Razor (scooter)
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The Razor scooter is a compact aluminum Kick scooter invented by JDBUG. The Razor was extremely popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with models still available today. The Razor Scooter is manufactured by RazorUSA, based in Cerritos, California. The A model is popular among college students for cruising around campus.
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[edit] Design
The basic scooter design consists of an aluminum frame, polyurethane wheels, and a hinged fender over the rear wheel, which is pushed down by the foot to act as a brake. The handlebar and headtube fold when a quick release latch is opened, allowing for easy carriage and storage.
Today there are 4 A versions, the A, A2, A3, and Pro Model (A4). There's also the AW, the basic A with a wheelie-bar, the AW125, which has 125mm wheels and an extended deck, and the Cruiser Scooter, which has the largest wheels (but no 140mm replacement wheels are available) and a wooden deck.
[edit] Freestyle riding
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. In 2004, Razor released the Pro (A4) model scooter, modeled after the discontinued B model scooter. This scooter is preferred by most freestyle riders because of its bigger size and added strength. The Pro Model improved upon the B model to become the company's strongest freestyle scooter. Razor also have the A series. A2 and A3 have a manual bar at the back, which serious riders disdain and remove.
