Razor A5 Lux Kick Scooter

Summary:
A few minor issues that parents may need to be aware of but overall, for the money, a good buy.

My riding statistics: 75KGS, 65 Years old, local shops only. Max. distance 12 miles.
Having received the scooter this morning (excellent service again) I have given it a
10 mile test ride to the local shops and back which is approx. 2 miles on road surface,
and 6 miles on tarmac/paved cycle track and the rest on pavements.
I bought this having experience of Razor scooters, as I'm the pit mechanic for the Grandchildren.
Alas my last scooter (Micro Speed v2 for adults) lasted only 200 miles before the stem snapped and
cost a lot more than this one! Micro Scooter Speed V2

Pros:
Built well and the kick-board is just the right height off the ground so you don't scrape
the underneath on rough/lumpy pavements and cycle tracks.

Handles well at speed and on cornering especially downhill.

Excellent on/off curbs and pavements due to the larger wheels.

Folding mechanism is a big improvement over the older models and is very easy to use.

Doesn't have a carry strap but it's light and fits in a shopping trolley.

Razor have a Customer Service centre with a UK number - I wish Micro had.

CONS:

As normal the handle grips are a sponge material and awful- I replace them with good
bicycle grips (Bell) from THE supermarket. This I feel gives you more confidence and better grip.
Also the end caps are hard plastic discs and cut into your hand if not careful (not literally).

As the tyres are exceptionally hard the ride is very rough on poor surfaces, another reason for good handle grips,
but careful placement of your foot in the centre of the kick-board will reduce this a little. Luckily,I
always remove my false teeth before I go scooting ;-)

Braking is very poor at present but I expect, as it is used, the tyre/brake surface will bed in
and improve the braking performance (I hope). The brake does take some pushing to slow down, so if your used to the more softer compound tyres be careful at first.

The adjustment of the baseboard/steering column is still a little primitive and is done using a hex screw which, unfortunately, loosens off very quickly which means it needs frequent adjustment otherwise excessive movement
in the steering column occurs and is unnerving.

The width of the handlebar is a little short for me, as I fit a bell to use on pavements/cycle tracks.

That's it - hopefully this scooter will last me sometime and I'll probably update this review in the future.

A short update Feb 2012. Having now covered 1800+ miles on my Razor A5 I can confirm this is an excellent buy. I have only had to replace 1 set of wheel bearings and an upper set on the steering - total cost £12. I have saved a fortune on petrol/parking etc and keeping fit as well! What more could you want for £63.

My school run is about 1 kilometre each way and very congested with cars so we try to walk when time permits. The children have their micro scooters and frankly I had been slowing them down, so I looked for a more sturdy scooter capable of taking adult weight so we could all zip along together.

The bearings on smaller scooters quickly wear out when ridden by an average adult and the small wheels can stop suddenly when you hit the smallest bump or ridge in the pavement, vaulting you face first! The Razor A5 Lux has bigger wheels and therefore rides the bumps without fear of injury and with the platform being so low to the ground, your centre of balance is easy to keep.

I have had the best fun whizzing along the pavements, toning my legs and improving my fitness at the same time. We get to school quicker than it is possible in a car and of course it is completely pavement legal. I would highly recommend this scooter to school runners, commuters or just for fun. The only thing I would warn you about is that if you are 75 to 100kg (it's max recommended load) you may have to moderate your speed downhill or the brake may struggle to stop you in time! I have perfected the running dismount which gives a shorter stopping distance if you're in trainers, but you really can wear your Sunday best and still arrive at your destination elegantly.

Go on, release your inner child, as a woman the wrong side of 40 I promise you, it turns the body clock back!
Razor A5 Lux Kick Scooter

I received this Scooter for my birthday and love it! It's an alternative and fun way of keeping fit. I am a mother of two and I was always trying to keep up with my boys on foot while they raced ahead on their scooters. This way, I can keep up with them and have more fun on the school run. I find walking a bit boring and time consuming. On our scooters we get to school in half the time. It also raises a smile on the faces of passers-by!
I also find my scooter a great way of popping into town and saving on car parking and fuel. All you need is a rucksack to put your purchases in. As far as the scooter itself, it is sturdy, runs smoothly and has the great advantage of the bigger wheels. In my opinion, this is by far the best adult scooter out there.