Cool
name. How is the brand name Xootr scooter pronounced?
Think of
a Xylophone or Xerox.
Is the Xootr
scooter easy to ride?
There's a
graceful learning curve with the Xootr scooter. Just get on and
go. But like most things, the more you ride the Xootr scooter
you'll start to push the boundaries a bit and test out the performance
capabilities. Go for it, but wear a helmet!
Will I exhaust
myself to get where I'm going?
Not really.
On flat surfaces like a sidewalk or a paved street the Xootr scooter's
glide is about as effortless as a bicycle-- you won't even break
a sweat. Ride hard though and you'll get that heart pumping. Obviously,
going up a hill stinks and it doesn't matter if you're on a bike,
inline, skateboard or riding a Xootr. If the hill is steep enough
you're going to get a workout. With that said however, if you
are going up a hill the Xootr scooter is lighter than a bike to
push (or it can be easily folded and carried) and it glides better
uphill than a skateboard due to the larger wheel diameter.
How well
does the Xootr scooter glide?
It cruises
well because we make the Xootr scooter's wheels out of an exotic
low-hysteresis polyurethane to minimize rolling resistance. The
wheels are also about three times as large as skate wheels so
they glide much better than smaller inline or skate wheels. (Click
for a technical discussion of wheels.) Go fast and cover ground.
What's
up with the front forks? They're angled backwards. Did you guys
blow it on the design?
Trust us,
it's supposed to be like that. It's part of the patented design.
The front wheel is swept back to keep the steering stable. The
next time you're at the grocery store check out a shopping cart's
wheels - the design is the same. Bikes have different stresses
and head tube angles which effect the steering axis. That's why
a bike fork is swept forward. A scooter is different than a bike
and we've designed the Xootr scooter's forks accordingly. We've
actually seen scooters in which the designers just used a basic
bike fork design because it looked good to them. We think these
other scooters are dangerously unstable.
Is the Xootr
scooter safe?
Ridden under
normal conditions however, the Xootr scooter is as least as safe
as a bike or skateboard. Avoid areas with cars and wear a helmet
and/or other safety gear to minimize the risk of injury.
How do I
stop?
The Xootr
scooter has a brake like a bicycle brake. Many riders also find
it convenient to use their shoe to brake on the rear wheel. You
can use these techniques or, if you aren't going too fast, simply
step off. If you brake on the rear tire, test the wear resistance
of your shoes...some soles wear through frighteningly quickly.
How does
the Xootr scooter handle bumps in the road?
In this case
bigger is better. The large diameter wheels clear gaps in concrete
or pavement that would hang up a skate wheel. The Xootr scooter
also handles well in gravel and small terrain features. However
we don't recommend slamming the Xootr scooter into a curb to get
over it like some people do with their bike.
Will the
front brake pitch the rider over the handlebars?
With a bicycle
or an automobile, about 75 percent of the stopping power is provided
by the front brake. Scooters are no different. Without a front
brake, a scooter cannot have great braking performance. We have
carefully tuned the brake so that it is hard to lock up the front
wheel. We have experimented with a lot of brake designs and have
found that riders much prefer the current Xootr front brake to
any other alternative.
I
saw a "Razor" scooter in a store for $50. What makes
the Xootr different?
Click
here to see a comparison photo of the Xootr and a Razor scooter.
The "Razor" and the various other "in-line skate"
scooters are quite popular and can be fun to play around on. We
feel that they make nice toys for kids. Click
here to see the Razor in use. The primary weakness of the
Razor as compared to the Xootr is that it allows only one adult-sized
foot on the deck and that the wheels are quite small and can get
easily hung-up in cracks and imperfections in the riding surface.
The Xootr is a high-performance vehicle for adults and young adults.
Unlike toy scooters, the Xootr has ultra-fast urethane wheels
and bearings, a rugged CNC machined structure, and high levels
of craftsmanship applied throughout.
I've arrived
at my destination, now what do I do with the Xootr scooter?
Most people
just carry the Xootr scooter with them. It weighs just a bit more
than a laptop computer and folds down in about 5 seconds. If you
want to leave it somewhere you can lock it using a U-lock or cable
lock. It'll also fit into a half-height gym locker.
Where can
I try the Xootr scooter?
If you know
or see someone with a Xootr scooter, ask to let you take it for
a spin. Most people we know are pretty cool about sharing the
Xootr scooter experience.
Otherwise,
you can take advantage of our 30-day money back guarantee on direct
sales. Order the Xootr scooter from our web site, and if you don't
like it, send it back within 30 days from the time of purchase.
We'll refund your full purchase price less shipping. That's how
convinced we are that you'll dig the Xootr scooter.
Note: We want you to put the scooter through its paces during your trial period in order to dertermine if you like it. If you do decide that the scooter is not for you, it must be returned in its original bag and box. If your scooter came with a fender, wrap it in the bubble wrap we originally sent with it. We take great care to send you the scooter packed so it does not get damaged, please do the same for us. A 15% restocking fee may apply if the above request is not followed.
Warranty
Your satisfaction
is very important to us. If at any time within 30 days of the
time of purchase you are not satisfied with a Xootr scooter product
for any reason, and if you bought the Xootr directly from us,
simply return the item to us and we will refund the full purchase
price less shipping.
We warrant
to the original owner that Xootr kick scooters are free of defects
in materials or manufacturing for a period of one year from the
date of purchase, except as noted below. If at any time within
one year of your purchase, you discover a defect in materials
or manufacturing, please contact us or your dealer. We will repair
or replace the product.
This warranty
does not apply to normal wear and tear, including wear of tires
and brake pads.
This warranty
applies only to products manufactured and sold by Xootr LLC.
Damage caused
by stunt riding, racing, or other abusive treatment is not covered
by this warranty. This is a consumer warranty and does not apply
to products used commercially or in rental operations.
Shipping
Domestic:
We do all
of our shipping from our facility in Pennsylvania, usually within
1 business day of when you place your order. Our default shipping
option within the US and Canada is standard UPS. Standard UPS ground service is available to most locations within Canada. If ground service is not available to your location we will contact you to work out other shipping options. We can also ship
via next-day or second day service. Please indicate your preferred
option when you place an order. All shipping costs will be applied
when you place an order. No sales taxes are applied to your order
except for shipments to Pennsylvania. Canadian customers are responsible for any taxes, fees or other duties which may be charged upon receipt of their shipment.
International:
We can ship
to nearly every country on earth for $89.00 USD. We ship via UPS or the
United States Postal Service (Air/EMS service), which generally
provides one-week delivery to any country. International
customers are responsible for any taxes or other duties which
may be charged upon receipt of their shipment.
Anyone write
any poetry about the Xootr?
Of course.
Check out Xootr Go How by Nancy Coleman
of The Ideas Group.
