What are the pros and cons of this vs a penny/mini cruiser skateboard? I'm looking for something to commute around the city faster.
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pros: very portable, light weight, easy to learn, smooth ridingcons: the hollow plastic body makes it a loud ride, the wheels are smaller than those on a penny so you'll have to work moreHonestly, if you have the money for the penny/mini cruiser, I'd get a cruiser.
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My grandson absolutely loves his he got it for his birthday a couple of years ago. He's 11 now and still loves to ride it. It's not what I would consider a mode of transportation but I guess that's a matter of opinion.
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This is a bad product. I'd avoid it. The wheels are small so any small crack in the pavement will send you flying. It's also unstable...very unstable. I fell several times, the dangerous kind of fall where you fall back or on your butt. I rollerblade all of my senior year in college. When I fall rollerblading, it's always forward which is much safer.
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My have Both a Bob and a Citi mini double, the Bob is by far better for jogging, it's smoother and easier. The city mini is not ideal for jogging.
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It's fairly fast. I was using it to commute over 2 miles daily and it treated me very well. It will need minor adjustments to trucks and wheels of you get it
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As someone who used to skate to college: absolutely. It's enough board to give you some speed and a smooth ride but compact enough to haul around with it feeling like a hassle. Also, I surprisingly get a lot of compliments from strangers about this board. It's unique enough that people just kind of look at it an admire it. You should expect this to be quite a conversation starter at school.
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This is a more of a standard wooden full size skateboard. A Penny board is a short plastic cruiser with larger long board style wheels to take on rougher terrain. If she wants a cruiser, but you don't want to buy Penny, Stereo Vinyl and Globe HG Bantam's are similar to Penny boards.
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I like my 31" cruiser long board better. It's easier to ride no hang ups on anything
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I've ridden it around the block and also over rough asphalt, and it is generally ok. I would say it's about the same capability as a skateboard or inline skates. If it's a bump that you wouldn't want to ride over with your skateboard or inline skates, it won't be easy with the Sbyke either. There's a possibility of changing the rear wheels to larger wheels to go over bumps better, but no one at Sbyke has answered my question about what's the largest wheel size it can accommodate, and whether a larger wheel will affect handling.Another potential issue when riding over sidewalks is if you cross sloping driveways, it takes some finesse to keep it under control and not let it steer downward the sloping driveway. I've ridden it around the block and also over rough asphalt, and it is generally ok. I would say it's about the same capability as a skateboard or inline skates. If it's a bump that you wouldn't want to ride over with your skateboard or inline skates, it won't be easy with the Sbyke either. There's a possibility of changing the rear wheels to larger wheels to go over bumps better, but no one at Sbyke has answered my question about what's the largest wheel size it can accommodate, and whether a larger wheel will affect handling.Another potential issue when riding over sidewalks... » Read More I've ridden it around the block and also over rough asphalt, and it is generally ok. I would say it's about the same capability as a skateboard or inline skates. If it's a bump that you wouldn't want to ride over with your skateboard or inline skates, it won't be easy with the Sbyke either. There's a possibility of changing the rear wheels to larger wheels to go over bumps better, but no one at Sbyke has answered my question about what's the largest wheel size it can accommodate, and whether a larger wheel will affect handling.Another potential issue when riding over sidewalks is if you cross sloping driveways, it takes some finesse to keep it under control and not let it steer downward the sloping driveway. « Show Less
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I've had the single and double version of the city mini. I personally found the single fine to jog with... A little heavy but good on flat paved surfaces. I found the double to be more of a convenient, light, fast walking stroller. I run a good amount and used both through toddler age for my kids. If you are looking to jog (10 min miles or slower) I feel like this is fine. I don't think it is the best for running. If you are looking to go faster, best RUNNING stroller is the B.O.B
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yea stereo boards are cheaper than penny but i have found that they ride just as well. i weigh 180. no problems my friend weighs about 210 and rides mine sometimes no issues yet
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The board will pick up speed quickly but requires a lot of pushing too. Depends on how many hills are on your route and how smooth the road is. Great board for the price, worth a shot..
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Don't know about smaller Razors. The Metro is variable. The more you turn the right handle the faster is goes, up to about 15mph. Fast enough for me! Hint: give throttle while moving. Give it a little push like a bike and not from a stand still. I think it's easier on the scooter. Sounds like it anyway. I popped a wheely the first time I used it!
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It has lasted me over one year of hard, urban riding almost every day, including during the winter in the Pacific Northwest of the US. It's good for flats, but not for steeps since its turning radius is limited by the smaller wheels under the board. It is an awesome looking board.
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Given the similarities, I'd go with the less expensive version, with shield. You could always take off the shield if you dislike it, but it serves a use. Most of the other construction seems similar, and the one with shield has slightly larger wheels.
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It would work fine. But compared to the Mini, Blueicicle has less build quality, and it's pretty much a one trick pony. Feels a lot cheaper, too. Won't stand up to much travel abuse, I think.
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Yeah it would be great for a daily commute bike, has the rear tie bar which you can mount a basket. The only thing I fear is the tire it is easy to get flat tire since it is not thick. This is from my experience riding in an area filled with thorns. Maybe for a commute consider the toughness of the tires so you can spare yourself the hassle of a flat tire. I like the bike overall, if it is for commute in the city like if you are a school student, than this bike would be ideal. Like if you go to college and you have a hard time finding parking. You can put the bike in the trunk and park farther and ride it. Yeah it would be great for a daily commute bike, has the rear tie bar which you can mount a basket. The only thing I fear is the tire it is easy to get flat tire since it is not thick. This is from my experience riding in an area filled with thorns. Maybe for a commute consider the toughness of the tires so you can spare yourself the hassle of a flat tire. I like the bike overall, if it is for commute in the city like if you are a school student, than this bike would be ideal. Like if you go to college and you have a hard time finding parking. You can put the bike in the trunk and park... » Read More Yeah it would be great for a daily commute bike, has the rear tie bar which you can mount a basket. The only thing I fear is the tire it is easy to get flat tire since it is not thick. This is from my experience riding in an area filled with thorns. Maybe for a commute consider the toughness of the tires so you can spare yourself the hassle of a flat tire. I like the bike overall, if it is for commute in the city like if you are a school student, than this bike would be ideal. Like if you go to college and you have a hard time finding parking. You can put the bike in the trunk and park farther and ride it. « Show Less
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I mean it says 176 by these boards seem pretty tough. I ve seen YouTube videos where cars run over them and they don't break. If you re concerned just get the stereo cruiser wood version. Idk if amazon offers them. Another brand is z-flex they offer crusiers and tiny skateboards. Then there others like sector 9 and stuff but again don't know if amazon offers them. But they are a little bit more because they are wood. Idk hopefully this helped. I bought my stereo for $40 bucks on here . Which is a good deal? I mean you should try it for that price.
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I don't see much of a difference but then again I don't know that much about skateboards. I bought this for my Kid, which is her first. I know it works. I would be more concerned about that only if I had to to replace the wheels myself, which would require me to pack in the bearings by hand. Or get a new board.