Scooter Commuter, riding 50 miles through DFW on a kick scooter. (event)

Instead of riding my razor scooter just from the car I decided to ride it from home... 50 miles away.

[@jogger1987]

I scootered on my 5 year old's yesterday. I loved it so much my wife and I bought some this morning and we scootered 4 miles today lol.

[@curly_kidjay685]

how long did it take you?

[@mikaelairene4427]

50 miles is insane!!! I just bought a Razor A5 and was doubting how it would stand up to a 1-mile commute. This video has convinced me my Razor will last quite a while haha.

[@Shannonbarnesdr1]

while razors are not the most durable, they do just fine for commuting, just dont try and do tricks and freestyle riding with one, but simply ''scooting'' to and from work, running errands, they do okay

[@marciep00]

@@Shannonbarnesdr1which scooter do u recommend as a good communities and to do tricks on?

[@rashb3994]

@@marciep00 I think the A5 Razor or A5DLX Razor is the closest you're going to get to a commuting scooter you can do tricks on, because the pro scooters for tricks have small wheels which get caught in cracks, unless you jump every crack. Heck i guess that could be fun. I've had the A5 DLX for over a year and ride a few to the park a few times a week. Bunny hop is easy. I suppose you could do more stuff on it, but I find the most practical for gnarly spots.

[@naeltonga5108]

​@@rashb3994 is avigo a good brand for scooter?

[@paulsteel9127]

@@Shannonbarnesdr1 The A5 prime is built like a tank.

[@UknownWorlds]

I freiken love what you do. I use my scooter to go to work and now I am going to purchase a swifty mk3. This scooter has 16 inch wheels and all terrain tires that are used on bikes. These things are powerful.

[@hk2events764]

that scooter sounds way better

[@shadowthesun8209]

“The laughter has already started by the confused drivers”😂😂😂 I FELT that. I too willingly choose to commute this way, so much fun but I do get a few looks😆 oh wellll

[@Shannonbarnesdr1]

man, with these gas prices, fuck it, they can laugh all they want, im not the one paying over 3 bucks a gallon, ill gladly scoot on a nice day to and from work, run errands, save money, get a little exercise . ( i usually bike, but a scooter is a nice change of pace. )

[@shadowthesun8209]

@@Shannonbarnesdr1 I agree 100%, total freedom

[@theanimearmy9205]

you sir are crazy...fun crazy, but nevertheless crazy. Had fun times working with you at Presby Denton tho! good memories.

[@engineerandreev1974]

Riding scooter in a long distance looks crazy but not as hard as you might think and much funnier than a bike.

[@KandiKlover]

Easier to store and carry around too. I see homelesses who have figured this out as well and started using razors to get around

[@PeterKenyon]

I love doing challenges like this. My last on was a 62 kilometre ride to the next town. Planning to do a short 34 kilometre in two days. Why? Just a fun challenge. I ride a Xootr or a swifty. Good on you.

[@marchlander1]

I'm going into this as well. I found this realy nice scooter, don't know the name, but it's more durable, like they use them in skate parks for tricks. Tried on in the store and I was mindblown how smooth and fast these things go.

[@benjaminnemeth265]

I love this. I just bought a razor so i can scoot around the neighborhood with my kids and get some more exercise and its a ton of fun. I'm here thinking how exhausted you'll be at the end of the ride and then you still have a full day of work ahead of you!

[@hk2events764]

my kids quickly ditched there small scooters and claimed my A5.

[@benjaminnemeth265]

Too bad! I bet once my kids are big enough they will too! 😂

[@Ninguém-j8e]

I watched your video in the beginning of 2022, it was one of the videos which inspired me to take 10km ride on my kickscooter in May 2023 alongside the ocean.

[@hk2events764]

That's great!

[@FluffyFuwa]

I'm planning to buy myself a kick scooter but I was having doubts then I saw your vid and it helped me resolve in purchasing one. Just waiting for it to arrive now

[@abrahamsanchez9294]

Surprising, I felt crazy for thinking about doing half of my commute to work between two hills by kick scooter, 5 miles one way and transfer bus, but now I feel like I'm no longer alone

[@davidmoomoo]

If the tour de France was first raced on kick scooters, no one would bat an eyelid, when they saw an adult on a kick scooter but it is still considered a bit weird, a bit of a stigma, so I thought what the hell, and got one, so fast healthy so efficient, and cheaper to maintain than a bicycle, this is the future. Keep Scooting

[@PauloBerni699]

Im 60 and still Skateboard. I bought a Razor A5 to allow my dog to run more. It is so fast, smooth and efficient. I put my phone mount (from my bicycle) on the handle bar, plugged in a podcast and off we went! Well worth the $75.

[@bwc1976]

Bike prices these days are insane! I found a Madd Gear Kruzer 200 at Wal-Mart for $40 and it arrives tomorrow, I'm so excited.

[@theWZZA]

Dude, you are a total badass. 50 mile commute every day? That sucks.

[@hk2events764]

ha no way, just the one time, I drive that.

[@joelabella750]

"Between walking or riding one of these to get around!?....F*CK YOUR WALKING!!!"

[@CurioStAce]

This makes me excited to try using mine to get to work! But there's a few hills where I'd likely get looks pushing a scooter up, but even better looks riding down!

[@Me-eb3wv]

How’d it go

[@BENfromSUNDIAL]

I found a StreetRunner Dart recently and it's practically become my identity! Tried a few of Razor's more expensive adult scooters but the new anti-rattle folding mechanism comes loose after a block. A5 Lux is probably the best choice in their line. Getting mine tomorrow!

[@curlyhairdudeify]

Him, [Wearing Scrubs]. People, “I thought nurses made bank”. Yeah, I bought a scooter too and get stares. My mind starts playing, “They see me rollin’, they hatin’... “

[@zombiehellmonkeygaming1956]

This video deserves more views.

[@billbovee1705]

When they show him in the end covered in Salt, had to go-back to beginning and see where he ran into a salt mine.

[@rashb3994]

Whoa great idea with the lights on the back pack. When I come back from the park at night with my scooter I never have a back light because i was like there's no where to put it.

[@hk2events764]

the light I used is a blackburn light. it is a clip but also comes with a rubber strap for handel bars or bike seat posts. it can be red solid/ flashing or white solid flashing. I also use the white solid setting when I run and its enough for sidewalk/ road running. a really useful light for $20. I also carry it clipped to my backpacking pack as a back up incase my main light fails.

[@mgkeoh]

This is epic man. I’ve been push scooting for over 20 years. And the most I ever done was 10 miles. But at 66. I regularly do one run of 9miles. And lots of 5 miles out and back. The sweat and the need for drinks is high.😊

[@hk2events764]

66! nice, keep going.

[@STARQ_SEOUL]

Clapping from Seoul!

[@lovekomovies]

We feel you, bro. PU wheels are terrible for long distances even if scooting on concrete. My husband and I are planning to change to pneumatic wheels so it's more comfortable. Just hoping we don't roll over any sharp objects along the way (fingers crossed)!

[@MarkCollins-d6g]

You'll miss out on that glide!

[@thebomb363]

Wow well done scooting 50 miles 👏👍

[@bwc1976]

Wait, you're from Denton? 18 of the best years of my life were spent there, and I still have family in Corinth and Carrollton. Massive respect making that journey on a scooter, I bought one to try out because bikes are so expensive now and it arrives tomorrow, I'm so excited!

[@riverrhodes7394]

This dude is so fun. I wanna chill with him. Fk the haters man. Anyone who would take time out of their day to laugh at someone for riding a two wheeled contraption is a LOSER. Most people with lives have better things to do. One could argue that a scooter is no different than a bike being they're both two wheeled devices used to commute.

[@0fficialnomad]

This was great! I watched every moment, loved it! Purchasing my first scooter soon and if my body can handle it, I'll do some long distance and scooterPacking? I feel like it's my next step from Bikepacking.

[@oa_math]

I don't know how this doesn't have more views

[@sushiilulou]

I think its fun and healthier and safer plus you do not need to worry about battery, and its much easier to carry... malls here in manila would not allow escooters even if your carrying it

[@unkono]

The Lithium batteries catch fire or explode too if you over charge them.

[@paulsteel9127]

I use a Micro Suspension scooter with Swiss bearings to get around LA. It's a very smooth and fast ride.

[@Bruceconsidered01]

Very entertaining video for me. Well don’t be, great effort.

[@mgkeoh]

“I don’t have my badge. I got to go back for my badge” Go on then 🤣🤣🤣 Tell me something. Do you do this ride regularly in the good weather. The 2nd time would be easier. After 20 years I only learned how to scoot with either foot on the deck. I wish I did that a long time ago. But now the 10 mile rides are a doddle. 10-12 miles covers most parts of Cork City in Ireland. From end to end.

[@mathewyee4800]

Awesome workout Bro !!

[@SproutyPottedPlant]

PU wheels are so much fun on flat surface but fit some pneumatic wheels and it feels much safer and more comfortable

[@tsgreer]

This was fucking amazing! Now I'm inspired to do the same thing. lol

[@richardlu6706]

So unnecessary, but so awesome. I wanna try this now

[@glitteresque]

It was so fun I want to buy a scooter.

[@treadnokash7598]

I use scooter never in the express way ❤

[@hawthornselitelevel1220]

I put a small lightweight seat on mine! Sounds nuts but it sure makes it more comfy down hill

[@andrewnaum4749]

great video!!

[@spark300c]

50 miles on kick scooter in one day. that takes some determination. If average 5 mile per hour that would take 10 hours to compete.

[@muffinjunior1280]

Air wheels could be the solution ✨

[@hk2events764]

they would be much smoother. the Amish use scooters with pneumatic wheels that are 16-24 inch that are much better.

[@t.terrell7037]

Any truth to what people say about them slowing down the ride along with the glide experience?

[@hk2events764]

pneumatic wheels are slower depending on teh surface. If its very smooth hard wheels are better, but any bit of rough will be faster on pneumatic. Its easy enough to increase you tire pressure to reduce the drag. @@t.terrell7037

[@mikael7613]

Planning to do the same! Just had 14 miles.

[@markhill2279]

Cool vid...how long did that ride take? Had you switched out the stock wheel bearings for better ones?

[@hk2events764]

7.5 hours, could have been faster if I wasnt filming and such. No its the standard wheels, but they are pretty shot now.

[@markhill2279]

@@hk2events764 Thanks!

[@theminisimmer]

How difficult is it to use a kick scooter in the rain? I got one just now but it's got smooth wheels and I'm kinda worried that I'll hurt myself while riding it in the rain

[@psudoproracing]

Depends on the road surface. Asphalt is fine but smooth cement is slick and so are paint stripes. Also the rear wheel sprays a ton of water on the back of your legs. The brake isnt long enough to act like a fender. Also the brake dosnt work at all when its wet.

[@ecurbbb]

If I may suggest you to change the front wheel to air tires, that would make your ride on rough roads like day and night.

[@argirisroute5640]

are better air tires?

[@ecurbbb]

@@argirisroute5640 Hello, if you change the front wheel to an Air tire, and leave the rear one the same PU one, the shock absorbing of the air tire can make the ride very very smooth. I use air tire for the front wheel, and believe me, it makes it such a fun ride! =)

[@BenMan420]

datz 1 crazy scootin’ get the white razor A6

[@PMB827]

Ah, Denton. My home.

[@dorioflame8536]

So fun dude!,

[@jarrahdrum]

Wicked, subscribed

[@mariahmakinen6887]

Just bought myself a kick scooter with air tires. I'll pass on the hard plastic tires that look so...uncomfortable on rides to/from work.

[@Sarah-gq5jl]

Wanting to get scooter..... what scooter you got..... is it good?

[@asiaj1]

Great video, I’m curious do you switch legs on your scooter or do you kick with only one leg the whole time? I’m considering scooting but don’t want to tire out one leg lol

[@rashb3994]

There's vids on KZbin that show the alternating techniques. I did it naturally before I saw there was videos for it. But I suppose videos would have you doing it more technical.

[@jasonpearlman6236]

Fun to watch; I ride freestyle scooter - pro scooters as we call them. You should check out commuting on a pro scooter running 120mm wheels like the Envy Prodigy S8. They’re actually well and seriously built, feature high-quality wheels and bearings, and they’re quite fast and smooth!

[@hk2events764]

Im sure that would be way better, ill be sure to do that if I ever attempt 100 miles!

[@jumbo_mumbo1441]

that doesn't fold, right?

[@paulsteel9127]

I Heard those little wheels can get stuck in cracks.

[@kishascape]

I love scootering though I would avoid those shitty texas highway style roads like at the beginning where you were at the stop light with a coffee.

[@maggies88]

I dig it.

[@kylebuckley7653]

Try a dirt scooter and replace the bearings for something more for high speed

[@hk2events764]

for commuting id go with something like the Amish use, like a 24 inch bike wheel.

[@carlospwk]

respect!

[@Aztekaspia]

Dude how can you stand even one mile in a scooter without pneumatic tires?

[@mostlyguesses8385]

50 miles wow, I do 20... What is best pattern, 1 push every 20 seconds, 3 pushes every 30 ,,, , ,, I wonder if a speedometer that beeps at 10mph would help which sounds silly but would force person to not push so much and coast!!!! And I can't tell if sidewalk is better than asphalt road, sidewalk is hard concrete.. I have a6 but miss my a5.... Has anyone ever put a6 wheels on a5?

[@GrinderMagee]

Did you kick right 🦵 the whole way bro?

[@americanpancakelive]

I get this but why not on a proper scooter, one with larger wheels, suspension and hand brakes?

[@psudoproracing]

It was just for fun, didnt want to spend $200 for a short video.

[@BrentTnerb2217]

How much effort does kick scooting take compared to riding a bicycle ?

[@hk2events764]

Riding a bike is far easier. Way more efficient.

[@BrentTnerb2217]

@@hk2events764 OK thanks. Guess I'll stick to cycling.

[@plutoplatters]

I'm thinkin on could do about 4-10 miles an hour average... 7 ? mostly

[@psudoproracing]

It took me 7 hours to do 55 miles

[@LeightonW87]

I'm really thinking about getting a scooter after seeing this, I only need to travel about 2 miles to my work which I normally do in my car but 50 miles would be pretty insane. I'm trying to find ways of avoiding using the car as I'm getting really bad mpg lately plus I really could do with some exercise badly, I do have a mountain bike but I find my knees get really painful just after a short distance. I did see a EVO Suspension Commuter Scooter with 200mm Wheels with a store in the UK called Halfords, Just looking for some recommendations as it's fairly inexpensive.

[@hk2events764]

nothing was gentle about the ride on the scooter, pneumatic wheels would be way better. look into the scooters the amish in the USA ride. they use bike tire like wheels.

[@blakeforrer9493]

I use a pro scooter and I’ve commuted 10 miles on that

[@100toeface]

I think you need a razor a5 air. The pneumatic tires help with bumps and rough roads. Also you are supposed to utilise the scooters fast folding properties to combine it with public transport. (When you’re not trying to be funny on you tube of course).

[@paulsteel9127]

I can comfortably go for miles and miles on my micro suspension scooter and don't need to sit in public transport with weirdos.

[@OMNIVIOUS]

Yo what front light are you using for your scooter

[@psudoproracing]

Its just a inexpensive bike tail light I use on the back of my bikes normally, it just has a white light option also. It wouldn't work for actual commuting in the dark. If your looking for a good light get a "Nightrider" 500? I think. I use a 900 boost on my bike for gravel road night racing with a 500 on my helmet.

[@Bernard_Ashtree]

👍

[@benantonio5760]

👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@glythlablood6295]

Were i get ur accessorys

[@hk2events764]

grips were from universal Cycles and the bottle cage is walmart, the light is from a random gravel bike race I did.

[@alex82776]

how mmany hours ?

[@psudoproracing]

7.5

[@tw7086]

Salty scrubs.

[@linaawshee6377]

Can I ask what kind of scooter this is?

[@kyledinh1727]

Razor a5 lux I believe, I may be getting a razor a5 air

[@hermit.masteroflight5970]

I think it is an intelligent idea, not yo be depensent on pretol nor om cars, nor on ellectrical devices.

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

Just buy a bicycle

[@tyk4658]

But sometimes you don't have money for a bicycle

[@paulsteel9127]

Bicycle are great, but a high quality kick scooter is a good alternative to get around. Also, you have to worry about flat tires and broken chains with bikes.

[@colombianflag717]

You mean 5 miles, how can you do 50 miles a kick scooter, is hard to believe.. no offense though...just my opinion.

[@hk2events764]

49.5 to be exact. I did exaggerate. 7.5 hours.

[@5688gamble]

@@hk2events764 So an average of 6.5mph? Almost as fast walking.. If you didn't stop for breaks. lol

[@hk2events764]

@@5688gamble We stopped for donuts, cookies, tacos, ice cream. it was an adventure not a race. I could probably cut an hour out if I didnt stop and maybe another 30 min if I pushed the speed.

[@tw7086]

WAS hard to believe. Then I saw it happen.

[@MaraLatorre]

DEDICATION 🛴

[@sexysensation]

You sir are a legend :)

[@OffGridwanderlust]

I have a frenzy 205 scooter. But I'm buying a yedoo dragstr