Scooter Hut guarantees to beat any competitor’s price on any product. Our own team scour the internet to make sure our prices are the lowest around, but if you do happen to find a product at a lower price elsewhere, simply give us a call on 07 5593 6319 and quote us the price and the website or shop where you saw the cheaper price, and we will beat that price for you. The following conditions apply:

The website that the match is to be made against must have the goods in stock.
The goods must be identical in every way.
The quoted price of the competitor must include shipping and tax charges.
We are unable to match against websites outside of Australia, sites selling bankrupt stock, or any one-off clearance sale prices.
The price match offer is not a binding contract until payment has been completed, and Scooter Hut reserve the right to refuse price matching at our discretion.
Any other special advertised offer (such as the free sticker sheet, or other free products we would normally include in an order) may be excluded for a Price Match order. This decision is taken at our discretion.

Online Orders


Is it safe to order online?: It is 100% secure to shop online at Scooter Hut. Our website is secured by the highest level 256-bit encryption SSL Certificate from Norton. This means that any data you enter into our website, including your name, address, phone number and credit card details are encrypted so that nobody can gain access to that data. We invest thousands of dollars annually to ensure our website is protected by the very highest standards in internet security, meaning you can shop with confidence in our online store.
When I place an order, how long will it take to arrive at my address?: 95% of orders are despatched within 24hrs of the order being received. We use Priority Delivery on the vast majority of orders, which means most of our customers receive their goods within 2 to 4 working days from placing their order if they are being delivered to east coast Australia. Any state outside this area may take 1-2 days longer and if you live outside of Australia, you may expect a slightly longer delivery time of about 3 to 7 working days.
What payment methods can I use to pay for my order?: You can pay for your online orders through our secure checkout using your MasterCard, Visa, Paypal or Paypal Express. You can also pay by bank deposit (details given when you go through checkout) or you can send a Cheque or Money Order (again, details given when you checkout). We currently do not accept Amex or Diners.
How is my order sent?: We take great care to ensure your order arrives in perfect condition. We send all orders in protective cardboard boxing. This ensures every product you order arrives to your door in perfect condition.
Do you deliver to PO Boxes: We deliver to any PO box in Australia
Can you ship to my work address?: You can select to have your order shipped to any address you please. Just follow the prompts at checkout.
Must I be home to sign for my parcel?: All parcels we send out require a signature upon delivery. You may request for the delivery person to leave your package in a secure location, but this is done at your own risk. Normally, if you are out when delivery is attempted, a card will be left in your mailbox, and you can collect the parcel from your local Post Office
Can I track my order?: You can track your order online. When your order is despatched, you will be sent a tracking number, allowing you to find out where your order is at any time.
What currency are your prices in?: All our prices are show in Australian Dollars. You can still purchase using your own currency, as our payment gateway shows you the amount you will be paying in your local currency before committing to the purchase.
Can I use a different delivery address from my own?: It is easy to specify a different delivery address to your own. Simply follow the prompts at checkout to provide us with a different delivery address to your own.
Do you offer Priority Shipping?: We provide Priority shipping on every product in our store, except complete scooters, dirt scooters, and custom scooters. Priority shipping takes approximately 1 – 3 working days to most destinations in Australia. Items sent standard delivery take approximately 2 to 5 working days depending on your location. All international orders are shipped using Express Courier service, which takes approximately 3 to 7 working days, depending on your location.
What happens if I order the wrong product?: We make it easy to return products bought from our store. The packing slip in your order contains all the necessary details to return a product to us. If you live close enough to one of our stores, you can also return a product to that store. We can offer you a refund, exchange or credit note on any unwanted item, covering the cost of the actual product returned. We do not offer credit or refund on the initial postage costs or the return postage costs.
What happens if you send me the wrong product?: The people that work for us are made up from predominantly human DNA. Whilst this makes it a fun place to work, it also opens up the opportunity for errors to be made. If we send you out the wrong item, we will send you a prepaid returns label for you to return the item, and you will receive the correct item in no time at all. We will pay for all postage costs in this scenario.
What happens if the product I ordered is faulty?: In the unlikely scenario of receiving a faulty product, you should contact us by telephone or email using the details provided on your packing slip. We will then organise for the return of the product (at our expense), and for a replacement to be sent out (again, at our expense). We will only accept returns on faulty products up to 30 days after receipt of the goods. These terms are for faulty products only, and does not impact on any warranties given with products.
Can I purchase a Gift Certificate online?: You can purchase a Gift Certificate online by clicking <ahref="http://www.scooterhut.com.au/giftcertificates.php">here
Do you ship overseas?: We ship to any country in the world. A table of approximate shipping costs can be foundhere. All products shipped from Australia are sent Express Courier, insured and fully trackable. Delivery to most countries takes no more than 5 - 7 working days.
Do I have to pay taxes on my purchase?: For purchases within Australia:
If you are purchasing within Australia, all prices are shown inclusive of GST, and the GST component of your purchase is highlighted separately on your invoice.
For Purchases outside of Australia:
If you are purchasing from outside Australia, you do not get charged local Australian GST tax. However, your purchase may be subject to your own country’s local taxes and custom charges. We cannot control these charges, and it is advisable to check your own country’s customs and tax laws if you are not comfortable with paying duties and taxes on your purchase when it arrives in your country.

Products


What if I want a product that you don’t stock?: We stock the widest range of freestyle scooter products. (about 500 more products than any other retailer). If we don’t stock a brand it is most likely to be because it hasn’t passed our stringent quality tests, or has a poor record of product failure or fatigue
What if I order a product that you have sold out of?: From time to time we may sell out of a product but it may still appear on the website. The likelihood is it will be in stock again within a day or two, so you should still receive your order within a very reasonable time frame. We will contact you if your order will be delayed by more than 24hrs.

Brakes


What brake will fit my deck?: There are lots of different brakes with slightly different fittings. Not all brakes will fit all decks. To be on the safe side, it is normally best to order a brake from the same brand as the deck you own.

Forks


What is the difference between offset and zero offset forks?: A lot of forks are made with a choice of either offset or zero offset design. Offset forks are the standard. These forks are tapered to around a 10 degree angle at the fork head. This pushes the wheel out slightly which is a more comfortable position for most riders, and gives the scooter slightly more stability. Zero Offset is a straight fork, which means the wheel axle is perfectly aligned to the centre of the headtube. Some riders prefer zero offset as it can be easier for foot jams, nose manuals, and bar spins. However, as many experienced riders have demonstrated, you can simply ride your offset forks backwards to create the space needed for footjams.
Why would I need spacers for my forks?: Some deck manufacturers make their headtubes slightly shorter than the standard. (e.g. MGP headtubes are significantly shorter than most other deck headtubes). This means that some forks will require a spacer placed above the headset in order for SCS compression to work. Most of the time, a 5mm spacer will suffice. If you’re unsure, simply call one of our stores and we can go through with you what you will need.

Bars


What size bars should I be riding?: All freestyle scooters come with one-piece fixed bars. The height and width of your bars is a personal preference, but if you are new to the sport, it is recommended that the crossbar should sit just above your waist. This is a comfortable height for most people. The width of your bars should be about 10 to 20cm wider than your shoulder width, again depending on whether you want your bars to feel narrow or feel wide.
How does your bar-cutting service work?: We offer a free bar-cutting service so that you can buy the bars you want without having the hassle and expense of cutting the bars once you get them. For full details on our bar-cutting service please click here
What is the difference between “standard” bars and “HIC/Oversized” bars?: Bars are made out of either chromolly or aluminium. Chromolly Bars come in two downtube external diameters – standard (31.8mm) and oversized/HIC (34.9mm). The standard bars work with standard clamps, iHIC compression, SCS compression clamps and ICS compression. Oversized/HIC bars will work with HIC compression, <ahref="#">oversized clamps, and most SCS compression clamps. Aluminium bars are manufactured with a thicker wall than chromolly bars, so they have a standard internal diameter, but an oversized external diameter. This means they work with <ahref="#">oversized clamps, ICS, <ahref="/compression/">iHIC and most SCS compression clamps. Aluminium bars cannot work with HIC compression.
Will any grips fit on my bars?: All grips will fit onto any handlebar. The only parts that might not fit are the bar ends. If you have chromolly bars, then all standard bar ends will fit on these. If you have aluminium bars, the bar ends from most grips will not fit in. You will need to purchase bar ends specifically made for aluminium bars. The only brand making these right now is <ahref="http://www.rootindustries.com/">Root Industries.
Do I need a slit in my bars?: The slit in the bottom of bars is designed to allow clamps to fully tighten the bars onto the forks. Your bars will need a slit in them if you run HIC, ICS, threaded, or iHIC compression. If you run SCS compression, you will need to remove the slit from your bars. Most bars designed for use with SCS come without a slit.

Compression


What is compression for my scooter?: Compression is the term used to describe the mechanism holding the forks, bars and headset tightly together
What are the different types of compression?: Threaded Compression is the simplest form of compression. It is becoming out-dated now, because it doesn’t permit for aluminium forks, is prone to thread fatigue, and is a very slow and cumbersome way to remove and replace forks. Entry level scooters may have threaded compression, but most freestyle scooters now do not. ICS Compression uses a long bolt inserted from underneath the fork, tightening up to a starnut contained within the bars. This is the lightest, but ultimately weakest type of compression, as it depends on the forks pushing up into the bars, rather than being pulled up. HIC Compression is a superb form of compression. It is quick, easy to use, and very reliable. It requires oversized bars (sometimes called HIC bars) for it to work, and those bars require a separate (oversized) clamp to hold them in place. HIC compression works by placing a shim over the top of the forks, and tightening that shim down from above. Nowadays, some brands have created HIC compression built into their clamps which does the job all in one go. IHiC Compression is a similar type of compression to HIC, but works on standard sized bars (i.e. bars with an external diameter of 31.8mm). It also requires a separate clamp for the bars. SCS Compression is the most popular type of compression in Australia and North America. Like HIC, it is very easy to use and reliable. SCS combines a clamp with compression, making it really quick to release bars and forks when needed. SCS can work with any type of bar and almost any type of forks. Several companies now manufacture SCS clamps, which means the quality can vary enormously. We would advise sticking to SCS made by reputable brands like Tilt, Proto, Apex, Urban Artt, etc because failure of an SCS clamp can be pretty dangerous.
What type of compression is best for me?: The type of compression you choose is a personal thing. SCS is slightly heavier than other types, but is very reliable, strong and easy to use. HIC and iHiC are both great compression systems too and slightly lighter than SCS. We would only recommend ICS for riders who are decent mechanics, or who don’t mind having to adjust their scooters frequently. Threaded compression is really only suitable for beginners. Ultimately, your choice of compression needs to fit well with your scooter, so if you run oversized bars, then it makes sense to run HIC compression. If you run standard bars with no slit in them, it makes sense to run SCS. If you run standard bars with a slit then iHiC is probably the best choice.

Decks


What is the difference between integrated and standard decks?: An integrated deck is designed with the headset “cups” already built into their design. An integrated headset is easier to install and uninstall, as it does not require the fitting of headset cups. It has become a common thing for scooter decks to come with integrated headset cups. You can only fit integrated headsets into integrated decks. Standard decks require standard headsets (with cups) to be fitted. These are generally quite difficult to fit and often requires a professional scooter or bike store to fit them.
Why do decks have different headtube angles?: Pro and Intermediate level riders will normally have a preference for different headtube angles on their decks. The different angles of the headtube simply allow for different riding styles and comfort to the rider. There is really no way to gauge what headtube angle is right for you until you’ve actually tried the deck yourself.

Wheels

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SCOOTER HUT WHEEL WARRANTY: Scooter Wheels are made and designed to roll in a straight line. Scooter wheels often have problems when a rider lands sideways, after doing a trick such as a tailwhip or 360. The sideways impact of these hard landings can cause even the best quality wheels to “chunk” or “dehub”. Scooter Hut is committed to looking after our customers, but we can only provide warranties that the product manufacturers support. To help you determine the warranty you receive with all wheels sold by Scooter Hut, we have established a universal warranty agreement with all our wheel suppliers. <ahref="http://www.scooterhut.com.au/content/SCOOTER_HUT_WHEEL_WARRANTY.pdf">Here is a guide to what is and what is not covered under your scooter wheel warranty.

Warranties

What is Scooter Hut’s “We’ve Got Your Back” warranty?: Scooter Hut’s “We’ve Got Your Back” warranty policy is the most comprehensive warranty offered by any retailer in the scooter industry. Because we only stock brands we trust, and products that our pro riders have tested, we are confident to offer our customers our own extended free warranties on all the products we sell. You can find out more about our warranties by clicking here.

Safety and Riding

Do I need to wear a helmet while riding my scooter?: In Australia it is the law to wear an Australian approved helmet whilst riding a scooter on a public road or footpath. Most local authorities also make it compulsory to wear a helmet whilst riding in a skate park. Scooter Hut strongly advises riders of all levels to wear a helmet at all times when riding a scooter. Read our article on <ahref="/protection/">Safety when Riding for full details.
Should I wear other protective gear?: At minimal, you should wear a helmet and mouthguard when riding a scooter. If you also want to help prevent broken bones and fractures, you should consider using protective pads too. It’s better to wear protection, than spend days in hospital and months off riding. Injuries when you are young can also cause long-term irreparable damage to your body, so consider your future when you make the choice of whether to wear protection or not. <ahref="/protection/">Read this article for full details

Shops


Is every product in your online store also in your physical stores?: Most of the time our shops will stock the same items as our online store, but it is impossible to guarantee that an item online will be in our store on a specific day. If you are going to visit one of our stores and you want a very specific product, it’s always best to give us a quick call before venturing in. See our contact pagefor details
What are your shop opening hours?: Our shops all work on slightly different opening hours to best suit the local area. Visit our contact page for all these details
What are your customer service hours?: Our main headquarters is open Mon – Fri 9am to 5pm, Satruday 8am – 4pm and Sunday 10am – 4pm, all Eastern Standard Time. You can reach us on this service by calling 07 5593 4813
Why can’t I contact you on the telephone number provided?: If you are calling a shop during its opening hours, but don’t get an answer it is most likely that the staff members are serving a customer or that the line is busy. Please try again in a few minutes. If you have tried several times, please call one of our other stores and they will either look after you there and then or they can arrange for a manager from your preferred location to call you back.

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How do I change my password in my account?: Simply go to the login page and click on forgotten password. We will automatically resend your password or a password hint to your registered email address.

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