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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I feel that a nickel would be better. This was my first time on a skateboard and it is kinda small for me but I will be getting a nickel soon.
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Several reasons! You can use it as a low cost augment to board collection. What if a buddy stops off and you want to go skate boarding together, but he did not bring a board; here is a good loaner board. The real reason I purchased this board was so my son could have something other than his more expensive boards to beat up or loose or what ever. He really can be rough with his equipment and this was a good Asian knock off more expensive Australian board which everyone seems to covert. The wheel are soft enough to use for transportation and the bearing wear abec rated 7. Hope this helps!
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It performs better in my opinion. Easier to maneuver in establishments. The only value to the wheels I can see is if the person is using them to maneuver. If not then the transport mode is a great option. If I was going off roading, i.e. parks or into grass I would probably put the larger wheel on just for stability.
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No. The quality of the deck, trucks, wheels and bearings are poor, especially the deck. Get the z-flex mini cruiser, which is much higher quality and costs less
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I would have to say the Sbyke is much better than a skateboard or scooter in handling bumps or uneven sidewalks. Unlike either of those, the Sbyke has a BMX tire that will roll over all of those imperfections. Similarly, going over curbs is like going over them with a bike (because the front wheel is a bike wheel). Also, unlike a skateboard, it won't usually even touch a curb. It does roll much faster (hence the brake) and is great around town.
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Hi, thanks for the message. Since these are a little bigger you may sense a little faster speed. Also, something to consider is the contact patch. Are these wheels wider or narrower than the wheels that come on Penny boards? I cannot speak to this. Finally, the hardness may be a little different as well. Let me know how else I can help.Thanks!
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Definitely go bigger; go for a 24" to learn on. If I had to do it all again, I would not buy this brand unicycle. A good adult uni is the Torker LX (as opposed to the CX, which is like $20 less but much cheaper quality. I bought a CX for my girl and regret not spending the little bit more for something decent).
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its a actually more comparable to a nickel board at 27'', and its great cruz board. Both the penny board, and banana board are quite similar, if you're looking for a smaller board get the 22'' board. these eight-bit boards are a great deal, bassically can buy two of these boards for the price of one penny board.
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The Kicker is not good for potholes or rough roads due to the somewhat small wheels. I have fallen a couple of times from it catching in a uneven sidewalk. I would only recommend the kicker for smaller adults. The frame is plenty sturdy, but the thin contact area on the wheels gets compressed and reduces your rolling distance a lot if you weigh over 165lbs. The size is OK for adults up to 5'9". Taller than that and you have to stoop to ride it, unless you have long arms. With better wheels it would be a great scooter for most adults.
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couldnt tell ya..i thought it was a error cuz it says penny/stereo,,wich are names of board company's...all these style boards are the same,,what is different is the hardware(trucks/wheels/bearings) if its not name brand,,they are generics parts...not bad ,,the trucks just dont turn/carve very well...now that i got one for the kids,i notice its better to pay a little more for a name brand ..world industries was a nice one i thought,,i just changed the bearings,,you can find em for @ 55 dollars
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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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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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Yes. This a great board for cruising. The length of the board means that you can go real far on each push. Upgrade to Bones Reds bearings, and you go even further. I've had mine for a year ( with Reds bearings) and I am really happy. Even good for some tricks such as cross stepping. You can pay a lot more for a complete longboard, but it's more than good enough for cruising.
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Very good for commuting...I would not say fast, but smooth for sure. Make sure you adjust the bearings and trucks to your taste, they are a bit tight from factory settings.
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The bearings would do great for smallerer hills. But this board is a little stiffer when cruising around but you will get used to it after a couple days of riding. On smaller hills or any size hill this board does not give you speed wobbles which is amazing!!!
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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.