Yes, it is absolutely a good adquisition. Since I made the adjustements I haven´t had further problems. It is curious how this thing becomes the talking point...
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dorlene
May 4, 2009 10:09 pm
I recommend the new Razor A5 (http://www.razor.com/products/a5-lux-scooter.php <http://www.razor.com/products/a5-lux-scooter.php> ), Alexify. The specs page...
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amanzattan
May 5, 2009 2:06 am
Hi! I haven´t really ridden any other scooter than the one Dorlene advises you. I agree with her in the main points, although I would like to say that if the...
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maycam@...
carolynhoberman
May 5, 2009 3:01 am
Yes, I have front and back brakes, and I was out in the rain today. They work but not as well. Going slow and a boot on the ground work well in combination. ...
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Dorlene Kaplan
dorlene
May 5, 2009 3:38 am
Yes, we got lots of rain in NYC today. I always scoot slower when the street is wet. The back brake on the A5 worked fine. ... From: maycam@......
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Bratan
cka3ka2
May 5, 2009 10:47 am
Xootr breaks (both rear and front) work on wet road, but not very well. I had hard time slowing down a steep hill... ... [Non-text portions of this message...
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alexify
May 12, 2009 3:05 am
I ended up getting the Micro Monster Bullet. Just came in today. Felt good in the driveway, I'll be taking it out when it isn't raining or hailing. I may get...
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powershrimp
May 12, 2009 1:56 pm
The Micro Monster Bullet's wheels don't seem to be larger than 3". Pretty small compared to the Xootr....
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dorlene
May 12, 2009 8:59 pm
Thank you for letting us know. What factors led to your decision?...
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probonosemper
May 16, 2009 2:41 am
I've seen a couple of other postings when folks were selling their scooters and so was hoping it's okay to let the group know I've got a know-ped that I'm...
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dorlene
May 19, 2009 2:34 am
I apologize for my post #593 on May 4th that the Razor A5's rear brake works ok on wet pavement. I was wrong and amanzattan is correct. This weekend I applied...
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Angelo Domenech
a_domenech
May 20, 2009 8:16 pm
I'm new to the group so I need a little advise on getting my first foldable Kick scooter. I was wondering if someone can give me a review (Pros & Cons) of...
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Roy
roybassist
May 20, 2009 9:11 pm
Welcome to the group! I wrote a thorough review of the Razor A5 on Amazon. Here's a link:...
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Victor Khong
victorkhong
May 20, 2009 9:28 pm
Your perfect scooter doesn't exist. If you want low rolling resistance (speed), the ride will be harsh - ie: Xootr or A5. If you want comfort, then you'll...
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dorlene
May 20, 2009 9:45 pm
Victor is right that the perfect kick scooter doesn't exist and pneumatic tires provide a more comfortable ride. However, the KnowPed ...
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Ben Brown
benbrown301
May 20, 2009 10:22 pm
Hey guys, Can someone post some photos of the pavements on which the Xootr rides "harsh" as I have no problem riding my Xootr Mag around Auckland Central every...
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Angelo Domenech
a_domenech
May 20, 2009 11:11 pm
Thanks Roy! This was very helpful. ... From: Roy <roybassist@...> Subject: [NYCKickScooters] Re: Scooter Review To: NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com Date:...
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Angelo Domenech
a_domenech
May 20, 2009 11:23 pm
What about the Sidewalker Micro? The Sidewalker comes with 12" wheels, like on a bike, wouldn't that give me more speed, ride better going over cracks &...
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Roy
roybassist
May 21, 2009 2:11 pm
... It might, but there are a bunch of trade-offs. I haven't seen a Sidewalker Micro, but based on the information on the Sidewalker web site (...
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Roy
roybassist
May 21, 2009 2:27 pm
... I think by "harsh ride" people don't necessarily mean that the ride is really bad or intolerable; only that you feel every bump, crack or pavement defect...
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John V.
danconia57
May 21, 2009 4:50 pm
... Besides the Sidewalker Micro, you may want to consider several other pneumatic tire scooters - the Mibo line (see http://www.miboscooters.com ) and the...
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powershrimp
May 21, 2009 5:45 pm
Angelo, I used my Xootr for commuting for 4 months and would not recommend it to anyone. Using a Xootr for the commute is like using a Lamborgini for off-road...
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gluck18
May 21, 2009 6:46 pm
Hi Angelo Obviously we all have a lot to say about this. My 2 cents: I have a Xootr and use it often, on NYC streets, both for fun and for relatively short...
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hplangford
May 21, 2009 11:56 pm
I've used Xootr for years. Of the ones you listed, I've only tried the Know Ped and hated it. I missed the low rolling resistance of the Xootr. I've ridden all...
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powershrimp
May 22, 2009 2:24 pm
Having a comfortable ride doesn't necessarily mean high rolling resistance. You can use suspension with hard wheels like the 2000XR: ...
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alexify
May 23, 2009 11:57 pm
What are the wheel dimensions of the Xootr? The Bullet's front wheel is 120mm x 64mm....
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alexify
May 24, 2009 2:08 am
I wanted to get something that folded small to fit in carry-on and weigh as little as possible. I I excluded the Xootr because of cost. I didn't want to spend...
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dorlene
May 25, 2009 12:00 am
Thank you for explaining and drawing attention to Micro's kick scooters, alexify. I'm intrigued by the Flex model ...
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profhoneycat
May 25, 2009 2:29 pm
Do any of you guys ever get together as a group, to ride for fun? And if so, do you have favorite places to cruise? I just got a xootr Santa Cruz, and have...
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Angelo Domenech
a_domenech
May 25, 2009 3:03 pm
I would like to thank everyone who responded, they were ALL very helpful! I think ALL scooters have their purpose...But I guess since I"m so use to the...
