KneeRover Jr All Terrain Knee Scooter for Kids and Small Adults for Foot Surgery Heavy Duty Knee Walker for Broken Ankle Foot Injuries Recovery - Leg Scooter Knee Crutch Alternative (Red)

These knee scooters, or knee walkers as they are sometimes called, are a great alternative to clumsy, often painful, crutches when you need a mobility aid for more than a few days. It's a good idea to acquire one at least a couple of weeks before you'll need it for scheduled procedures on legs, ankles, or feet to learn how to handle it smoothly and safely.I shopped long and hard for this scooter. There are few on the used market and I will need ti for not one but two surgeries so rental is prohibitive ($320 for four months). Knee Rover seems to be the premier brand out there and it is, at least, a US-based company though I'm not sure the scooter itself is made in the USA. Their listing seems to emphasize that they are a small family-owned company out of Evans, GA but they don't say the scooter is made there. The build quality is, overall, very high suggesting domestic manufacture, as does the price. . Hmmm....The budget scooters out there are, for the most part, unsuitable for outdoor use with their hard, small wheels. They have a rotating front axle assembly instead of the Knee Rover's tie-rod system, so when turning the base of the scooter is narrowed, unlike the Knee Rover. Scooters usually have a narrower rear axle to clear the propelling leg; the knee Rover has one wheel with an attached "training wheel" which is sufficient. Some of their models come with two rear wheels ( the Hybrid models) and have two small, hard rear wheels which don't turn independently and cause drag, as pointed out by another reviewer. This seems a cheap trick for the price asked and as they have no spring or other suspension, I suspect the ride outdoors would be a bit rough. My new "original" model has three almost-12" pneumatic wheels and seems to roll smoothly. I think a suspension spring would be unnecessary with three such wheels absorbing shocks. Someone needing this type of device has no business on very rough ground anyway. The single caliper brake works well enough, and is adjustable. I appreciate reviews about the disk brake systems which can be very difficult to adjust properly. The chassis is robust and well finished. the hand grips are comfortable and the leg pad is firm and supportive, at least at first, though mine is becoming a but too yielding over time. Urethane foam rather than memory foam would be more appropriate. The turning radius could be better but the trade-off would be loss of stability. When I push it fast, turns to the side without the "training wheel" may result in alarming tilts to that side. Many of the scooters I looked at online warn not to race along on these scooters.The seat and handlebar height are incrementally adjustable to accommodate most individuals. For short individuals, there is a "Junior" line made for kids and small adults. See the recommended height and weight ratings. This scooter will accommodate 350 lbs, 50 more than most budget scooters.The unit is quite portable and I could manage it with one good leg got loading and unloading. it folds easily and the handlebar mast locks securely in place, but I find I have to remove the basket (it pops right off) to access the locking lever. it also has a pop-up button to secure the mast, providing double latching.Assembly was pretty straightforward. The instructions were adequate, and it came with fairly high quality "keeper" wrenches and a socket set. There was hardware left over, but I figured out they have a universal hardware packet to assemble all their models and some parts aren't needed on all models. It would be nice if that were clear in the instructions. The instructions were more intelligible than usual for Chinese imports. The scooter was well packed but was a little difficult to unpack. LOTS of nylon ties and foam sleeves. Illustrations were better than average and assembly was fairly intuitive. The only assembly other than the height adjustments required only 4 bolts, nuts, and several washers. After unpacking, I first raised the steering column mast and secured it with the lock pin, star bolt, and lever clamp. The latter clamp seems to have frustrated some reviewers who weren't familiar with this type of locking mechanism and instructions could have been a little better on adjusting it. Next, I installed the front wheel assembly with two bolts, and three washers each bolt with a lock nut. Then I only had to slip the tie rod ends over the bolt I inserted through the fitting on the end of the handlebar mast as illustrated in the instructions and lock nut to secure it. Pay attention to the instruction not to over-tighten this nut! Next, I installed the leg rest/pad and secured it (it comes installed upside down for shipping). I installed the "training wheel", a substantial piece of hardware, to the rear axle. It was a straightforward process but the rear axle nut, as the manual warns, is really tight and I needed a rubber mallet to loosen it with the socket wench provided. I suggest installing on a hard floor to allow proper adjustment of the training wheel assembly. I also found the wheel design made filling the tires, which come deflated, frustrating. It was hard to get my bicycle pump (wthich has a gauge) attached for lack of clearance. Recommended pressure is 38-40 pounds. An arthritic person with limited strength and grip couldn't assemble this scooter by themselves. The valve stems could be made longer and bent outward a little to facilitate inflation. It would be equally difficult to use my compressor as over-filling such small tires would be easy to do. Finally, I hooked the handy, sturdy basket on the steering column, and I was done. The tires have held air fairly well, needing only one refill of a few pounds over the past 2 months.So, this scooter has some issues like every other one I considered. I gave it a 5 star rating because compared to its competitors, it is an excellent mobility aid and what issues it has are inherent to this type of device. The build quality is reflected in the price, but there are similarly priced scooters that are NOT as well constructed by assessment from reviews and the few I've actually seen, such as a budget Ellenker. Remember that there's a ready market for good-quality used scooters, as insurance won't generally cover them. You could, in the long run, be better off just buying one new and reselling it than paying for rental, and you'll have a brand new scooter in good repair. This model seems to offer everything needed for a relatively secure, smooth, comfortable ride, and long-term value.

Sitting here bored as I recover from double bunion surgery, so I thought I'd offer up my thoughts on the KneeRover Jr. All-Terrain Scooter. I wanted something with inflatable tires and all-terrain, and I knew that I wouldn't be happy on crutches for 2 months, so decided to buy this model. For starters, I'm 5'6" and about 145 pounds, so after looking at the weight and seeing that the Jr. is usable up to 6', I decided to go with the smaller version (red) with the 9" wheels.It was relatively easy to set up (pre-operation) solo, just check that everything is facing the right way. I read some reviews that talked about instability without using the training wheel, but a) I don't find it unstable, and b) the nut is too tight for me to even attempt to put on the training wheel without a hex socket wrench, so I didn't try.So far, I've used the scooter for about 3 weeks, starting from the night I came home. The scooter itself is easy enough to navigate, turns fine (sometimes requires backing up before going forward) and is narrow enough to navigate hallways. I like that it's easy to bring on a bus, you can lift it with one arm to get it up and down the stairs, and it fits fine in the back of my car. It's been lifesaver in the kitchen in particular, not having to balance on crutches. The pad has also served a dual purpose for me, as I use it to ice and elevate my leg. I did put on a t-shirt over the foam cover, because it's not a cloth material and gets wet and rubs if your leg happens to sweat at all.All in all, great scooter. I do wish it did have front brakes instead of the back brake, because that isn't terribly useful – sometimes I'll find myself scooting away and realizing the brake is still on. Also, if money wasn't a factor and I could do it again, i probably would "size up" to the bigger scooter, as I'm so active that I find myself wanting to adjust the scooter to various heights. Lastly, because the tires only inflate to 30 PSI, I'm not sure I'd call it truly "all-terrain", as it wobbles just going through grass, but it's still functional

I bought this scooter in 2019. I was having plantar fasciitis surgery but I was going to need to get around. In the 6 weeks I used it it went to the grocery store, doctor appointments, Costco, and several trips to Disneyland. I saw people on those other kinds of scooters, you know, the less expensive ones with hard plastic tires, bumping along and looking super uncomfortable. I would glide by and not feel cracks in the sidewalk or pebbles.Fast forward to 2025. Husband has more surgeries than I can count on his feet. We’ve dragged this out of the garage every time. It’s been used so much we just had to put new tires on it because we wore the tread off the original tires.As far as stability I only had an issue 1 time that involved a margarita. Husband had one when he was walking the dog and the dog saw a cat.I wouldn’t recommend this scooter for everyone. If you’re clumsy on 2 feet this isn’t for you. Hubby is in his 60’s and still uses it.Most people will probably not get as much use out of this as we have, but I think it’s worth the extra money just for the easy rolling and comfort with this one.