Do any of them have the ability to 'steer' backward? I have one, and it's helpful, but really hard to steer while reversing. Hard in tight spots.
1661164
It does not steer great backward but it does a pretty good 3 point turnaround.
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.
1661166
I did fine going backwards; it maneuvered fine. It does NOT turn on a dime, but at times backing out of places was easy enough. Hope this helps.
1661167
Manually they steer backwards at slow motion/speed. I found that lift up on the handle bar and turn was easier than backing up. You take the chance of running over your good foot or losing you balance when backing up.
721922
I'm sure you went out backwards! We've done that...put the seats in thinking they were facing towards the front. Check your rudder underneath...it should be in the back and your seats facing away from that!
1796571
Not really, it just changes your center of gravity, so it's a little harder to steer, especially with a bigger baby (mine is 17 mos. old) he loves it though!
2006062
Yes, it's steerable, but with a wide radius. For tight turns, I lift the handle bars a little and then aim it in the direction I want to go. I've been using mine for about nine weeks and haven't regretted it at all.
1206421
My little one did not have problems going backwards in the Joovy. Going around corners was fine, but when he got stuck between the wall and a door frame it was because he lodged himself between there. The back wheels not swiveling did not affect the movement.
1387769
If you want to be able to pedal backwards freeky. Simple flip the rear wheel. It's a flip hub which means one side is fixed and the other is single speed. Stay coastin.
650208
I didn't drive another brand long enough to know about how the two compared. The shifter I had engaged/disengaged the two front wheels from swiveling independently in place (what you need to turn around in a tight spot) and then engaged them to steer with the handlebars.
1967381
Yes it will go reverseThe control is a foot pedal with a steering wheel. The steering wheel has buttons on it for music and different sound effects. It also will move with control input from a controller like a Toy RC car or a video game type controller, that part is why I would have bought it alone and not just for my godson lol You will have more fun driving it around with them in it. Also if they are getting crazy or you need them to come back to you, you can drive them back. The lights turn on when it moves. Hope this helped!
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.
1477957
thanks for the tips. turned mine around and it works. to me it opensbackwards but it worked so whatever.
384162
Not really. Rear wheels are fixed so you can't really steer it if you're pushing.
1597797
Sorry, that was inaccurate. I will edit my review. I learned it does roll backward, my daughter just finds it hard to back up straight (eg. to get out of elevator). But maybe that's easier for an adult who knows how to drive.
712112
Interesting question. So I tried it & I was able to mount it backwards. Yes you can.
1676683
Hi Lawrence, I've recently been having problems with that as well. If I accidentally hit 'reverse' before switching to 'on', it sometimes gets stuck going the wrong direction. When it happens, I usually have to toggle the switch back and forth a few times before it changes to the right direction. Looks like I need to change my review on it.
2128563
I haven't had the trim backwards problem. I have been able to just use the trim levers on the control. You could adjust the linkage that moves when you pull the forward and back lever to give more forward movement than backward. AS for the spin. I did have to replace my tail rotor motor once because it was not working right. They are known for needing new tail rotor motors. It comes with the whole tail shaft and motor attached.
1292753
Yes, it does have forward and reverse. You push the thumb lever on the right side to go forward and the left side to reverse - or you can just push or pull one side as i do since i only have the use of one hand. You can also control the speed in reverse the same as in forward.
1428266
Can pedal backwards but bike doesn't go backwards and yes it does click but it's quiet compared to some I've heard