Globber Primo Foldable Lights review

Globber's Primo Foldable Lights is the only scooter here with a steering lock, and that one feature makes it a strong first scooter for a hesitant 3-year-old. Press the patented button and the two front wheels only go straight, so the child can practice kicking and balancing before steering is added. Release the lock and the scooter turns by leaning, like the Micro and Yvolution models. Globber lists ages 3 to 7, a rider height of 95 to 120 cm, a 50 kg weight limit, three T-bar heights of 67.5, 72.5 and 77.5 cm, battery-free light-up wheels and a 2.50 kg net weight. The deck uses 60% Global Recycled Standard plastic and wheat-straw. The frame folds, and Globber covers manufacturing defects for 2 years, excluding wear parts such as wheels and grips. The catch for US parents is buying it: globber.com points shoppers to its regional stores and has no US online shop, so you need a US retailer, and we could not confirm a USD list price on Globber's own pages.

Who it is for

nervous beginners who need a steering lock

Price

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US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Patented steering lock fixes the front wheels to move only forward and back
• Three T-bar heights: 67.5, 72.5 and 77.5 cm
• Battery-free light-up wheels, 121 mm front and 80 mm rear
• Folds; net weight 2.50 kg
• Deck made with 60% GRS recycled plastic and wheat-straw

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Steering lock lets a beginner learn to kick before learning to steer
• Strength: At 2.50 kg it is light for a three-wheeler with lights
• Strength: 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects
• Weakness: globber.com does not sell online in the US; buy from US retailers
• Weakness: Three fixed T-bar heights instead of continuous adjustment
• Weakness: Ages 3 to 7 ends earlier than the Glider Air's 3 to 8

Key facts

• Ages: 3 to 7
• Rider height: 95 to 120 cm
• Max user weight: 50 kg
• Weight: 2.50 kg
• Warranty: 2 years (wear items excluded)

Where it ranks

Globber Primo Foldable Lights is No. 5 in our Best Kids Scooters verdict.