No more Broken Segway Kickstands - Segway of Oakland Offers World’s only Unbreakable Kickstand
Segway of Oakland is world-renowned for selling unique after-market Segway HT accessories and creating slick customized models no one else could even dream of, let alone usher into reality.
(PRWEB) June 15, 2005 -- The Segway rental and sales dealership located at
212 International Blvd. near Lake Merritt in Oakland uses a combined 12 years of
Segway experience and knowledge to surprise the nation and the world with its
latest designs, such as the Heavy Hauler, Segway Polo Master, OT and EMT models.
The Polo Master gained attention in a recently televised Bay Area Fox News
segment, while the EMT model has appeared in publications and websites from as
far away as Europe and South Africa.
Possibly the most sought-after item
in the cool, ‘after-market accessories’ category is Segway of Oakland’s
Unbreakable Kickstand, made of pure, high-quality aluminum and designed by a
former professional welder with Nasa Aimes.
“Ask any Segway owner about
the stock kickstand and how often it breaks,” said Segway of Oakland partner,
Steve Steinberg. “The stock kickstand cannot support any additional weight,
including cargo and handlebar bags, and it cannot handle the weight of a driver
standing on the deck. Our rental units have the stock kickstand and people often
break them so we have to charge $49 for replacement.
“We have discovered
through servicing Segway HTs that the broken kickstand is the No. 1 replacement
part,” he added. “We thought we could do better.”
Segway of Oakland’s new
Unbreakable Kickstand is guaranteed to withstand the toughest punishment and
heaviest payloads. It utilizes a push-button system of shafts, similar to a
medical-grade aluminum crutch, and it will not bend or break, even with hundreds
of pounds of added weight.
“The Unbreakable Kickstand is much better
suited to the rigors of Segway usage than the stock kickstand,” said Segway of
Oakland partner, Darren Romar. “It can handle the weight of a rider and also
support the Segway in balance mode without moving forward.”
The
Unbreakable Kickstand features three positions: Level, to support a carrying
system on the front of the machine such as a toolbox or tray; Raised, so no one
can step on the platform accidentally; and an additional position for the Segway
p-Series so it will function with that smaller model.
“This item already
comes standard on the Heavy Hauler and EMT customized models so they can handle
the extra weight,” Steinberg said.
The Unbreakable Kickstand retails for
$98 only through Segway of Oakland and includes all mounting hardware and
accessories needed for easy, at-home installation. The item is shipped in one to
two business days via DHL. Contact the company (www.segwayofoakland.com;
(800) 659-8731) for more information or to order.
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