With the parent handle when you turn it towards the right does the bike steer to the left and vice versa? (Thanks for the quick feedback, our trike had the steering rods crossed and we were able to fix it after a bit of time and effort.)
1950919
When you turn the parent handle right the bike goes right just like if the child was steering the bike
2006058
Yes, it steers very well, but it does have a wide turning radius. Outdoors this is no problem; indoors the turning radius issue is easily overcome by weighting the good leg and pulling the front to the right or left by the handlebars; or weighting the good leg and pushing or pulling the rear wheel around with the injured leg. I live in a very small house and it's worked well for me this way.
1661165
I think it works like all the others. Instead of pushing forward, you push backward and turn the handlebars. The turning radius is limited. I think this is to add to stability. You can still turn in tight places by alternately moving back and forth or getting off and repositioning it by hand. It isn't very heavy.
1554267
you can make it go either way. It is the same handle and they give you a tool to change it on way or the other.
2029863
It twist either way and in fact being right handed I grab the handles with my dominate hand and have always turned it with my left. Short answer YES.
560316
If its like the two we purchased then no it is really designed as a 360 crank handle and would be to be mounted on a block or off to the side to allow full rotation without interference to your hand. And I believe it is the exact model. As a matter of fact I really needed a right hand and left hand version. But had to mount one 90 degrees to allow for handle rotation.
150082
No, its assembled for the crank on the right side for a right handed crank. BUT, if you are left handed, don't discard it out for that. It is so well made, so heavy, and the winding mechanism is so solid, this unit will last a long time and is worth the money. In fact, if I was left handed, I'd still get it and get 'behind it', so I could wind in the opposite direction with my left hand!! It's that good.
2205386
Yes, that is how my bike is set up. Fixed cog on right, free wheel on left, or vice versa, depending on how you want to ride. Good luck
1094681
The one that we purchased two years ago did not have a key to turn...I do not know if that is a new feature. FYI...he rode this for over two years and just recently he broke the steering column by running into the curb on our street at high speed. We got plenty of good use from it and will more than likely try and fix the steering column when I get the chance (post-holidays).
2125082
it has been about a year so I can't remember too many details...except to say that the two pedals are not both "right-handed" screws on unicycles / bikes (so that they won't automatically loosen w/ use). Try to tighten (by hand!) the other direction. To answer the support question, probably no where available, and I'm not even sure it is "M Wave" b/c ours says "FUN" as the brand!
28411
First of all thanks for the reply. And indeed I figured I had to make that change in the Bike. Thank you very much again !!!!!
1117852
Yes, left 3 and right 7, In my case I disassembled the right one and assembled in a way that it's not longer 7 speeds but "free travel" since my vintage bike used to have those "down tube" friction shifters and the rear wheel is 5 speeds, so basically it works like the old shifter but now I have the control on the handle bar.
206499
I have no problem with this one after I need adjusted forward or bend back or .. I think it is best.. I misplaced my Bike Peddler.. it is similiar .. I love it.. but problem with my left blind still challeage for me to figure exactly where I have to figure out before make turn left or right on side. Honesty I have no complaint about this
358030
I'm not aware of issues with the push handle.My son is too happy someone is pushing him instead of him trying to pedal. LOL
1120079
Yes! Front axel pivots. Steering works well for young riders but does not cause tipping.
1166456
My husband put this together and had no problem with the steering being too tight. It was really easy for our grandson to turn and I also noticed the same when I would steer it to put it away. My son-in-law never mentioned a problem with the one we sent to them. Both of ours were the Harley Davidson and not Thomas the Train, but the basic design looks the same. Perhaps it's just your particular one. I'd contact Fisher Price and see if they could help.
807338
No sorry you can't peddle backward I've tried. As far as getting detailed instruction on how to use the console I have yet to find a page on Schwinn's website that does it. Hopefully they will respond to concerns and fix the issue. For the price I paid I still like the bike, it works for me.