Pre-Ride Essentials: The Quick Safety Sweep
Squeeze, inspect, and pump to spec. Under-inflated tires steal range and control; over-inflated ones lose grip. A rider in Portland avoided a curb kiss after spotting a soft rear tire—one thirty-second check saved the whole commute.
Pre-Ride Essentials: The Quick Safety Sweep
Roll the scooter and gently squeeze the levers. Listen for rubs, feel for bite, and watch for pad wear lines. A friend discovered a frayed cable before a rainy downhill—tightening and replacement turned a potential scare into a calm ride.
