“My daughter graduated to this scooter from a Globber Flow 125 which has much smaller wheels and, while a great scooter, cannot really handle rough terrain or dropped kerbs consistently,” said Jenny. “My daughter absolutely loves riding the Oxelo in comparison - the larger wheels and suspension mean that it handles slightly rougher terrain with ease, including dropped kerbs, uneven tarmac, tree roots, dirt tracks, etc. The Oxelo features a handlebar brake as well as a back wheel one, which my daughter, as a very safety-conscious child, really loves. I also appreciate the extra reassurance of the double brake system when she goes bombing off down a hill!”
Jenny noted that sometimes the scooter made a ‘clicky’ noise when ridden, but added: “It doesn’t bother my daughter or affect the rideability as far as I can tell, though, so really is quite a minor niggle!”
Jenny added: “I’ve also had a go on the scooter and found it great fun, though it did get a bit juddery on my hands/arms after a little while - I can see why it’s not recommended for journeys longer than 2km, though I’d point out that my daughter has never complained about this feature so maybe I’m just too unused to scooter travel!”
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Is the OXELO Mid 9 Scooter good value for money?
Priced at £80 at the time of writing (May 7th, 2024), our Mumsnet tester feels the answer is a resounding yes, the OXELO Mid 9 Scooter is great value for money and is a good buy for older kids who prefer a solid off-roader to a stunt scooter.
Jenny said: “Although the official age range is 9-14, the height is up to 1.75m and weight 100kg, which includes a lot of adults - I’d say it’s unlikely my daughter will physically outgrow the scooter and for the amount she loves to ride it, I’d happily have paid full price.
“Obviously we’ve not had it that long yet so I can’t speak for its longevity in terms of quality, but it certainly feels hard-wearing and well-made.”
See how the OXELO Mid 9 Scooter compares with other Mumsnetter favourites in our best scooters round-up.
About the author
Laura Cooke is a Content Editor at Mumsnet, with a special focus on child’s play, outdoor play and toddler play content.
Laura started writing Swears By articles for Mumsnet in 2021, writing buyers' guides and product reviews to help Mumsnetters make informed choices when it comes to parting with their pennies.
Laura is also a freelance journalist and has written articles for publications including the Daily Mirror, the i, Metro, Stylist and Happiful magazine.
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