Selecting From the Many Different Types of Scooters
The scooters on eBay include electric, manual, and gas-powered types. You might want to get yourself or your kids a fun alternative to a bike, and an affordable scooter is a great option.
Scooter varietiesWhen looking for new or preowned scooters for sale on eBay, several different varieties come up, including:
- Electric scooters: An electric scooter is powered by a small motor and usually reaches top speeds of around 10 miles an hour. An electric scooter can be easily charged by simply plugging it into a wall outlet. A full charge-up usually takes three to five hours.
- Manual scooters: A manual scooter does not include a motor of any kind. These reasonably priced scooters can provide a good deal of exercise through propelling the scooter with your feet.
- Gas scooters: If you're looking for a gas scooter for sale, you'll find a wide selection to choose from. Gas scooters are the fastest type of scooter. They are primarily designed for adults and teenagers.
There are several different important things to look for when browsing eBay scooters for sale.
- Mode of propulsion: Are you looking for a gas, electric or manual scooter?
- Size: There are two main sizes for scooters. Some are made for adults while smaller varieties are designed primarily for children.
- Top speed: Manual scooters go as fast as you can propel them, which usually isn't very fast. Electric models can hit 10-15 miles an hour. Gas models may be capable of 30 miles an hour or more.
There are several well-established scooter brands that you can find in new and used condition on eBay. These brands include AeYo, Bealoving, and Lime. Here is a breakdown of the various features of these three brands:
- AeYo: Using the brand filter for AeYo on eBay will reveal a unique scooter/bike/rollerblade hybrid. This scooter is manually powered and lets you exercise and get from place to place in a variety of ways.
- Bealoving: This brand is known for making an affordable electric Bealoving scooter primarily marketed toward adults. This scooter can reach a top speed of roughly 15 miles an hour.
- Lime: Lime also makes an electric scooter. The Lime scooter for sale is designed for children. This scooter can reach a top speed of about 10 miles an hour.