Hudora BigWheel 205, The Original with RX Pro Technology, folding city scooter

Got this (as many adults seem to be doing) so that I can get out with my kids on the weekend and join in the fun.Well if you are one of those dads (or mums) than this is for you!This is a very sturdy and well produced bit of kit, with an amazing patent pending folding mech (first I've seen like this on the market), but I wouldn't expect anything less form German Engineering.It is extremely light (lighter than my daughters scooter at half the size) the handle bars extend to a very comfortable height (I'm 5 ft 10 1/2 and its on the 2nd to last notch) and it flys (just a couple of pushes and you can roll for quite some distance).The only issue I have with this scooter is that my daughter was so amazed, that she just wanted to ride mine (the bars go right down to a usable level for my 5 year old daughter who is of average height).So I ended up carrying her scooter all day whilst I watched her whizzing up and down on mine :)This is why I gave it a 5 star educational score as my daughter is in the early days of riding a scooter and found this very easy to ride.But I've noticed you can get these in pink, green and blue so I'll be putting in an order for another 2 over the coming weeks for the kids.I wasn't keen on the red design, but most of the red are stickers and can be peeled off easily revealing a nice matt black finish. The only painted bits of red are on the foot break, but these look OK when the rest of the stickers are removed.But to be honest, I'd ride a pink one if it meant having the fun I've had today... seriously I cannot recommend this scooter enough.NB: I'm 5ft 10 1/2 and weigh about 14 stone. This is absolutely fine for me.

I ordered this after checking out loads of reviews, and figured this would suit my needs the most.The Hudora Big Wheel RX 205 Scooter is a dynamically-built piece of German engineering, and arrived so much quicker than I thought!! On first glance, it is a SOLID-LOOKING, WELL-CONSTRUCTED kit. The features are so well thought out, they even have a velcro sticker to tidy up the loose bit of shoulder strap should you not need to use it. That shows me how committed Hudora is in ensuring customers get the best out of a scooter like the RX 205... The little touches.When I first tried it, I noticed how smooth the wheels were and how great the riding experience was. The scooter looked good and felt sturdy, with its big solid wheels going over bumps easily enough. The collapsible features and the little scooter stand really impressed me! I didn't like how the end rubber bits on the handlebar keep falling out (although thoughtfully attached with elasticated string), so I just followed what some others had done; I superglued the end bits in! Problem solved.The brake is really easy to find (and step on), and once you've got the knack of it, it's really simple. And when the scooter is collapsed, it's so light you can just carry it in your hands or on your shoulder! Love it.One thing I did customize was the wheel bearings. The factory defaults are ABEC-5, and I felt it was quite hard work having to kick more to travel a specific distance. Thus I ordered some ABEC-9 bearings (x4) (they go up to ABEC-11) and once replaced (easy, look on youtube tutorials), the scooter literally glides and so much less work is needed to make it go the same distance as before. The higher rotation bearings definitely make the scooter roll a longer distance before having to kick again (considering a relatively SMOOTH pavement with no wind resistance or rough surfaces).I've used the scooter on roads as well (where pavements/walkways are just not available), and it seems perfectly fine. However as a precautionary and maintenance measure, I would advise to tighten your screws and bolts every few weeks to make sure they haven't come loose. Rattling is common in scooters anyway and for the Hudora it really isn't that obvious unless you're going over rougher surfaces. I'm keen to find out if Hudora do off-road soft rubber wheels with grooves as well for customization purposes, cos' with that will go really well on rougher terrain. Also, if you lift your scooter up onto a curb, PLEASE MAKE SURE you really lift it up or put a foot under the plate; if not careful you WILL DEFINITELY hit your shin/ankle as the footplate swings round quite a bit! I've had loads of bruises in the first week from being careless, but now I'm a seasoned pro already haha.Overall, this is a GREAT SCOOTER; my husband really wants one now and I've already influenced my girlfriend to buy one too!! We both love our scooters!!

I bought this as a replacement for a Razor branded scooter that had come to the end of its well used life. My son wanted a large wheel scooter rather than the small wheels he had used previously.Not being in a position to waste money on a mediocre scooter that would probably not be as durable, I researched the available options and settled on this product. We placed the order and within the week it had arrived from Germany.Upon inspection it was evident that this is an exceptionally well built and designed bit of kit. Assembly was painless thanks to the very well designed ingenious folding mechanism. The wheels ran freely thanks to the quality of the bearings used to mount the wheels to the axle. You could literally breath on the wheels and they would turn effortlessly. The finish of the paint, transfers and clear coatings on the metalwork is excellent as is the non slip coating on the metal deck.When I ordered this my wife had kittens and I was in the doghouse for spending this amount of money on 'just a scooter' I have tried over the last 20 odd years I have been with my little nest of vipers to convince her that buying quality and paying a bit more initially pays dividends by saving on replacements in the future. This still escapes her indoors reasoning when purchasing. So I expected a chastising and she didn't dissapoint!Women eh? Can't live with em, Can't live with em!Anyway, I feel vindicated in purchasing this item for our son as by the quality of the item I think that in 3 years or so I can be quietly confident in using the term, 'I told you so' to my beloved. This does come with the caveat that I still won't be right in my wifes eyes, I gave up any hope of being right even if I was about 19.5 years ago. I remember the moment of realisation as if it was yesterday. But that's another story.I forgot to add that you also get a brochure with the scooter showing the spare parts you can purchase. If you want to pimp it, there are various options for that as well.Anyway, in summary. This is an excellent, well made scooter that is durable and certainly fit for purpose, and in my opinion but not my wifes, well worth the £70 ish asking price including delivery.If your torn between purchases then opt for this one, it's very, very good!