How Much Do Trick Scooters Cost?

If your friends convinced you to join them at the skatepark or you just want to ride around the city, the Fuzion scooter might be the right choice for you. A new trick scooter could cost you from $50 to almost $500 depending on what your plans are. A scooter designed to withstand more stress and made of better quality materials will cost you more. However, the price is not the only criterion when buying a scooter.

Cheap scooters

Spending less than $50 for a trick scooter will allow you to give your kid or nephew a nice surprise. There is no way that you will get a decent scooter for an adult with this amount of money. You will get delivered a light scooter made of aluminum that can be easily folded and carried by the kid.

Because of the small weight, it will be easier for them to do tricks such as bunnyhop or jumping small stairs. The deck and the handlebars might be reinforced so the scooter is resistant enough to last a long time and the footplate should be pretty adherent. 

Most of these scooters have a rear fender brake and can support up to 120 pounds. This being a scooter designed for kids, it will probably be painted in some catching eye colors. 

Spending less than $100

Spending $100 will get you a decent scooter designed for adults as they have bigger dimensions and can support up to 220 pounds. You might get one made of aluminum alloy so it should be durable. Bigger wheels with a metal core should provide a smoother ride to the skate park and will allow greater control while doing your tricks. 

Also, most of the parts have been reinforced so it will not break during a harder landing.

If you want to spend up to $150

If you are willing to spend this kind of money, you will get a high-quality scooter. The flashy elements are fewer but the important parts are well designed. There will be no rattle after a while and the ride is very comfortable. Wheels are usually bigger so the scooter handles well and you will have no problem sticking the landing at the skatepark.  

If you are looking for a foldable scooter, check the product description since some of the trick scooters aren’t foldable due to safety reasons. Also, it might not be possible to adjust the height of the bars so it will be easier if you would try it in the shop rather than ordering it online.

Paying more than $150

As we all know, the price matches the quality. The entire process design of these scooters was realized to facilitate awesome stunts. Features might include incredibly reduced weight (around 7 pounds) and a hollow deck with a 2-3 degree concave base. A scooter having this price tag should give a stable standing and incredible agility in stunts. 

Furthermore, you will have a fast and smooth ride due to its 110-120 mm alloy core wheels with sealed bearing and a flex brake that will give you the ability to come to a full stop in no time. 

Really expensive scooters

If you are really passionate about doing stunts with your scooter and can spend a lot of money on a top of the class scooter, you will find some great options available. In general, scooters that are this expensive are made of titanium so they are very light. Even the flex type brakes help to reduce the weight of this scooter as they are made of composite materials. 

The wheels are a bit bigger, around 120 mm, increasing the maneuverability and favoring big jumps. Professional riders are using this type of scooter for training and competitions so don’t expect to spot it at your local skatepark. If you plan on buying a new pro stunt scooter, keep in mind that it will not fold so it might not be the most practical choice.

Do you need a trick scooter?

The answer to this question depends on how you plan to ride it. If you are going to do big stunts at the skatepark, a trick scooter is recommended as it is stronger and more durable than a regular scooter. Even if you have a couple of hundred dollars to spend on your new scooter, there are other criteria that you should be aware of. 

Depending on your skill level. 

All trick scooter models are a good fit if you just started to ride, but some of the more experienced riders might choose the more expensive scooters for their stunts. When buying a new scooter, pay attention to the compression kits and metal core wheels for supplementary resistance and fluted parts which makes the scooter lighter. Take note that a scooter with these features will cost you more. 

How to choose your next scooter

When deciding on which trick scooter to buy, there are a lot more things to consider than the price. Characteristics such as weight, wheels’ size, handlebars dimensions, and used material are to be seriously considered.

A trick scooter is usually faster and more resistant than a regular scooter so it would be a better choice for riding it at the skate park. However, some manufacturers don’t offer a warranty for use at the skate park because the stress put on the scooter would be pretty big. In general, the producers will not give you a brand new scooter if it becomes damaged, but they might replace components that become faulty. 

Most trick scooters are equipped with core wheel made of metal which can be solid core, spoked or honeycomb type. Also, the bearings used are sealed in the wheels and headset. Another important feature of trick scooters is they don’t fold up and the height of the bars does not adjust as it would weaken the overall scooter’s strength. 

In general, trick scooters have a handlebar made from one piece which is more robust than a regular one. If the scooter is not delivered in one piece, the handlebars should be placed onto the stem of the fork and the clamps that hold both parts together must be tightened. You would not want your scooter to bend in the middle when you are landing after a big flyout. 

Consider your constitution

It is important to get the right height for the handlebars. Around the middle of your torso should feel like a good setup, but some riders prefer it to be lower so they easily maneuver the scooter. Pro riders have the handlebars set around their waist for increased control.

Not only children are riding scooters so a big number of them have bigger decks and more robust reinforcements for heavier riders. Most scooters have a 220 lbs limit but scooters designed for kids will have a smaller weight limit. You can check this information by reading the product description as it will give you precise information about the product’s limits.

Trick scooters’ weight

Trick scooters are usually a bit heavier than regular scooters because components are strengthened, or there are additional elements used to reinforce the entire build. Nevertheless, trick scooters benefit from advanced material technology and as time passes, they will become lighter. 

When buying a new scooter, check the total weight specified on the product description. It should be about 10 pounds but some newer models weigh about 7 to 8 pounds. 

It is possible for you to upgrade some of the scooter components, but you might want to double-check them before buying. There is no point in spending a lot of money on parts that will not fit. Some online guides are useful if you want to see whether some parts are compatible and how they look together.

However, you should buy the scooter that better suits your needs. It doesn’t make sense for you to go for the cheaper one if you intend to use it a lot at the skatepark. On the other hand, you should not spend more money than needed.

There is no surprise that trick scooters are more expensive than regular ones. With great quality comes a great price. Some of the producers offer rugged decks with amazing looking designs. Some of the scooter brands offer a sticker pack so you can design it as you want. Bars and grips are also customized, but they can be replaced on any scooter.