When you have long winters like we do (and we do have really long ones!), summers tend to be spent outdoors as much as possible. As far as our kids are concerned, it doesn’t matter if they are on two feet or two wheels, as long as they are out in the open, they are happy. Given that they do outgrow so many of their clothes and toys every year, we have been in the market for a new bike and scooter for our 7-yr old. As luck would have it, the good folks at Flybar have come out with their 2-wheel first scooter, the Aero Scooter, this year and asked us to test one out. Flybar has been around since 1918 (Happy 100th Anniversary!) and is known for being the original Pogo Stick company, so they know their way around making products for kids.
Even before the box was opened there was evident excitement about the scooter from both our boys, i.e. the packaging is pretty nifty and is bound to be a magnet for most kids. The unpacking and assembly of the scooter took barely 5 minutes and it was ready for inspection and trial. Flybar has done a great job in choosing vibrant colors and designs and that does make it stand out from many plain-looking competitors out there. The three color choices are pink, orange and blue (the one we choose). The construction looks and feels very sturdy, with the frame being steel and the deck supported by a steel composite. The Aero claims a maximum weight limit of 175 lbs (compared to about 145 lb limit of our previous kick scooter), so the scooter can potentially handle ‘big’ kids too (at least wait until the kids have gone to bed though!). The scooter was designed for kids 5 and older, so the handlebar easily adjusts from 27.5 to 32 inches. making it easily transferable from one kid to another (if you can pry it out of their hands first, that is). It seemed it was most comfortable for our 7 year old son to have the handlebars between his hips and waist, so that might help you determine if it might be a good fit for your child. The standing board has a grit tape on it to minimize any slippage, along with a cool design pattern. The light up wheels add a definite wow factor for the kids. A prominent brake in the back is pretty standard for these kinds of scooters but the Aero brake does seem to be more pronounced than many others we have seen. We are hopeful we can finally teach our son to use the brake vs wearing down the soles of his shoes!
In addition to the good looks, the Aero has a pretty sweet ride as well. The sturdy construction and larger wheels offer a relatively smoother ride and easy maneuverability. Our 7-yr old was zipping around on it in no time and liked it so much that we had to take it along on a picnic in a nearby park as well. We were impressed that the park’s uneven paths didn’t seem to slow him down much on this scooter. The grownups squeezed in a short ride (ok, the ones that were under the max weight limit, that is!) and we were pleasantly surprised that it was even pretty comfortable to balance the Aero across a shoulder when it was sidelined on some of the rocky hiking trails. We totally expect the Aero scooter to be part of our kids’ riding collection for a while, tough enough to survive the transition from the oldest to the youngest with flying colors. And of course, to make sure your littles have fun and stay safe while they are learning new skills, don’t forget to make sure you have all the recommended protective gear: helmet and elbow, knee and wrist pads.
To make this summer more memorable , we have partnered with Flybar to offer our fabulous readers a chance to win an Aero Scooter in the color of their choice:
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I love the light up wheels; My daughter would love this scooter!
My son would love the light up wheels
I am excited about the light up wheels and safe design for my son.
My little one would love the light up wheels. Patricia
I like that it had larger wheels for easier balancing.
I like the light up wheels.
My favorite are the light up wheels!
I like the DURABLE STEEL FRAME & ADJUSTABLE HANDLEBARs.
My son is most excited for light up wheels.
The light up wheels
I like that it works through a wide range of ages/sizes of kids.
I love the light up wheels !
I am most excited about the DURABLE STEEL FRAME & ADJUSTABLE HANDLEBARS!
My son is the most excited about the scooter and the light up wheels
My grandson would love love this Scooter especially the light up wheels.
My kids would like the light up wheels.
I am most excited about the size. This is a great size for my son.
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DURABLE STEEL FRAME & ADJUSTABLE HANDLEBARS.
I like that it the standing board has a grit tape on it to minimize any slippage
The light up wheel is my favorite feature that is so cool.heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com
Favorite is the light up wheels.
I'm most excited by the fact that that it's strong enough to hold my weight so I can demonstrate how to use it but light enough and small enough so that my daughter will like it!
I like the rear brakes with light up wheels. Sounds like fun!
The light up wheels have my daughter pretty excited! Thank so much for the chance!mcfallsk8er@aim.com
light up wheels sounds cool
The light up wheels! My girls would love this.
I like this the most about the scooter; The scooter was designed for kids 5 and older, so the handlebar easily adjusts from 27.5 to 32 inches. making it easily transferable from one kid to another.
I like that it has the steel construction.
I would enjoy watching my nephew ride this and he would like this as it is easy to pack around and take to his friends.
I'm excited about how excited my niece will be when she gets it.
I am excited about the light up wheels.
I'm most excited about the light up wheels. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love the style/design of this my little niece would love this
I'd love watching my nieces ride around on this thing.
From a mom point of view I like the rear brake and the safety features. I know my son would be psyched for the light up wheels.
I like that this would get the kids up and moving in a fun way.
The light up wheels
This looks like a great scooter, my son would love it!
I love the fact that it has light up wheels!
The light up wheels are a cool feature
My grandson would love the light up wheels. Thanks for the giveaway!
I really like the light up wheels.
I like that the wheels are larger for great balancing
I love the light up wheels , my little girl would love that too!!
I like it in orange and love the light up wheels.
I love that the weight limit is 175. It could last my kids for a long time & even I could ride it 🙂
I like how the weight limit is 175 pounds. That means I can ride it too! 🙂
i love that it will hold me and the kids. we would take turns with it.
i like the light up wheels
I'm excited about the Aero Scooter because I really think my 7-year old nephew would love it.
I like the adjustable handlebars, since my son's a little bit small.
I love the bright colors
I heart the vibrant colors!theyyyguy@yahoo.com
I love the orange color is it my sons favorite color and he would love the light up wheels
The light up wheels, my nephew would love this!
I actually like the feature of the hand grips. If their hands fall off of metal they fall. Those grips are priceless.
I like the LIGHT UP WHEELS.
Our grandson would love it, especially the light up wheels. Thanks!
My son would love the light up wheels!!!
My little ones would love the light up wheels and I like them because they are bigger.
I love the light up wheels!
i am excited about the fun colors. i love the blue.
I love that the handlebars are adjustable because my nephew is growing up too quickly.
I'm looking forward to how happy it makes my grandson, but also the braking system sparing his shoes!
I love the EASY TO USE REAR BRAKE WITH LIGHT UP WHEELS
I like that the Aero 2 wheeled scooter has a large, steel rear foot brake for a quick, safe and easy stop. And, I also like that both wheels light up 🙂
I am excited about the bright color on this very cute.
I like the really bright and vibrant color of the bike.
The light up wheels are pretty neat
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