Hikin' Mama Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I'm going to send my grandgirl a trike for Christmas. I plan on purchasing on Amazon and having it shipped. I've been reading some reviews, and the couple I was looking at have several reviewers reporting problems, either with assembly or longevity. This is something that her mom (and I) would like to last to be passed down to her little brother. Has anyone relatively recently purchased and assembled a trike that was not too hard to assemble and that lasted well? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeachyDoodle Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 We bought a Radio Flyer for DD when she was about 2. DS was outside riding on it this afternoon, eight years later. It's been well-loved, sometimes a little too much, IYKWIM. ;) It's still in great shape -- nice enough that I will probably hold onto it for any future grandkids. It's like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Radio-Flyer-Classic-Dual-Tricycle/dp/B00004TXM7/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1448658049&sr=8-8&keywords=radio+flyer+trike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Have you thought about a balance bike? They are a great substitute for a tricycle. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 kettler. they're great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor_dad Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 kettler. they're great. The classic Kettler's last roughly forever. We got gifted a 90's purple and teal trike when DS was 2 by random strangers while out on our daily walk in 2008. We used it for both kids and did probably 1+miles a day going to parks in addition to incidental use for 2.5+years for both boys. In 2009 or so we ordered a push bar and some parts from Kettler and they told us our model had stopped manufacturing in like '97. They still had parts and the push bar and screw driver that came with it were labeled as made in *West Germany*... so circa 1990. We gave the trike to our next door neighbors and they've used it for ~3year with their kids. It isn't "like new" but it still works fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indigomama Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 We have a Radio Flyer and a Kettler. All of my kids preferred the Kettler to the RF. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalex Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 We bought a Radio Flyer for DD when she was about 2. DS was outside riding on it this afternoon, eight years later. It's been well-loved, sometimes a little too much, IYKWIM. ;) It's still in great shape -- nice enough that I will probably hold onto it for any future grandkids. It's like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Radio-Flyer-Classic-Dual-Tricycle/dp/B00004TXM7/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1448658049&sr=8-8&keywords=radio+flyer+trike We too have the Classic Radio Flyer, about 8 years old and still being played with by my third child. We bought it with the push bar, but it really wasn't necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micron4 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 We have this one, and it's been great. I see that it has several negative reviews, but we haven't had trouble with it. I'm especially appreciative of the push bar--both my sons have wanted pushing while they learned to pedal. My oldest two had a tricycle without a push bar, so I am really appreciating the difference. The push bar saves my back! http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003BWITGG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1448663943&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=tricycle+with+handle&dpPl=1&dpID=41a7dLboY%2BL&ref=plSrch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Both my kids have had this one, and loved it. No issues with construction, longevity, etc. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Radio-Flyer-Folding-Trike-Red/17117925 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Seconding the recommendation for a balance bike. We got one for my son when he was about 18 months and he has ridden it every day for two years! It is the best toddler toy we have ever purchased. I could do commercials for balance bikes. It took him a couple of days to get the hang of it, but he was soon flying around. Seriously, I think they are the greatest invention ever. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrichor Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Thirding the balance bike. We had a Strider, and it held up very well through a few years of use, and is waiting to be used by the next kid. Our biggest reasons for getting a balance bike was that it is safer than a trike or training wheels, and that it teaches balance - which will be useful once the kid is big enough for a pedal bike. When DS was ready to ride a 2-wheeler, he only had to take a few tries to learn how to pedal, and off he went. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplejackmama Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Yep. Another vote for the balance bike. My son got one for his birthday and then the next year he jumped right on a bicycle and took off! I was amazed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wathe Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Mine got way more use out of the balance bikes than trikes, though they did enjoy both. The balance bike was more fun outdoors and got many more years worth of use. Trikes were strictly indoor toys - they weren't really usable on our gravel driveway and bumpy roads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Thank you for all the replies! And it looks like I'm going to need to think about balance bikes. Once again, I learned something new from the Hive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) My little girl loves this: http://www.amazon.com/Radio-Flyer-Fold-Go-Trike/dp/B00667JT94/ref=pd_sim_21_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51mB2talZrL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1A4N5AP72P3R7YC6CJ46 A lot of tricycles are really meant for bigger kids, so this is great for the 2ish crowd. My daughter started to outgrow it the end of summer being nearly three, so we'll need to get a bigger one next year. Our neighbor girl has the same one who is several months older than dd. Edited November 28, 2015 by LavenderGirl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 My little girl loves this: http://www.amazon.com/Radio-Flyer-Fold-Go-Trike/dp/B00667JT94/ref=pd_sim_21_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51mB2talZrL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1A4N5AP72P3R7YC6CJ46 A lot of tricycles are really meant for bigger kids, so this is great for the 2ish crowd. My daughter started to outgrow it the end of summer being nearly three, so we'll need to get a bigger one next year. Our neighbor girl has the same one who is several months older than dd. Yes! I meant to say that when I linked to it, that it is a bit smaller and easier than the classic radio flyer. My kids aren't tall and this one they could pedal many months before they were able to reach the pedals on a regular one. Perfect for a 2 yr old, but my 3 yr old still uses it now and then. He has a "big bike" with training wheels but still loves this thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) Fisher Price Tough Trike. It isn't pretty, but all of my kids preferred it to the Radio Flyers (both the folding one and the larger ones), and the one with the rocket and push handle. This one is lighter, lower to the ground, and easier to pedal. http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Harley-Davidson-Motorcycles-Tough-Children/dp/B00FF2ZCGA/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1448714520&sr=8-6&keywords=tough+trike Edited November 28, 2015 by Desert Strawberry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wathe Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) Thank you for all the replies! And it looks like I'm going to need to think about balance bikes. Once again, I learned something new from the Hive. Have a look at some balance bike videos on Youtube. They really are quite amazing. ETA: I'd recommend metal instead of wood. We had both. The wood looks super cool but need more maintenance and isn't weatherproof or as durable. Ask how I know: My eldest cracked TWO wood balance bikes in half "doing tricks".......... Edited November 28, 2015 by wathe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Harbor Freight! This thing is built like a tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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