A fast, fun way to give your trusty Micro a whole new lease of life
Got a scooter that’s seen a few too many school runs? Sticky handles, scratched decks, slightly-wonky vibes? Don’t bin it. Don’t even think about it. With a quick 10-minute refresh, you can make it look (and ride) good as new.
Perfect if you're passing it on to a younger sibling, giving it a glow-up for resale, or just breathing new life into an old favourite. Here's how.
Step 1: Give It a Quick Clean
Let’s start with the basics.
Grab a damp cloth, warm soapy water, and give it a proper once-over – wheels, deck, handles, brake, stem. You’ll be amazed at what a difference a bit of elbow grease makes. While you are doing that, grab a screwdriver and tighten up any bolts in the wheels or clamp.
Why it matters: A clean and tightened scooter looks instantly newer, helps you spot any wear, and gives replacement parts a better fit.
Step 2: Swap Out the Handle Grips
Sticky? Faded? Torn from years of loving use? No problem.
Our handle grips are super simple to switch. Just pull off the old ones (the trick is to heat them with a hairdryer on the lowest setting to help ease them off) and slide on your replacements.
Find the 'how-to-video' here.
Pro tip: With over 25 colours to choose from you can mix and match your new grips for an instant style upgrade.
Find your Grips here
Step 3: Replace the Brake (Yes, You Can)
The brake takes a beating. But the good news? Because every Micro scooter is built with individual parts, it can be easily replaced.
Pop off the back wheel (you’ll need an Allen key), unscrew the old brake, and screw on your fresh one. All our brakes are built to fit – just choose the one for your model.
Find the 'how to replace your brakes' video here
Why bother: A new brake = safer scooting and sharper stopping. If you're selling it, that’s a big selling point.
Step 4: Change the Deck or Stem
For a full glow-up, switch the deck or stem.
Yes, it's slightly more involved – but it’s still doable with basic tools, and our step-by-step video guides make it foolproof.
Style tip: Try a new colour or personalised deck – it completely transforms the look. And kids love picking their own combo.
Step 5: Accessorise It
This is where the magic happens. Stickers, bells, baskets, ribbons, bags – we’ve got loads of options to make the scooter feel totally personalised.
Whether you’re gifting it to a sibling or prepping it for Vinted, the right accessory can make it feel brand new.
Customer favourites:
* Handlebar bells (in cute or cool styles)
* Handlebar lights, which double as torches
* Bags that double up as storage + style
* Safety lights or ribbons for a younger sibling's hand-me-down
Why Refresh?
· It saves money -no need to buy a new scooter.
· It’s sustainable – less waste, fewer parts in landfills.
· It’s fun -especially if kids get involved and choose their own colours and accessories.
· It adds value – whether that’s for resale or sibling brownie points.
Final Word
Don’t let a good scooter go to waste.
In just 10 minutes – with a few clicks, a couple of swaps, and one good clean – you’ll have a refreshed scooter ready for miles more adventures.
And remember, all the how-to guides are on our instructional videos page. No guesswork. No stress. Just easy peasy scooter TLC.