Razor A5 Kick Scooter - Air, DLX, & Prime Models

LEGEND* (products I review that are absolutely fantastic or have been incorporated to my daily life will be marked with a "LEGEND" symbol)UPDATE 03/22/16 MODIFICATIONS LIST+ADDED PICTUREIn order of importanceIt has:-Adjusted the bottom screw where the deck meets the handlebars to my liking. This along with a piece of Velcro tape on the other side of the screw where deck meets handlebars to minimizes noise+vibration tremendously. I like it JUST when the locking takes a bit of force to lock into place.-hair tie tied against the folding pin, screwed down to the kickstand to minimize vibrations.-Reds ceramic bearings. China one, not swiss. There is no difference. (Ebay because I found it for $35)-"AOR power" headlight tail light set. (Amazon)-local skateshop grip tape. (No more razor symbols, thank god!)-"Gulaki" (Amazon) bike mount-"Mirrycle incredible brass bell" (Amazon)UPDATE 03/21/16 AIR TIRE vs ORIGINAL UPDATEReplacing the polyurethane wheels with air tires isn't for everyone. If you want to, Google and order the "Micro Scooter 200mm pneumatic" wheel.It is harder to push efficiently and you glide for a lot less. I've tried side by side (my gf chose to keep the original PU wheels) with the standard wheels. You do get amazing shock absorption qualities for a smooth ride, though. You can also safely mount a phone mount (on a scooter! what!)ORIGINAL REVIEW:Bought two for traveling around Denver with my gf! (going there end of April, will update sometime in May when we return!)We have been riding it around town until the trip comes around.Just really quickly why I chose scooters, and why I chose THIS one:-Don't want to be dependent on cabs and waste extra $$$ (can't bring our cars across the country!)-Portable: you can ride to the train station, or bus station and just fold it up in 2 seconds and take it with you.-Extremely efficient for distances under 1-2 miles. Can go longer and we have. (8 miles)-Costs about a third of the Xootr, with the same functionality. Some little tweaks can make this scooter into a $300 xootr.Tweaks I made:1. Change the bearings. I know a lot of people say that bearing don't matter. Roll times don't matter. But I can first hand say that I bought "reds ceramic bearings" the made in China one with the cream colored package (The "Swiss precision" ceramic is simply overpriced for no reason). It rides beautifully.PROTIP: it's easy to do yourself. Youtube it. Just make sure you don't over-tighten the wheel back on as it slows the wheel spin. And don't keep it too loose, as it rattles.2. Fold your scooter. Look by (under?) the front wheel, there is a screw by the bottom, towards the front. When the scooter is unfolded, that screw grinds against the standing platform and makes a rattling noise. Dampen this by taking the fluffy side of velcro and taping it right where that screw touches the bottom of the standing platform. That will dampen the noise and help with vibration.3. I also bought lights for it. Look up "AOR Power® #AR130 LED Bike Headlight and Taillight Set". It's an amazing deal as they come with a white light for the front and a red for the back. I'm attaching the red to my backpack when scooting.4. I ordered 200mm AIR filled Micro Kickboard tires. Word is, they fit the Razor A5 lux's front without modifications, but the back with an extra washer. Good thing I want to put only one in the front of each of the scooters for shock absorption and smooth ride. With the benefit of a harder tire in the back for speed. Having all air tires is a drag. Literally. It takes more effort to push. Will update when tested.I take a lot of time writing these reviews, so I hope you found this helpful! (If you did, there's a button to let me know!!! ;])

This is the third Razor scooter I've owned. I'm a fairly large adult male who uses scooters to commute one mile each way in San Francisco.To start, a note on kick scooters: they're great! About 2-3 times faster than walking in a city. A 20 minute walk should turn into a 7-10 minute scooter ride. Obviously they're slower than bikes, but unlike bikes you can (a) ride them on the sidewalk, making them much safer; and (b) easily take them on a train/subway by storing them below a seat or in an overhead compartment. They're also relatively light, making them easy to carry around. Unlike a skateboard, you don't have to train to use one. What about electric scooters? They're fine but they're heavier, less portable, and give little to no exercise. Overall, kick scooters are a great commute option and are becoming more and more popular as a result.My previous scooters were both Razor A5 Luxes (Lux's?). The first one lasted about 18 months before breaking down, the second one about 12 months. Although they look like they're for kids, the A5 Lux is quite a high quality scooter at the $60-80 price point. They handle about the same and have similar features to more adult-looking scooters that cost around $200 (see Xootr or Micro Kickboard scooters for comparison).The main downside to the A5 Lux, as I mentioned, is the looks. The blue version has crazy colors and branding all over, like it was made for a middle-schooler. Which it probably was. The red version is a bit better, but the color mix and Razor branding still keeps it from looking like it was made for an adult. I'm a lawyer, and bringing a kiddy scooter into work (or worse, after-work or networking events around the city) started to feel embarrassing.For a while, I was thinking about dropping $200 on a Xootr or Micro Kickboard. Then I discovered the new Razor A5 Prime, Razor A6, and Razor A5 Lux DLX. Here's my impression of all three.The A5 Lux DLX is about the same price as the A5 Lux. The main difference is the addition of "anti-rattling technology" and a more neutral black/silver color scheme.The A6 has larger wheels. Instead of 8" wheels, they have 10" wheels. This is good for bumpy ground, potholes, etc. although the regular 8" wheels do just fine on most streets. It also has a higher handlebar, making it a good option for very large people (I'm 6' and don't need it). It has anti-rattling technology.The A5 prime is probably the most different. They're really shooting for the "adult" demographic with this one. My demographic. It has unique coloring, black and gunmental with a few red accents. The handlebar is slightly taller. Unlike the other models, the handlebars do not detach. They have custom foam grips, which are angular and thicker on the rider's side (touching your palms). It has an updated kickstand, which is made of rubber and goes straight down rather than off to the side.At least, those are the differences on paper. Here's what I noticed actually using the A5 Prime for a couple weeks. Note that I paid $110 for it, and I'm comparing to the A5 Lux DLX I could have had for around $80.PROS+ I like the non-detachable handlebars. Never cared for that feature on the other scooters, and it makes this one sturdier.+ very solidly built. It feels less likely to break than the A5 Lux.+ coloring really is more adult than the A5 Lux.+ the kickstand is a cool concept, if the execution could use some work (see below). The kickstands on the other models were basically useless, but this one actually works.+ the grips are way better than the foam ones on other razors.+ the wider kickboard is nice.+ rattles a bit less.CONS- extra Razor branding. Most of it is removable though.- on my model at least, the folding mechanism is worse. The last version had a tab you could pull and it would easily lock into place. With this one, the screw-in anti-rattle technology means it isn't as easy to pull and doesn't lock into place as clearly. One time I tried to start going before it was locked (it seemed locked) and almost fell when the front collapsed on me. I now have to double check before I start going, which I didn't before. Inconvenient - see photo of the tab.- the custom grips are an improvement over the cheap foam ones on most razors, but I still don't really like them. I replaced them with black ODI grips pictured.- this thing is heavier than an A5 Lux, probably 30-50% heavier. A smaller person might not enjoy carrying it around.- the kickboard is lower to the ground, and the kickstand (which is encased in rubber) is even lower. This puts you pretty darn close to the ground. The rubber on my kickstand is already shredded from contact, and I've felt myself run atop of more things than on my previous scooters. See photo for damage after just a few weeks.- the handling feels slower and more syrupy. This may be the increased weight, but you aren't quite as nimble on it in my opinion.Overall, I think this is a solid scooter for the price, but I probably wouldn't choose it again. I'd probably spring for an A5 DLX if I wanted something cheap, or a Xootr/Micro if I wanted something more adult.

I bought this back in 2015 and decide to write a review.8 years later and it's still a good scooter. I used to use it when I had to commute to campus about half a mile distance from home. There is one thing that I just notice that the scooter doesn't have as advertised, the kickstand. Not that it matters to me, as I fold after use. just impressed that I learned that it had the such feature. recommend y'all get

I LOVE IT! Only one thing you can feel every bump in the street but I don't mind! If you wear chock absorbing bike gloves it's a lot better- it cuts down the vibration. Easy to fold and unfold! This scooter is well made and sturdy! not that heavy but not light! BUT HEY! Just to ride around or take it on a train or bus It's a great little scooter!

Second one we bought. Amazing durability

I’ve used scooters my whole life. I’m in my 30’s now. This scooter is everything it claims to be and more. Super solid, really quiet, smooth ride and just a tonne of fun. Has a really fun but mature look to it I think. Highly recommended

Responsive handling, fast, love the stand and is good looking.Great adult scooter.

I love it! It was easy to assemble and arrived in perfect shape. The Handlebar is large enough so you can feel comfortable while riding (I'm 1.61 meters tall). It goes really easy on the soft pavement. The only thing you should consider is that is a heavy scooter, so carrying it for long can get difficult. This is scooter is more for daily transportation rather than for making tricks.