Razor scooter at Mercata for $66 shipped - New customers

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um.. isn't this a toy for little kids, or do adults actually use this to get to work in the city. I can't imagine walking down the street seeing a grown up pass me on a little scooter :)
 

bigbigsavings

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I've seen more adults on these things than kids, but I've never tried one. Are they any good? I don't know how to skateboard and I'm kinda afraid that I'll fall off this thing and break a leg or two :)

Alex
 

flenn

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Well guys, I took my 4 year old to Toys-R-Us and he started cruising around the store on a Razor lookalike. He was having a absolute blast on it. I gave it a quick try and can see why there's a lot of interest in these things. They're fun! I figure it'll be a great little toy to bring to grandma's for him, but I have to admit that I'm looking forward to playing with it too. BTW, they're hugely popular on college campuses.
 

Ranger X

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Yes, I agree. Adults ride these and look REALLY silly. What is the deal with these scooters?
 

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If you are an adult and want this, get the
Xootr instead. It is much larger and
looks much better to boot. I have a Xootr,
Street version, and all Razor riders jock me :)

The Razor model is kinda played out as well.

By the way, a bunch of techies in NYC and San Fran
ride these to work. The people that think they are
"stupid" are slow...and I don;t just mean speed wise :)

http://www.xootr.com

PS. Time magazine did an article on these scooters.
Basically they said the Razor was hip, but people
with jobs opt for the xootr :) Here's the link to
the Time article, "Scooting Around in Style"
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/articles/0,3266,46150,00.html





 

Ewu

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My cousin had one of these Razors... the funniest thing I ever rode... didn't impress me at all.. especially when it vibrates at high speeds or on rocky roads. For the money might as well get some skates...
 
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I've HAVE seen the techies in NYC and SanFran and DC riding these. That's when I decdied they all look really ridiculous. It'll be in your closet in 6 months when the fad passes. Unless you know an 8 year old who might have fun with one.....
 

kendogg

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IMO xootr's are pretty nice but prices ranging from 289$ all the way up too 489$ id rather go for a razor..... heh but if moneys not a problem i dont see why not.
 

Taino

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Thanks for the heads up on this it save me cash right off the bat. I have twins that have been asking for razors for the passed month. Free shipping for both, many thanks
 

CarpeDeo

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Razors are convenient for college campuses. A lotta people use them to get to class. Much quicker than walking. I don't think anybody in college rides it for 'fun,' but it's a cheap convenient way of getting to your 8:00 am class on time.
 

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CarpeDeo, are you sure riding one of these Razors cut down significant amount of walking time? I would rather be embarrassed by having everyone look at me while I walk into the class rather than having everyone look at me while I, a grown up adult, ride a scooter from class to class. It's not very appealing, that's all I can say.
 

Krunk

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I don't really see much difference riding a bike from riding a scooter. I never hear people talking about adults looking silly on a bike. They're both double wheels and moves. One is just where u stand and one is where you sit. I've seen people riding scooters and I see nothing embarrassing about it.
 

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I like my Xootr. :)

Everyone wants mine

I think the people that think scooters are "embarrasing" are the same people that made fun of those who had computers back in the 80's :)