very fast, very hip
Written: Jul 20 '00 (Updated Aug 31 '00)
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Pros: small, fast, cute, hip, good steering
Cons: not as easy to ride as you think
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| reive's Full Review: Razor Scooter |
It's hard for me to believe this is listed in toys since I mostly I see adults on them all over the city. At any rate, the Razor scooter provides very fast (let me repeat that -- very fast -- you will be surprised), highly controllable transportation appropriate to a number of environments. I've found it gives a surprisingly smooth ride on the highly, shall we saw textured, streets of New York City.
The scooter is collapseable (very easy, I only needed to glance at the instructions once) and is lighter than a laptop computer. It comes in a number of colors (if you can believe this, I got orange to match my ibook) and wheels and handle covers can be replaced if they get worn out or you wish to change colors.
The scooter has a weight maximum of 222lbs and the handle bar is adjustable so it is comfortable for most heights (if you're over 6ft tall it might start to seem too short).
I just purchased mine yesterday and I have to say they are not as easy to ride as they look -- the wheels are high and narrow to give greater steering ability but this also means balance and speed are critical, and it's not something I've mastered yet. I also can't tell if I want to push with my right or left foot. But I felt this way about my rollerblades when I first got them too -- so like that, I'm just going to practice riding around my apartment until I get the hang of it.
Everyone comments on it though, whether I am carrying it folded or riding on it. Girls, this scooter is a man-magnet.
Update:
Having had this product for about a month now, I thought I would add more info. Riding it is getting easier, and people are still asking me about it all the time (where to get it, how hard it is to ride, etc.). One thing that has caused many people cofusion is the brand name. Technically, the scooters sold here in the US should go by Razor, as JDRazor is the name used in Japan -- however, mine, and many others that you'll see available here are in fact JDRazors. Despite the many knock-offs around, the Razor and the JDRazor is the same product produced by the same manufacturer with no differences beyond logo. To be sure you're getting what you pay for, check the www.citybug.com website for tips on avoiding counterfits.
Recommended:
Yes
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