What are the training wheels made of? I see no complaints of this bike, but another brand had complaints of plastic wheels breaking.
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They're just hard plastic, but we've had no issues with breakage thus far. I can't even tell you how fantastic this bike is. My only real complaint was the lack of reflectors, but we found some peace sign and flower reflective stickers on Amazon for around $5 that worked fantastically.
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Unfortunately the wheels are plastic. The floor in my shop is not the smoothest but so far they work quite well even with me sitting on the stool. Just how long they will last is anyone's guess, for the money I'm satisified with the stool.
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wheels are rubber and plastic the rest is aluminum. From what I can see the wheels have real steel bearings, sealed or not I can't tell, the rivets are steel, but could be repopped with aluminum if you had to. It's a great little cart.
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This was a gift for my grandson. His father says the wheels are a very sturdy plastic with a rubber tread over them. The quality seems to be very good. They are using it everyday and my grandson loves it. It is wearing well and his parents having nothing but great things to say about it.
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The frame is steel. The bike, itself, and the spin wheel are solidly made. Once you carry the bike in you'll realize it. The bike is very heavy.
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The one we got here on Amazon.com had air tires (it was quite a while ago). The plastic tires suck...my neighbor got a bike that looked just like this one, but it had plastic tires. Maybe ask the seller via Amazon to make sure....but the one we ordered here had real bike tires.
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My back wheel broke also. I have a feeling they are just really low quality. I contacted Amazon, they told me to contact the manufacturer. I tried that, but their website is broken. So, I contacted Amazon again and they sent me a whole new bike and a return sticker for the old one. This was even though it was past the time for returns. I would recommend contacting Amazon. They seem to be really good about this sort of thing.
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Wheels are plastic. I have had mine for 17 years. We have laminate floors and its not a problem. It's been left outside in the weather and it's still going strong 17 years later.
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The bike I bought was a gift for my grandson. It did not come with training wheels which never occurred to me as he already knew how to ride. I don't know if this bike has training wheels. You may have to check with the manufacturer.
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Hi Mary K., The wheels are made of solid rubber. This is a really great cart.
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Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. The wheels are not as hard as the the white plastic on the top. So I'd say they are softer. I do not know what they are made of.
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Good morning, Ana. The wheels are made out of rubber. I hope you find this information helpful. Adreanna, HearthSong Customer Service
1944015
Plastic....I had 2 and both had the plastic around a wheel break. Unless they have changed the construction, I would not recommend it.
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After checking online on various brands of wheels and noting the disappointments several people had, I ordered the Sunlite wheels. I had also looked at some wheels in retail stores and was not impressed. HOWEVER, the Sunlite wheels were relatively simple to attach. They are well made and have held up very well under my 8-year-old daughter's frequent riding of her new 20" Schwinn. She is tall and in the 80# range. There has been minimal deflection and I have not had to adjust them. Sunlite wheels have been strong and safe companions for her early cycling adventures. We have little to no worry about her having a fall as a result of a bent or loose training wheel. Ed After checking online on various brands of wheels and noting the disappointments several people had, I ordered the Sunlite wheels. I had also looked at some wheels in retail stores and was not impressed. HOWEVER, the Sunlite wheels were relatively simple to attach. They are well made and have held up very well under my 8-year-old daughter's frequent riding of her new 20" Schwinn. She is tall and in the 80# range. There has been minimal deflection and I have not had to adjust them. Sunlite wheels have been strong and safe companions for her early cycling adventures. We have little to no... » Read More After checking online on various brands of wheels and noting the disappointments several people had, I ordered the Sunlite wheels. I had also looked at some wheels in retail stores and was not impressed. HOWEVER, the Sunlite wheels were relatively simple to attach. They are well made and have held up very well under my 8-year-old daughter's frequent riding of her new 20" Schwinn. She is tall and in the 80# range. There has been minimal deflection and I have not had to adjust them. Sunlite wheels have been strong and safe companions for her early cycling adventures. We have little to no worry about her having a fall as a result of a bent or loose training wheel. Ed « Show Less
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Hi Susie, I personally thought this was a great bike for my grandson who was five at the time of purchase. Remember it's a glide and does not have wheels. My grandson loved the bike but preferred the wheels. It is an EXCELLENT 1st bike for little guys. If you have not watched the video please do so. It is great for teaching balance and can not me any easier to put together, 5min. Best of wishes with your decision. Enjoy! Donna K
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my daughter said she would say the wheels are like a roller blade wheel. I know they go like crazy on the black top and concrete. Not made for grass... it is a harder wheel. All I know is that I watched my grand daughter go on the ziggle and they fly. sorry I can't tell you more but, it is not really a plastic at least not the ones that she has. This is the only toy that the girls fought over so I actually bought them a second one for Christmas this past year. Fun ride! Hope I helped alittle
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The wheels are made of hard plastic. I've wheeled my cart on my hardwood floor but only once. I didn't notice any damage.