Scooter kicked up a notch

<b>Pulse Kick 'n Go Xcelerator:</b> Super scooter with a foot-operated, ratcheting gear mechanism that drives the rear wheel.<br> <br> <b>Likes: </b>Instant mastery. Nothing to figure out. Pump your foot up and down on the ratchet bar to propel it as fast as 10 miles per hour. High coolness factor. Kids never need to put a foot on the ground. Can also be used as a regular push scooter. Includes a hand brake and a kickstand. Very stable due to big wheel in front. The kids in my neighborhood loved Kick 'N Go and fought over it for three hours after I left it with them.<br> <br> <b>Dislikes: </b>Can be a little slower than a normal push scooter. The kids kept asking, "When are they coming out with a model with a second gear?"<br> <br> <b>Price: </b>$119.99. (866) 434-6067; <a href="http://www.pulsekickngo.com">www.pulsekickngo.com</a>.

March 3, 2008

Pulse Kick 'n Go Xcelerator: Super scooter with a foot-operated, ratcheting gear mechanism that drives the rear wheel.

Likes: Instant mastery. Nothing to figure out. Pump your foot up and down on the ratchet bar to propel it as fast as 10 miles per hour. High coolness factor. Kids never need to put a foot on the ground. Can also be used as a regular push scooter. Includes a hand brake and a kickstand. Very stable due to big wheel in front. The kids in my neighborhood loved Kick 'N Go and fought over it for three hours after I left it with them.

Dislikes: Can be a little slower than a normal push scooter. The kids kept asking, "When are they coming out with a model with a second gear?"

Price: $119.99. (866) 434-6067; www.pulsekickngo.com.

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