Up front we’ve got a pneumatic tire (with air), while the back rolls with a solid rubber tire. While we wouldn’t like to look forward to having to replace these tires (likely many years down the road), our tests showed that the combination made for a reasonably smooth experience. Granted, we’re not taking this scooter in any massive potholes, but anything under an inch was taken care of handily by the Razor E Prime III’s combination of tires. Children, the target rider for the Razor E100 Glow, will likely overlook many of this scooter’s drawbacks when presented with its easy-riding fun. The lack of lighting could be remedied with bicycle lights, or parents may just want to make sunset the curfew for riding.
With a top speed of 15 MPH and an air-filled 8″ front tire, you’re in for a comfortable and fun ride. Download the Razor Share app, scan your driver’s license and get started riding. It’s just $1 to unlock and 33 to 37 cents per minute to ride. Scooter features include headlights and brake lights, an oversized and spacious deck, an anti-slip surface, a rear disk brake and thumb throttle. A lot of the cheaper electric scooters in the E Prime III’s price range ($425) are either heavier or max out at top speeds of MPH.
Before his tenure at Tom’s Guide, he was the Reviews Editor for Laptop Magazine, a reporter at Fast Company, the Times of Trenton, and, many eons back, an intern at George magazine. He received his undergraduate degree from Boston College, where he worked on the campus newspaper The Heights, and then attended the Columbia University school of Journalism. The Razor Icon is a great-looking electric scooter that pays tribute to the company’s first-ever scooter. And, it’s a good mid-range model for those who can afford something more than a budget electric scooter, but don’t want to pay for a premium model. The earliest scooters were vehicles with a narrow rectangular platform with two small wheels in tandem and handlebars on a post.
For instance, both the frame and the downtube is designed from high-quality aluminum. Before the first ride, we suggest you buy a clip-on LED front light, a reflector light, and pedestrian bell or horn, as these don’t come attached with the electric scooter. The third e-scooter on the list, the Razor E200 is slightly heavier than the other two, but it offers a higher weight capacity, better speed, and superior shock absorption.
In fact, you may find yourself using the rear foot brake for more gentle stops, since the motor braking comes on quite strong. This scooter has a 250-watt electric motor that propels it at speeds as fast as 15 mph. The seat post and cushion are razor hoverboards removable so you can transition to a ride-on scooter. The handlebar and headtube fold for carriage when a quick release latch is opened. The real comparison should be between the various electric scooters we’ve tested over the past few years.
Razor provides a 90-day limited warranty on all their electric rideables. While this is fine on the cheaper models, we feel this is a little low for a model in excess of $400. Many competitors will offer you 180 days or even a year for similarly priced razor scooter products. If you’re looking for a light, relatively fast scooter to sprint 2-3 miles at 18 MPH, this is a standout option. As someone who was just weeks ago apprehensive to get on the electric scooter bandwagon, this was a reassuring entry point.