Two Wheels At The Front Or At The Back

Both are sturdy and stable designs for young children. However, the designs with 2 wheels at the back offer more stability. Please note that this is not always a good thing. Some scooters with 2 wheels at the back can be so stable that it is difficult to get up much speed which can be frustrating for young children, especially as their confidence grows on the scooter.

Scooters with two wheels at the back may require more kicks or pushes with their foot to get the scooter moving which is tiring for little ones. They also may be more difficult to manoeuvre​. If a child lacks confidence or doesn't want to go too fast, this type of scooter may suit them. My own boys become frustrated at not being able to move quickly. However, a scooter that doesn't go fast may suit a lot of parents. At least you can keep up with your little one and not have to chase them when they have gone too far ahead.

Another problem with two wheels at the rear is that the wheels can obstruct the kick path. So as they use their foot to push along, they may hit their feet and ankles on the two back wheels of the scooter. This is worse on some scooters and not a problem on others. It's worth reading the reviews to see if it’s a problem with the scooter you are considering.

Most scooters with two wheels at the front have a lean and steer mechanism where the child has to lean to steer the scooter. They lean to go right and left instead of turning the handlebars. Most scooters with two wheels at the back use the handlebars to steer the scooter.

I think both ways of steering have merits. The lean and steer mechanisms are great for promoting balance, which is good. However, many scooters for older children have handlebar controlled steering. If the child already uses a scooter with handlebar controlled steering, the transition to a big two wheel scooter can be easier.

The steering method isn’t the most important consideration on which scooter to choose unless they are already using a particular method of steering on another scooter or bike. In this case, I would stick with what they already know.

I prefer the scooters with two wheels at the front for young children. This is because of the risk that the two wheels at the back can often impede the kick path. Check scooter reviews first to see if this is a problem - it may not be on the scooter you are considering. I also prefer two wheels at the front because they tend to glide more easily and gather more speed. Scooters with 2 wheels at the front are mostly lighter, which makes them easier for kids to control.

Having said this, I might consider getting a scooter with 2 wheels at the back for children who don't want to go too quickly on their scooter.

My advice is read reviews and consider your child to decide which type of 3 wheel scooter they would prefer.

Thomas the Train Scooter - 2 wheels at the back

The Thomas the train scooter looks super hero cool. It has 2 wheels at the back and offers extra stability for beginners.

The wheels are bigger than tri scooters with 2 wheels at the front. The front wheels measure 150mm (compared to 120mm on most tri scooters with 2 wheels at the front). The back wheel is 100mm, which is comparable to most other tri scooters. Although the ride may be slower the larger wheels will help absorb the bumps from the pavement.

It features an adjustable handlebar height up to 69cm

The wheels are puncture proof.
The scooter also features an anti slip deck.
If you're looking for a stable, slower scooter this may be the one for you.