tricycle reviews - suggestions? - Big Big Forums

littlered1 · 06-15-2009, 03:33 PM

I am going to buy a tricycle for the grandaughter soon. I am looking at a couple of different one.
The main differences are that the seat sits lower on the one then the other and the tires on the one are real air tires.
What are your suggestions about this?
She is almost 2 and quite tall for her age.

In case you want to see the ones I am looking at:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=250441440924
(ended) found it cheaper somewhere else.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=190313845561

http://cgi.ebay.com/Adorable-Radio-F...3A1%7C294%3A50

I have done quite a bit of research on these 3 but now I just want opinions!!!!
Thanks you guys!!!

Army-Mom · 06-15-2009, 04:42 PM

I like the third one because it has the chair looking set on it and she wont fall backwards..my son got his daughter a john deer trike and it is just way to big for her..I wish he had gotten her one like the third one..good luck in what ever you choose.

Urban Cowgirl · 06-15-2009, 05:44 PM

I like the first one...only because its sooooooo cute!

Heidi · 06-15-2009, 05:50 PM

We bought my daughter the "retro" looking radio flyer trike for her 1st bike. We loved it because it was so cute and durable. But the one's with the handle on the back are nice for when they are first starting out because they tend to get ahead and not want to slow down or stop. Then once they figure it out you can take the handle off. This is the one we bought:

jello22 · 06-15-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Urban Cowgirl

I like the first one...only because its sooooooo cute!

I'm with you on that one! It's adorable!

littlered1 · 06-15-2009, 10:55 PM

Thanks you guys! I'm leaning more towards the Schwinn one (1st one) Just because of the looks of it, but I just don't know if it is going to be too big for her.

I went to Walmart today and looked at the Radio Flyer one again... Rollback price 42.96 from 49.97, I have been looking at this tricycle for a year now and it has always been 42 dollars. Did they bump the price up for a minute so they could use that sign?

dinosmom · 06-16-2009, 11:37 AM

I know the Kettler ones will hold up. They are really strong and well made. My DS still has his Kettler cart(like a peddle go kart) and he has had it for 8+ yrs now. Stands up to BOYS and all they try to do to it! LOL

The 1st one is CUTE!

Eyore · 06-16-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Heidi

We bought my daughter the "retro" looking radio flyer trike for her 1st bike. We loved it because it was so cute and durable. But the one's with the handle on the back are nice for when they are first starting out because they tend to get ahead and not want to slow down or stop. Then once they figure it out you can take the handle off. This is the one we bought:

I bought this one for my granddaughter.

littlered1 · 06-16-2009, 10:12 PM

How much did you pay for it and where did you get it???
I really don't want to spend a fortune for one but it seems like I am going to. I thought I could get her one for under well under 45-50 bucks. Now I'm looking at these dang 75.00 - 100.00 tricycles..... Oh well, I love her!

Heidi · 06-18-2009, 12:07 AM

When I bought McKenzie's (mind you it was probably 6 years ago) they sold them at Target. I have seen them at Toys R Us recently though.

cathych · 06-18-2009, 12:28 AM

A 2 year old cannot pedal. They do not have the dexairty for it. I would get one of those little things that she can push with her feet.