- Recommended for ages 8 and older; 220-pound weight capacity
- Large 200mm urethane wheels; aluminum T-tube frame and deck
- Greater performance on bumpy roads and rough pavement
- Patented rear fender brake for quick stops; folding design
- Measures 35 by 41 by 21 inches (W x H x D); weighs 13 pounds
Product Description
The Razor kick scooter has always been a favorite of all ages, but it hasn’t always been big enough for all ages. Enter the Razor A5 Lux, a deluxe-size kick scooter with extra-large 200mm urethane wheels. The wheels not only support more weight (up to 220 pounds), but they also require less work than smaller wheels. Now you can spend less time pushing and more time riding. The A5 Lux is also extremely durable, with a super-strong aluminum T-tube frame and deck. And like all Razor kick scooters, the A5 Lux folds up quickly for easy storage or transport. Other features include an adjustable handlebar height, Abec-5 bearings, and a patented rear fender brake. Appropriate for ages 8 and older, the A5 Lux measures 35 by 41 by 21 inches (W x H x D) when unfolded and weighs 13 pounds.
Key Features:
- For riders ages 8 and older
- Extra-large 200mm urethane wheels
- Aluminum T-tube frame and deck
- Folding design
- Rear fender brake
- ABEC-5 high-speed bearings
- 220-pound user weight capacity
About Razor
Founded in June 2000, Razor USA is a privately held company based in Cerritos, California. Home of the wildly popular Razor kick scooter, Razor’s catalog also includes such models as the E100, E200, and E300 electric scooters, the cutting-edge Dirt Rocket, Pocket Mod, Pocket Rocket, and Ground Force, a line of electric-powered ride-on toys, and a junior line of scooters. Razor also offers an action video: RVM, featuring Team Razor, a group of pro scooter athletes ages 9 to 20 who tour the world participating in demonstrations and competitions. Razor has won numerous awards, including the Toy Industry Association’s “toy of the year” and “toy of the year” honors from Time, Parents, Parenting, Sports Illustrated for Kids, Nick Jr., and U.S. News & World Report.
Product Description
Razor’s new creation the A5 Lux Scooter, with its larger 200mm Urethane wheels, this makes the A5 the largest Kick Scooter out there. The larger wheels add greater performance on bumpy roads and rough pavement. Using the same aluminum and steel construction and break system as the original A scooter. With Razor’s patented folding mechanism it makes this a great compact ride for all ages.
I was deciding between the Razor A5, the Pro, the Xootr (and all its variations) and the Know-Ped. And, of course, just plain old walking, but what’s the fun in that?
In the end, I’m a cheap, stingy guy and wanted to figure out what would carry my weight without breaking, for the lowest price. The Razor A5 Lux does the trick.
I actually tried the Xootr — it’s an awesome ride, and if you have >$200 to shell out, go for it. I didn’t feel like sinking another Benjamin into what amounted to an adult toy — although I think “adult toy” has some other connotations that I’m not intending here.
Anyhow, what’s nice about the Razor A5 Lux is that it folds up quickly — no separate pin to pull out and lose (like the Xootr), there’s a built in spring-loaded pin that you pull up, and snaps back in once it’s folded. The whole thing is compact enough, once folded, that I can bring it on a moderately crowded subway to only get curious stares rather than nasty glares.
I do wish there were a better way to carry the thing — a shoulder strap, a convenient handle somewhere. The vertical part of the scooter still spins around when you have it folded up, so you can inadvertently have the bottom part swing around and, *thwack*, land in court because you’ve just assaulted someone with an adult toy. And that would just be embarassing.
The ride is pretty good. On the streets of New York City, the wheels are large enough to manage the occasional cracks and pits. The rear brake is handy, and slows the scooter down instead of stopping it. Believe me, this is a good thing, since when you get going fast (down even a slight incline), if you stop, the inertia of your body will pitch you over the handlebars if you stop too suddenly.
But as for the ease of getting around and the low-friction-ness of the deal, well, I’ve tried the Xootr, and while it’s not as super-smooth as that ride, it’s pretty close. Put it this way — I wouldn’t pay an extra Benjamin to get the ride of the Xootr.
Another thing: to echo another reviewer, the handlebars are indeed a bit narrow for my taste, but also make it that much more unobtrusive on the subway or bus.
One thing I don’t really like, but can’t figure out how they could make better, is that you’re basically standing on one foot most of the time — which can get pretty tiring. Try standing on one leg for 20 seconds, and you’ll see what I mean. It’s not a deal-breaker though. I switch standing legs at street corners or whenever. The photo they put in the Amazon description here, though, is funny, because there’s no way this dude could be kicking/pushing effectively with either of his legs if he were riding side-saddle as shown. The photo basically implies that he’s riding downhill, or else has magical abilities to propel wheeled vehicles and toys.
Finally, the handle-bar height — I’m 5′9″, and this works just fine for me — it’s tall enough with the thing fully extended.
So, all in all, if you’re looking at this for a kid, rest assured that it can tolerate the stress that grown men can throw at it. If you’re looking at this for yourself, say, for a commute in a sidewalk-capable city like New York City, then this is a decent, economical solution. If you happen to have more cash lying around, go check out the Xootr — I think nycEwheels has some in NYC, if you’re on the East Side. And if you happen to have even less cash lying around, then consider speed-walking or running instead of scooters altogether.
