Razor (scooter)
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The Razor scooter is a compact folding Kick scooter invented by Micro Mobility Systems and manufactured by JD Corporation.[1] The Razor appeared in 1999 and became extremely popular around 2000. Today, The Razor Scooter is manufactured by Razor USA, based in Cerritos, California.[1] Besides its primary use as a toy for the young, it is also used for sports and utility purposes.[2]
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[edit] Design
The basic scooter design consists of an aluminum frame, 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 when a quick release latch is opened, allowing for easy carriage and storage.
[edit] Models
- A - 98mm wheels
- AW - "A" with a wheelie bar
- AW 125 - Extended AW with 125mm wheels
- Spark - "A" with a spark bar for real spark action
- A2 - "A" with a front suspension and a wheelie bar
- A3 - Extended A2 with 125mm wheels
- A5 Lux - 200mm wheels
- Pro Model - For stunt
- Ultra Pro - For stunt, unfoldable
- Cruiser - 140mm wheels and a wooden deck
- Malibu Cruiser - Cruiser but with 125mm wheels and a metal 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 model scooter, modeled after the discontinued B model scooter. This scooter was preferred by most freestyle riders between the mid 2000s to 2009 because of its bigger size and added strength. However, most freestyle scooter riders today use aftermarket parts to build custom scooters from companies such as Phoenix, Lucky, and Madd Gear. 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. Razor has an Ultra Pro scooter as well, Released in 2009 with its 1-piece design built for strength and durability.
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[edit] References
- ^ http://www.ifpm.unisg.ch/org/ifpm/web.nsf/SysWebRessources/Realizing+the+Scooter+Dream/$FILE/Micro-Last2-e.pdf
- ^ Google Watch - Archive - My Trip Inside the Manhattan Googleplex - An example at Google's office in New York City
