. She and I have tripped on the handlebars, knocked into the wheels, and—well, let's just say I'm surprised she didn't cite these daily hazards in our vows when we tied the knot.compact as scooter manufacturers might have you believe. When folded up, they're often too tall to roll under a couch. You can balance them upright by leaning them against a wall, but, speaking from experience, they'll come crashing down every so often. That's where the Taur won me over.
It is unusual in other ways, too. There's no traditional “deck” on which to place your feet. Instead, two pedals flap out from the tubular frame. You put your feet on these, and the Taur makes you ride with your legs parallel, instead of one in front of the other, which the company says is more of a natural stance. This also helps shave down weight and the overall size of the vehicle. Unfortunately, my overall experience has been mixed.
There's a little latch at the bottom of the frame you can twist to make the stem fold down. Align the metal peg on the stem with the hole on the rear fender, and the Taur stays folded. You can use the center kickstand to give it more stability or put the whole scooter upright. The latter is arguably one of the best features of the Taur. It's not only space-saving at home, but it was immensely helpful in not taking up too much room on a crowded subway .
It's not my favorite folding system—the latch feels clunky and can require some force to move. Pushing down on the rear fender to unhook the stem also isn't intuitive when you aren't using the center stand, because it's easy for the whole thing to fall on its side. I should add that when it's folded up, the Taur is relatively lightweight to carry at 37 pounds, but the thick stem makes it unwieldy.
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