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For Ages 2+ to 5We remember
catching a ride on the back step of the original double-decker
tricycle back in the day. It was strong enough for Dad to hitch a
ride and push from the back for double the speed.
This sturdy steel trike even has the original big bell and
streamers on the chrome handlebars - your kid will have the
snazziest tricycle on the block!
The 12" wheel has steel spokes, just like the original. Although
Radio Flyer says this big wheel tricycle is for kids from age 2
up, most won't really be able to reach the pedals until they are
closer to three.
Features
- A controlled turning radius
and low center of gravity make this tricycle easy for little
ones to ride
- Steel construction
- Chrome bell and handle tassels are fun and stylish
- Adjustable seat and handlebars grow with your child
- This Tricycle won Parents Choice Classic Award, Parents
Guide to Children's Media Award, The National parenting Centers
Seal of Approval
Customer Reviews
F. B., 3/2010
A very sturdy tricycle that my 3 year old
grandson enjoys riding. His 18 month old brother can easily ride
on the back of it. The wheel base is wide enough to be stable.
Radio Flyer has been around for years and has stood the test of
time. Really good product. Nothing is plastic--all metal. That I
really like.
P.G.,
12, 2009
The tricycle was just like I remembered as a
child. It was made just as well as it was back then. The bell sure
brought back memories. This is the best 1st bike for any small
child my 2 year old granddaughter loved it. The seat goes all the
way down and back up as needed. I am very pleased with the quick
shipping service. I couldn't find this in any store around here,
but I know I got a great deal with free shipping on Amazon,
probably better than at a store.
R.S.,
11, 2009
I bought this trike for my son when he was 2
1/2. We tried out different trikes in a store and this was the
only one that he could pedal (the others had way too much rolling
resistance for a little kid to get going). He has ridden it for a
year and a half now, and we have ridden for miles and miles
(probably over 100 miles total by now) down the bike trails in our
area. The solid rubber tires are fantastic, much better than the
hollow plastic ones on some other trikes. No parts have ever
broken, in spite of hard use on our bumpy sidewalks and lots of
pretend "crashes" into curbs, and we've tightened up the
handlebars and seat from time to time. It is a taller trike than
most (probably why it's easier to pedal) so it can be tipped over,
but my son learned pretty quickly not to take sharp turns - he
never had a bad fall and ALWAYS wears a helmet. He has started to
ride a bicycle now, and I think having a taller trike has made it
easier for him to make the transition to a two-wheeler. And
wearing a helmet became a habit for him really early. DO buy a
helmet that fits your kid when you get their first trike - they
might seem slow and safe at first, but you'll be surprised how
fast kids can get going with experience.
C.B.,
7, 2009
We bought this for my husband's Godson, who
will be two. He could not come close to touching the pedals, but
we will find the blocks that attach to the pedals to make them
thicker. That should work. He fell in love with it right away, and
wouldn't get off. The bell would not stay together no matter what,
so it will have to be replaced with another one. All-in-all, it is
completely sturdy, and he is going to get tons of play time out of
it. Aside from a bell that can easily be replaced, I would
definitely recommend it.
E.D.,
9, 2009
It's a joy to watch the smile on the face of
our grandson as he rides around on his trike! At 3, it's the
perfect size for him now, but it can easily grow as he does.
Assembly was straightforward and fairly easy. Slightly "out of
round" rear wheels were quickly replaced by the manufacturer's
customer service department without any hassle at all. I recommend
using a socket wrench (if available) in placing the handlebar
since it requires a good tightening to remain aligned with the
front wheel when an active boy or girl makes sharp turns.
The limited steering radius is a great safety feature, but it
prohibits the use of the trike inside small apartments. Note that
the recommended weight limit is 50 lbs. for the seat!
All in all, a great product reborn for today's kids.
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