Does the handle come off when the child learns to ride the trike independently? Thanks
591750
Yes it does! I bought these, for my twin grandaughters, last year for their second birthday! Their parents LOVE these handles because they could push them along, when they went out for walks! They have now removed the handles as the "little bikers" legs have grown and they have mastered riding them on their own!
1084586
The handle does come off but the child cannot drive the car on his own. The steering wheel is not attached to the front wheels. It just turns but does not turn the wheels. Also there is no way for the child to move the car forward. Someone outside the vehicle has to push it.
154088
the handle does not detach. however, the other two (smaller) sections do. also, i was able to just tie the handle off and use it as a tow rope (I mostly use my main tow rope though). the red part where the handle is attached is the 45' section, and the other two are the 15'.
1927831
No. It is designed to fit onto the rear axel of a bicycle. You need to be able to remove the hex bolts from the axel, slip the balance buddy over the axel, and then secure it with those same bolts. Trikes can't accommodate that. It won't work as a way of controlling, pushing and turning your child on his or her trike. We bought a kettler trike, which came with a metal "cane" or "handle" that stuck out of the back and came up to waist height. It was perfect for guiding our little ones on the trike. However, kettler=$$. Hope this helps.
1215657
I don't know if the little handle comes off, but I use it when I am getting into the tub. I also use it to slide out.
2082573
Hi, I don't recall seeing one since my daughter has the training wheels on hers. Just so you know, I've noticed that it's hard for my daughter to pedal even with the training wheels (I even tried it and found it to be difficult!). I'm not sure if there's any easier way to pedal by loosening a section of the pedal, etc.
1084587
The handle can be unscrewed off but it's meant to push the child. There are no pedals on the buggy so without the handle, it's not gonna move.
693276
yes , it comes off easily, and 3 wheeler folds up easily. one note of caution . depending on your height ( your arm length) ( I am 6 foot) the handles only adjusted upward just so far. I took the handles out and drilled an extra hole, for myself. the basket and small cover on the basket are GREAT help. The brakes give very good control ( especially up or down an incline.
357208
Yes. We got this trike for our daughters bday last march. The front handle bars move side to side with the wheel & pedals to allow the child to steer. The push bar for parents in the back is optional. It is handy to give them push as needed to keep them going. The push bar doesn't steer all that well unless you tip the bike back a little to lift the front wheel. The child really has to steer. You can remove the push bar when it is no longer needed.
1988665
No. This trike is bigger than it looks plus it has two seat positions for when you need them. My 4 year old can still easily ride his if he so chooses.
1004431
I think it would work great. my grandson is now 3 and rides the trike almost everyday. Mom and dad love the handle, it works great on longer bike rides...if he poops out, they just push. good luck. carol
1510264
No, it does not. The long handle in the back is how it's steered and that is even a bit awkward for turns. My boys do enjoy it, there's just a cpl tweaks I'd make.
99601
Why would you? Get a smaller bike if you need to. My son took his trianing wheels off himself when he was 5. It's a good bike. We put mud tread tires on it for and he likes it that way.
713681
no..this is specifically for the Kettler tricycle with the rear steering option so you can push and steer from the back until your child figures out how to peddle and steer on their own
1533037
Yes. My daughter is not old enough to ride alone yet, but occasionally she will grab the steer and it yanks the handle bar in my hands!
1562542
Yes the handle comes off of the cover. Although if it is removed, you will struggle a bit to lift the cover when you are ready to access your heated food.
1127745
No but the cab comes off. Its a little difficult for my 2.5 year old to get it on and off but he still loves it. He's rough on his toys but so far it has held up to the abuse. He plays with it every day. Its well made. The tires are rubber and it rolls really well and quietly on wood floors...until he crashes it in to something. We have the fire truck also and he loves that as well.