The Razor A5 Lux - My New Scooter

I thought about Roller Blades but I knew I would quickly break another bone so I went for a kick scooter.  The Xootr Scooter is really nice and so is the NYCEWheels KickPed but there's no way I'm spending over $200 on a scooter.  Big wheels are the key since I don't want every sidewalk crack breaking my back in addition to my Mother's.

The Razor A5 Lux it is!!  $65 shipped.

Good for Preschoolers

Better for Adults

This weekend was the annual neighborhood sale around my parents' house so I
flipped open the scooter, checked it over, tightened one clamp, and rolled out to see what the neighborhood had to offer.  2.5 miles later - yup, two and a half miles later - I returned with one Hot Wheels car, a slightly sore lower back, and no new scars.

At 6'5" and 220#, I expected it to be a bit skittish, but I had no problems except on steep downhills - those I walked.  There is some play in the locking mechanism but I didn't notice it while riding.  The brake is effective and the handlebar extends high enough for me to comfortably reach.

Honestly I love the Razor A5.  For quickly touring neighborhood streets or city hardscapes, it's a lot faster and less tiring than walking.  And when you're done, it folds into a small package that weighs less than 10 pounds.  And who needs a helmet when it's slower than running and three inches off the ground?

Fuzion CityGlide.

Short handlebar. 165# weight limit.