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Recommended For Ages 3 to 7Even better than the ones you remember, the Radio Flyer Big
Flyer is also the
"coolest
looking" big wheel tricycle around.
With really sturdy construction, and
with it's most
important
parts actually made of metal, the Radio Flyer will last
longer
than most all-plastic
models. This is an exceptionally stable big
front wheel
bike that rarely tips over, even at
the highest
speeds. Features
- Three adjustable seat positions allow this trike to grow
with your child
- Real chrome handle bars and molded handgrips
- Racing pennant on the back makes this trike more visible and
safer for the child
- The Big Flyer's big front tire features a performance grip
tread, and rear racing
slick
style tires are extra wide for
stability
This tricycle can withstand all the fun a pre-school boy or
girl can give it - on just
about
any riding surface - cement,
gravel, dirt, decomposed granite . . .
Customer Reviews
 I bought this for my
son's 5th birthday and he loves it. I was a little hesitant due to
the price versus some of the other "big wheel" bikes but I am so
glad I decided on this one. It is very well made and sturdy. I
like how easy it is to change the seat positions so my 7 year old
daughter can ride it too. My son has mastered how to spin on this
and he rides it everyday. I am happy that it has a safety flag on
it too, these bikes are so low to the ground it helps cars see him
and makes me feel that he is safer than the bikes without flags. I
am extremely happy with this purchase and would recommend buying
this bike.
My 2 sons needed the big wheel experience. For the education
minded parents, they needed the thrill of their heightened
imagination as they learned the laws of physics. This toy is
perfect in size-1 child is 6y, 46.5 inches and has his seat placed
in the last of the three settings with legs fully stretched. His
feet arent trying to reach and yet he will still have plenty of
room for more growth. I was nervous with the size since the box
picture child is younger and the other brands build theirs more
for nine year olds or the really tall kids. In stores, he never
came close to reaching the others pedals. My 4y old is 44 inches
and enjoys the seat at its second setting. He has his knees more
bent and gets more leverage and control. The front tires softer
red rubber adds the much appreciated extra traction that others
neglect. The back are the typical smooth tires, not great for
bigger inclines, perfect for big wheel spin outs. The first one
took this mom with no power tools 40 minutes to assemble, the
second one 20 minutes. Requires hammer, phillips screw driver and
a cresent wrench or pliers. I think both is a plus for tightening.
Simply achieved for ecstatic children.
The toy is better then others of this type I have seen. I can't
help comparing the same bike I got for my kids when they were
little and this one I got for my Grandson. Why can't you make them
bigger like they used to be? Again, the quality is much better
then most.
Extremely well made and durable. Looks cool
too. It is great on flat surfaces but it's hard to make it up a
hill. Your weight is all on the back so the front wheel spins when
you try to climb up slanted surface.
Holding up quite well since Santa brought them to two 5 year old
boys. Grandma especially likes the tall flags on the back. Since
they are low to the ground, this is great for visability.
My son is very hard on his Big Wheels. In fact, he has gone
through 2 Big Wheels. Because he skids, or his sister stands on it
behind the seat when he is driving (isn't that how you are
supposed to ride it??), he always flattens the Big Wheel tire and
or it literally cracks.
This Radio Flyer 'big wheel' is much more stylish, much easier to
put together, and feels/looks stronger. While he only got it one
month ago, I don't see the tell-tale flattening of the front
wheel. All my kids love the flag (so much easier to spot him!) and
the 'real metal' handle bars. He loves it!! Should've bought this
2 Big Wheels ago.
I was looking for a "Big Wheel" for my grandson like the ones that
my children rode in the 70's. Of course, that company is not in
business anymore, so this was as close as I could get to that. It
is excellent quality, sharp looking and my grandson loves it.
Brings back great memories!!
I bought two of these for my 3 and 5 year old
boys. They race them down a small steep hill and around our
cul-de-sac and into the driveway. The adjustable seat allowed me
to fit one for each of them. They and their 7 year old friend
agree that they look really cool too because the symbol has a
flame that looks like Hotwheels. They all love the flag too. I
give it 4 stars instead of 5 because we have had issues with the
flag pulling off or bending down because of the way its holder is
screwed into the chassis. Not yet sure how many times we can
re-screw the holder back in before it will be broken for good. The
bike is built very solid and stable although I still make them
wear their bike helmets when riding down the hill, but no tip
overs yet.
My 5 year old son received the Big Wheel for his 5th birthday.
After returning it once for missing parts I finally got it
assembled. He loved it when we gave it to him UNTIL he tried to
ride it. My son only weighs 46 lbs and upon sitting on it for the
FIRST time the forks holding the front wheel collapsed and the
bike folded. It was unusable. This is not the "Big Wheel" of my
childhood. They were indestructibe (I tried when I was his age). I
don't know how they can use the Big Wheel name. This is a cheap
Chinese piece of dung. Target was gracious enough to return it for
a full refund.
Now for the Radio Flyer. We bought this on Amazon for the same
price the stores wanted, but with free shipping and no tax.
Assembly wasn't that bad, just follow the pictures (no words).
When my son rode it, he was like lightning!!! He loves it and
rides it almost every day. He goes fast and turns to spin and
laughs crazily. This bike is VERY stable and does not tip over,
even at high speeds. It is very durable and actually has some
METAL parts, I know, unheard of right?
Buy the "Radio Flyer" if you are even thinking about this kind of
toy. You won't regret spending the extra few bucks.
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