Cruz Teen/Adult Kick Scooter - 800+lb Capacity - Life Long Backing - QuickClick Latch Folding Mechanism - Front & Rear Brake

First off, I've never rode a kick scooter until I bought this Xootr Cruz model. Have ridden ramp board 40 years ago on the streets. So, this review is coming from a beginner point of view.Read articles online that scooters were recommended for older folks. Yet where to get one that I could ride around the 400-pound range. Oddly the Xootr was the leader of search results. Read up on them, watched videos, and seen the 30-day challenge (so to speak). Wanted a handy vehicle for quick trips to the mailbox and be portable. Gave her a go.Initially I had serious balance issues from being a long hauler. That took a lot of determination. Resorted to watching YouTube Xootr and general kick scooter videos, that helped lots. Was soon riding on a slant... yet eventually became better.While I was so discouraged at first, yet I had I noticed my balance was improving later. Thus, the Xootr had a purpose past transportation. Stuck with learning to ride. It is basically a skateboard with a handle - although I do wish the handlebar's brake was for the rear wheel.Was only recently that I got out of the driveway onto the asphalt, as I live in a rural area. Asphalt is bumpier, less gliding between pushes, and a lot more exercise. Could feel the workout, not realizing I was also using muscles and coordination that I had forgotten.As for the kickstand issue. Well, this scooter is low to the ground so putting one underneath would only cause issues. The moon-shaped cut-out could facilitate an area to put a kickstand on. Have it retract forwards, to also act as a protection bumper.Also seen short 2x4 lumber cut out where the base would lie over.Am considering some ideas, yet I did find a very cheap solution. Found a small seasoning jar fits right under the deck. Will find me a mesh bag to carry items on the steering tube for mozzie repellent and offer a place to hold a deck support (for now).What I would like to see:• Rear handlebar brake option• Apple AirTag mount option for the oval steering tube.• Water bottle attachment for main steering tube• Adapters for main steering tube to add daytime flash lamps onto.• A fold down kick stand that attaches to the moon shaped cut-out areaPros:• Great exercise! Weight loss.• Helps to regain/ build a person's balance and coordination.• Excellent source for quick trips.• Easy to carry, ultra-portable.• Option for a carry strap, and a roomy bag. (Seen online)• Supporting up to 800 pounds. Verily!• Long glides on smooth surfaces. (In other words, awesome bearings.)• Excellent for people of all ages to stay in shape, even us older riders.• The cool factor.Cons:• No kickstand. Looks like a kickstand could be attached to the front moon-shaped cut-out area.• No place to attach a rear light on the fender without modification. Fender not very sturdy nor stiff.• Steering tube is circular, not oval like the main steering tube. An oval tube would keep the handlebars from twisting.• No secondary collar to prevent handlebar slippage. (Optional)• No water bottle mount on the main tube front.• Limited accessories• Handlebars could be a tad wider

My husband and 6 and a half year old daughter love this scooter and use it regularly. So we’re worried about how we’re going to teach her how to use a scooter and what would fit her best. Plus we didn’t want to get something she’d outgrow so fast and could use for the longest time. After much research I stumbled upon this scooter while looking for made in USA outdoor toys and things. I read and found how many people liked it and how it would fit our needs for a scooter to a tee. Plus her dad (who is he best at teaching her how to ride a bike and scooter) didn’t fit on many of them being 6’7 and this one was the clear winner because we could all fit in it if we wanted with weight limitations.My husband is like a little kid and loves showing our daughter how to use the scooter. It is so user friendly, very lightweight, easy to pack, and convenient to travel on or with. The only dislike he has is the height of the handlebars because it could be higher. Our daughter is going to love this scooter for many years and hopefully have something that grows with her since she is tall and often outgrows scooters and other stuff before age or weight requirements due to her height.I think it’s a cool scooter it’s something fun as a family we can all use. Plus my husband and I can use for travel, to feel like a kid again or a date. It was important to us to finds scooter made in USA and this fit the bill in so many ways! My daughter is thrilled and we as her parents like the scooter too. That is if I can ever get a turn on it !

I had the Roma xootr and also the dash and used it for a few years before getting this Cruz model recently. The reason I sold those and got the Cruz is because I was hoping the wood would lessen the vibration you get on certain roads (specifically the main highway road right by where I live). It MIGHT, ever so slightly, but not enough. So I tried a Knowped. I took the knowped on a kick biking trip for the afternoon, and I got too tired. The ride was much better, but the resistance of the rubber tires on that proved to be too much over a few hours of kicking. I tried an anti-vibration motorcycle grip on the Cruz, but it didn't lessen the vibration. On certain roads, the vibration really is annoying and takes away all enjoyment of riding. And I am in a huge city, there are plenty of roads where this vibration is quite an issue, it isn't just one freak bad road. So for commuting and usage, this may still be the best option, due to its speed and insane portability and easy of folding (by the way the new latching mechanism is 10x better than the old pin system). But it isn't ideal. They need to come out with an optional accessory to replace the grips with some kind of anti vibration grips. I think the wooden deck might offer enough of a vibration difference to justify buying this over the dash.

I liked how it’s easy to use as a multi mode transportation for public transit since it rolls smoothly, the brakes are good going down hill, but also the handlebars are adjustable, it can fold and very easy to carry around.