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There is no doubt about it, kick scooters throw up sticky mud, dirty water, wet leaves, small trees and just about anything else you care to run across. This lovely concoction usually ends up on the rider, legs liberally sprayed … Continue reading →

With forward lighting already sorted out, I wanted to look at rear lighting, helping me to be seen from the rear. No need for research this time, as I already had a product in mind for the job from Adventure … Continue reading →

Late December. With only a few hours of daylight and long hours of darkness, it is easy to be seduced by that warm cosy seat by the fire or that comfortable sofa in front of the television. Low temperatures also … Continue reading →

Well, doesn’t time fly when you are having fun and having fun is certainly something I’ve experienced over the past 3 months since I purchasing the Swifty Zero (and 30 days since I bought the Swifty Air). To be honest, … Continue reading →

Cornering is probably not something a kick scooter rider gives much thought. However, on recent scooter outings, I’ve come across cornering situations that could have been potentially hazardous, so I want to share a few thoughts here. A corner is … Continue reading →

Now, let us look at the important art of braking and stopping. First of all, you need to know what brake lever operates which brake. Under British Standards, the brake lever for the front brake should be on the right … Continue reading →

Taking your Swifty along woodland trails can be a delight, the rustle of the leaves in the wind, wild flowers here and there, wolves calling in the distance, goblins peering from the bushes and unseen creatures scampering in the undergrowth. … Continue reading →

To be honest, when I first bought a Swifty scooter it was simply a case of jumping on and scooting away. There was little thought required. However, over the past few months I’ve come to realise that there are a … Continue reading →

Both my Swifty Zero and Swifty Air scooters are really very good, not much I can fault with them, to be honest. However, over the course of time and as I experiment with different components, adding accessories and so on, … Continue reading →

One of the keys to an exciting life is the adventure key, unlocking the front door, getting out into the Great Outdoors and having amazing adventures. However, what people sometimes don’t realise is that an adventure can be anything you … Continue reading →