How to fold and unfold the scooter correctly?

The scooter is the second most popular public vehicle after the bicycle. You can even drive it out of town, or even further. Along with a bicycle, it is becoming a rather popular means of transportation for travelers and hikers who go for a “walk” on weekends, holidays or even while on vacation. This means that the ability to quickly fold and unfold it is almost the first thing before parking or further "driving".

It’s a good place to start by checking yourself whether you know how to fold a kid's or teen's scooter before tackling the adult model. Do the following:

1. place the scooter on a flat surface, for example, by rolling it away from the threshold of a house or room;
2. pull the handlebar handle up slightly, firmly holding the deck (platform) of the product;
3. lower the handlebar onto the platform.

As an example, the children's model Scooter 21st. The instruction is slightly different:

1. pull up the retaining sleeve up to the stop;
2. tilt the steering column towards the rear wheel.

There are basically 3 ways to fold scooters: traditional, with a push-button mechanism and the newfangled Super Rein Force system.

The traditional way is as follows. The folding mechanism is controlled by a special lever attached to the deck where the rider places his legs. This lever is located near the steering column.

To disassemble the scooter, the lever is moved to the upper position. Then retract the stand itself until you hear a click. The product is ready for transportation. On some scooters, an eccentric is attached to prevent accidental folding while riding - it is transferred to the operating position.

In other models, a button takes the place of the eccentric. A folding mechanism, controlled with its help, is located at the bottom of the platform on which the rider stands. The button itself is protected by a plug and an additional latch that prevents accidental pressing. This retainer resembles the one used on the grinder to remove the grinding saw blade. Slide the plug to the side by pressing the additional tab marked with an arrow that indicates in which direction the plug is removed. While keeping the button pressed, raise the scooter stand until you hear a click.

The Super Rein Force system allows you to immobilize the steering rack (so that it does not decompose spontaneously) no less reliably. Today it is considered the best. This method has been used quite recently: the fuse tube must be pulled up to the front wheel, and this can be done with a special limiter in the form of a ridge fixed to the platform. The tube itself is inserted into it.

This method is used in all well-known brands of scooters. It is distinguished by its lightness, reliability and speed of execution. A similar fixation is used in metal-plastic windows, which allow the sash to be slightly opened in the ventilation mode, fixing it in a slightly open state.

Unfolding the scooter into the working position is performed in the reverse order. Scooters with a conventional mechanism are laid out as follows.

1. Loosen the eccentric (if any).
2. Pull the lever up and move the steering column away from the deck until you hear a click, indicating that the structure is locked in the "driving" position.
3. Secure the eccentric bolt to prevent the scooter from accidentally folding while riding.

To properly assemble a scooter with a push button lock, do the following.

1. Turn the scooter over and find the folding (folding) mechanism button. It can be closed with a plug. Pull the latter to the side indicated on the marker next to it.
2. Press the button (or key) hidden by the plug and drag it along the arrow indicating the direction of pressing.
3. Without releasing the button, pull the steering column away from the scooter deck until you hear a click.

Follow the steps below to unfold the Super Rein Force model.

1. Unscrew the comb holding the steering rack.
2. Lift the safety tube towards the front wheel of the structure.
3. Install the steering column (until it clicks).

Micro devices are available for people of all ages. They mainly use a folding mechanism that is operated by a lever and a button. The scooters are laid out as follows.

1. Click on the buttons under the base of the steering column.
2. Pull and lock the steering wheel upright.
3. Lock the retaining lever in the position indicated by the arrow.

Xiaomi produces most often compact city electric scooters with significant mileage on a single charge. Before folding such a scooter, it must be de-energized. Further - according to the instructions.

1. Rotate the retaining ring near the base of the handlebars and move the lever down.
2. Place the handlebars in the "lying" position and secure it to the hook included in the kit.It, in turn, is embedded in the ring itself and does not allow the steering wheel to move when carrying or transporting the scooter.

Oxelo scooters have a variety of packing and unpacking systems. To fold the Town-7 XL do the following.

1. Pull the locking lever near the handlebar base towards you.
2. Tilt the steering wheel slightly towards the rear wheel.
3. Move the steering wheel to a horizontal position.

Pull the lever again to unfold the Town-7 XL. But the Town-7 Easyfold model has a push-button mechanism. The button itself is installed at the highest point of the curvature of the frame, next to the steering wheel. You can unfold this scooter in the same way as the previous one.

Most of the Roces scooters have a folding design similar to the Super Rein Force. The latches snap into the grooves located on the edge of the scooter frame. But, for example, the Roces Citizen model does not contain a safety tube - instead, a steel plate works, located in the cavity of the steering column. Pull this plate up to fold the scooter. In this case, the latch will become free, which will make it possible to install the steering wheel horizontally. After transferring the steering wheel to the horizontal position, fix the plate again - this will not allow the steering wheel to "walk" and spontaneously return to the working position when carrying or transporting.

Whichever scooter you and / or your child is using, all popular models are very easy to fold and unfold. The Super Rein Force system is available for children and without adult assistance. Once you show your child how to fold and unfold the scooter with its mechanism, you will be calm: your child will be able to repeat this or that action in seconds, if necessary.

How to assemble a scooter, see below.