Xootr Mg with Fender - Black

by Xootr

Product Features

• Sold direct from manufacturer, the only authorized internet retailer of the Xootr Scooter.
• FREE GROUND SHIPPING within continental U.S.
• Lowest deck height for efficient kicking. Ultra-fast glide.
• Integral die-cast magnesium deck structure.
• Front and rear braking system.

Product Description

The deck of the Mg is solid magnesium (no kidding) providing the lightest deck structure and lowest deck height of any Xootr scooter to date. We believe the Xootr Mg is the most advanced kick scooter ever made. The deck is cast in solid magnesium, powder coated, and then CNC machined. The wheels are die cast aluminum rims with our ultra-low-resistance polyurethane tire (black). Includes rear fender/brake kit. Black color. Frame construction: Magnesium structure integral with deck. Grips: Black conformal foam. Push button ergo pin. Handlebar: TIG-welded 4130 steel. Brake: Front brake with BMX-style brake lever. Wheel diameter: 7.1 in. (180 mm) Wheelbase: 28.3 in. (720 mm) Overall length (deployed): 35.4 in. (900 mm) Folded dimensions: 31.1 in. long x 9.4 in. high x 12.6 in. wide (at handlebar) (790 mm x 240 mm x 320 mm) Minimum handlebar height (from deck): 25 in. (635 mm) Maximum handlebar height (from deck): 38 in. (965 mm) Maximum deck width: 7.4 in. (187 mm) Maximum deck length: 25.0 in. (635 mm) Maximum rider weight: 250 lbs. (114 kg) Weight: 9.9 lbs. (4.5 kg)

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 14 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001LUQGYC
• Item model number: Mg - fender - black
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,895 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #53 in Sports & Outdoors > Action Sports > Scooters & Equipment > Scooters

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

130 of 131 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Xootr - the amazing scooter!, March 10, 2009

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TazMan (MPLS, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Xootr Mg with Fender - Black (Misc.)

I've been a long time Xootr owner. I bought my first over 9 years ago. I have probably owned in excess of 20 of them. I don't keep buying them because they break; I typically donate them to some worthy child I meet on vacation.

Originally I bought a bunch of Razor scooters to take and donate with me while I'd travel to some relatively poor areas of the world. I'd take a few with me and give them to deserving kids I'd meet. At the time I had a Razor scooter myself. It was pretty crappy to ride unless on very smooth pavement and it wasn't really big enough for my large feet to ride comfortably.

One time I returned to where I had previously "donated" a few Razor scooters and met up with the kids I had given them to. Every one of them was broken. I tried to fix them best I could but I had noticed they really didn't last that long in some of these areas.

At this time I searched for a replacement for my "big wheeled" Razor and encountered a little article on the Xootrs. At first I was struck by the thought that would anybody pay THAT much money for a scooter. What were they thinking? I read another good review and another and finally I opened up my wallet and bought a shiny new Street. After 4 days of waiting the UPS truck pulled up with my Xootr.

My first push and then glide seemed to go on forever. I was hooked after that first push. I immediately got rid of all my Razors and I never looked back. The Xootr has been an amazing traveling companion for me. I have Xoot'rd all over the world. I have taken my Xootrs to Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Holland, France, many other countries. Never once I have had to worry about a flat or any other problems while on traveling.

I have now donated quite a few Xootrs over the years. They are more expensive so I don't only donate 1 a trip. I have gone back and seen kids riding the same Xootr 2 or 3 years later. They were a little worse for wear but everything was still working fine with likely no maintenance done to them at all.

Only one recurring issue I see with current Xootrs is that the handlebar alignment pin seems to be off a few degrees so they are not lined up exactly right on any of my scooters. It is a minor thing and doesn't really affect the handling.

I have owned every model of Xootr including the carbon fiber ones they previously made and the eX3 (electric scooter no longer in production and that is a shame!). The magnesium one is a great scooter and a lot of bang for the buck. I love the street as it is incredibly tough. It also has the highest weight capacity if you are on the hefty side like I used to be. The Roma is my favorite. It is narrow (more efficient kick) and the fastest.

Keep in mind that your speed is limited to how fast you can kick. There is no mechanical advantage you get like on a bicycle that has gears. As a result you are going to be limited to going about as fast as you can run but with less effort. I find on level ground I can easily keep up a 10-12mph pace. In the city I am about as fast as on my bicycle but a lot easier to carry with me.

For commutes over 3-4 miles I'd suggest a bike. A Xootr folding bike is a great option too. In heavy traffic the Xootr can allow you to scoot through pedestrians much easier than I can on a bike. It is much more portable.

It is very quick to fold and put away. I also found that while some metro (subway) systems charged me to bring my bike on; they never once charged me for my Xootr. The quick release pin allows you to fold it down in about 5 seconds or less.

If you've read this far I'd like to give a few quick words of advice. Don't ride your Xootr on ice, snow or wet roads. This is a recipe for disaster in short order. The reflective road dividers are slick when dry and absolutely treacherous if even slightly moist. Take time to get use to the braking characteristics. While the brakes work they are not incredibly efficient. You will NOT stop on a dime and get change. They are not efficient at all when damp. Absolutely AVOID puddles. Also watch the bigger holes that could swallow a wheel as well as grates that have long longitudinal gaps. Always try to cross things perpendicularly (right angle). Pretty much the only wear item is the wheels and they are amazing. Bad roads accelerate tire wear.

While riding your Xootr is fun, it can also be fun to customize it too. There are some very neat accessories now. They have carrying bags, handlebar straps and even pretty cool quick-detachable luggage. With the magnesium version you can even get a few different colors. I've added a quick detachable 3 watt LED headlight to mine and a rear light as well. I use a Garmin Nuvi as a nav system on a RAM handlebar mount. I use a luggage carrier up front to carry groceries. All in all it has been one of the best purchases I've made. It is also a great conversation starter when I travel. I feel like I have become a Xootr ambassador when I travel to places around the world. Almost all my friends now have bought them. At first they cringed a bit about the price but after buying them they are incredibly happy and have no regrets. It is the exact opposite of buyer's remorse!

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 7000 miles and counting!!, April 15, 2009

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Karl Fife (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Xootr Mg with Fender - Black (Misc.)

I've been riding a Xootr to work every day for ten years! (since 2000!). I ride to the train, and then I ride from the train to the office. I repeat this on the way home. It's about 3 miles total each day. Over a decade of workdays that adds up to more than seven thousand miles! It's hard to believe but it's true!

Over the years, the company has made a number of meaningful improvements to the design. If you've bought a Xootr in the past, the ones they sell today are the best Xootrs yet!

Just to name a few of the improvements:
The handlebar clamp is now made of solid aluminum whereas it was originally made of plastic (in the early years). The front axle is now a much better design especially if you need to remove the wheel for some reason. The brake itself was much improved when it was moved from the back wheel to the front. The fasteners are larger, stronger and more corrosion-resistant than before, and of course the improved 'ergonomic' locking pin is now standard. There's more to tell, but you get the idea.

My Xootr saves me about one hour of walking per day. Bicycles are not allowed on the train during certain hours, but nobody notices or cares when or where I take my Xootr. If necessary, I can even bring the Xootr into a restaurant or movie theatre. Try that with a bicycle! My Xootr adds so much efficiency to my life that I'd pay $1000 or more if I had to. The good news is that it's dirt-cheap.

In comparison to other scooters:
I've used or researched nearly every push scooter available, and in my informed opinion, nothing else can match the Xootr in terms of offering the right mix of mechanical efficiency, size, style and quality.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have item for 1-2 mile trips, August 25, 2009

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Joshua M. Levine (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Xootr Mg with Fender - Black (Misc.)

I'd echo much of what others have said. This is by far the best scooter I have ever owned, and I have owned lots. This is probably the 6th Xootr I've bought, also like the other reviewer because I tend to give them away when I see people who really need them.

We keep our Xootr next to the front door. I use it anytime I need to run someplace 1-2 miles away. For these short trips it is better than a bike because (1) it is just easier to grab, and (2) when you get to your destination you can just fold it up and take it with you rather than having to deal with locking it up.

It is perfect for getting to a subway or bus stop, again because you can take it with you. It is also perfect for running to the store because you just step off, walk it around with you in the store, hop back on to go home.

I also use it to take my kids to school when are running late (often). We call it "double-scootering" and my kids love it. Even with my 10-year old on the Xootr with me, it still rides great. School is about 1.5 miles away and hopping on the scooter cuts the trip from 20+ minutes to 7 minutes. And it also gets me back home in half the time, so it saves me about 1/2 an hour round-trip.

I do agree with the other reviewer who didn't like the locking mechanism for the handlebars. It works fine and is reliable and strong, but the pin is a bit awkward and gets a little stuck sometimes. Graphite powder helps. If the Xootr people are listening, this might be the one thing you could work on to make an excellent product even better.

I'd also add that any scooter has a limited range. After about 2 miles a bike makes more sense- it is faster and has a smoother ride. I've taken Xootr on some longer trips by necessity and had a bit of a "shaken up" feeling afterwords. But for the short trips it is designed for, Xootr beats bike in terms of both convenience and total time.

In closing- this is one of the few products I own that tangibly makes my life better. If there is 1-2 miles of pavement separating you from someplace you go to regularly, then a Xooter will save you lots of time.