Ride on Toys

Remember being twelve years old and wanting to go to a friend’s house? Or run to the store for a minute? It involved asking your parents, having them drive you, having them pick you up – it’s a process. The Razor iMod simplifies things a great deal, which is why we loved it. It is a high performance scooter that is ppropriate for those twelve and up, meaning that mom and dad can hop on too. It is more of a vehicle: utilitarian, fun, and versatile…this isn’t one of your average battery powered ride on toys.

Razor scooters are wildly popular, and the company that has won award after award, including “Toy of the Year” from the Toy Industry Association and Time, Parents, Parenting, Sports Illustrated for Kids, Nick Jr., and US News and World Report now brings us electric riding toys. The iMod is a retro Euro style scooter with amenities that make it both fun and useful. The step through steel frame makes getting on and off a breeze. There is a 250 watt electric motor and a two 12 volt sealed lead acid battery system for plenty of power. Thirty minutes of continuous running time is perfect for short trips around the neighborhood or lots of playtime around the yard. Just recharge at night, and the Razor iMod is ready for more. There is a twist-grip throttle, adding to the sport, racy feel. The brake is also hand operated for great stopping power. Sixteen inch pneumatic tires absorb shock and provide a nice, even ride. Other electric ride on toys and scooters have hard plastic or solid rubber, which have far less traction and shock absorbing capability.

The iMod has the sleek design characteristic of Razor scooters, with a step-through steel frame for easy use. There is a storage compartment under the seat for books, snacks, a wallet, or anything else you’ll need on your travels. And you can’t cruise around without tunes. The Razor iMod is equipped with not only an FM radio and speakers but an iPod dock, which is compatible with all iPods. For those of us who can’t be without our playlists, this is a real bonus.

Something else we loved about the iMod is that unlike other, this one has a weight capacity of 170 pounds, which means that most tweens and teens, and many adults, can ride. Buying a product from Razor is also great for parents of rough and tough children: you can download a complete owner’s manual online, order parts, and get help troubleshooting. You get technical support any time you need it. Razor doesn’t forget about you once you buy their products.

We are big fans of battery powered ride on toys because they are fun, plain and simple. And there is no reason why little kids should have all the fun. The iMod is sleek enough to appeal to the sophisticated user and full of features to interest the carefree kid in all of us. Whether you are thirteen or thirty, the iMod is a great way to cruise around the block.