Razor Scooter

By Author: Gregory Hepburn
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The Razor scooter was designed and progressed by a mechanical engineer in China. His immediate need was for something small which could be ridden around a large bicycle factory without spending a lot of time and energy in walking.

He centred his design on the easy mobility of children's kick scooters, and later refined it into a folding scooter manufactured around an aluminum frame, with polyurethane wheels, and a hinged fender over the rear wheel to act as a brake when pushed down. The handle bar folds when a clasp is freed, allowing it to be easily carried and stored. It can support heavy loads without loosing it's shape. Some users may decide to alter their scooters to strengthen the frame.

After the successful completion of his design he began to market it to the public. It was a huge success with customers waiting for up to six months for their orders to be fulfilled. Overseas, the Razor Scooter became very trendy in Japan in the 1990s, resulting in the company's decision to launch it in the US also where it became an immediate hit.

In the USA, the smaller makes for children are sold in kit form. ...
... They are easy to put together and the battery can be charged in a few hours. It is considered to be a clever little machine that takes the kids around a two mile radius and back. The battery is usually good for approximately forty minutes. It travels at a speed of approximately ten miles per hour. The controls are easy to use with the brake on the left and the throttle on the right side of the handle bar. Kids usually find that it is very easy to ride.

In 2004, Razor released the A4 also known as the Pro Model. Since 2000, Razor scooters have seen a bit of a drop in their popularity, but are still obtainable everywhere. Since the announcement of the original scooter, Razor has continued its research and development work and has released a range of electric scooters as well as many other motorized vehicles and toys.