Boardy 2.0 – An upgrade on every detail of an already perfect kick scooter

I purchased my first Boardy in 2018 and have since then been riding it joyfully for a few thousand kilometers. I never had a problem with it, not even a flat tire. And I have put it to the test, riding on many rough roads. I did, however, change the tires a few times and the brake once. It still works fine even though it naturally looks a bit worn out.

When I saw that Boardy was back in business, I was eager to obtain the upgraded version of the flawless predecessor. I am happy to notice that not much has changed, even though everything has changed. What I mean is that the basic design remains unchanged while all parts and details have been somewhat modified and improved upon. These upgrades give it a more attractive look and increase its robustness and comfort without significantly compromising the weight.

rock you!

The board

When I saw that the new board was a bit thicker and wider than the older model, I was slightly concerned that it wouldn’t be as flexible. That wasn’t the case. It is equally flexible and low. A low deck means less strain on legs and joints, which is essential to me as I often ride long distances carrying a backpack. (Max ride in one day is 115 kilometers.) The adjustment of making the board slightly wider made an important difference. It is considerably easier to switch legs, which makes the ride more relaxing and smoother.

Wheels

On my first ride, I had the feeling it was rolling faster and with less effort and thought it was possibly only my imagination. But after closer inspection, I read that the Boardy 2.0 has been upgraded with industrial bearings with a “longer service life and lower rolling resistance.” This is much appreciated.

ready to ride
at home

Floor stand

In my package, I also received a floor stand which will become very useful at home. It is quite heavy and robust, and Boardy stays firm on the stand instead of always leaning against a wall or something. A few times my older Boardy has fallen, and the handlebar has taken the impact. Most likely that could cause handlebar damage, which is obviously something I would like to avoid.

Handlebar

The new handlebar is slightly wider. Besides giving it a more aesthetic look, it noticeably adds to the general comfort.

Mudguard

I am pleased to see that the mudguard has been upgraded with a small metal frame added to it. The older version could be a bit unstable and occasionally made some noise.

homestand
homestand in use

The team behind Boardy has done an amazing job improving every detail, elevating it from perfection to excellence.

I will enjoy this ride!

Envind from Sweden

Additional Features of Boardy Scooters

Boardy has many features that are rarely or not found on most compact kick scooters.

These features distinguish the Boardy from other kick scooters.

So Boardy is often not called a kick scooter, but a board scooter or an experience scooter.

Flexible Frame

Boardy’s frame is flexible along its entire length, so there is no need for complicated wheel suspensions, and springs, and thanks to the wooden structure, the frame perfectly absorbs the vibrations caused by the road. The wooden frame performs the function of both springs and shock absorbers at the same time. This type of design offers a higher comfort experience than any other wheel suspension, and the silent, smooth glide is unmatched by any other kick scooter.

Pneumatic Tires

Most compact scooters are usually equipped with solid polyurethane wheels. The polyurethane almost completely loses its grip on wet surfaces, and the solid wheel does not provide any vibration absorption. Boardy is equipped with air-inflatable Continental tires, which have very good grip even on wet roads, and they absorb vibrations very well due to their balloon design. The specialty of these Continental tires, that they can be inflated up to 58 Psi (4 bar). We recommend riders to always use the maximum pressure for the best rolling properties. With this maximum pressure Boardy rolls better than bigger wheeled bikes! When we tested the new Boardy on a flat road, we could reach 21 mph (34 km/h).

Industrial Bearing Hubs

From 2024, Boardy is only mounted with the more expensive industrial bearings wheels. The sealed industrial bearings are maintenance-free, they do not need to be set, and their sealed cover keeps water and dust away from the bearing balls. Sealed industrial bearings have much longer service life and lower rolling resistance than conventional bicycle wheel bearings

Hand Brake

The handbrake is always at hand. When you have to brake suddenly, the handbrake can be activated in less than a fraction of a second, earlier than the traditional foot-operated friction brake, so handbrake can shorten the braking distance by up to 4-5 meters. The handbrake lever operates a special BMX bike U-Brake, which is equipped with silicone BMX brake pads for greater performance. The brake is also equipped with a brake booster, which is similar to what is used on Mountain bikes. The brake booster increases the braking power, and it also strengthen the front fork. The special handbrake lever is equipped with a locking function: the fixed brake lever keeps the brake engaged, similar to the handbrake of cars, so the propped up Boardy doesn’t roll away even on sloping terrain.

Foldable Frame

The steering column of the Boardy can be folded down in a few seconds, so you can easily put even 4 Boardys into the trunk of an average car. When the steering column is folded, the Boardy is considered a folded scooter, which can be taken on public transport and taken into the stores. If you want to fold the Boardy even smaller, remove the quick-release rear wheel with one movement. Fender can also be removed with a few movements.

Detachable Mudgard

The Mudguard on Boardy is fixed by hand nuts, so it could be removed and installed in a matter of seconds. Many people only put it on in the rain, many people take it off when packing the scooter without the rear wheel. And there are some people who use Boardy sometimes with mudguard and sometimes without mudguard, because they can’t decide which one looks better.

CNC Machined Parts

We tried to “carve” the Boardy parts from one piece of high-strength, and stainless material, which are primarily aluminum and stainless steel. The board is also made with CNC technology from laminated woody. Thanks to CNC technology, parts and joints are extremely precise, and the number of weldings is minimal. The appearance of the “CNC carved” parts are eye-catching, each of them could be perceived as a unique work of industrial art.

Individual Serial Number

Each Boardy has a plate with a unique serial number. This plate certifies the authenticity of the Boardy and helps to identify exactly when and with what equipped it was made. The unique serial number is also important when you register the Boardy with insurance companies, and when report it to the police in case of theft.


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