The Street Cents test Street Cents decided to test some of the more popular brands of push scooters on the market today. If parts are joined with bolts as opposed to welded, there is greater chance of a bumpy ride. The quality of wheels also makes a difference - some ball bearings run more smoothly than others. Although our testers probably won't know much about ball bearings, they should be able to determine a smooth ride from a rough, shaky one. Most brands seem to be very similar in this department, although some are made more strongly than others are.
Size differs too.
While some models fold to be quite compact, others aren't as convenient. Since metal is much stronger than plastic, a scooter with fewer plastic parts is more durable than one with many. Also, joints should be welded, not bolted. A weld is much stronger. And wheels should be replaceable.