Xootr Mg Commuter Scooter Review
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- Опубліковано 17 січ 2019
- Xootr Mg (magnesium) Scooter Review.
Review of my Xootr Mg scooter. The deck of this scooter is wide, strong, and light. The wheels are made from ultra-low-resistant polyurethane. The front handle brake ensures a safe, smooth ride.
Xootr link: www.xootr.com
Please leave your comments and questions!
I bought this two years ago- I'm down to 280 Ilbs now, and it still works great. I had destroyed a Hudora in short order previous to my xootr. 👍
Did riding the scooter help you lose weight?
@@lhdc31786 It certainy did...and i still ride it daily..weather pemitting!
I purchased one. This scooter is fantastic! It is exceptionally well-made. It is perfect for an urban commute (if you're not going over rough terrain).
I live in NYC and I use a Oxelo Town 9 scooter. My friend has a Xootr Mg and we swapped scooters for a week. Overall, I hated the Xootr. The wheels on the Xootr are an incredible feat of engineering, far better than the wheels on the Oxelo. I agree with you, for smooth surfaces there is no better scooter than the Xootr. NYC streets and sidewalks, however, are mess. The Oxelo has front and rear suspension plus larger wheels and a deck that sits higher. The Oxelo is not as fast as the Xootr on smooth surfaces but the Oxelo is faster than the Xootr on rough surfaces. The Oxelo is more stable at higher speeds too. The Xootr is much lighter than the Oxelo but the Oxelo is far easier and faster to fold.
These are the five things I hated about the Xootr. 1) Deck is too low for rough surfaces. 2) It rattles. 3) Handlebars are too narrow which makes the Xootr less stable when turning and at higher speeds (too narrow for carrying bags of groceries too). 4) The backwards front fork throws off center of gravity over the front wheel. 5) The folding mechanism is cumbersome (even the new quick release).
After our the swap my friend decided to buy the Oxelo Town 9 and he no longer rides the Xootr Mg. After many years of riding my beloved Oxelo Town 9, I need an upgrade. My next scooter will be a Swift One Marine.
Lovely scooter. I have another make but one of these days I'll treat myself to a Xootr. Have fun!
Thanks for posting!
Thank you!
Thank you so much for your insightful review!
Well presented review, thank you
I’ve tried them all…now I own 3 xootr’s.The amazing thing is that you can scoot 20 miles on this thing and not even break a sweat…incredible.
Definitely high quality!
Yes... Been researching scooters and this is definately *the* most superior.
I live in Manhattan what do you think of this one vs the razor?
Made in the USA
Just an update…still loving my xootr…built like a tank, just swapped out the tires after 1000 miles.
I used to ride these when I was a kid doing tricks this one is the only one that will hold my weight
Wake N Bake that’s why I got it, too. Very stable for a full sized adult.
Nice vid, thanks. I also was wondering how to pronounce Xootr, appreciate that info. Mine is the Dash version with the little button you push to open and close.
@@Knightrayn I'm glad they did away with the pin and went with the push button on the 4th generation
This is a great looking scooter. However the ride is tough from what I hear. Obviously the wheels are legendary, but would it be a good idea to put different wheels on it for rougher longer rides? Some pneumatic tires? Obviously there are other scooters designed for offroad and rough roads, but this scooter is lighter and has a handle break. What do you think?
Thank you for the review. I have an old Xootr MG and recently noticed rattling coming from the rear wheel. Would you have any recommendations on how to eliminate it? I am not sure what is going on. Thank you!
Hi. Thanks for the review. I like it that after you talked about the scooter you actually rode on it. I've never rode on one but I'm planning on buying one because it's compact and can be carried inside malls.
QUESTIONS:
1. Is it hard to learn to balance & steer on kick scooter?
2. Is this model heavier or lighter than regular ones?
3. What type of shoes should one wear when riding scooters? I'm concern with the wear & tear on shoes.
4. How long before your kicking feet gets tired riding scooters?
5. Do you interchange your kicking feet?
Thanks.
Hey, I know its been awhile, but I can answer most questions for you. I'm a pretty experienced kick scooter rider. Right now I ride a Razor A5, but have been considering upgrading to the Xootr.
1. Balance- It doesn't really take any more balance than riding a bike. Just take some time in an empty parking lot to get the feeling for turning/balance.
2. Weight- I'm not sure what you'd consider a 'regular' kick scooter, but for comparison, the Razor A5 is one of the lightest larger wheeled scooters on the market at about 9 pounds. I believe Xootr MG is about a pound heavier, possibly because of the alloy, and wider deck.
3. Tennis/running shoes are best in my opinion. Don't worry too much about wear and tear unless you plan to take your scooter 5+ miles a day.
4. Tiredness- Believe it or not, it will actually be the foot/leg thats on the deck that will get tired more so than your kicking foot, due to the fact that the 'deck' foot is making these little up and down movements at you kick the ground with your other foot. How quickly you get tired depends on your fitness level and the terrain you're riding on.
5. Learning to interchange, or switch as some call it, is a pretty essential part of riding a kick scooter, especially if you're going longer distances (over a mile.) I believe with the Xootr MG's wider deck, it would make switching easier.
Hope this helped!
I agree with Spectra Nyte. Here are a few more points/opinions:
1.) Balance and steering is fairly easy because momentum makes balancing less difficult. Ever tried to skip a stone in a lake or pond? Normally, that rock would sink. However, the momentum allows it to skirt the surface of the water. The good news is that a scooter has a low center of gravity; so, even when you slow down or stop, you don't fall over (like some people might do when learning how to ride a bike).
2.) It's fairly light given the quality of its construction and the Mg (solid magnesium base). It is considerably lighter than a child's bicycle. I will add one other thing: This is MUCH lighter than an electric scooter. If your electric scooter runs out of charge, you'll get a workout if you have to kick your way home.
3.) I've used it in "nice" comfortable business casual shoes -- and it works great for it. I'd suggest that you only avoid wearing "hard" soles (the kind that you find on strict dress shoes, women's heels or cowboy boots).
4.) My feet don't really get tired on this. Kicking isn't really an issue -- because a single kick on these wheels provide a lot of thrust/momentum. You can ride for a long time on a single kick. And, of course, it is vastly less tiring or strenuous than walking (hence the reasons why people buy them). Scooters are very popular in the Silicon Valley, Stanford campus and in urban settings in the San Francisco Bay Area cities.
5.) Yes...but rarely. It's not difficult to switch feet.
Thanks for this. Have been trying to find a scooter for a 1 mile flat commute that can hold my 265 lb self, and this looks like the winner from what ivw seen and read. One question, like 1/8 mile of my trip is on a sidewalk, no street, but pretty level cracks that arent deep. Will this go over them without a problem? Also want a kick scooter vs electric to get a mini exercise in lol..
Besides for that great review man!
Christian C : I’m heavy, and I love mine. The foot board is wide, and the bigger wheels make the ride very smooth. It’s so fun!
And honestly these are not that expensive compared to the scooter i want which is a boardy
To small wheels honestly for this city it gets stuck alot and im worried bout flying over handle bars
how’s the xootr? any update? new pros/cons?
Hi! How much is expensive?
Whats the length of the board?
How about replacement for tires?
I just got one today, the Cruz model with the birch board. The rattling is extremely loud! You mentioned body weight eliminating noise. I'm only 115 lbs, do you think I'm not heavy enough? Or, do you think it's the wooden board? Are the metal decks quieter? Maybe I got a defective product? The other issue is I felt EVERY crack in the sidewalk, including the normal smooth grooves between sections. I thought the Kick Ped might be better, but they have a fix stem height (small for 5'5" and above). I put my Xootr at 35" just to see how the Kick Ped would be. It seems ok, but I don't know if that's because I'm new to riding. Maybe as I get experienced, I would want it lower. What do you think? Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks for doing the review!
Hey Abby, thank you for the comment! Where is the rattling coming from? My handlebar adjuster used to rattle, but I figured a way to get it to stop. My board will only rattle if I am going over HUGE bumps, I don't think your board should be rattling much at all! And yes, you do feel every crack with these scooters... These scooters are perfect for smooth, flat pavement. They don't do as well with the bumps! I noticed that when I put my handlebars lower, you actually feel the bumps less. Maybe you could try that? Let me know what happens!
@@TABReviews Thanks for replying! I think it's the wheel and fender banging into each other over bumps. Very rattly over sidewalks, pedestrians cleared a wide berth, as they looked back apprehensively. I hate making a scene so not cool. When I took it on a smooth road after reading your reply and thinking it over, no rattle. On the smooth road, it was too fast for me (any decline at all: precarious). I wanted to push more, glide less, because I wanted the cross training benefit as a runner. It's a beauty and I loved the design, front brake, accessories (upgraded grips, strap, bag), and adjustable height. Just wasn't for me. In handling, it's a sports car and I was looking for a pickup truck, I guess you could say. Thanks for your review and for helping me isolate the rattling issue.
@@TABReviews how do you got rid of the rattling?
@@saidareales see what he says at 5:00
I've ridden several Xootrs in the past. For myself and many other riders, the handlebars are too narrow, at 12.6 inches wide. The narrow handlebars make the Xootr twitchy and unstable at high speeds. In contrast, my current Oxelo Town 9 scooter has 20 inch wide handlebars, creating a far more comfortable and stable ride. Other scooters have 17 inch wide handlebars. Xootr's advantage over other scooters is legendary, especially with their speedy wheels. Unfortunately, the principal designer has passed away and innovation has ground to a halt.
There isn't an easy way to replace Xootr handlebars with aftermarket bars as Xootr bars were engineered specifically for their scooters. This leaves us with handlebar extensions and grips to make the handlebar wider. What solutions has the kick scooter community come up with to address this problem? Are there any handlebar extensions or grips that will make the bars wider? Please share your thoughts.
Getting a Xootr Street recently, I just can't wait to cruise on it!
However the handlebar looks quite narrow.
Does anyone know how to replace it with other wider handlebar?
Or is there any accessorie that can extend handlebar width without replacing handlebar?
On the Xootr website and other UA-cam videos, the scooter has a trademarked QuickClick latch, which can be foot-operated, not a pin. How old is your scooter, Tab?
My xootr has a quick latch and it's still rock solid . even though.I'm a heavy guy. I may need to replace the bearings next year..so no complaints here!
Is there a way to get wider handlebars? Wider bars would be more stable at higher speeds and I find that the Xootr bars are too narrow. There are other manufacturers with wider bars but, of course, none of them have wheels as fast as Xootr.
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Hi. No, bars and stem are one piece.
Yeah this is the advantage of a Razor or the more affordable Walmart knock off Razor where you can put in a handle bar. I took a 7/8 wood dowel, cut it two feet long and just electric taped the whole thing to make it black to match and make it stay. It not only took away some vibration but the stability and control make it way more fun to ride. It also looks cooler for some reason.
I'm thinking of getting this to commute around 3.5 miles, outwards around 6-6.30am and back around 10-11pm. What do you think? In your opinion, how long would such a commute take on a Xootr?
This is a great question. I think it all depends on your commute. Does your commute have any hills at all? The Xootr would be perfect for your commute if you are going to be riding on smooth, perfect cement. With no cracks or bumps. If there are cracks or bumps, I'd actually suggest getting a scooter that rides better over uneven surfaces.
In response to how long it would take, it depends on many factors, such as whether there are hills or how fit/athletic you are. It also depends on how hard you will be riding. I used to ride my scooter to work, about 2.5 miles away from my house. It would take me about 15 minutes each way. I hope this information helps!
@@TABReviews This is very helpful, thank you. My 3.5 miles are flat as a pancake, and the roads are fairly smooth. Am I fit? No, I'm lazy and enjoy comfort. But I'll get fitter as I ride this thing every day. Was your 2.5 mile commute hilly? How hard did you have to ride to cover it in 15 minutes?
@@gnostie It was actually downhill almost all the way there. So it took me closer to 10 minutes to get there, and about 20 minutes or so to get back. I never really broke a sweat on the way there, but I almost always did on the way back because of the hill!
Anyone think this deck is way too wide? I think the Street version has an even wider deck! What's the point? Not like you can put your feet on the side and not have it tip over.
I originally thought id buy this but, on reflection, i would buy something that kinda quality, but for rough terrain too...
Hi Caroline! Did you make a scooter purchase? I bought this scooter (Xootr MG) and love it. It might not be ideal for rough terrain -- but it is certainly capable given its durable construction and design.
@@ccchhhrrriiisss100 hi Chris. Im considering buying a kick scooter but im not experienced with it. I saw some of your comments. Would you still suggest the xootr mg? Thank you
@@veganpizzarider9166 - Yes. I've had great experience with it. It is a fantastic lightweight scooter that is surprisingly durable and well-made. I will say this though: Kick scooting is exercise. If you plan to take it to work or school, you'll feel the workout on both of your legs.
The wide base is great for both stability and comfort. I wear a size 12 (US) shoe (45 EU) and it was a great width even for my feet. I'm slightly taller than six-feet in height (~6'1" or 1.85m) and it did not feel "small" for me. This is because it is adjustable so that a short or tall person can use it. However, I suspect that it would be less comfortable for anyone 6'3" (1.92m) or taller.
The only negative for the Xootr scooter is the lack of shocks (which aren't common in most scooters anyway). When you are scooting over cobblestone streets, you'll feel it quite a bit. You'll also feel pretty much every line on a sidewalk (where one concrete sidewalk block meets another).
Personally, I have enjoyed it quite a bit. I sometimes take it on Caltrain (it folds quite nicely) and scoot with it to and from the stations in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is a time saver over walking -- and it is a lot of fun.
On the other hand, Costco offers a great alternative option if scooting on a daily or regular basis is not something that you're prepared for. I bought a Jetston Bolt Pro e-bike from Costco. It cost $299 at Costco -- a tremendous value for a good quality e-bike. It's available on Costco.com (but it costs quite a bit more -- $399 -- if you order it from the Costco website). It is cheaper in the local Costco warehouse stores.
It's a folding, compact electric bicycle that can travel 15-30 miles per charge (15 mile just using the battery and 30 miles with pedal assist). You can use this bike to pedal manually (without battery), pedal with battery (which boosts speed with each pedal) or on the battery alone. It is adjustable (for size), charges quickly and comes with headlight/tail light).
I've found myself using this quite a bit because it is so easy to use. It has a throttle -- but it isn't complicated to learn (like motorcycles or some other ebikes). You simply turn the throttle and it goes. If you let go of the throttle, it stops (and you simply coast). It even has a cruise control button.
You can use this bike even when it has no charge because it is, well, a bicycle. The top speed is about 15 mph (24 kph) but I've actually gone 22 mph on mine.
In my opinion, both the Xootr scooter and the Jetson Bolt Pro (make sure you see the PRO model) is the best option for daily commuting. Both are compact and folding. Both are very durable and well-built. However, the Xootr is not powered, so it is 100% leg-powered. The Jetson Bolt Pro is both.
So, I would give it the advantage to the Jetson Bolt Pro if you don't mind a small, compact bicycle that folds. If you only want a high-quality non-electric scooter, then the Xootr is fantastic. Personally, I like both of them.
Thanks for the response -- and reply if you have any other questions!
@@ccchhhrrriiisss100 thanks bro for the info. Im looking for a kick scooter so i can take it with me on trains and busses very fast but without trying it i dont know and its quite an investment. I want to use it for commuting to work and you know sometimes the road or sidewalks are not perfectly smooth (light gravel or small cracks like you said) so i was wondering if this is a problem in the real world.. cos otherwise i might just buy the razor a 5 lux.. is it annoying? I mean i dont plan to use on very bad roads just normal, non perfect city road. Thanks a lot
@@ccchhhrrriiisss100 sorry of course it must b better than the razor i just dont know im new to scooter. Im just looking for something thats right for me, meaning commuting on non perfect roads, but mostly good
Very very very very
Get rid of the damn music.