The Razor Scooter is a compact folding scooter developed by Micro Mobility Systems and manufactured by JD Corporation.[1] Over 5 million units were sold in the six months following the launch of the first Razor scooter in 2000, and it was named as Spring/Summer Toy of the Year that same year.[2] The first electric Razor scooter was released in 2003.[3] Today, the Razor is manufactured by RazorUSA, based in Cerritos, California, in the United States.
Razor A Model 1st generation, the first Razor scooter aka Old A
The basic scooter design consists of an airplane grade aluminum frame,[4] 98 mm polyurethane wheels, and a hinged fender over the rear wheel, which is pushed down by the foot to act as a spoon brake. The handlebar and headtube fold for carriage when a quick release latch is opened.
S - "A" with fixed-height handle bars (no height adjustment)
AW - "A" with a wheelie bar
Spark - "A" with a spark bar for real spark action from the rear brake
A2 - "A" with a front suspension and a wheelie bar
A3 - extended A2, early versions have 98mm wheels and later ones have 125mm wheels
AW125 - extended A3 with 125mm wheels, upgrade to the early versions of the A3
A5 Lux - 200mm wheels
Non-Pro Model - the non-stunt model
Ultra Pro - for stunts, not foldable
Cruiser - 140mm wheels
Malibu Cruiser - cruiser but with 125mm wheels and a metal deck
Finger Crusher - lightweight design, Dan Green Pro Model
Electric scootersedit
In 2003, RazorUSA introduced its first electric Razor scooter. It operates with the use of a twisting throttle. These new models reach speeds up to 15 miles per hour.[5] Electric scooters became a popular way to travel slightly longer distances than one might with a traditional Razor scooter, yet distances short enough that using a bike would be excessive.[6]
Freestyle scootering is a growing sport. Due to the rough demands of trick riding, people often reinforce the scooter to withstand impacts and high force.
Safetyedit
Razor scooters have received attention for the frequency of injuries sustained by riders. In 2014, The Atlantic and other news outlets reported that Razor and other brands of scooters contributed to substantial increases in yearly numbers of emergency room visits.[7][8][9]
Razor claims their scooters are safe to ride, and recommends adult supervision and the use of protective gear when riding.[10] To increase the safety of younger riders, razor recommends a three wheeled scooter.[11]
Team Razoredit
Team Razor is an exhibition scooter team sponsored by Razor. This team of professionals travels across the U.S., wowing crowds with their tricks and talents, and appeared at X Games Los Angeles 2013.[12] In October 2013 they completed the Team Razor Cross Country Tour, visiting 17 states as well as the District of Columbia.[13] The team held their most recent exhibition event on August 30, 2014 at the 3rd Annual Triple Crown.[14]
^"Corporate History - Razor". Razor. Retrieved 2017-05-07.
^"Razor Scooters for Preschoolers, Kids, Teens and Adults". Razor. Retrieved 2017-05-07.
^"Razor E300 - Sit or Stand Electric Scooter for EcoSmart Teens & Adults". Razor. Retrieved 2017-05-08.
^"Razor Electric Scooters". Razor. Retrieved 2017-05-14.
^Journal, Brian Resnick, National (2014-12-03). "The Toys That Send Kids to the Emergency Room". The Atlantic. Retrieved 2021-07-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
^"Toy scooters are driving more and more kids to the emergency room, study says". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2021-07-25.
^Painter, Kim. "Study says scooters lead the toy-injury pack". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2021-07-25.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Razor scooters.
Official website
February 15, 2024
razor, scooter, this, article, needs, additional, citations, verification, please, help, improve, this, article, adding, citations, reliable, sources, unsourced, material, challenged, removed, find, sources, razor, scooter, news, newspapers, books, scholar, js. This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Razor scooter news newspapers books scholar JSTOR April 2011 Learn how and when to remove this template message This article relies excessively on references to primary sources Please improve this article by adding secondary or tertiary sources Find sources Razor scooter news newspapers books scholar JSTOR September 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Razor Scooter is a compact folding scooter developed by Micro Mobility Systems and manufactured by JD Corporation 1 Over 5 million units were sold in the six months following the launch of the first Razor scooter in 2000 and it was named as Spring Summer Toy of the Year that same year 2 The first electric Razor scooter was released in 2003 3 Today the Razor is manufactured by RazorUSA based in Cerritos California in the United States Razor A Model 1st generation the first Razor scooter aka Old A Contents 1 Design 1 1 Models 2 Electric scooters 3 Freestyle riding 4 Safety 5 Team Razor 5 1 Current roster 6 References 7 External linksDesign editThe basic scooter design consists of an airplane grade aluminum frame 4 98 mm polyurethane wheels and a hinged fender over the rear wheel which is pushed down by the foot to act as a spoon brake The handlebar and headtube fold for carriage when a quick release latch is opened Models edit nbsp Razor A Model 2nd generation aka New ASee also RazorUSA Kick scooters A 98mm wheels S A with fixed height handle bars no height adjustment AW A with a wheelie bar Spark A with a spark bar for real spark action from the rear brake A2 A with a front suspension and a wheelie bar A3 extended A2 early versions have 98mm wheels and later ones have 125mm wheels AW125 extended A3 with 125mm wheels upgrade to the early versions of the A3 A5 Lux 200mm wheels Non Pro Model the non stunt model Ultra Pro for stunts not foldable Cruiser 140mm wheels Malibu Cruiser cruiser but with 125mm wheels and a metal deck Finger Crusher lightweight design Dan Green Pro ModelElectric scooters editIn 2003 RazorUSA introduced its first electric Razor scooter It operates with the use of a twisting throttle These new models reach speeds up to 15 miles per hour 5 Electric scooters became a popular way to travel slightly longer distances than one might with a traditional Razor scooter yet distances short enough that using a bike would be excessive 6 Freestyle riding edit nbsp Razor Pro ModelSee also Freestyle scootering Freestyle scootering is a growing sport Due to the rough demands of trick riding people often reinforce the scooter to withstand impacts and high force Safety editRazor scooters have received attention for the frequency of injuries sustained by riders In 2014 The Atlantic and other news outlets reported that Razor and other brands of scooters contributed to substantial increases in yearly numbers of emergency room visits 7 8 9 Razor claims their scooters are safe to ride and recommends adult supervision and the use of protective gear when riding 10 To increase the safety of younger riders razor recommends a three wheeled scooter 11 Team Razor editTeam Razor is an exhibition scooter team sponsored by Razor This team of professionals travels across the U S wowing crowds with their tricks and talents and appeared at X Games Los Angeles 2013 12 In October 2013 they completed the Team Razor Cross Country Tour visiting 17 states as well as the District of Columbia 13 The team held their most recent exhibition event on August 30 2014 at the 3rd Annual Triple Crown 14 Current roster edit Name Age Hometown Joined teamGraham Kimbell 23 Harby UK 2012Jason Beggs 26 Long Beach CA 2010John Radtke 29 Pomona CA 2006Michael Pytel 23 Newport DE 2012Nat Barber 23 Stratford upon Avon 2012Big Ron Sharpe 29 Elk Grove CA 2008Royce King 22 Glenbrook Blue Mountains Australia 2011Tanner Markley 28 Temple City CA 2010Trevor Navarre 18 Mission Viejo CA 2012 15 References edit Micro Mobility Systems Realizing the scooter dream Beatrice Heim Matthias Hofer Daniel Keibach Michael Rist and Eva Voycheva all from University of St Gallen class 2001 2000 TOTY Winners Corporate History Razor Razor Retrieved 2017 05 07 Razor Scooters for Preschoolers Kids Teens and Adults Razor Retrieved 2017 05 07 Razor E300 Sit or Stand Electric Scooter for EcoSmart Teens amp Adults Razor Retrieved 2017 05 08 Razor Electric Scooters Razor Retrieved 2017 05 14 Journal Brian Resnick National 2014 12 03 The Toys That Send Kids to the Emergency Room The Atlantic Retrieved 2021 07 25 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint multiple names authors list link Toy scooters are driving more and more kids to the emergency room study says Washington Post ISSN 0190 8286 Retrieved 2021 07 25 Painter Kim Study says scooters lead the toy injury pack USA TODAY Retrieved 2021 07 25 Razor Safety Razor Razor Retrieved 2017 05 14 Study says scooters lead the toy injury pack USA TODAY Retrieved 2017 05 14 Team Razor Razor Razor Retrieved 2017 05 15 Team Razor Events Calendar Global Domination Pro Tour Razor United States Razor Retrieved 2017 05 15 3rd Annual Triple Crown www facebook com Retrieved 2017 05 15 Team Razor Razor Razor Retrieved 2017 05 15 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Razor scooters Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Razor scooter amp oldid 1174559388, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
