Schwinn Shuffle Adult Scooter

I purchased this kick scooter a year ago, and while the overall build quality is solid, I’m struggling to enjoy it due to a few design flaws. As someone who’s 5’3” the 6” deck height is too high, making it difficult for me to reach the ground with my foot. It forces me into a deep squat each time I need to stop, which is good to some extent is also uncomfortable and tiring to go for distance. Another issue I have is with the front wheel. The large, high wheel in the front and the small wheel in the back create a strange dynamic where it feels like you’re always fighting against the momentum, as if you’re constantly riding slightly uphill. To get any real speed, I find myself having to put in a lot of effort, and even then, the scooter quickly slows down, almost as though a brake is dragging (but I’ve confirmed that it’s not). This makes longer rides feel like a workout, not an enjoyable ride. Finally, the kickstand is too short, and as others have mentioned, it easily tips over at the slightest touch, which is really frustrating. Overall, while the quality of the scooter seems good, the design choices—especially the deck height and wheel configuration—really detract from the experience. Unfortunately, this scooter just isn’t a good fit for short me but I will still use it but likely look to add some mods like an e conversion to be able to get a little assist so I can go further and enjoy it more.