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Razor EcoSmart Metro Electric Scooter

Last Updated: August 30, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.2
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585
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338
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Review Analysis - 169 recent, verified reviews

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Battery Life
 41
charge, scooter, charged, battery life, charger
+78%
-22%
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" ...  Great little scooter,dose just what is meant for,going store, good hours and distance on charge.  ...  "
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" ...  3/ I have not yet had to worry about battery replacement so cannot comment on that.  ...  "
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" ...  Great fast and lots of battery power  ...  "
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" ...  Battery charge life seems to be fine to run errands around the neighborhood between charges. ... Don't know how long the batteries will last in terms of number of charges since I haven't owned it that long.  ...  "
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" ...  I just recently bought new batteries to increase it's endurance. ... I'll see how fresh batteries hold out. ... Additional battery cost, $75.  ...  "
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" ...  The battery holds a charge for a long time.  ...  "
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" ...  3/ I have not yet had to worry about battery replacement so cannot comment on that.  ...  "
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" ...  It has about 4.5 hours to recharge during work and is fine riding home after work.  ...  "
Build Quality
 24
scooter, wheels, tools, tires, design
+92%
-8%
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" ...  Assembly was easy and I liked the little tools that came with it . ... well made and sturdy.  ...  "
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" ...  Pros: Heavy duty construction (I'm 215#/98Kg fully dressed), this is not just a kid's scooter. ... The large wheels handle the road well and the seat is fairly comfortable vs. standing on most scooters of similar design. ... (seat cover/cushion on order).  ...  "
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" ...  A screwdriver will pull the staples that hold the box together, and a rubber mallet will help set the handlebars down into position.  ...  "
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" ...  Folding handle bars would earn it 5 stars!  ...  "
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" ...  It is easy to assemble, is sturdy, drives well, and the bigger wheels take any bumps nicely.  ...  "
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" ...  The frame is a lot like a bicycle frame, very sturdy and made of metal.  ...  "
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" ...  It is surprisingly agile sturdy, and an enjoyment to ride.  ...  "
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" ...  not hard to assemble.  ...  "
For Fun
 21
fun to ride, scooter, lot of fun, together, ride
+100%
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" ...  Great fun to ride and the basket on the back is perfect for carrying cargo.  ...  "
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" ...  I did quite a few upgrades, to make mine more feasible for me - upgrades were mostly for fun, not necessity.  ...  "
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" ...  The scooter is fun.  ...  "
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" ...  Fun to ride.  ...  "
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" ...  My kids love it for a little fun.  ...  "
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" ...  Otherwise for the cost this is an amazing and fun little device.  ...  "
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" ...  He even said it was remarkably fun to get around.  ...  "
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" ...  This thing is fast, fun and awesome!  ...  "
For Travel
 19
trips, scooter, road, ride, hills
+84%
-16%
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" ...  Fun to put around the sidewalks as well as camping areas while we are out vacationing.  ...  "
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" ...  I use this for short trips at home, and also to commute three miles to work.  ...  "
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" ...  music festivals, state parks, nature trails, etc.  ...  "
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" ...  The basket is great for grocery trips and my small dog.  ...  "
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" ...  I must admit I probably only average about one trip per week so I'm not a daily user, but given that caveat I have to say that this baby has performed incredibly. ... It scoots me around the neighborhood, gets me to the local grocery store to pick up the few things I forgot last trip, gets me to work if I choose to leave the car behind, and is just a real pleasure to ride. ... 1/ It is amazing fun and also very practical for local trips and commutes of 8 or maybe 10 miles to work, depending on hills and whether you are permitted to recharge at your workplace.  ...  "
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" ...  * 16" Tires handle roads, sidewalks, grass, sand, and other surfaces with ease  ...  "
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" ...  has a basket, and you're only planning on making quick trips around the neighborhood then this scooter is for you.  ...  "
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" ...  Use it camping to run to camp store, pool, beach etc. ... Last trip ran back and forth to the beach for 3 days on one charge. ... Dunno about it as a commuter, but works great for camping and the basket will hold your typical camp store firewood bundle.  ...  "
Charging
 19
charging, charger, scooter, ride, green
+79%
-21%
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" ...  It held a charge all day and was a joy to ride.  ...  "
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" ...  Pros: Runs great, easy to charge, cheap!  ...  "
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" ...  This will hold you and keep its battery power for 40 minuites per 12 hour charge.  ...  "
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" ...  I charge overnight .  ...  "
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" ...  using same battery/charger I started with .  ...  "
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" ...  The rear basket is a convenient place to carry the charger so you can just plug it in wherever you may be visiting. ... I had the scooter assembled, battery charged, and riding it the very next day.  ...  "
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" ...  After 2.5 hours the battery charge light turns green, but the batteries are led acid, so they take a bit more of a charge.  ...  "
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" ...  The speed and the distance you can go on one charge  ...  "
Setup
 18
easy to assemble, easy, tools, took, directions
+94%
-6%
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" ...  It was super easy to assemble, with very clear, concise directions.  ...  "
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" ...  Assembly was easy and I liked the little tools that came with it .  ...  "
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" ...  It was easy to assemble and didn't take much beyond the included parts and tools to assemble.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to assemble.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to assemble.  ...  "
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" ...  This scooter is easy to setup and get it working.  ...  "
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" ...  The assembly was easy and took no more than 10 minutes.  ...  "
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" ...  It was very easy to assemble and came well packaged.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 18
easy to assemble, assembly, tools, assemble, scooter
+94%
-6%
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" ...  Easy and helps my conscience with zero emissions!  ...  "
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" ...  It was easy to assemble and didn't take much beyond the included parts and tools to assemble.  ...  "
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" ...  4/ The initial small amount of assembly required was very easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to get in and out of vehicle.  ...  "
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" ...  The only downside compared to the E300 would-be portability but it is extremely easy to disassemble and pretty much take it anytime I leave the house now ie.  ...  "
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" ...  It was super easy to assemble, with very clear, concise directions.  ...  "
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" ...  Super easy to operate.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to put together  ...  "
Product Reliability
 16
months, year, week, month, stopped working
+69%
-31%
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" ...  I've had the scooter for a month and so far it's been great.  ...  "
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" ...  Stopped at the local market to buy a dozen tortillas.  ...  "
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" ...  Can't tell you how many people have stopped to comment on it. ... I'm a total klutz but had no problems.  ...  "
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" ...  Had it for 3 months now.  ...  "
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" ...  I waited a year before writing a product review just to see how this scooter would perform over the long haul. ... Can't tell you how many people have stopped to comment on it.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought from Amazon not quite a year ago.  ...  "
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" ...  Owned for 1 year.  ...  "
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" ...  I've had my scooter for several months now and I love it.  ...  "
Fit
 16
scooter, handlebars, ride, basket, tires
+88%
-13%
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" ...  (seat cover/cushion on order).  ...  "
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" ...  Received my scooter yesterday, it's easy to put together if you haven't broke your back trying to drag the heavy box inside the house.  ...  "
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" ...  A screwdriver will pull the staples that hold the box together, and a rubber mallet will help set the handlebars down into position.  ...  "
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" ...  A screwdriver will pull the staples that hold the box together, and a rubber mallet will help set the handlebars down into position.  ...  "
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" ...  excellent I purchased a bigger softer seat . ... Sucker is heavy and mine doesn't fold up but it's rock sturdy and dependable.  ...  "
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" ...  The instructions state to put air in tires before riding, so that I will do that before my 1st ride.  ...  "
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" ...  The back wheel assembly was easy enough to install if you are at least semi competent at putting things together.  ...  "
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" ...  Detachable basket, rack, and seat  ...  "
Price
 14
beat, worth, scooter, money, cost
+100%
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" ...  I got this on Prime Day so I got it for a good price .  ...  "
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" ...  This was the best "bang for the buck."  ...  "
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" ...  Not bad for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Recommend looking at the potential cost .  ...  "
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" ...  For the $$ it is hard to beat.  ...  "
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" ...  Worth every penny!  ...  "
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" ...  I'm 6'5" and almost 300 pounds.  ...  "
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" ...  The range, speed, and climbing ability are pretty good (for the price!)  ...  "
Overall performance
 14
ride, pretty fast, hill, go fast enough, fast enough
+86%
-14%
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" ...  15 mph top speed.  ...  "
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" ...  It is fast.  ...  "
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" ...  The run time also varies based on your speed.  ...  "
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" ...  Overall, I am pleased with product's appearance and performance.  ...  "
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" ...  Go fast enough and go up hill surprisingly well.  ...  "
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" ...  It's fast and has great acceleration.  ...  "
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" ...  OK, frst ride, pretty fast!  ...  "
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" ...  But what surprised me the most was it’s speed. ... I’m a heavy guy and it went pretty fast.  ...  "
For Kids
 13
daughter, bike, scooter, ride, adults
+92%
-8%
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" ...  My husband absolutely loves this scooter.  ...  "
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" ...  Recommend for kids learning to ride motorized vehicles or adults who want to bike ride with their kids but don't want to pedal.  ...  "
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" ...  I can keep up with my daughter or take her on with me.  ...  "
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" ...  We bought this for my 18 year old intellectual disabled daughter so she could have a means to get around for more independence.  ...  "
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" ...  Adults as well as preteens can do it.  ...  "
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" ...  My daughter loves her electric scooter.  ...  "
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" ...  My kids love it for a little fun.  ...  "
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" ...  These are kids bike tires so they can be replaced!  ...  "
For Running
 12
riding, ride, bike, runs, errands
+100%
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" ...  So you will do well to get one before store inventories run out.  ...  "
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" ...  great little bike, does what they say.  ...  "
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" ...  After riding this cool scooter for a year I have this to say:  ...  "
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" ...  I went on a leisure ride around my neighborhood a while ago.  ...  "
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" ...  For those weighing less than 220 pounds it is everything one needs for running errands quickly, and best of all it doesn't cost anything because it doesn't need gas for power, just an electrical plug to charge the battery. ... So you will do well to get one before store inventories run out.  ...  "
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" ...  It's very quiet while riding.  ...  "
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" ...  It runs well and is easy to ride.  ...  "
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" ...  running quick errands.  ...  "
Storage
 12
groceries, tall, seat, rack, pounds
+100%
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" ...  The basket is very handy (I carried 22 pounds of groceries home the other day with no problem).  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this scooter and a hitch carry rack for my truck, to keep working.  ...  "
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" ...  But, the 10 year old is tall and VERY good on scooters, and we ALL love them. ... Even has a really big sturdy basket for it on the back.  ...  "
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" ...  The basket is also very helpful for grabbing groceries. ... The basket holds a max weight of about 15 pounds ... Detachable basket, rack, and seat  ...  "
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" ...  The basket is very useful, I use it for doing side deliveries with Postmates, and could a decent amount of stuff. ... I do my groceries with it, I make side money and I can get to anyone's place pretty much, if they have space for it anyway.  ...  "
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" ...  The basket on the back is very handy.  ...  "
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" ...  The basket is really sturdy and I can use it to carry fruits and vegetables home from the market.  ...  "
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" ...  The basket is convenient for toting things to the bath house, or from the camp store.  ...  "
Size
 12
basket, seat, carry, cargo, weighs
+100%
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" ...  excellent I purchased a bigger softer seat . ... Sucker is heavy and mine doesn't fold up but it's rock sturdy and dependable.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this scooter and a hitch carry rack for my truck, to keep working.  ...  "
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" ...  The only downside compared to the E300 would-be portability but it is extremely easy to disassemble and pretty much take it anytime I leave the house now ie.  ...  "
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" ...  Great fun to ride and the basket on the back is perfect for carrying cargo.  ...  "
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" ...  VERY heavy and sturdy.  ...  "
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" ...  * can handle bigger riders (200+ pounds, over 6' tall)  ...  "
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" ...  You must use tools to take the handlebar off and the seat if you want to make it more "compact." ... Weight didn't matter to me so they were perfect.  ...  "
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" ...  Carrier very handy.  ...  "
Pedometer
 11
mile, test, one way, commute, way
+91%
-9%
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" ...  While I have not done a distance test, it moves along nicely over a 3-4 mile course which includes a number of hills.  ...  "
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" ...  As for me everything is close within a mile or a mile and a half.  ...  "
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" ...  a good bike can go up to 10 miles plus  ...  "
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" ...  My commute is about seven miles each way and it does fine.  ...  "
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" ...  Did a range test yesterday to work which is about 3 miles away.  ...  "
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" ...  I use it for a 4.3 mile (one way) commute to work.  ...  "
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" ...  after a week I can say that it is a good scooter and that for the use that I give it is about 8 miles a day, it is perfect.  ...  "
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" ...  Only goes around 15-18 miles per hour .  ...  "
Comfort
 11
ride, wheels, weight, suspension, shocks
+73%
-27%
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" ...  I need to get head and tail lights for it, but other than that, it's great!  ...  "
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" ...  It did take a few weeks for my wrist to get used to holding the accelerator knob but now I don't even notice it.  ...  "
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" ...  Would prefer to have handle bars angled closer to seat area for better comfort.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the foot rest for me and hubby as its comfy to sit on while put putting around.  ...  "
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" ...  Seat is very comfortable, even with my painful back.  ...  "
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" ...  The large wheels handle the road well and the seat is fairly comfortable vs. standing on most scooters of similar design.  ...  "
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" ...  BUT, I own more tools than dresses, I am very comfortable around tools and mechanical stuff.  ...  "
Shave Quality
 7
scooter, ecosmart
+86%
-14%
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" ...  Razor is a great company, and the EcoSmart Scooter is a great way to commute without polluting.  ...  "
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" ...  Right from the start, I knew it was safe because it is “razor” brand scooter, but it was further verified when I got on and tried it.  ...  "
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" ...  Strong steel and never had an issue with any scooter we have ever purchased that was a razor.  ...  "
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" ...  I am please with the Razor EcoSmart scooter .  ...  "
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" ...  I know I can upgrade it myself, and I probably will, but Razor could make a killing!  ...  "
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" ...  One word to describe my Razor Echosmart Metro Scooter .  ...  "
Delivery
 7
delivered, box, shipped, one, mine arrived
+100%
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" ...  Was impressed with the way it was packed for shipping!  ...  "
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" ...  It was shipped quicker than expected.  ...  "
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" ...  came in two days.  ...  "
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" ...  It came one day early, it was packaged well, received it with no damage and nothing was missing.  ...  "
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" ...  Item was delivered in a sturdy box with relatively simple assembly needed.  ...  "
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" ...  The factory does an excellent job of packaging this rather large cardboard shipping box, and mine arrived in very good condition with no damage and the Metro runs perfectly. ... Now that is real service that most places, even Amazon doesn't provide for those who have earned free shipping.  ...  "
Design
 7
riding, questions, looks, compliments, tools
+100%
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" ...  * great looking design, easy assembly, comes with tools.  ...  "
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" ...  The wooden bamboo deck is nice.  ...  "
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" ...  It gets around great even though he looks dorky riding it😁  ...  "
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" ...  The scooter is very sturdy and has a nice design.  ...  "
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" ...  The kick stand is strong but could have improved design.  ...  "
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" ...  always get compliments and questions from fellow campers.  ...  "
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" ...  I get questions and compliments most everywhere I go, and people seem to appreciate its simplistic design.  ...  "
Capacity
 6
house, apartment, town, ride, miles
+100%
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" ...  We bought them to use when we are camping with our trailer.  ...  "
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" ...  The basket is convenient for toting things to the bath house, or from the camp store.  ...  "
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" ...  If you are on the ground floor, this won't be an problem for you.  ...  "
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" ...  I use this scooter to get from my apartment to my local subway station.  ...  "
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" ...  Got it to ride around a small rural town as well as along the piers in San Francisco.  ...  "
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" ...  I use the scooter to commute to and from the train station, which is about 1.5 miles from my house.  ...  "
Marketplace
 6
shipping, year, us, show, shipped
+67%
-33%
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" ...  I found a set for less than $10 here on Amazon if you want added  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you for an excellent product.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought from Amazon not quite a year ago.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought from Amazon not quite a year ago.  ...  "
Sound Quality
 5
brake, scooter, quiet, loud, grinding
+60%
-40%
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" ...  Sounds alot better!  ...  "
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" ...  Once I get the new back wheel and confirm that the brake noise is gone, I will update this review to 5 stars.  ...  "
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" ...  It's very quiet while riding.  ...  "
Cables
 5
wires, trip, took, self, charging
+60%
-40%
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" ...  They are sending me a new wheel, looks like that is going to be fun assembling it to the brake cable .  ...  "
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" ...  The install was pretty simple, readjusting the brake took the longest but after properly adjusting the break cable at the break assembly it’s self, I actually had much better breaking than the factory adjustment which was pretty week.  ...  "
As Gift
 3
daughter, christmas
+67%
-33%
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" ...  Surprisely I had this for a Christmas gift and it took me about 10-15 mins to build afted i did everything I made sure to read the manual and have it charged at its correct amount.  ...  "
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" ...  Daughter loved her gift.  ...  "
Memory
 3
+100%
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" ...  So Nice and GOOD Cuality drive.  ...  "
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" ...  This thing really moves, and has a lot of storage space too!  ...  "
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" ...  It's also very fun to drive.  ...  "
Water Resistance
 3
beach, love
+100%
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" ...  I also added a water bottle holder that hooks on via Velcro - love it!  ...  "
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" ...  Use it camping to run to camp store, pool, beach etc.  ...  "
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" ...  Beach Camera will now always be my first choice when searching the availability of an item I wish to order online.  ...  "

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