Foldable Scooters - Buying Advice

If you want a scooter that's light, portable, and designed to get you from one point to another, look no further than skates.co.uk. We sell a brilliant range of quality scooters that are foldable, already assembled and ready to go! The JD Bug Eco, Original and Pro Street are extremely popular models with this function, alongside the Micro Lite, Micro Sprite, Roces Aluminium, Razor Spark and many more! We even stock JD Bug Carry Straps, to make traveling with your scooter even easier.

They come with a standard folding mechanism which allows for easy storage and typically includes an adjustable handlebar height. Prices can range from £49.95 - £109.95.

Foldable scooters are not designed for use at a skate park or for jumps, tricks, stunts etc. If you’re feeling more adventurous and need a more robust scooter, see our Stunt Scooter Buying Guide.

Most recreational scooters are a standard size so replacement parts are easy to source. We stock a wide variety of parts in our scooter accessories section.  Customers can also purchase a fixed bolt kit to increase the strength of the folding mechanism while performing basic tricks.

Which on is right for me?

There are a wide range of foldable scooters available, here are some important things to keep in mind when choosing yours.

Weight Capacity – Scooters aren’t just for kids anymore, some have a wider deck and stronger reinforcements for teens through to small adults. Most models can support anywhere from 50Kgs – 100Kgs.

Handlebar Height - It is important to adjust the handlebars to a comfortable height for safety purposes. Nearest to mid torso is ideal so that you’re not bending over while riding, your back should be straight.

Scooter Weight - Most of today's scooters are made from lightweight aluminium, ideal for easy manoeuvrability.

Ability and Age

Folding scooters are suitable for from 3 yrs old to Adult, covering all ability levels.

Below are a few recommendations based on age and maximum rider weight.

• Beginner – 5 yrs old:JD Bug Kiddies in Pink or Blue, Micro Lite in Pink or Blue
• 5 – 8 yrs old:JD Bug Eco in Blue, Red or Pink
• 7 and above:JD Bug Original, MS132, Pro Street, Micro Sprite, Micro Bullet, Roces Aluminium Scooter in Red or Blue, Roces Duecento
• 8 and above (Max rider weight of 50kg): Spark, Spark DLX
• 8 and above (Max rider weight of 65kg): Siege, PowerWing
• 8 and above (Max rider weight of 72kg): RipRider 360
• 8 and above (Max rider weight of 100kg): A5 Lux, Micro Speed V2, Flex Air, Micro White or Black
• Extreme use, 8 and above (Max rider weight of 100kg):JD Bug Pro Extreme, Micro Bullet Street Pro, Ultra Pro Lo and Blacklabel

Warranty Information

These scooters are not designed in any way for extreme use unless specified on the product pages. Any jumps, tricks, stunts or use down a skate park will immediately invalidate the warranty.