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

Edit to add: I had to put some WD-40 on the mechanism that moves to fold it because it was getting nearly impossible to fold up. Once I did that it started working better than when I first got it.I’ve had this for at least 3 years, maybe a little longer and it’s actually held up well. I’m a 30+ year old PhD student that found more value in a “kick push” scooter vs the electric ones everyone on campus enjoys but it has held up well over the years. It gets me from point A to B and back to A. When I first got it I didn’t live on campus to I parked my car kind of close and road it around campus the folded up to fit in my car’s trunk. I did this for at least a year and sometimes it was hard getting it to fold/unfold. Now I try to never fold it up if I don’t have to because it is super hard open back up. I also fallen on it a couple times but it’s because it never rains in SoCal until it actually does and I got caught in it a few times. Not pouring down rain either but now I just walk it if that’s the case. There is some wear and tear from use but overall I’m happy. I’m glad I don’t have to worry about blowing up tires because of the solid tires, too. I’ve added things for it to be safer at night for my late night classes like a light in the front and a lock that folds up and fits in a case affixed to the pole. I wish there was a way to put a red light on the back so people/cars can see you from behind but I suppose a reflector would do. They should consider adding as a standard feature for safety. I initially went with this one because I needed it for my weight, I was closer to 220 with a backpack of books/laptop but now I’ve lost 30ish pounds and it’s easier to maneuver. It’s just enough, not too much. And I don’t have to worry about theft like the e-scooter folks do but I either take it inside the building with me or lock it up on the bike rack. In hindsight I should have picked a different color too but it’s neutral and more that worth it IMO.

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.