Razor EcoSmart Metro Electric Scooter Review
amazon.com- Ideal for shorter trips
- Attractive design
- Easy to learn
- An impressive top speed
- Built to last from a US brand
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Description and Review
The infrastructure of the world’s biggest cities isn’t going to change, even if the way we interact with them has. In the US, nearly 70% of the population now live in cities- all of them need a way to get around. Electric mopeds provide cheap, eco-friendly commuting options without putting more cars on the road. It’s this problem that established push-scooter company, Razor, are trying to solve with their Eco-smart Metro electric scooter.
Features
There’s something very dainty about the looks of the Eco-smart Metro. The clean, single bar scooter frame is supplemented with a bicycle saddle, basket and bamboo coated standing deck. You can imagine this replacing the paper-boy’s bicycle in quaint suburbs around the US.
It’s very simple design not only looks appealing but also helps to keep the weight down, aiding performance. Underneath the standing deck is a 500Watt high-torque motor. For an adult’s moped that’s a little low-powered, although the feather light 67llb unit helps to offset that lack of power. Flat out you can reach 18mph whilst the battery will last for 40 minutes continuous usage.
This moped was designed for short, journeys rather than longer commutes. The wheels are a comfortable 16” although the lack of suspension means you may be in for a bumpy ride on rougher roads. Acceleration is controlled by twisting the left handle-bar and braking by squeezing the right. It’s very easy to pick up whilst the ride feels light and nimble.
Efficiency should always be at the top the agenda when it comes to electric powered vehicles. The Eco-smart Metro uses a chain driven motor which is less efficient, but more resilient than belts. Unfortunately, that can lead to surging which drains the battery faster and makes the ride a little jerky. Due to the scooter-like design of this model, you can always add a little push power to help eek the most out of your battery life.
Razor should be given credit for providing an electric scooter at a price most people can afford, although the battery could have been better designed. It’s a lead acid battery which is quite rare on modern products. Lead batteries are larger, heavier and less efficient than their lithium counter-parts. Yes this scooter is cheap, but a lithium battery would be worth paying extra for.
Design-wise I can see the battery, which is slotted under the foot panel, getting damaged easily riding up and down curbs. It’s also tricky to charge with a plethora of wires to navigate over and a wait of around 8 hours. For me, these aspects really let down what is otherwise a well-made, enjoyable and affordable electric scooter.
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Strengths
- It’s affordable and comes from a well-known US based brand
- The build quality is excellent whilst it’s very easy to set up out of the box
- Light-weight and nimble on the sidewalk with an impressive top speed
- It has a simplistic but appealing look, particularly the bamboo decking
- The saddles are standard bicycle saddles which can be upgraded to make riding more comfortable
Weaknesses
- The placing of the battery unit underneath the standing panel and close to the road is asking for trouble
- The chain driven motor and lead battery is not as efficient as it could be
- Charging is tricky with lots of wires, takes a long time to reach a maximum charge and only lasts for 40 minutes per charge
Specifications
Wheels type: 16 inches
Weight Capacity: 220 pounds
Motor: 500W motor
Miles per charge: 7-8 miles
Maximum Speed: 18-20 mph
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Charging Time: 2.5+ Hours
Available Colors: White
Additional Notes: Some assembly required
Price History & Alerts
Razor EcoSmart Metro Electric Scooter, Razor
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Price History
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| Current Price | $399.00 | August 18, 2019 |
| Highest Price | $579.99 | April 23, 2019 |
| Lowest Price | $299.00 | March 26, 2019 |
Last price changes
| $399.00 | August 14, 2019 |
| $429.00 | July 17, 2019 |
| $399.99 | July 16, 2019 |
| $429.00 | June 1, 2019 |
| $505.50 | May 31, 2019 |
can these have the battery power switched to manual and be ridden manually so you don’t waste juice when you don’t want to?
Technically, you can ride it without battery power ( IE the wheels won’t lock if powered off ), However according to the FAQ section of the amazon product page, It can be difficult for taller riders to reach the handlebars while standing and pushing off from a seated position would probably be difficult for any length of time.
Here’s the FAQ section where it addresses your questions (and many others) Hope that helps!
https://www.amazon.com/ask/questions/asin/B002ZDAEIS/6/ref=ask_ql_psf_ql_hza?isAnswered=true
I ride mine to work and back nearly everyday, roads and side walks alike, and have had no problem with the batteries being below the foot deck. They are well protected… I’ve removed them to upgrade the control module (computer) and throttle to make it faster (faster scooter product), and even replaced the 3, 12 volt 7ah batteries with 12ah batteries (larger) for more power and range, and less often charging… they are larger and fit nice. Charging is not tricky at all, the first charge may take 3-6 hours but after that it typically fully charges within 1-2 hours depending on how much you depleted the battery. Also, the charger plug in easy, it’s like plugging in a lap top computer just a larger three pronged plug, and the charger has an LED that shows green when fully charged and red when not fully charged… couldn’t be a whole lot easier. This scooter is so basic and easy to work on because of the use of the old-fashion chain and sprocket like a regular bicycle, these scooters will be around for a long time. There are several utube videos on how to fix, modify and upgrade them, and there are a few well-known, large websites to buy replacement parts and upgrade parts (batteries, chains, motors, throttles/computers, brakes, wheels, forks, handle bars, bearing, etc). Very good product. I have two of them and have purchased extra parts for upgrades (throttle with key lock and power meter, and computer for faster speed), and have extra set of wheels, tires and motor on-hand for when things wear out because I will be riding these for years to come. Very affordable alternative transportation and/or for recreational fun. Hope this info helps folks. Happy trails!