Friday, December 13, 2013

Zike Z100 Scooter Review


Zikee LLC is a revolutionary company that has a passion for creating the next generation of revolutionary human powered products! They have combined an innovative new scooter and bicycle creating their freestyle hybrid scooters. Their scooters are unlike any others on the whole planet. They hope to make a positive difference in people's lives by combining fun and fitness as well as environmentally friendly transportation. As you may know mainstream bikes have basically been the same for over 100 years, but with 27 patents pending, Zike has pioneered a radical rethink of these bikes.

Zike Z100

Zike Z100 Scooter ($249ARV) is recommended for children from the ages of 5 through 8 and supports up to 150lbs. It has a rugged steel frame and aluminum alloy wheels. This scooter has matching color wheels that are air-filled, rubber grip handles for comfort and textured grips and reflectors on the pedals. 


We received our Zike Z100 just before Jedilynn was to arrive home from school and both of the boys were napping. I thought I'd use my time wisely and put the scooter together, alone! I sure was wrong about that. Kittens are very nosy and had to check it out. I honestly often times think it is easier to get things built or do other things such as seem with toddlers then it is with kittens! I manage to get it all put together with the "help" of the kittens and the muscles help from Dan all in time before Jedilynn arrived home. She was ecstatic when she seen the Z100, she did not know we were getting one so she was caught completely off guard by this awesome new scooter! 
 
Jedilynn will be 8 years old this January and the Z100 is the perfect size for her. While she is not obese, exercise is still important for her as well as all children! You can really only ride a mainstream bike so often during the warmer months as a child, it can become boring after a little while which is why I wanted to get the Zike Z100 freestyle hybrid scooter for her. She was a little nervous when she first tried it out, but we called her uncle who is 16 years old, but still within the 150lb weight limit for the scooter. He also liked using the Z100 and showed Jedilynn how to "work" it and make it go. At first I held onto the handle bar as she pumped the pedals, to help keep her upright. She started to get the hang of it and I'm sure if we were not in freezing weather in Wisconsin she would have rode the scooter til dinner time! Unfortunately she was only able to give the scooter a try that one day as the temperatures increasingly dropped and now we have snow and another 6.6" on the way! 

She has already made plans for when the snow melts for what family members house she could take the scooter to and when she can ride the scooter at home as well. I'm excited for the snow to melt so she can ride this and gain better balance. While riding a bike children are often more comfortable and have a slightly easier time of balancing, but she rides "regular" scooters just fine and I know it will only take a few more times for her to be able to feel confident in her ability to ride the Z100 Scooter. 

Zike has a wide range of innovative freestyle hybrid scooters available on their website. They accommodate children all the way through adult. So be sure to stop by and take a look around, plus some of their scooters are even on sale right now!

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Disclosure: I received the above product in exchange for my honest review. All opinions and experiences are 100% my own and may differ from those of your own. 

51 comments:

  1. I like the z100 for my younger granddaughter and grandson but I also love the z600 which my older granddaughter would so love to have, She has seen one and wants one.

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  2. I love that it has a 150lb weight limit! I also love the green color because that's my grandson's favorite color!

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  3. These are so cool I love that they combine a bike and a scooter in one! This is a great way for kids to get out and exercise!! They also look totally cool!!

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  4. I checked out the Zike web site. They have 7 different models! Ages 9 to adult can ride the Z600. So if you wanted, you could get one for your child and one for yourself, and it's easier on your knees and joints than running!

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  5. i like that this product is a combo of a bike and a scooter. this is a great way to get exercise also while having fun!

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  6. I love that it's easier than a bike, my son would have tons of fun on this.

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  7. i like the fact that you can get a workout in while having fun riding!

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  8. I love this hybrid style and that it can easily fold. Would be great for my son who just turned 7!

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  9. I love that it has a 150lb weight limit! I also love the green color because that's my grandson's favorite color!

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  10. Our Son really loves the Sling Shot scooter. He says it looks 'really cool'. Thank you for offering this super giveaway opportunity. Keep up the terrific blogging.

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  11. I love the 150 pound weight limit!!!!! Will last the kids a long time =) This scooter is SO neat !!! Thanks for the chance

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  12. I like the weight limit and your right I regular bike can get boring. It's nice to have a choice.

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  13. I love that this looks not only like an Absolute BLAST to ride but is a Great Workout for our Video generation! Awesome!♥

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  14. I love that weight limit. I have kids of all sizes.

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  15. I like that the Zike is such fun exercise.

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  16. I love that it's great for kids in such a wide weight range. diesel_had_my_baby@yahoo.com

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  17. I love that there is weight limit, means the whole family can ride it.

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  18. I love how the Z100 easily folds, making storage easy.

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  20. It looks like a really fun way to get some aerobic activity into the day!

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  21. I love that they put the age range for the scooters and I like the Zike® Z150 (Ages 8 and up)

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  22. The Z600 holds up to 180 pounds so even adults can ride a Zike!

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  23. I visited their site and I learned that the Zike is better on the rider's joints than running - helping kids (and adults, since the weight limit is 180) exercise with less chance of injury!

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  24. I learned that there is for different types and thay are all cool looking.

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  25. I love that they are great exercise instead of just sitting and riding. I know that my son would love this!

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  26. It's a total body fitness fun experience!

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  27. I love how there are different types of models.

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  28. I like the design of the Zike. You can keep both feet up on the scooter. It looks like it is a lot easier to keep one's balance (easier than on a conventional scooter).

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  29. oh, wow , this looks great for my son. he is not fat in any way, but fitness and exercise is about so much more than that. he has definite excess energy to burn and this would be AWESOME! thanks for the review, i never would have thought to look for ascooter

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  30. Ziking naturally encourages improved posture

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  31. I learned that The Hotshot's patented drive system also helps improve balance and coordination skills

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  32. I like that this is a great form of exercise for all kids!

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  33. I love that it has a 150lb weight limit! I also love the green color because that's my grandson's favorite color!

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  34. It has a rugged steel frame and aluminum alloy wheels! Sweeeeeeet!

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  35. I like that this improves balance & coordination while exercising.

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  36. My grandson would love this scooter!

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  37. This scooter looks really fun, I know I would have had a blast on it when I was a kid. Yeah, its easier to get things done when the kiddos are not in the middle. I think the cats are funny for trying to 'help', lol. It's a bummer that Jedilynn has to wait for all the snow to melt before she can ride again. We know the feeling. We live in Michigan and we have a few inches outside as well. Kinda a tease to get the kids a bike for Christmas, lol. My kids would love one of these after our snow melts. I think they would get great exercise.

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  38. This should be a great gift to my son who has trouble riding a bike, maybe it will give him the necessary balance to move on up!

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  39. I like how it Improves Balance and coordination
    Nicole Carter
    raventally30@aol.com

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  40. I love that Zike has a line of products from age 8 all the way through adult.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

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  41. I learned Currently all Zike models are designed for children, however the Saber has a weight limit of 200 lbs (91 kg) and is large enough to support adults 200 pounds or lower. A full line of Zikes for adults will be available in the future

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  42. I try to teach my niece to be environmentally-conscious, so I like that this is environmentally-friendly.

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  43. This one is the perfect age group for my son. My son has been wanting one since he saw it on tv.

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  44. These are so cool for the kids. I love the green color. My daughter would also like the Zike Z600.

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  45. I like their cute Zike® FlyBy® (Ages 8 and up)

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  46. I love how it has a weight limit up to 150 lbs!

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  47. I love how it looks like you'd be ride a stair climber.

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  48. I learned that the company is located in Greenville, South Carolina.

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