How do the gears fit? We can't assemble it. The gears don't fit in the space. They are either too large, or the space is too small. Anyone else have this problem. I have a very disappointed 10 year old. Thank you.
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Oh dear, it has been so long, all I can say is that we did not have the same problem. The crazy little robot really does "learn." I hope you persevere and figure out how to get it going.
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i took my daughter's apart for the same reason, the main gear on the motor broke in half... this is a POS, not worth the money. I am trying to get a refund right now
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It's like a bike...assembles the same way. Do you have a bike shop near you. They could help you in minutes. My son had to do it as I was lost. Or like others have said...try utube.
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I have the very same problem. i thought it was because the batteries were going.... my cat ripped the nylon to shreds within one week and the gears are not working at all. My cat is very upset, as she would play with it constantly. I wish I could get a replacement from the manufacturer..... but I threw the box away.
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I would say no. I just bought it for my 3 year old, and while she'll likely get several years of use out of it, I feel like it would be too small to accommodate a typical 10 year old. It's a darling product though, very sturdy and drives well.
102252
I have assembled toys, furniture, even an Ikea kitchen but I have never come across any process that has stopped me cold before these Kidkraft legs. I cannot get them on even with all the tips listed here. My question is, why haven't they changed the legs or the screws once they have been made aware there is an issue? Today is Saturday - I will have to wait until Monday to contact them for help.
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oh man, I wish I had found these posts before ordering one of these as most of the reviews are positive. It's on the way, should I just immediately send it back and eat the shipping charge? I wouldn't be surprised that these are on sale now as Schwinn prob has fixed models out now. I am assuming that if I keep this bike it will crap out shortly. If I do keep it, should I immediately call for the new motor and then the control panel before even using it? Will the original motor work with the new panel? uggggh. not looking forward to this. Any chance we can convince you to put up a website with pics of the fixes?? ; ) oh man, I wish I had found these posts before ordering one of these as most of the reviews are positive. It's on the way, should I just immediately send it back and eat the shipping charge? I wouldn't be surprised that these are on sale now as Schwinn prob has fixed models out now. I am assuming that if I keep this bike it will crap out shortly. If I do keep it, should I immediately call for the new motor and then the control panel before even using it? Will the original motor work with the new panel? uggggh. not looking forward to this. Any chance we can convince you to put up a website... » Read More oh man, I wish I had found these posts before ordering one of these as most of the reviews are positive. It's on the way, should I just immediately send it back and eat the shipping charge? I wouldn't be surprised that these are on sale now as Schwinn prob has fixed models out now. I am assuming that if I keep this bike it will crap out shortly. If I do keep it, should I immediately call for the new motor and then the control panel before even using it? Will the original motor work with the new panel? uggggh. not looking forward to this. Any chance we can convince you to put up a website with pics of the fixes?? ; ) « Show Less
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I had two of them break down on my eight year old, the first after a day and the second after a month. I wouldn't recommend this bike to anyone. There must be some kind of manufacturing defect because my son wasn't riding it wildly at all. And also it was the same exact problem... the gear wouldn't engage and the second time it started to smell like something was burning.
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I have the same problem. I bought two and they both have the same issue. I feel I was sold defective products, my grandkids NEVER got to ride the junk.
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I don't know for whom you bought the desk, but unless you bought it for a child in kindergarten or 1st grade ( or for a hobbit), I'd recomment forgoing the request for instructions and just send it back for a refund. If you really want to keep it, then you should Google the manufacturer and request the instructions. I'm putting mine on Craigslist for a steep loss.
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It's a regular size twin so the bed part would be fine, but the actually loft aspect of it is kind of lost on someone that age. The ladder and accompanying desk and drawers would seem to small for a 10 year old. Definitely out of range on a preteen.
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My bike came mostly assembled. I think all I had to do was put the handle bars and pedals on. And maybe a wheel. Don't actually remember. Everything was already adjusted though. And it anything is not to your liking, the manual explains how to adjust everything. Seat height and handle bar height are easy and that's all I changed. Gearing setting are probably the most confusing but mine was set perfect right out of the box. With all that being said, if I could do over again I would probably get a different bike. I got the Schwinn midmoor. I don't really dislike anything about it but If given the opportunity, I would try another brand or style of bike. Maybe something more "sporty". If that makes any sense. My wife loves hers and we go on long rides often. If you get if I'm sure you will like it. It is very comfortable. Hope I haven't confused your decision even more. Lol. Good luck.
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I tried the bike out before I gave it to my daughter. I think the gears are a bit hard to change. I thought it may have just been from my weight being on the bike. My daughter has never complained though.
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I bought this for my daughter when she was 8. She is tall for her age, but not extremely so. She had no trouble riding it. We had the seat fairly low (not bottomed out), but now (she is 10) we have moved it up 1/2 way. It took her a while to get used to the gears, but since we live on a hill, I felt it necessary for her to get used to them. She now loves the gears, although she doesn't use all of them yet. I suspect any girl that can already ride a bicycle and is of the appropriate height would be able to ride this. Basically, if your child is taller than the average height of an 8 year old girl, they will be tall enough. If they are taller than an average 12 year old, maybe get a bigger bike. As a test, I put my just-turned-8-year-old son on it and it is a hair too big. He is somewhat smaller than his sister was at that age. I hope this helps. Oh - specifics: My daughter is now 4' 10" and it fits her fine. Much taller, and while this bike would work, you might want the next size up for growing room... She was 4' 6"ish when we bought it. Of course, leg length matters. Kids with longer legs can get slightly bigger bikes. Kids with shorter legs needs somewhat smaller bikes. My suggestion is to go to a bike or toy store, and put your kid on bikes of differing wheel sizes. Find the right size. This bike has a bit lower seat than normal for the size of tires.
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Did it work when you got it, if not Amazon/mfg should replace it. If it just quit working possibly the contact to the peddle became loose or disconnected. I have a pretty rough 4 yr old who rides & bangs into things all the time but so far I have not had any problems with it. I just wish it was a bigger so he could keep riding it when he gets bigger!!
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I didn't buy any extra tools and I'm still working on the model with my grandson. It's hard and so many of the parts are tiny ! Be sure and note some part require glue and lots of them snap together! I understand your frustration , I would have gotten an O scale or G if I'd known how hard it would be! EHM
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Return it! Amazon is really good about returns... exchange if you can. I am 49 y.o. and I love it! Gotta fight my kids off to get a turn though!