First of all, understand that Xootr scooters in general are the best portable kick scooters on the planet. The Cruz model (our basic model) will outperform any competing scooter out there and is guaranteed to evoke "wows" from anyone who rides it. It also looks really sweet. In fact, the majority of the industrial designers at Lunar Design (the firm that did the original design) have bought Cruz models. These are very picky, aesthetically sensitive folks. This is all to say that you can't go wrong with the Cruz. If bucks are tight, this is definitely the way to go. The standard Cruz comes with our standard (clear) polyurethane wheels. The Cruz Ultra comes with our ultra (black) polyurethane wheels and an ergo pin. The ergo pin is quite a bit easier to pull in and out to fold/deploy the scooter.

The Xootr Mg is our newest and most advanced scooter. It's the "Mg" (we say "em - gee") because the deck and frame are an integral magnesium casting. Magnesium looks a lot like aluminum, but is 1/3 lighter. We powder coat the deck in an elegant gray and then CNC machine the "dots" for traction and for bright visual accents. It's a stunning piece. Magnesium is not just for show. The Mg is quite a bit lighter than the equivalent sized Xootr Street. Because of structural efficiency, we're able to get the deck more than a centimeter lower to the ground (with the same ground clearance) for more efficient kicking. Why is the Mg less expensive than our CNC-machined scooters? Frankly, it costs us less to make...so even though it's our most advanced scooter, we are pricing it in the middle of our line to make it available to as many people as possible. Naturally, the Mg comes standard with an ergo pin and our ultra wheels.

The Street model is a unique artifact. The deck of the Street is machined by a computer-numerically controlled (CNC) machine tool from a solid block of 6061 aluminum. We start with a 10 lb. (4.5 kg) block of aluminum and we remove all but less than 2 lbs. of it (and then recycle the scrap...). This is a pretty rare thing to do in these days of stamp-it-out mass production; designers and engineers in the know gasp when they see the bottom of the deck. The all-aluminum construction also gives the Street a very techie look.

The Venus also features CNC machined aluminum decks. The Venus and Street are literally bulletproof. The Venus is somewhat narrower than the Street which improves "kickability". We also include as standard equipment our ultra-low-rolling-resistance polyurethane tires on all three models. These wheels have about 10% lower rolling resistance than the standard wheels. In sum, if you are seduced by craftsmanship and like a techie look, you'll be happiest with the Venus or Street.

The Roma also features a CNC-machined aluminum deck like the Venus and Street. The Roma deck is about half the width of the Street. This offers three advantages: (1) kicking efficiency (because your kicking foot can be close to the centerline of the scooter), (2) light weight, and (3) compact folded configuration for tight subways or busses.

Time for some honesty here. Are these scooters better than our Mg? Yes and no. These scooters are slightly stronger. That is, they can be driven over by a truck and they don't bend. This is only relevant if you weigh more than 200 lbs and like to jump your scooter (which we strongly advise you not to do). They have a unique look, which is a matter of preference. On the down side, the Street and Venus are a bit heavier than the Mg and the deck is slightly higher, which requires slightly more knee bending for kicking. On balance, the Mg is probably a higher performance rig unless you're a big ol' stunt rider and are worried about busting a scooter. Our CNC-machined scooters cost a bit more because making them requires a lot of time on a very expensive machine tool.