Razor A6 Kick Scooter for Kids Ages 8+ - Extra-Tall Handlebars & Longer Deck, 10" Urethane Wheels, Anti-Rattle Technology, for Riders Up to 220 lbs

The media could not be loaded. Okay. I pretty much bought the Razor A6 on a lark. I'm on a road trip, and I keep seeing little kids zooming around the campgrounds on their Razor scooters. I like to hike on trails, but I hate walking long distances on pavement, so I start thinking "I'm going to get me one of those."A little research later and I'm the proud owner of a brand new A6. Never owned or ridden any kind of scooter before. Never skateboarded or longboarded or rollerbladed either. I don't even like bicycles. But after just a few minutes on my Razor, I'm right at home. Fellow campers are complimenting me on how I handle it and I'm like "thanks, I just got it today!"So it's easy to learn, it turns heads, and it's an absolute hoot to ride, especially on smooth pavement with a tail wind or slight downhill grade. Steep downhill is scary (brake barely functions) and rough pavement makes the rider miserable (your leg is the shock absorber). Wet pavement is iffy (barely functional brake becomes non-functional). Forget about dirt and gravel surfaces, and watch out for the same scattered on pavement. Good way to wipe out. Haven't done that yet, but constant vigilance is required.All that being said, not only is this thing loads of fun, but it is in fact a highly practical way to get around large, paved, level areas. I didn't fully grasp the utility of the kick scooter until I used it to explore downtown Nashville. I traveled much, much faster than I would have on foot. When I wanted to duck into a shop or eatery, I just folded the Razor up and carried it with me. Sure, Nashville is lousy with pay-per-mile electric scooters, just like every other big city, but mine is free, it goes anywhere, I never have to charge it, and I get some exercise when I'm on it. Plus the Razor brand seems to have some caché with the youth. I got friendly words of recognition around town.When I was done, I folded up the scooter and stowed it in the back of my Volkswagen Golf. That's another area where this product shines: it is quite compact when folded. It fits nicely between my cooler and the car's hatch. I rubber band the handlebars together to keep them from flailing around, but otherwise it is well behaved when the car is in motion.Long story short, I expected a fun toy but got a surprisingly useful means of transportation... that is also fun. To all the other grown men and women out there: yes, they make these for us too, and, like me, you'll probably enjoy riding one. Go for it.EDIT 7/31/2024: Still going strong after two years of ownership. I wish this thing had an odometer... I must have ridden a couple hundred miles on it, though certainly less than a thousand. The wheels are starting to flatten out from wear, particularly the back wheel, but the performance impact is still minimal. Bearings are still good. Adding some more glamour shots, some including the Ascher LED headlight I got for it. That's been a useful upgrade.

My son rediscovered his 3-wheel scooter this summer and loves taking it out into the neighborhood. He was having so much fun with it, I was hoping to find a way to keep up with him.I had no idea that there were "adult" sized kick scooters, but I'm glad I was able to snag one of these as they seem a bit hard to come by or at a higher price due to demand.Build quality is great and materials are top notch.The larger wheels are a great feature-- they ride over small bumps easily and take much less effort to get going. On smooth pavement like sidewalks, it rides very smooth (and fast!). With no suspension, you will feel bumps over rough terrain (streets), but the cushioning in the handlebars and anti-rattle knob helps keep things relatively stable.I wish the platform was a bit longer so I could put both feet flat as I rode. I wear a size 11 shoe and I have to have my back foot up on the toe and hovering over the back fender/brake. No big deal, but not quite as comfortable.All-in-all, this is a great scooter for tooling around the neighborhood or making quick trips around town if you live in an urban area.Highly recommended!

I’m 6’6” 235lbs, and I wasn’t sure if this would fit me. I’m happy to report that it suits me perfectly. I would not want the handles any higher.It’s adjustable for a wide range, as even my first grader can ride this.I was also very happy that there was no assembly required.Seems very sturdy, and I’m happy with my purchase.

Our family has five large kick-scooters that we've been using for school runs/commuting (1.5 miles one way) for the past 2 years. We have the razor a6, razor a5, and Skidee X3M in our collection. This review provides a summary of our experiences and broader research on kick scooters for adults and children.<strong>Part 1: Broader introduction to kick scooters.</strong> This section summarizes my overall impression/experiences with different types of kick scooters on the market. Skip to Part 2 for details of the razor a6Larger wheels mean faster/smoother rides. Polyurethane (plastic) wheels are faster and require less maintenance, and inflated tires are slower, smoother, and have more reliable traction on wet pavement. It is risky to use polyurethane wheels in wet conditions!Shocks make for a smoother ride, but actually wheel size is probably the most important thing still. There are two main drawbacks of having shocks on a scooter: (1) to allow the deck to bounce without scraping the ground, the deck height is set higher - it is more work (or better exercise) to use, especially at low speeds, and (2) shocks have moving parts, and moving parts can break (more on this in part 2).Brakes matter. Polyurethane wheels do not get very good traction on a metal brake - kick scooter brakes will help you slow down, they are not for stopping on command. When you break, it dumps a lot of heat into the break - a heavy break will help dissipate that heat so you don't melt your shoes.There are many different kick scooters on the market that all look very similar. I suspect (but do not know) that they are all basically relying on the same set of manufacturers for key components, and the rest is branding. You will probably get more responsive customer service from established brands.<strong>Part 2: Specific review of the Razor A6.<\strong> This section summarizes specific details/experiences with A6 scooter in particularI've had this scooter for a bit over one year.I crashed on this scooter my first time taking it out. I took a corner on wet sidewalk, nothing crazy, and wiped out! I learned to be a bit more careful and this has never happened again. I had better traction with other kick scooters, but in general I recommend not riding any polyurethane wheeled scooter on wet pavement.The brake on the razor a6 is not very responsive, in my opinion, and it is relatively thin so it's not very effective for heat dissipation when breaking - the brake gets HOT, like REALLY HOT. Move your shoe around when braking so you don't melt the sole, I guess.The scooter is probably a bit unwieldy for kids under 7. Ages 8+ can probably handle it just fine, but again be mindful that this scooter (and probably others with the same polyurethane type wheels) have poor traction on wet pavement.The wheels are large enough that I don't miss having shocks - the ride is pretty smooth overall.In the year that I've had it, I've had zero issues with maintenance. It runs like new, never even had to tighten a screw. Similar experience with the razor a5. The non-branded scooters require regular maintenance (e.g. tightening screws) and one even had the shock mechanism completely snap. I would highly recommend razor scooters over any other brand if you are putting in 500+ miles per year.