to the brakes on the wheels.
steering wheel
When choosing a scooter should pay attention to the steering rack, the height of which varies from 420 to 1,100 millimeters. The height is adjusted by fixing the wheel in the optimal position. Leather should be slightly above the waist, in such a situation the best manageability.
Steering characteristics:
- The height of the steering wheel - for urban models with shock absorbers regulated by a specific height growth. Sometimes adjustment consists of fixing in several rigidly predetermined positions.
- The width of the wheel - in urban areas no more than 350 millimeters. In this case, the handle can detach quickly and lock in holders for transportation.
- Grips on the steering wheel - is removable, most foam pads under the arms. They are soft and quenched vibration while driving, playing the role of the additional shock absorbers.
folding mechanism
Although compact scooter, in an urban environment is required to occupy even less space. In this case, the choice in favor of a model with a folding mechanism is obvious.
When folded, it can be transported in an elevator, a small car trunk or banal go to the store.
When the scooter folds in half - which means that a mechanism is placed at the base of the steering wheel and the deck, where it will develop mobile transport. This type is popular among all manufacturers, but the folding mechanisms are quite different. Among the new note "quick fold" system where only 1 second, you can fold and roll it on as the truck on the rear wheel.
If the sum is only the steering wheel - an outdated moral option, but found so far. In this state, we have to carry the scooter in his hands. Compactness smaller than when folded in half.
Pros Cons them scooters with shock absorbers
Spring dampers absorb road irregularities, but do not allow maximum control over the ride in the performance of tricks, which is important for sports models. Mobility and the absence of shaking a big plus when riding on the metropolis, when choosing a flat road is not always possible.
Off-road model with pneumatic tires extinguish bumps in the road, due to the depreciation effect of the tire. But at the same wheel size is two times more in comparison with the city on the shock absorbers. No possibility of folding and large size does not speak in favor of mobility.
Sport models are made to perform tricks and quick acceleration. Therefore, they have small wheels, shock absorbers are absent, so as not to interfere with the "feel" the scooter rider.
Suitable option - a scooter low deck, a front bumper and wheels of diameter 200 millimeters. Weight two-wheeled vehicles usually 5 kilograms to a maximum load of 100 kilograms.
Precautionary measures
Riding a scooter is fun if it is not accompanied by a painful injury. Therefore, when riding need to apply simple rules and tips to remember.
- Be sure to ride with protection. This simple detail protection: helmet, elbow pads and knee pads. If you are afraid of serious injuries, wear special shorts with rigid inserts that protect the coccyx in the fall.
- Wide deck uncomfortable when riding - kicks on the edge of the frame in this case common. As hook curb or passing man becomes much easier.
- Despite the convenience of riding with foam grips, should be replaced on the rubber. Over time, the foam will tear, the bacteria are soaked in it, but the rubber is easy to wash. In addition, rubber grips provide from the hard grip that improves the control of the management.
- Please note, if you want maximum speed, it is necessary to abandon the shock absorber. Shock absorbers are present only in urban models in the sports variants do not.
malfunctions
Due to its design, scooters fail "regular reasons." This excess weight when riding, adult went to the children's model or an adult urban scooter and took another child.
In this case, place the frame connection and the steering rack is vulnerable, and the welding seam to burst in this place. Repair help for long, after a while will open anew.
Cheap models locking mechanism fails. In this case, the scooter spontaneously develops or does not fix the folded state. Output - a replacement lock.
When riding on a model with aluminum frame possible that the burst frame. Repair in this case, it can not be.
Wheels with active riding fail just after 3 months. It is primarily concerned with bearing, which will need to be changed every 6 months.
