Razor Scooters
Also known as push scooters or kick scooters, the Razor scooters were created by JDBUG at the end of the 20th century under the direct influence of a Swiss inventor, Wim Ouboter. Presently, Razor scooters are manufactured by Razor USA, a company based in California that has seen a great increase in sales over the last decade. The design of the Razor scooters has become some kind of standard image for kick scooters all over the world: they are made of an aluminum frame that also allows folding, they have two small polyurethane wheels and a platform for the feet.
The brake consists of a hinged fender that presses on the rear wheel. Easy to carry and store, Razor scooters can be folded and taken on the bus, on the underground or even in the trunk of the car. Razor scooters are produced in four model variants: A, A2, A3 and Pro Model or A4. There are four other versions but they are simpler in design or incorporate a special feature besides the standard. A model like AW125 for instance has the best suitability for adult usage. On the other hand, bigger-sized Razor scooters are part of the Cruiser Scooter category, but their 140mm wheels cannot be replaced in a regular service.
Free-styling is what Razor scooters are also famous for. A scooter can be ridden as part of acrobatic performance, in an experience full of adrenalin. Razor scooters often undergo some form of reinforcements when they are intended for frees-style because the shock of high force impact cannot be otherwise absorbed. The Pro or A4 model is generally preferred for freestyle because of the stronger frame and the larger wheels. The other Razor scooters A, A2 and A3 have a manual bar at the back, but lots of users have it removed for aesthetic reasons.
The material that Razor scooters are made of is airplane grade aluminum, meant to support a 1,100 pound load without the risk of bending. All the foldable models are also very silent thanks to the special design and material of the wheels. All in all, the contribution of Razor Company to the development of new sports and pseudo-vehicles designed for urban areas is remarkable and needs to be acknowledged as such.
Co-author: Road Bike Frames.
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