Small & Mini Electric Scooters for Adults

One of, if not the best entry-level mini micro scooters you can get your hands on is the fluid Cityrider.

The immediate outstanding feature is the big wooden deck that makes you think of a skateboard. It measures 6.2 x 18 inches (16 x 46 cm) and has grippy tape to prevent slipping. You have plenty of space and the low position also makes for a stable ride.

It weighs a mere 31 lbs (14 kg) so is easy to carry and folds into a very neat package with the stem hooking onto the rear bumper. Once folded it measures 20 x 122 x 43 inches (51 x 48 x 109 cm). The handlebars stay out but can be unscrewed for better storage.

A mini scooter is not here to set any speed records yet, the fluid Cityrider is no slouch. Plenty enough top speed of 18 mph (29 kph) will suffice for shorter to mid-range travels in the inner-city environment it was designed for, and you will be able to pass most bike riders.

This is a fun scooter with a smooth ride quality you wouldn't expect from such a compact mini micro scooter.

The lean to steer method comes naturally due to the skateboard similarity of the deck. But how come the ride is so smooth on solid tires and lack of suspension? We would expect a bumpier ride. The answer lies in the honeycomb structure of the 8.5-inch (21.5 cm) tires. Best in class and ensures you will never puncture.

Another reason for the enjoyable ride feel is the tubular steel chassis that makes for the quietest ride and rock-solid stable sensation.

Most of the braking takes place at the rear wheel with a drum brake and step on rear fender brake. An additional regen front brake is perfectly calibrated and definitely helps with stopping power without you noticing it.

The LED lights package is also best in class. One thing you don't expect to see on most micro scooters is turn signals. But the Cityrider manages to include that. Even though they are only on the rear, they are separate from the taillight, which is important since it also has a brake light included within. A proper high mounted headlight adds to the impressive setup.

Apart from the quality build and good looks, it also has what you need to customize your ride and display. Comfort or sport, cruise control, Android or iOS apps for choice of display units.

The battery is a 36V 10.4Ah powering a 350W front wheel motor, and the max weight is 265 lbs (120 kg).

The fluid Cityrider can be considered a budget scooter as the asking price is not very high. Yet it looks, feels, and performs like it should cost more. A perfect workhorse with low maintenance to be expected if treated right.

The word game changer comes to mind when describing the fluid Mosquito. This looks little more than the kick scooters kids play with yet it is a proper pocket rocket that manages to produce a top speed of 28 mph (45 kph) in fifth gear.

To understand why those numbers are so impressive, consider the low weight of this scooter, 29 lbs (13 kg). And it still manages to incorporate a 48V 9.6Ah battery and a 500W base/700W peak power motor on the front wheel. All this means strong acceleration, high top speed, and a possible 22-mile (35 km) range.

Nothing in the ultra-portable mini micro scooter market comes even close.

Once folded it resembles an e-scooter even less. It measures a mere 13 x 6 x 42 inches (33 x 15 x 106 cm) when folded. Putting it into a corner or under a desk and making it more or less disappear is easy.

If you are looking for the most ultraportable yet still performance capable e-scooter, the Mosquito reigns supreme. And you can get 22 miles of range (35 km) out of it provided you can keep steady your thumb throttle control.

No less than three brake systems with a rear drum brake, a rear step-on brake, and a front regen throttle brake. It is a fast vehicle, and its stopping power matches that performance.

Obviously, the intended area for the Mosquito is inner city environments even if the ride needs to cover a longer distance. Thus the high top speed and relatively long mile range. Expecting a world-class smooth ride on such small solid tires and wheels is not reasonable. Even so, it does have a dual spring suspension to cushion the blows a bit and it is very easy to ride.

It does have a LED lights package sufficient enough to be seen and a display showing the basic info you need and expect. Adjustable handlebar and stem are also part of the package and important for the ride quality.

Max weight capacity is a barely believable 265 lbs (120 kg). This is a high-quality super portable scooter with durability to boost. A not so common combination.

Where the fluid Mosquito is the undisputed mini scooter king with its particular combo of weight/performance, the fluid Cityrider and fluid Horizon are a step up from that rung of the ladder.

Still nimble enough to fit the bill of mini scooters (at least in the Cityrider's case if not the Horizon, which just feels a tad too big to be called micro), they both offer something less of a compromise compared to our favorite Mosquito. Both are very good entry-level e-scooters with the Horizon being the logical step up from the Cityrider.

In its specific segment, some reviewers claim the Horizon is akin to the "Swiss army knives" of e-scooters. A tool that is very good at everything it is being asked to do and at a cheaper asking price than some of its competitors.

Also with the Horizon, portability and folding are as easy as it gets. Handlebars and stem fold very quickly and once down it measures 14 x 7 x 40 inches (35 x 18 x 101.6 cm).

What you have here is a rear-wheel drive 500W/800W peak power motor with a top speed of 23 mph (37 kph) and a 23-mile (37 km) range or even 30 miles (48 km) if you choose the bigger battery. There are two battery versions, a 48V 10.4Ah or 48V 13Ah.

It weighs a bit more compared to the Mosquito and Cityrider partly due to the bigger batteries but also because it is a slightly bigger scooter.

The ride quality is where it all comes together in a superb way. On these types of micro scooters, we don't really expect a full suspension setup, yet the Horizon does have that. And it is a gem. The ride quality is best in class.

Another interesting feature is the 8.5-inch air-filled front tire that also helps smooth the ride. On the back though, you have an 8-inch solid tire which is a very practical and convenient solution. Most punctures happen on the rear. This way you are safe from that scenario ever occurring.

A rear drum brake and regen brake are a good combo and work well although does not bite or stop at record distances. Important to remember as this is a fast scooter intended as a perfect allrounder which it manages with aplomb.

The deck is a bit shorter than Mosquitos even, although with its 18 x 6.2 inches (46.5 x 15.7 cm) you will have space enough and ground clearance is also higher so curb hopping is on the menu.

The Horizon is probably the best allrounder available on the e-scooter market today. A good LED lights package, advanced and fully waterproof display, extra long mudguards to prevent splashing water, and very portable it ticks a lot of boxes for the pragmatical user. Is it the sexiest design we've seen on an e-scooter? No, but that was never the purpose and once you ride it you won't care. You will just love it for what it gives you in return.

If you are looking for a mini micro scooter you need to consider what to expect from such a small scooter.

Will a lightweight e-scooter be as sturdy as a bigger off-road scooter? No. Will it be as fast? No, (even though the Mosquito is trying to catch up). Will it have the same ride quality and handling? No.

First and foremost, the wheels are small and there is only so much you can do and expect from a small wheel. Placing motors big enough is also a challenge with smaller wheels and high speed on small wheels is not the best combination. In order to keep the weight down, most micro scooters won't have a suspension system either. All these factors are to be considered.

The material is important to consider as well. We typically see four popular materials being used in today's e-scooters, aluminum, titanium, tubular steel, and carbon fiber.

Carbon fiber is the lightest of them but is still highly durable and also very cost-effective.

Aluminum is very strong and is also a very versatile lightweight quality material. Particularly resistant to corrosion and harsh elements, it is also UV resistant and "friendly" to the environment. Well, one of the friendliest at least. 100% recyclable and does not require lots of energy to manufacture.

Tubular steel is very elastic and durable with high tensile strength, meaning it can endure high maximum stress before breaking if stretched or pulled. It can be formed into curves and is also very weather resistant. It can resist extreme cold or heat without damage.

And then we have Titanium, which is the most expensive of the four. Lightweight, extremely corrosion and rust resistant, very strong, and durable. A perfect match for e-scooters.

Most scooters are foldable but that doesn't mean they are all easy to carry. The folding design and how big the scooter is once folded are other aspects to remember. A micro mini scooter's purpose is everyday use in a crowded inner city environment. You will want it to be practical to bring on other transports or carry up stairs, etc.

Where you will use it, how long your daily ride is, and how much you need to carry or store it will all be factors to consider when deciding which one is the best for you. The good thing is that there are plenty of variations of the theme and versions to choose from.