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Kick scooters utilize rear fender brakes

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Hook: Slowing down on a metal scooter involves aggressively stomping on a piece of plastic. Explanation: Most recreational kick scooters lack complex hand levers. Instead, they use a flexible rear fender that hovers just above the back wheel. Stomping on this fender creates direct friction against the spinning rubber tire, violently scrubbing away your speed.

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Kick scooters utilize rear fender brakes
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