Tech Team scooters: pros, cons and best models

Scooters are an alternative transport option for walking along city streets, parks and squares. Not everyone can afford to buy a bicycle, since their prices are quite high, but a scooter costs an order of magnitude lower. Plus, riding it is an additional cardio load. The modern light transport market is represented by a wide range of scooter models from both foreign and domestic manufacturers. The Tech Team company is especially popular among Russian brands.

Tech Team is a Russian manufacturer of sports equipment and various types of personal transport - scooters, bicycles, balance bikes, ice skates, skateboards and various accessories to them. The enterprise has existed for more than 15 years on the market, deservedly occupying a leading position among other Russian firms.

The design studio, created on the basis of the company, is engaged in the development of a unique design of the brand's products, which distinguishes them favorably from the products of competing firms. A group of scooter riders Tech Team is a participant in numerous festivals and competitions, and also conducts master classes in many cities of Russia.

The range of scooter models includes more than 50 products of various designs, designed for both children and adults. In addition, stunt, city, off-road scooters are produced, which differ in their design features.

All Tech Team scooters are different its compactness, light weight and stylish appearance.

Most models have two shock absorbers to cushion the ride on uneven roads. The length of the platform (deck), ideally calculated by the developers, guarantees maximum comfort when moving, and the rubber coating excludes the possibility of slipping off the surface of the platform.

The width of the deck is calculated so that it is possible to simultaneously put two feet on its surface. The adjustable steering wheel allows you to easily set the required height for the rider's height.

Depending on the intended purpose, Tech Team scooters are divided into city, stunt, off-road, and children's scooters.

• Urban models have a convenient folding system that allows you to easily ride a scooter in public transport or visit any public institution. The compact size, wide deck and large inflatable wheels are specially designed for riders to comfortably tackle cobbled and tiled paths.

• Stunt (sports) models. An order of magnitude lighter than city scooters, since the light weight makes it easier to perform tricks, as well as the wheels that are small in diameter. There is no folding mechanism, shock absorbers, the frame is made of the most durable material.

• Off-road models. Designed for off-road and country roads. They have large dimensions, large solid inflatable wheels with a camera, two brakes. All these technical features are specially designed to make it easier to operate the scooter and ride it on impassable terrain.

• Children's models. Scooters designed for children have the same division into types as adults. The technical characteristics are identical, the only difference is in the size. Among the scooters for children, three-wheeled products can be distinguished separately, which will become a good option for the first personal transport for kids from 2 to 4 years old. The design of the product makes the movement of the child on it as safe and comfortable as possible.

The Tech Team company produces a wide range of scooters of various types and designs. Below is a brief description of the most popular of them.

• Scooter Tech Team 180 sport. The foldable walking scooter is perfect for walking along city streets and embankments. Designed for children from 9 years old, with a permissible weight of no more than 100 kg. The height of the handlebars is adjustable (up to 97 cm) depending on the height of the rider without the use of tools. Convenient foot brake and 180 mm wheels make it easy to drive. Rubberized handles make it possible for your hands not to slip.

• Scooter Tech Team Super Jet 500. The urban model with large 300mm wheels will provide a soft and comfortable ride, even on cobbled paths. The steering wheel can be adjusted in height up to 90 cm. The handbrake makes it easy to brake if you cannot do it with your foot. Rubber grips prevent hands from slipping while driving.

• Scooter Tech Team 250 avantgarde 250. Urban model with solid aluminum construction and large wheels - 250 and 215 mm. The folding mechanism helps to save space when storing the scooter. Designed for a maximum weight of up to 100 kg. The height of the steering wheel is adjustable up to 110 cm. The product is equipped with a hand brake and rubber grips, which makes the control comfortable and safe.

• Scooter Tech Team Super Jet 500. The urban model with comfortable 300 mm wheels is suitable not only for walking on city roads, but also along forest paths. The maximum permissible weight is 100 kg, and the steering wheel height is set up to 90 cm. A convenient hand brake makes it easier to control transport.

• Three-wheeled scooter Tech Team Tiger plus. Children's model, with a maximum handlebar height of 83 cm. It has a low weight - 3.2 kg, which makes it easy to carry if necessary.Luminous wheels make it possible to follow your baby even from a distance. The perfectly dimensioned deck width allows the child to put both feet on it at the same time.

First you need to decide what kind of scooter you need. For walking around the city and parks, compact city models are suitable. For residents of villages or lovers of walking along forest paths, it is better to choose larger scooters - off-road. For extreme enthusiasts and professional riders, lightweight stunt models should be purchased.

The next and probably one of the most important selection criteria is the rider's height.

For a child under 4 years old, it is better to choose three-wheeled scooters, the design of which is more stable. The wheels of kids' models are made so that they do not go fast, thereby preventing the possibility of falls. And the bright design and the presence of luminous wheels in some models not only like children, but also enable parents to follow the kids from a distance. There are transformer scooters that, as the baby grows up, can transform from a three-wheeled product into a two-wheeled one.

When choosing a walking version of the scooter, you should choose products with a folding mechanism, this will greatly simplify the search for a place to store the scooter, and it is also easier to place a folding model in the trunk of a car for transportation.

The reviews from Tech Team scooters buyers are almost all positive, but there are also those who are not completely satisfied with their purchase. For example, Tech Team TT 230 model has good technical characteristics at a very affordable cost. The easy-to-adjust steering wheel and large wheels provide a comfortable ride, but many note the poor quality of the front shock absorber and bearings, which soon had to be repaired.

And here are the owners of the stunt model scooter Tech Team TT Duke 101 completely satisfied with their transport. At a low price (on average 3000 rubles), the product has a reliable design, an easy-to-use steering wheel and small durable wheels. It is intended for children and teenagers trying themselves as professional riders. During the entire operation of the scooter, its shortcomings have not been identified.

Many extreme lovers choose a scooter Tech Team TT Grab, since the model has a solid construction that can withstand up to 100 kg. Easy to handle while performing stunts, inexpensive to maintain, and stylish in design. Based on the reviews, the owners of this model do not regret their choice.

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