I'm also comparing it to Radio Flyer 4-in-1 Trike for my 22 month old. I want a classic bike with a handle that steers, no need for harness. thoughts?
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I purchased for my grandson that turned 2 for his birthday he's not quite able to pedal yet so loves it because he can sit and ride while someone pushes him
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If you have no need for a harness per se this product is definitely the perfect fit for a 22 month old. My son is 23 months old and I also found myself asking this question before I made my purchase, but now I'm certain that I made the right choice choosing the Radio Flyer Deluxe Steer and Stroll Trike.
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We got this for our 2 year old grandson. It is easy to assemble and very well made. No need for a harness. Easy to steer and although our grandson isn't quite able to reach the pedals yet he is getting the general idea. Quality trike, highly recommend.
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We have only had ours for a few days but my just turned 2 year old really likes it and my 3 yr old absolutely loves it! I really like the push handle and feel like it will help him learn how to pedal. Hope this helps!
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The deluxe is a truly wonderful bike for our 24 month old grandson. Highly recommend this trike. No need for a harness and is very easy steering. We found no negatives.
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My grandson is turning ten and granddaughter is seven, and both have been using the maxi. The handlebar raisesAs they have gotten bigger, but goes low enough for a four year old. If you think he will continue to use it for yearsI suggest the maxi.
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Hey Tim, The upgrade is about $60. I'd suggest trying the trike as is for now, that's a very easy thing to upgrade if you feel you need it in the future.
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YES! I bought this for my 2 year old and she loves it. The handle is perfect and will allow her to start riding sooner since I can push her. The handle steers the front tire too so that is a great feature. It is also made really nice in my opinion.
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If he has already mastered a tricycle and big wheel-type vehicles, he can probably handle the steering - especially in the slow gear. But it's pretty big and bulky, so if he's on the small side, you may want to wait til the 3rd birthday. It's big enough that even older kids can drive it. (my 10 year old can still squeeze in and drive it around). So you'll have it a long time.
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I would say there plenty fine for a kids trike. I mean they weigh 25-30 pounds and are 2-3 years old. If you want the best they also have high end bikes for about three times as much.
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No there isn't. We got this for our 2.5 yr old grandson who is on the small side. He could just reach the pedals when he got it and learned quickly to pedal and steer. Now at 3 he's a pro. He loves his bike. It's very well made and will last. Maybe wait until your son is just a little bit older.
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I think I bought this for my daughter when she was 5, and once we figured out how to make it work, she was off and scootering. I went with the Y- Flicker because she was too scared to try the bike without training wheels and it seemed to be a good fit for that need. I think that it would work well for a 4 year old who wanted to use a scooter.
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I don't know, if it were my kid no, I would not let him/her have one. A scooter would be much more appropriate with a more responsive turning with the handlebars, as well as a more reliable breaking mechanism. Plus unless you have pristine-like flat surfaces it has problems with bumps that severely slow you down especially if you don't have enough leg power to propel yourself over them. I hope this helps you make a safe and educated decision for this child.
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it is a fantastic bike with some cons..... the bike runs good and holds a good charge. The couple cons are the only button on it plays a funny song; it doesn't sound like a motorcycle. The other con is it did not hold up to my sons demeanor. What I mean by that is my son "PLAYS" with his toys, he is hard on them and it broke at the neck of the front end. I actually snapped right in two. He was riding it and trying to pop wheelies and snapped it. My son and his cousins played on it for eight months before it broke. The heaviest kid we had on it was around the 100 pound mark and it did fine that way. it is a fantastic bike with some cons..... the bike runs good and holds a good charge. The couple cons are the only button on it plays a funny song; it doesn't sound like a motorcycle. The other con is it did not hold up to my sons demeanor. What I mean by that is my son "PLAYS" with his toys, he is hard on them and it broke at the neck of the front end. I actually snapped right in two. He was riding it and trying to pop wheelies and snapped it. My son and his cousins played on it for eight months before it broke. The heaviest kid we had on it was around the 100 pound mark and it... » Read More it is a fantastic bike with some cons..... the bike runs good and holds a good charge. The couple cons are the only button on it plays a funny song; it doesn't sound like a motorcycle. The other con is it did not hold up to my sons demeanor. What I mean by that is my son "PLAYS" with his toys, he is hard on them and it broke at the neck of the front end. I actually snapped right in two. He was riding it and trying to pop wheelies and snapped it. My son and his cousins played on it for eight months before it broke. The heaviest kid we had on it was around the 100 pound mark and it did fine that way. « Show Less
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The handle is pretty high. It's not ideal for that. Kids already walking would probably enjoy it. Cruisers love the Radio Flyer walker wagon. It's sturdy, won't tip and you can even slow it down by filling it full of heavy things (like bottles of juice). Pricier but well made.
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My 4-year old daughter handles it easily. Shouldn't be a problem for your grandson. And it's a great bike. :)
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I'm not sure, but this bike is not for someone who uses training wheels. It is so well-made and adorable, but not easy for a beginner to ride. My almost 7 year old daughter, who is quite tall for her age, has been riding without training wheels for a year and she needed some time to learn how to ride this one. The handle bars are big and far away which makes it tricky to control and steer until you're comfortable on it. She is barely able to reach the ground with tip toes. For the right age and ability, this bike is the best!
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I'm looking into getting this one with the 2 wheels in the BACK instead of the 2 wheels in the front like the Radio Flyer. We had a Radio Flyer one and I threw it in the garbage. It was impossible to steer so since the scooter wouldn't steer my children would lean into a turn causing the stupid thing to turn over. Every time! I had a 7, 5 and 2 year old all get hurt on the Radio Flyer one. My older kids love the regular razor so looking into this one for my 2 year old
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I have 2 of the trikes and my 9 year old daughter loves them. I have another daugther that just turned 6, she is able to ride one but has some difficulty. I see no reason why your 8 your old, if he is bigger would have any problem.
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Excellent for that! My 11 year old rides his bike all over the neighborhood. I personally find the bike to be of excellent quality.
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Yes,I agree with your concern;It's been almost 2+ months since I own this Schwin 170,it is an excellent bike & it's a smooth ride!!! but one thing I don't like it's the seat,it's not comfortable at all ...too cumbersome /Big.