Ok Ok, maybe inflated RRP. And this has been on offer before for £59.99 which got excellent reviews. Good xmas pressie maybe?
Product description / spec
Zoom around on this electric scooter which can reach speeds of up to 8mph. With a fast recharge time, no messy brake wires and a simple design packed with great speed.
Single speed push & go start up - scooter needs to be moving at 3mph before the motor will start.
Initial charge of 12 hours with a fast recharge time of 10 hours.
Simple sleek design with no messy wires.
Durable pu wheels.
3months manufacturer's warranty - for spares and customer services please call 01582670100.
Anti-slip footplate.
Easy grip handles.
Rear footbrake.
Size H90, W34cm.
Weight 9kg.
Maximum user weight: 70kg.
Minimal assembly.
Rechargeable (included).
For ages 6 years and over.
EAN: 5037970038707.
WARNING(S):
Not suitable for children under 3 years old.
To be used under the direct supervision of an adult.
Protective equipment (helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards) should be worn, not to be used in traffic.
This toy does not provide protection.
Latest comments (39)
pedroman
3 Nov 16#39
now back to £79.99
johnraggett
24 Oct 16#38
Seems a good price
___Josh____
24 Oct 161#37
How the f does a deal on a scooter turn into a debate on obesity lol
Anyway heat for the deal seems a good price think I paid about that for a no brand one.
se23
24 Oct 161#36
I bought 2 of these in April for my 11 & 10 year old. First they are very fit children! My girl is in The crystal palace football academy and my boy has just joined Brighton & Hove Albion. I'm not bragging but just pointing out that they are very fit but these are GREAT fun.
My son bashed his about so I had to tighten chain and bolts on rear. I suggest doing this asap because the metal lock that's attached to rear wheel is not standard. It actually came out but luckily we found it.
We charge over night and it seems like hours that they're riding around.
You jump on, two pushes with a foot like a skateboard and off you go. I weigh about 13st and I've ridden it easy and it nearly goes as fast as my kids.
Definitely fun and worth the money. Fast charge 10hrs blah blah! Just charge it at night and ride next day, when battery dies go play football or trampoline!
Ps the only thing I hate is the handle doesn't fold despite have no cables etc in them. I own a 2 bed flat with limited storage so folding handle bars would have been fantastic.
Biggunspaul
23 Oct 16#35
Sounds like you are going to be a police officer in the USA
mbuckhurst
23 Oct 16#34
lol, no, you'll note a deliberate order in the alternatives, I only included public transport since I catch a train on a regular basis from Manchester to Loughborough, even then I stay in a hotel 1.5 miles from the office where I work, to ensure I get a reasonable amount of walking in each day.
It will all change when I move to good ol' US of A, next year, I'll get myself a Mustang, eat Krispy Kreme donuts for breakfast and never walk anywhere :smirk:
mike
frostyclock
23 Oct 16#33
So you push these and when it hits 3mph it then just runs at top speed till you stop using brake or can you control the speed. Its for my 12 year old son for xmas but thinking this is more for younger kids. Any advice please cos nothing on the net/youtube for this one of any actual help. Thank you.
McHotpoon
23 Oct 162#32
I would say its worth £60, my only issues are recommended storage charge every two weeks (lead acid batt) and our roads are quite poor, lots of gravel and daughter not keen on wrists getting alot of shake but no worse than a stunt scooter.
P.s. if your roads are poor spend out on Razor E100 as it has numatic front tyre so no crazy rattle/shake and acts like suspension!
Our daughter got one last year, up to 5 miles on paperwork supplied.
frostyclock
23 Oct 16#29
Could anyone comment if these are actually worth the £60 please, Much appreciated, ordered to collect but not sure.
blue1971 to frostyclock
23 Oct 16#30
Same here,been waiting for normal comments on the actual product all day?
J4GG4
23 Oct 16#28
You can't charge it over night while your kids are sleeping?.
Some products have no videos at all.
To show it in action they'd have to pay a model..etc. Bit costly, health and safety...etc.
I always use youtube for hands on reviews.
blue1971
23 Oct 16#27
Cool story bro
luvsadeal
23 Oct 16#26
Yeah I'm sure my kids will sit patiently waiting for 10 hours.
luvsadeal
23 Oct 16#21
10 hour is a fast charge????
Biggunspaul to luvsadeal
23 Oct 16#25
Well it's faster than 11 hours
sylv
23 Oct 16#24
You know, until I read that, I'd never realised how messy brake cables are. Oh no. What if my kids get teased for having messy brake wires on their cycles?
No need to worry, though. Soon after reading that, I removed their brake cables.
The kids should've been back an hour or two ago. I dare say it's their increased popularity, thanks to the newly sleek bikes without messy brake wires, that's keeping them out late.
:man:
anthony69
23 Oct 16#23
That must be the most useless product video ever on the Argos website. Just the picture of the scooter with some funky music and stats flashing past. No video of anyone actually using one.
I guess that tells you all you need to know, it will be useless to use.
oceanic
23 Oct 16#22
how long does charge last and does it fold?
J4GG4
23 Oct 16#20
ah sorry lol. when you said "my son has this one" I assumed without reading your entire post that you was talking about the scooter in the deal. :laughing: that's the problem when I use my mobile on hukd, I tend to skim.
Biggunspaul
23 Oct 161#19
So you use public transport,so you must be fat then :wink:
Error440
23 Oct 16#18
You're asking the wrong person I dont have a electric scooter just one that lights up.
J4GG4
23 Oct 16#17
No i mean the operation of the scooter, how long does it last before needing a recharge?.
Error440
23 Oct 16#16
Oh what you mean the cosmic light? I'd expect it would last days, it wasnt very impressive it certainly isnt a safety thing, its just some leds under a opaque footplate that flash on and off not that brightly, I think it took 4 AA batteries or AAAs anyway rain/puddles got in and corroded it as the battery box and switch are underneath.
I didnt buy it for the lights anyway I bought it because at the time it was the only one at argos that could take upto 50kg, fold and looked sturdy, it was definitely worth the money because he's beaten the hell out of it and its still good.
FleetFanatic
23 Oct 16#15
Max Weight is incorrect. Shame as was almost tempted for the short journey to work...
Max weight
235 days ago
Hi, the video for this item says Max Weight 50kg but the text says 70kg. Which is correct please?
1 answer(s)
235 days ago
Hi, the max weight is 50kg.
friendlytiger
23 Oct 16#14
Heat added, my twins wanted one two years ago but couldn't afford it then!
mbuckhurst
23 Oct 16#13
No I don't have a car, can't justify the cost; it would sit on my drive most of the time, since I cycle, walk or use public transport :stuck_out_tongue:
I simply thought it was odd a child would need a battery powered scooter, which incidentally according to the questions supports up to 50kg, so only very light weight adults should consider. As much as it's nice to treat a child, I'd rather get mine a better quality manual scooter, and educate them in the need to exercise from an early age.
mike
J4GG4
23 Oct 16#12
How long does it last till the battery runs flat? it doesn't actually say. One reviewer says it lasts ''hours'' i find that hard to believe..
Error440
23 Oct 161#11
My son has this one, he uses it every day to and from school, he loves it. The light conked out years ago and its a hit rusty, I'm surprised its lasted as long as it has.
Thats something I want to say to anyone thinking of getting their kid a scooter, don't buy the tri wheeled ones with 2 wheels at the front, I've noticed with them they are front heavy with the back wheel often lifting off the floor and the kids going face first, they are also rubbish at turning, better to get one with 2 wheels at the back and 1 at the front or 1 at the front and 1 wt the back.
staceybaby
23 Oct 16#10
I agree with u, in those circumstances it's laziness. A bad workman always blames his tools tho. I have a car & choose to walk my kids to school, I walk with my baby & dog 1.5miles to the shops. I'm a size 14 & considered overweight but that's down to what I choose to eat & not having a car.
Biggunspaul
23 Oct 16#9
I don't think you will find children ride around on them 24/7,more of a thing that gets used now and again.
Do you also worry about adults in cars ? Bet you've got a car.
Error440
23 Oct 162#8
Cars are by far the biggest cause, and pushchairs, I've seen people taking 3 and 4 year olds to the park in pushchairs, as soon as they can walk they should be encouraged out of the chair, good fo hip development. But then the adults aren't much better I take my kid to the park about 3 times a week or more, I'm always the only mum running about on the pirate ship and sitting on the seesaw, everyone else just sits on a bench and plays with their phone leaving the kid to it, no wonder most of em are fat.
staceybaby
23 Oct 161#7
Scooters aren't the problem, it's illnesses, food, laziness etc
Children still deserve nice gifts regardless of their weight.
So people shouldn't drive, use buses or taxis coz they're obese?
Error440
23 Oct 16#6
70kg its for adults/teens, my son has a kids one it says upto 8 years on it and max capacity 50kg, I keep thinking of buying a scooter but I think a folding one is more useful then a electric one, spotted a bloke with one last week, my son was happily scooting along, this blokes motor couldn't get up the hill so he started scooting, seemed to be a lot of hard work as of course they are heavyweight scooters.
grilli
23 Oct 161#5
It does say manufacturers guarantee, not argos.
Error440
23 Oct 16#4
Illegal isnt it, it has to be 12 months
Rich44
23 Oct 16#3
Remember a warranty does not affect your statutory rights
polo03
23 Oct 161#1
3 month warranty? Hot for the price cold for the warranty.
mbuckhurst to polo03
23 Oct 16#2
Argos don't seem to be aware of the law.
Can't help thinking if people are giving their kids electric scooters, no wonder there's a problem with childhood obesity.
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Opening post
Product description / spec
Zoom around on this electric scooter which can reach speeds of up to 8mph. With a fast recharge time, no messy brake wires and a simple design packed with great speed.
Single speed push & go start up - scooter needs to be moving at 3mph before the motor will start.
Initial charge of 12 hours with a fast recharge time of 10 hours.
Simple sleek design with no messy wires.
Durable pu wheels.
3months manufacturer's warranty - for spares and customer services please call 01582670100.
Anti-slip footplate.
Easy grip handles.
Rear footbrake.
Size H90, W34cm.
Weight 9kg.
Maximum user weight: 70kg.
Minimal assembly.
Rechargeable (included).
For ages 6 years and over.
EAN: 5037970038707.
WARNING(S):
Not suitable for children under 3 years old.
To be used under the direct supervision of an adult.
Protective equipment (helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards) should be worn, not to be used in traffic.
This toy does not provide protection.
Latest comments (39)
Anyway heat for the deal seems a good price think I paid about that for a no brand one.
My son bashed his about so I had to tighten chain and bolts on rear. I suggest doing this asap because the metal lock that's attached to rear wheel is not standard. It actually came out but luckily we found it.
We charge over night and it seems like hours that they're riding around.
You jump on, two pushes with a foot like a skateboard and off you go. I weigh about 13st and I've ridden it easy and it nearly goes as fast as my kids.
Definitely fun and worth the money. Fast charge 10hrs blah blah! Just charge it at night and ride next day, when battery dies go play football or trampoline!
Ps the only thing I hate is the handle doesn't fold despite have no cables etc in them. I own a 2 bed flat with limited storage so folding handle bars would have been fantastic.
It will all change when I move to good ol' US of A, next year, I'll get myself a Mustang, eat Krispy Kreme donuts for breakfast and never walk anywhere :smirk:
mike
P.s. if your roads are poor spend out on Razor E100 as it has numatic front tyre so no crazy rattle/shake and acts like suspension!
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Some products have no videos at all.
To show it in action they'd have to pay a model..etc. Bit costly, health and safety...etc.
I always use youtube for hands on reviews.
No need to worry, though. Soon after reading that, I removed their brake cables.
The kids should've been back an hour or two ago. I dare say it's their increased popularity, thanks to the newly sleek bikes without messy brake wires, that's keeping them out late.
:man:
I guess that tells you all you need to know, it will be useless to use.
I didnt buy it for the lights anyway I bought it because at the time it was the only one at argos that could take upto 50kg, fold and looked sturdy, it was definitely worth the money because he's beaten the hell out of it and its still good.
Max weight
235 days ago
Hi, the video for this item says Max Weight 50kg but the text says 70kg. Which is correct please?
1 answer(s)
235 days ago
Hi, the max weight is 50kg.
I simply thought it was odd a child would need a battery powered scooter, which incidentally according to the questions supports up to 50kg, so only very light weight adults should consider. As much as it's nice to treat a child, I'd rather get mine a better quality manual scooter, and educate them in the need to exercise from an early age.
mike
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3670657.htm
Thats something I want to say to anyone thinking of getting their kid a scooter, don't buy the tri wheeled ones with 2 wheels at the front, I've noticed with them they are front heavy with the back wheel often lifting off the floor and the kids going face first, they are also rubbish at turning, better to get one with 2 wheels at the back and 1 at the front or 1 at the front and 1 wt the back.
Do you also worry about adults in cars ? Bet you've got a car.
Children still deserve nice gifts regardless of their weight.
So people shouldn't drive, use buses or taxis coz they're obese?
Can't help thinking if people are giving their kids electric scooters, no wonder there's a problem with childhood obesity.
mike