For riders just getting into scootering, one of the most overwhelming components to understand is compression. Over the past decade, manufacturers have been introducing tons of standards to keep the front of your scooter together. The three most popular types of compression today are IHC, HIC, and SCS.

With so much choice available, how should riders decide what the best scooter wheels are for them? The three most common sizes available are 100mm, 110mm, and 120mm. There’s some decks and forks compatible with 125mm wheels as well.

First, let’s take a look at the history of scootering...