Is there a mechanism to lock the pedals when not in use - thinking about safety around small children. Thanks!
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Nothing built-in, so I use a tight rubber bungee cord. My 5 year still climbs on it from time to time, but the bungee cords prevents the peddles from moving...
368613
The child doesn't need to touch the pedals when being pushed. The pushing motion will turn the pedals for the child.
513289
We just got ours 3 weeks ago. There is no footrest and pedals don't lock. Our 12 months old daughter is in 90% height for her age and she is not able to reach to pedals. So, this is very dangerous for a baby until they can reach pedals and supposedly lock them. This trike is not for 9 month and up as recommended... It looks like pedal lock was available in earlier models but not anymore. We wanted to like it but have to return it to be safe.
524894
The pedals don't spin unless the child is pedaling. The brakes don't engage unless the child pedals backward
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It's just a pedal ride on......but know that it is small for if the child is more that 3 or 4 it would be too small.
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Yeah, the wheels are pretty good; the squeak may bother you. Here is what I found, if you look the pedals - meaning that your kid cant/wont pedal - it doesnt squeak. So your trike is not an annoyance to you and you are not an annoyance to the other pedestrians. If you, on the other hand, *not* lock the wheel - which is definitely more fun for the older kids, once they figure out the pedaling - it (the squeak) can become really unbearable. Having said that, your kid may not mind it as much as you do, at least thats the case with mine.Anyways, back to the wheels, they seem to be well made. It's been almost an year and they have served pretty well for us, no issues. Yeah, the wheels are pretty good; the squeak may bother you. Here is what I found, if you look the pedals - meaning that your kid cant/wont pedal - it doesnt squeak. So your trike is not an annoyance to you and you are not an annoyance to the other pedestrians. If you, on the other hand, *not* lock the wheel - which is definitely more fun for the older kids, once they figure out the pedaling - it (the squeak) can become really unbearable. Having said that, your kid may not mind it as much as you do, at least thats the case with mine.Anyways, back to the wheels, they seem to be... » Read More Yeah, the wheels are pretty good; the squeak may bother you. Here is what I found, if you look the pedals - meaning that your kid cant/wont pedal - it doesnt squeak. So your trike is not an annoyance to you and you are not an annoyance to the other pedestrians. If you, on the other hand, *not* lock the wheel - which is definitely more fun for the older kids, once they figure out the pedaling - it (the squeak) can become really unbearable. Having said that, your kid may not mind it as much as you do, at least thats the case with mine.Anyways, back to the wheels, they seem to be well made. It's been almost an year and they have served pretty well for us, no issues. « Show Less
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No. There is not pedals. They have to move it with their feet or u push it!
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No there aren't, but the seat can be screwed in one of three different positions to accommodate children of different heights. Also, for this tricycle's youngest users (9-18 months), the directions say that the pedals should be locked, and this allows them to be used like foot rests. A safety arm with a cup holder is also provided to keep younger/shorter users secured.
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There is a T handle screw on the pedal housing. Tighten it and it increases the pressure required to turn the pedals. I also put several 10 lb dumbbells on the leg bar away from where you are sitting, to keep the unit from moving across the floor, as you will be seated and it will want to move away from you especially on a tiled or wooden flooring.
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I use this every day and I never had this issue. I know when I was young and the chain came off you had to move the pedals slowly and work it on that way. I'm thinking that I would also notify seller and see if they can help you. I hope this was helpful.Beth
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All i can say to your comment is ditto. Putting any kind of shoelaces or anything loose for that matter is purely dangerous. If it unravels (whic. Is more than likely going to happen) both parent and child are going down. I left mine off and am depending solely on the Velcro straps to keep my toddler from having anything to do with the rear wheel.
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I would suggest you to skip this idea. Training or supporting wheels are not helpful at all. The problem is, that the kids will loose theire sense for balance by using this wheels and need more time to bike "free". Try to train first without the pedals (support by pushing), so your child learns to balance the bike with the handlebar and the body. If the bike was used before as a training bike without the pedals the know it already. The kids learn "pedaling" quite fast.
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It has a locking device on each wheel. Mine didn't need to be used, but I was very impressed with the quality for the money and it's light and comfortable and moves easily. I hope it works for you.
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Requires a slight pressure down to turn. Think this is to protect two year olds from themselves.
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If you are having this issue, go to Walmart or an auto parts store and buy a small tube of lock tight. This will stop that from happening. I have put over a thousand miles on my bike and the pedals have never needed to be tightened.
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Yes you can. We had a big two year old and smart 3 year old so we could not use foot pedal. Hand control worked perfectly for us.
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Not quite sure what you are asking. I will say that this bike is great though. You can use it as a balance bike without pedals and then as your child grows and is ready for pedals you just add them to the bike. It comes with all the equipment to add the pedals when it is time. Can't recommend this bike enough. Cost is the only negative. Hope this info helps.