A variety of scooters are disclosed. In some embodiments, a scooter can include a pivot assembly that allows the scooter to move between a folded and unfolded configuration. The pivot assembly can include a knob that frees a pin from a bracket to allow the scooter to fold. Turing the knob increases compressive forces on elements of the pivot assembly to reduce rattling noise and wobbling movement when the scooter is in use. Some embodiments of the scooter can include a center stand that can be deployed from either side of the scooter deck to stabilize the scooter when the scooter is stationary. Certain embodiments have an ergonomic handgrip.

A center mounted kickstand for a two-wheeled vehicle with a swing arm rear suspension includes a rotatable apparatus, and a pivot axle. The rotatable apparatus is mounted onto a mainframe of the two-wheeled vehicle via the pivot axle, and the pivot axle is mounted transversely to a longitudinal plane of the two-wheeled and connects the swing arm to the two-wheeled vehicle. The rotatable apparatus is constructed to slide in both directions transverse the longitudinal plane of the two-wheeled vehicle on the pivot axle.

A center mounted kickstand for a two-wheeled vehicle with a swing arm rear suspension includes a rotatable apparatus, and a pivot axle. The rotatable apparatus is mounted onto a mainframe of the two-wheeled vehicle via the pivot axle, and the pivot axle is mounted transversely to a longitudinal plane of the two-wheeled and connects the swing arm to the two-wheeled vehicle. The rotatable apparatus is constructed to slide in both directions transverse the longitudinal plane of the two-wheeled vehicle on the pivot axle.

A multi-function bicycle component which fastens to a bicycle and which is rotatable relative to the bicycle frame to multiple positions to serve as a cargo rack or luggage carrier in a first position and a bicycle stand or kickstand in a second position. The multi-function bicycle component rotates at or near the wheel axis and comprises a rotation preventing assembly which fastens the multi-function bicycle component relative to the bicycle frame in a riding position. When used in conjunction with a folding bike, the multi-function bicycle component also serves as a stand to assist during the folding process, and/or as a stand when the bicycle is in the folded position. The multi-function bicycle component may also include a bicycle fender.

A multi-function bicycle component which fastens to a bicycle and which is rotatable relative to the bicycle frame to multiple positions to serve as a cargo rack or luggage carrier in a first position and a bicycle stand or kickstand in a second position. The multi-function bicycle component rotates at or near the wheel axis and comprises a rotation preventing assembly which fastens the multi-function bicycle component relative to the bicycle frame in a riding position. When used in conjunction with a folding bike, the multi-function bicycle component also serves as a stand to assist during the folding process, and/or as a stand when the bicycle is in the folded position. The multi-function bicycle component may also include a bicycle fender.

A scooter comprises a platform (2) with an associated guiding structure (3), the platform (2) being mounted on wheels and having a support surface (2a) suitable to support at least one foot (RF) of a user. The platform (2) has a kickstand device (10) associated thereto, having a kickstand body that includes at least one supporting element (11a, 11b). The kickstand body has an upper end portion and at least one lower end portion (15), and is articulated in an intermediate area thereof to the platform (2), to perform angular movements around a respective rotation axis that extends transversely with respect to a direction of longitudinal extension of the platform (2). At least one elastic element is operatively set between the kickstand body and the platform (2), configured to urge the kickstand body to assume a respective operative lowered position, in which a lower end part (15) of the at least one supporting element (11a, 11b) is designed to contact the ground. The upper end portion of the kickstand body defines or has an operable element (12) associated thereto, configured so as to extend at least partially above the support surface (2a) of the platform (2), and suitable to be pressed by said foot (RF) of the user, in such a way that the kickstand body (10a) is brought to assume a respective inoperative raised position, against the action of the at least one elastic element, in which the lower end part (15) of the at least one supporting element (11a, 11b) is raised with respect to the ground.

A scooter comprises a platform (2) with an associated guiding structure (3), the platform (2) being mounted on wheels and having a support surface (2a) suitable to support at least one foot (RF) of a user. The platform (2) has a kickstand device (10) associated thereto, having a kickstand body that includes at least one supporting element (11a, 11b). The kickstand body has an upper end portion and at least one lower end portion (15), and is articulated in an intermediate area thereof to the platform (2), to perform angular movements around a respective rotation axis that extends transversely with respect to a direction of longitudinal extension of the platform (2). At least one elastic element is operatively set between the kickstand body and the platform (2), configured to urge the kickstand body to assume a respective operative lowered position, in which a lower end part (15) of the at least one supporting element (11a, 11b) is designed to contact the ground. The upper end portion of the kickstand body defines or has an operable element (12) associated thereto, configured so as to extend at least partially above the support surface (2a) of the platform (2), and suitable to be pressed by said foot (RF) of the user, in such a way that the kickstand body (10a) is brought to assume a respective inoperative raised position, against the action of the at least one elastic element, in which the lower end part (15) of the at least one supporting element (11a, 11b) is raised with respect to the ground.

A recumbent bicycle for recumbent riding includes a frame that is tubular and elongated. A handlebar, which is ape hanger-styled, is rotationally coupled to a front of the frame. A first wheel and a second wheel are rotationally coupled to a rear of the frame and the handlebar, respectively. A seat is coupled to a top of the frame. A sprocket, which is coupled to the frame proximate to the front, is operationally coupled to the first wheel. A pair of pedals is coupled to and extends from the sprocket. Each pedal is configured to position a respective foot of the user so that the user is positioned to compel rotation of the sprocket concurrent with the pedals. The sprocket is positioned to compel rotation of the first wheel to locomote the frame and the user. The pedals also are configured to be reversibly rotated to brake the first wheel.

A recumbent bicycle for recumbent riding includes a frame that is tubular and elongated. A handlebar, which is ape hanger-styled, is rotationally coupled to a front of the frame. A first wheel and a second wheel are rotationally coupled to a rear of the frame and the handlebar, respectively. A seat is coupled to a top of the frame. A sprocket, which is coupled to the frame proximate to the front, is operationally coupled to the first wheel. A pair of pedals is coupled to and extends from the sprocket. Each pedal is configured to position a respective foot of the user so that the user is positioned to compel rotation of the sprocket concurrent with the pedals. The sprocket is positioned to compel rotation of the first wheel to locomote the frame and the user. The pedals also are configured to be reversibly rotated to brake the first wheel.

Provided herein is a center mounted kickstand for a two-wheeled vehicle with a swing arm rear suspension. The center mounted kickstand includes a rotatable apparatus, and a pivot axle. The rotatable apparatus is mounted onto a mainframe of the two-wheeled vehicle via the pivot axle, and the pivot axle is mounted transversely to a longitudinal plane of the two-wheeled and connects the swing arm to the two-wheeled vehicle. The rotatable apparatus is constructed to slide in both directions transverse the longitudinal plane of the two-wheeled vehicle on the pivot axle.