Burrito Scooter

[deven_science]

I've had this 24" step-through Schwinn Spitfire for several years, and this kids 12" scooter longer. Neither are worth very much, and neither have parts that I've needed on other builds.

A couple of years ago, there was a bit of a scooter revival, and I even built a few for others, but have never had one myself. My plan is to build a low, crusty scooter using most of the girl's Schwinn. Here's a sketch:

Is it going to actually be a burrito? No, I suppose not, but it is inspired by the burrito bike style, and it works as a clickbait title, I reckon. haha.

 

[El C]

Clickbait worked for me anyway!
Keep posting, I have similar idea, just not all the parts yet.

 

[JaxRhapsody]

Looking foward to this. Been wanting to make one of those old school kick scooters, myself.

 

[wheelbender6]

I like where this seems to be going.

 

[deven_science]

Something like this.

 

[deven_science]

Front end tacked together.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

This is so cool

 

[deven_science]

Everything tacked together.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

More mad science from Devin! I want one!

 

[deven_science]

Added a set of taller bars that I had in the parts pile. Much more comfortable to ride. In fact, even though it's only tacked together, I've been kicking this thing all over the neighborhood.

 

[deven_science]

Here it is, all welded out. I think the only thing left to do is patina up the shiny tubing to match the rest of the scooter a bit better.

 

[Fv2]

That seat will come in handy for the downhill runs. I should have put one on mine.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

That's really cool. I want one. How much clearance does it have? Can you bunny hop on it?

 

[Wildcat]

In Hawaii I wanted to do the downhill ride from 10000 feet on Maui, a 3 hour ride. That would be perfect and would fly down the mountain.
Do you plan to use the coaster brake? I think a foot pedal would be good.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Haha you ain't kidding, @Wildcat
I don't think Flintstones brakes would cut it on a run like that!
Coaster brake with a chain running to a foot stomper would be cool

 

[deven_science]

Now stands on its own with a kickstand I took off of a little foldable bike or something.

 

[cryoverkiltmilk]

Very luxe. Look forward to seeing a fresh coat of paint on it.