Ron emailed me this inquiry: "Do you think commuting from Penn Station to Lex & 59th 2 times a day is doable on a scooter? it's about 2 miles. I'm wondering if...
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hplangford
May 2, 2008 3:36 am
Has anyone scooted the Harlem Valley Rail Trail? I may check it out soon. Pam...
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hplangford
May 14, 2008 3:16 am
This trail is scooter heaven. It's paved, smooth and fairly level (at least on the part I traveled). I scooted from Wassaic Train Station to Coleman Station...
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winkler1
May 16, 2008 9:18 pm
I've had mine for a couple months... it rattles a let on pavement or sidewalk seams. Is this normal? The upside of this is that people can hear me coming, but...
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duggy
scootermannjny
May 16, 2008 10:21 pm
friends i have scooted with that use xootrs have had the rear fender flap and make a rapping noise ; if you do a lot of road riding , you may want a 16"...
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peronk1
May 19, 2008 3:07 am
Try stuffing some tissue paper between the plastic shell and the metal tab that rubs against the wheel when the fender is stepped on. The vibration is likely...
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hplangford
May 21, 2008 1:42 pm
Do you have a fender? I would ditch the fender; why do you need it? Also, the MG is not nearly as good a product as the original Xootrs. I strongly disagree...
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dorlene
May 21, 2008 1:50 pm
It looks like it will be a beautiful holiday weekend so if you're going to be in town and are looking for something fun and fit to do on Saturday morning,...
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John Margiotta
swimminglaps
May 21, 2008 9:30 pm
I ride a Xootr everyday, and I love it. But I ride about 4 miles per day, sometimes more, and I'm wearing through the brakes, wheels and frames at an...
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Jeffrey Vargas
JVARGAS81
May 23, 2008 2:39 pm
Xooter is as solid as they come in terms of streetbeatings that it takes. Go Peds are a heavier frame and use pnuematic tires. Jeff NYC ... From: John...
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John Margiotta
swimminglaps
May 23, 2008 2:54 pm
Thanks. This is very helpful. ... From: Jeffrey Vargas <jvargas81@...> To: NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 10:39:43 AM ...
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Dorlene Kaplan
dorlene
May 23, 2008 6:21 pm
I agree with you, Jeff. In terms of weight, portability, and efficiency, the Xootr is the best there is for urban adult transport. Go-Peds have solid rubber...
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rocknrowing
May 23, 2008 9:10 pm
I picked up a used scooter at a rummage sale. It is a ZOOMER Heavy Duty. It has 125mm wheels. I cannot find any information about the brand. Any information...
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Dorlene Kaplan
dorlene
May 24, 2008 2:31 am
There's a photo of a Zoomer on this Australian retailer's website: http://www.rebelsport.com.au/ecom/rebel/product_detail.aspx?id=15097&cat=183 It looks...
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R.Garcia
cubano_md
May 24, 2008 3:18 am
did you happen to take a pics of the lovely creature?...
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winkler1
May 25, 2008 3:03 pm
Yes, I do have a fender. I'll try removing it. Thanks Pam....
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winkler1
May 25, 2008 3:16 pm
What's their most solid scooter these days? I liked the MG due to the wider deck, and figured the magnesium made it lighter (for taking on the train)...
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dorlene
May 30, 2008 9:07 pm
According to Steve Kovalchik, Manager of Xootr LLC: "The rear fender rattles due to the metal piece popping out of the shield. To dampen the noise place a...
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R.Garcia
cubano_md
May 30, 2008 10:38 pm
thanks for in the info dorlene. peace, rod...
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dorlene
Jun 3, 2008 4:00 am
We'll meet at Bethesda Fountain in Central Park (72nd St. mid-Park) and scoot north around the Park. Our group is almost up to 100 members. Some members joined...
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stilllivinginnewyorkc...
stilllivingi...
Jun 8, 2008 4:56 pm
Hello, I am looking for a xooter but balking at the fee. If you have one you are no longer using or looking to sell, please drop me a line. Thanks :-) Shane...
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Eric Ferguson
peronk1
Jun 8, 2008 6:34 pm
You can call the Xootr factory 1-800-816-2724 and ask if they have any refurbished (returned) units. Typically they will give you about a 20% savings...
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rolbud
Jun 9, 2008 3:02 am
Hi everyone, New member here: Just got my MG last week and I love it so far. I noticed rattling coming from the rear fender too. The manager from Xootr was...
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dorlene
Jun 13, 2008 2:21 pm
Larry and I look forward to meeting you at Bethesda Fountain in Central Park (72nd St. mid-Park) and scooting north around the Park. It should be a beautiful...
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sumbuddi2001
Jun 14, 2008 6:24 pm
hey, i got to the fountain this morning at 11am , almost on the dot.... but didn't see any scooters :( sorry to have missed you all...was i at the right...
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Dorlene Kaplan
dorlene
Jun 14, 2008 11:17 pm
I'm sorry we didn't connect, Sum. I may have given you the wrong directions. We meet on the bridge overlooking the fountain, not downstairs at the...
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sumbuddi2001
Jun 15, 2008 10:38 pm
hi, new member also and new owner of a xootr (mg). really like scooting but the rattling was hard to ignore. as suggested, i also tried the adhesive strip...
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dorlene
Jun 16, 2008 12:32 am
We'll meet on the bridge overlooking Bethesda Fountain. I'll post a reminder a few days before with my cellphone number in case you're late or can't find us....
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Bratan
cka3ka2
Jul 7, 2008 2:47 pm
I hope it's ok to post a for sale message? I've decided to sell my Xootr MG, so if anyone interested I have it on craigslist:...
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Kristine
spark_488
Jul 7, 2008 5:51 pm
Hello Everyone, I am a new member hoping for some much-needed advice. I am trying to decide on a kick scooter to buy for my shorter Manhattan commutes. It will...
