{"id":9814,"date":"2015-02-12T09:33:19","date_gmt":"2015-02-12T17:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com\/?p=9814"},"modified":"2015-02-12T09:20:15","modified_gmt":"2015-02-12T17:20:15","slug":"amish-made-scooter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com\/personal\/amish-made-scooter\/","title":{"rendered":"Amish Scooter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Scoot around town with ease in this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.momastore.org\/museum\/moma\/ProductDisplay_Amish%20Scooter,%2016%20Inch%20Wheels_10451_10001_199165_-1_26707_26707_199206\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"broken_link\">Amish Scooter<\/a>. This version is a scooter-bicycle hybrid and it combines the best of both worlds. A powder-coated steel frame and fenders will stand up to all sorts of bumps and bruises while 16-inch wheels will get you to your destination almost as quickly as a regular bike. There&#8217;ll be little to no balance or knee strain issues, yet it&#8217;s large enough to tote around a bag of groceries. Plus, it won&#8217;t look like you stole a kid&#8217;s scooter, which is important for your reputation. A Pennsylvania-based Amish family has been manufacturing these for three generations; they invented the scooter as an alternative to a bicycle, which their church does not allow.<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\nDesigner: Stoltzfus Family<\/p>\n<p>Kickstand, basket, rear and handbrake included.<br \/>\nHandles are made of rubber with subtle sparkles.<br \/>\nBall bearing for easy steering.<br \/>\nPowder-coated steel frame and fenders.<br \/>\nAssembly required.<br \/>\nWeight Capacity: 175lbs<\/p>\n<p>Available in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.momastore.org\/museum\/moma\/ProductDisplay_Amish%20Scooter,%2016%20Inch%20Wheels_10451_10001_199165_-1_26707_26707_199206\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"broken_link\">Orange<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.momastore.org\/museum\/moma\/ProductDisplay_Amish%20Scooter,%2020%20Inch%20Wheels_10451_10001_199164_-1_26707_26707_199205\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"broken_link\">Black<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Amish Made Scooter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com\/images\/Amish-Scooter-Black.jpg?w=513&#038;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scoot around town with ease in this Amish Scooter. This version is a scooter-bicycle hybrid and it combines the best of both worlds. A powder-coated steel frame and fenders will stand up to all sorts of bumps and bruises while 16-inch wheels will get you to your destination almost as quickly as a regular bike. 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