A small platform that can be propelled if it's rider pushes it off the ground and has a minimum of two wheels, is normally called a micro scooter. The readily available micro scooters are those that have two hard wheels that are small. They can be folded for convenience because of the light aluminum that they are made of and since they are specifically designed for children, this feature normally comes in handy.



Historically, scooters were hand made mostly in industrial towns. A common home made version was made by fixing wheel sets of roller skates. Leaning was the method used to steer this type of micro scooter. These scooters were all wooden and this made them produce a noisy sound, just like that of a vehicle.

Just before the turn of the millennia a company in Switzerland manufactured micro scooters of aluminum. Other companies quickly followed suit, making this kind of micro scooter very popular. They were later designed in a variety of colors with the most popular brands being Micro and Razor. The micro scooters are mainly manufactured to be used by the kids. However, adults sometimes use the scooters to perform stunts. micro scooters designed for adults normally have durable parts. Their decks are longer and wider and incorporated into them are larger wheels and a hand brake.

Some scooters are designed for racing purposes and they use bicycle wheels. They do not fold like the aluminum scooters. They are faster than utility bicycles hence they are preferred in dense urban areas. There are others specifically designed for off road purposes. The most recognized brands in this segment are the Diggler and the Sidewalker. There is a design that was made in Finland in the early nineties. This design has revolutionized the scooter market. It has a big front wheel the size of a bicycle wheel with two smaller rear wheels. This design has ensured that the scooters are faster.

micro scooters have become very common in major urban centers. Several people have embraced micro scooters in their day to day lives because they find them convenient and very easy to use. The shift of the market segment for scooters from children's scooter to both adult and children scooters has increased the quality and durability of the scooters that are produced onto the market. Other than durability and quality, the scooters are also affordable. There are also various models of micro scooters that satisfy various needs and wants of individuals.

Modern designs of micro scooters are light and durable. They can be used as a means of transportation for shorter distances. They can be folded and kept in small bags, making it easier for an owner of a micro scooter to travel with it over long distances. The latest designs have also incorporated safety features that include hand brakes for both the front and rear wheels. The decks have also been made sizable together with the wheels. Designers of modern micro scooters have ensured that they do not wear out faster.