Anyone know a place in Chicago to try and buy scooters?

After growing accustomed to using Divvy as a "last mile solution" I find myself thinking a scooter may serve my needs better than a bicycle in a lot of situations.  Talking about the small foldable things here (e.g. Razor), not the Mods and Rockers type.

Looks like you have to spend about $100 in order to get something that's rated for adult weight.

Internet search gives Target/Walmart/etc. as main options. Dick's stocks a few but absolutely forbids trials or returns.

If anyone knows of a place that has these things in stock where you can try them I'd appreciate the info. Would also appreciate first hand experience with any currently available models.

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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on December 19, 2014 at 4:09am

Howard - I'd recommend asking Jane Healy. She has lots of experience with these.

Permalink Reply by Mike Murray on December 20, 2014 at 12:50am

I have purchased 3 scooters and they are great for short commutes...you don't have to lock them up and you carry them with you at all times.  I go along with the Craigslist...  The Razor A5 holds me and I weigh 200lbs...on a good day...  In addition, I have a Viza Kikkit which you can get really cheap as it appears they are closing them out online and I finally bought a Xootr which is the absolute best.  I looked on Craigslist for a long time and finally one came up for sale.  They are expensive but they are very well made.  Also, the Viza has pneumatic (blow up tires) so I changed those wheels for wheels from the Trikke Scooter line.....but the A5 is your best least expensive option...

Permalink Reply by S.Presley☠ on December 20, 2014 at 6:10pm

Check workingbikes Wednesday...I saw some floating around there. 

Permalink Reply by Jerry Lee on December 21, 2014 at 10:27pm
I do not know much about these scooters, here is a version of the scooter you seek.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5wI4XAQjpk&feature=youtu.be

I don't know how much it cost, I don't think it it is cheap. It looks well built. Only problem is, if you want to test ride it, you need to go to New York City.
Permalink Reply by GEORGE VANDERFOR on December 22, 2014 at 3:38am

johnny moto on 19th south western

Permalink Reply by S.Presley☠ on December 22, 2014 at 7:57am

Oops...WB not open til Saturday. But you could drop by Tuesday night 5 pm during vol. Session. 

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