Hey! Jack here again. We get questions about parts all the time, which we love, but we understand that it can feel a bit overwhelming and particularly if you're new to stunt scootering, all the different parts can feel a little confusing. Decks, forks, clamps, compression systems… it’s easy to feel like you need a dictionary just to understand what everything does.
The good news is that stunt scooters are actually made up of a fairly simple set of components. Once you understand the basics, it becomes much easier to maintain your scooter, upgrade parts, or even build a custom setup.
Here’s a simple breakdown of the main stunt scooter parts and what each one does.
Deck
The deck is the main part you stand on when riding. It’s one of the most important parts of a stunt scooter and affects stability, control, and overall feel.
Decks come in different lengths and widths. Wider decks are often preferred for street riding because they provide more foot space, while lighter and narrower decks are popular with park riders who want quicker whips and overheads.
Bars
The bars are what you hold onto while riding and the scooter. They attach to the fork and rotate when doing tricks like bar spins.
Bars come in different heights and widths, and the right size usually depends on the rider’s height and riding style.
Fork
The fork connects the bars to the front wheel and sits inside the headtube of the deck. The forks (combined with the headset bearings), allows the bars to spin and supports the front wheel during riding and tricks.
Most forks are designed to work with specific wheel sizes and compression systems.
Clamp
The clamp holds the bars tightly onto the fork’s steerer tube. Without a properly tightened clamp, your bars can slip or rotate while riding.
Clamps come in 2 types, SCS clamps and IHC/HIC clamps, the correct one for you depends on your compression system. They usally have two, or four bolts that keep everything secure.
Compression System
The compression system keeps the scooter tight and prevents the bars from wobbling or rattling.
There are several types of compression systems used on stunt scooters, but they all serve the same purpose: keeping the bars, fork, and deck securely connected.
Wheels
The wheels allow the scooter to roll smoothly and absorb some of the impact from riding.
Wheels come in different sizes and hardness levels, and higher-quality wheels usually offer better speed, durability, and grip.
Grips
The grips sit on the ends of the bars and provide comfort and control while riding.
They’re one of the easiest parts to replace and are often upgraded when they become worn or slippery.
Griptape
The griptape is located at the on the deck and allows you to grip to the scooter. It is essentially sand paper with a sticky back.
On stunt scooters, it's super satisfying to replace and is one of the most frequently refreshed items.
The Bottom Line
Stunt scooters might look complicated at first, but they’re actually built from a small number of simple components. Once you understand what each part does, it becomes much easier to maintain your scooter, upgrade parts, or build a custom setup that suits your riding style.
Stunt Scooter Parts Explained: What Each Part Does
Hey! Jack here again. We get questions about parts all the time, which we love, but we understand that it can feel a bit overwhelming and particularly if you're new to stunt scootering, all the different parts can feel a little confusing. Decks, forks, clamps, compression systems… it’s easy to feel like you need a dictionary just to understand what everything does.
The good news is that stunt scooters are actually made up of a fairly simple set of components. Once you understand the basics, it becomes much easier to maintain your scooter, upgrade parts, or even build a custom setup.
Here’s a simple breakdown of the main stunt scooter parts and what each one does.
Deck
The deck is the main part you stand on when riding. It’s one of the most important parts of a stunt scooter and affects stability, control, and overall feel.
Decks come in different lengths and widths. Wider decks are often preferred for street riding because they provide more foot space, while lighter and narrower decks are popular with park riders who want quicker whips and overheads.
Bars
The bars are what you hold onto while riding and the scooter. They attach to the fork and rotate when doing tricks like bar spins.
Bars come in different heights and widths, and the right size usually depends on the rider’s height and riding style.
Fork
The fork connects the bars to the front wheel and sits inside the headtube of the deck. The forks (combined with the headset bearings), allows the bars to spin and supports the front wheel during riding and tricks.
Most forks are designed to work with specific wheel sizes and compression systems.
Clamp
The clamp holds the bars tightly onto the fork’s steerer tube. Without a properly tightened clamp, your bars can slip or rotate while riding.
Clamps come in 2 types, SCS clamps and IHC/HIC clamps, the correct one for you depends on your compression system. They usally have two, or four bolts that keep everything secure.
Compression System
The compression system keeps the scooter tight and prevents the bars from wobbling or rattling.
There are several types of compression systems used on stunt scooters, but they all serve the same purpose: keeping the bars, fork, and deck securely connected.
Wheels
The wheels allow the scooter to roll smoothly and absorb some of the impact from riding.
Wheels come in different sizes and hardness levels, and higher-quality wheels usually offer better speed, durability, and grip.
Grips
The grips sit on the ends of the bars and provide comfort and control while riding.
They’re one of the easiest parts to replace and are often upgraded when they become worn or slippery.
Griptape
The griptape is located at the on the deck and allows you to grip to the scooter. It is essentially sand paper with a sticky back.
On stunt scooters, it's super satisfying to replace and is one of the most frequently refreshed items.
The Bottom Line
Stunt scooters might look complicated at first, but they’re actually built from a small number of simple components. Once you understand what each part does, it becomes much easier to maintain your scooter, upgrade parts, or build a custom setup that suits your riding style.