Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I've owned the Razor Ecosmart Metro scooter for about three weeks, and have logged approximately 100 miles on it so far. Let me start with data from my user experience. RANGE: 7-8 miles on rolling, hilly terrain. I've been using Google maps to measure my longer routes beforehand and have found that I can go about 7-8 miles on a full charge. To achieve this range, I coast when going downhill and don't generally run the throttle wide open. SPEED: On flat paved terrain, the scooter will run 18mph at wide-open throttle. Coasting down some of the longer, steeper hills in my area, I can hit 25mph, which is as fast as I'd feel comfortable going on this scooter. CHARGE TIME: 2.5 hours. The owner's manual suggests charging for 12 hours to reach a full charge, but I've found I can get it charged well enough in 2.5 hours to drive 7-8 miles. That said, my general habit is to charge it overnight for 10-12 hours. Review: I love this scooter. I have a three-mile commute to work from my house, and have ample greenway and bike lanes. This scooter is ideal in this range, and I charge it in my office once I arrive at work. The scooter comes with a basket that I use to carry a lock, groceries, workout clothes, the charger, etc., and I've added a Schwinn Solar Combo Light for driving at night. I've also added a Schwinn Bell, which is handy for alerting pedestrians that you're approaching. Out of the box, the brake tension was too tight for my liking and made the disc brake squeal and was reducing my coasting speed and total range. If your rear wheel squeaks, you may want to loosen the brake tension to suit your needs. Instructions are included in the owner's manual. The charger included with the scooter is a 12-volt and plugs into a standard US household electrical outlet. The charger has a red/green indicator light that lets you know when the battery is fully charged. It does not shut off automatically, so you need to be aware not to overcharge the battery. Assembly was easy, and the necessary tools were included. It took about 30 minutes to set up, and my scooter came charged and so was ready to go once set up. The scooter has an on/off switch, as opposed to a keyed ignition, and so you'll want to invest in a good lock for it. CONS: I wish this scooter had a front brake. It comes with only a rear-wheel disc brake. The motor can get extremely hot and is exposed on the right side, so take caution not to touch it when it's been in use for a couple miles. PROS: Price. Heavy-duty frame feels stable for adults. Top speed is plenty fast for my needs. Fully electric. Additional Info: I purchased a Raider Deluxe Helmet from Amazon as well. It is DOT approved, which is required by law in my state for a scooter like this.