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Scooter

1997-2002 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Folding aluminium scooter. The steering column attaches to the front of the footplate with a hinge, it can be secured in a riding or folding configuration by a lever and locking mechanism. The steering column can be extended and shortened through a collar fastening. Each handle bar grip can be removed and held in a downward configuration on plastic clips just below them. The grips are covered with black plastic foam and are linked to one another with a length of elastic cord. The wheels have clear polyurethane tyres and have grey plastic hubs. The front whee has two small suspension springs; the rear has as an aluminium footbrake just above it. The footplate sports a gripping surface with the manufacturer's logo.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Aluminium, steel, polyurethane, plastic foam
Brief description
Micro aluminium scooter, Micro Skate Scooter, late 1990s
Physical description
Folding aluminium scooter. The steering column attaches to the front of the footplate with a hinge, it can be secured in a riding or folding configuration by a lever and locking mechanism. The steering column can be extended and shortened through a collar fastening. Each handle bar grip can be removed and held in a downward configuration on plastic clips just below them. The grips are covered with black plastic foam and are linked to one another with a length of elastic cord. The wheels have clear polyurethane tyres and have grey plastic hubs. The front whee has two small suspension springs; the rear has as an aluminium footbrake just above it. The footplate sports a gripping surface with the manufacturer's logo.
Dimensions
  • Height: 920mm (fully extended)
  • Width: 375mm (including handlebars)
  • Depth: 660mm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'micro' (Manufacturer; decals on steering column and footplate)
  • 'Patented'
  • 'PAT.P'
  • 'SWISS DESIGN' (Red and white mountain-shaped label)
  • 'SKATE SCOOTER® 87A' (Printed on wheel rims)
  • 'MADE IN / CHINA' (Gold label, affixed to bottom)
  • 'QC / 9' (Label affixed to bottom)
Credit line
Given by Wim Ouboter / Micro Mobility Systems
Collection
Accession number
B.69-2023

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Record createdMarch 8, 2023
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