>>1832918My top 3 issues with the scooter so far are:
A.) The metal fender / stomp-brake presses against the metal frame of the scooter under spring tension. On bumpy roads the fender bounces around and whacks itself against the frame, making an awful clattering noise. I believe I can partially fix this by using a little foam tape, a couple layers of electrical tape, or even taping a little bit of card stock onto the fender where it presses against the frame.
B.) The t-bar + extension tube wiggle around inside the base tube. It's not enough to cause alarm or negatively impact the ride, but it would be nice to fix. How to fix it I'm not sure, it seems like I'd need to use some kind of shim.
C.) The edge of the deck platform is super thin. I whacked my ankle against it and later found out it actually drew a tiny bit of blood. It's rounded off, the manufacturer didn't leave it rough and jagged, but it's still so thin that if you whack your foot against it it's not a good time. How I'd fix this I'm not sure. I guess I'll just have to try to be more mindful.
All of this kind of showcases why KickBikes exist. Kickbikes are built to proper bicycle tolerances, use standard bicycle wheels and tires, regular bicycle brakes, handlebars, etc. I wouldn't have any of these problems with a proper KickBike. However, a KickBike is $500... And this thing was $120, and I've still managed to have a lot of fun with it.
I think if I decide to make some upgrades I'll slap a universal mount-anywhere bottle cage to the front, swap out the grips for thicker silicone ones, and swap out the bearings for Bones Big Balls Reds or some such.
