KETTLER Happy plus Princess Tricycle

by Kettler

Product Features

• Kettler Happy Plus Princess Tricycle with handlebar-mounted storage bag, rear tipping-bucket, and chrome-plated push bar
• With four-position quick-adjust frame the tricycle can fit children one to five years old
• Three-in-one Auto-Freewheel allows children to rest their feet on the pedals while parents push them
• Child-operated dual wheel rear handbrake, limited-turn radius steering, and super-wide MaxXtread tires
• Lifetime main frame warranty; three-year parts and components warranty

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 18.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001A5KUY0
• Item model number: 8847-400
• Manufacturer recommended age: 18 months - 5 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #139,304 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Kettler Happy Plus Princess Tricycle is the best learning tricycle available and comes in a fun princess theme that is just as sturdy and strong as the "boy" trikes and will delight girl riders. Kettler has been producing top quality wheel toys for kids for more than 40 years, and the Kettler Happy Plus Princess Tricycle is no exception to the Kettler quality standards. The Happy Plus Princess Trike is designed to grow with your child, providing years of fun through multiple stages of development. Constructed with a high quality metal frame and sturdy molded plastic components, the Happy Plus Princess Trike is designed to last a lifetime.

The Princess Plus Trike has a four position quick adjust frame so it can grow with your child or be used by multiple children. The parent-operated chrome-plated push bar allows kids to ride and enjoy the trike long before they learn to pedal, as young as 12-months old or as soon as they can grip the handles. The push bar makes the trike a great stroller alternative for eager and active 1-year-olds who don't like being passive passengers. The Auto-Freewheel, automatic freewheeling system allows children to rest their feet on the pedals while their parents guide them with the push bar without the pedals moving. The push bar can be removed easily as soon as your child is ready to pedal on her own.

As your child grows she will be able to reach and operate the pedals, first with the guidance of adult helping with the push bar, and then independently. Pedaling the trike helps kids build confidence and leg strength as they explore.

Designed to be safe for young riders, the Princess Plus Trike has fat tires that provide excellent traction for all terrain riding and are super stable. Limited turn radius steering restricts the handlebars and front wheel from turning more than 45 degrees to the left or right, radically reducing the danger of tipping over. The child-operated dual wheel rear handbrake provides speed control and stopping power for additional safety and stability. The trike's handlebar-mounted storage bag provides a great way for kids to take supplies along. The rear tipping-bucket provides additional storage and is easy to remove and clean when necessary.

Specifications:

• Four-position quick-adjust frame
• 3-in-1 Auto-Freewheel: pedal, brake, coast
• Chrome-plated push bar
• Limited-turn radius steering
• Dual wheel rear handbrake
• Super-wide MaxXtread tires
• Handlebar-mounted storage bag
• Rear-tipping bucket
• Seat-to-floor distance: 11 inches
• Seat-to-pedal distance: 15.5 inches to 20 inches (to measure sit child on floor, bend knee up slightly, measure from hip to heel)
• Wheel size 9.5 inches by 8 inches

Manufacturer Warranty
Lifetime main frame warranty; three-year parts and components warranty

Product Description

The Happy Plus Princess also features a safety handbrake for easy stopping, and a tipper bucket to bring along her favorite dolls and soft animals or other treasures. Othe features include 4-position Quik-AdjustTM frame and 3-in-1 Auto-FreewheelTM - pedal, brake, and coast. The trike's limited turn radius prevents tip-overs. Swiveling rear wheels allow for easy steering. Included push bar is easy to take on and off as need and the Parental Lock keeps the wheels going straight for eay pushing. Ages 1 to 5 years.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A bit dsappointed, February 25, 2010

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Carri - See all my reviews

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This review is from: KETTLER Happy plus Princess Tricycle (Toy)

I ordered this trike for my second daughter because i had always heard good things about Kettler trikes. I liked the option of the handle in the back and that it had adjustable seat and handles so it would grow with her. First off we only received instructions in German, so that wasn't a good start. And now we are having trouble with the handle bar that is inserted into the front wheel to steer the bike. It's like the part is loose or stripped so when you want to steer you can't cause it's not a tight fit. I thought this bike was top quality for what we paid, but I was very disappointed. I don't think I would buy another after this experience.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent tricycle, so far at least!, March 27, 2009

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S. Edwards (Virginia USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: KETTLER Happy plus Princess Tricycle (Toy)

We were shopping for a tricycle for our 2.5 year old daughter, and had decided on the Kettler Happy Plus Princess, which we had found in a local toy store. Luckily, my wife encouraged me to check out the price at Amazon.com, where it was around $50 cheaper! Also, the price of this one just dropped from $200, which I paid on Monday, to $192 today, as I write this review.

Anyway, made the order on Monday, and it was already delivered by Tuesday! We generally have Two-Day delivery as I am an Amazon Prime member, but I was really impressed that this came in 24 hours!

The Kettler box came inside a larger Amazon brown box, and everything was in good shape and all parts were present. I had been forewarned that assembling the Kettler Trikes can be a bit challenging, so I was not surprised that it took me a little under an hour total to put it together. It wasn't hard, but yes, the instructions are not always very clear. The provided tools worked fine, I have no complaints.

We've only just gotten our daughter started on it, but I have to say that she absolutely loves it! She still doesn't pedal much on her own, but loves to be pushed around. It's nice to be able to lock the handlebars, but I think I have to work on the alignment a little, as the trike veers a few degrees to the right while I'm pushing it.

We decided on the Princess over the Air Happy (really wanted the inflatable tires, which are not available on the Princess) for the bucket, storage bag, and over course, the color scheme! We also decided against the Navigator, as it seemed more bulky, and also, the comments about the rear navigation system not being necessary are true - all you need to do is use the push bar to lift the front wheel to change directions.

Overall, although we've only been using this trike for a few days, it's already a big hit, and will be sure to get much more use this spring and summer, and hopefully for several more years! One reason we decided to go "top of the line" with the quite expensive Kettler is that we expect to be able to use it for more than just one year - and this sturdy little bike and quality workmanship looks like it will hold up just fine!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great tricycle, November 1, 2009

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Joshua M. Haremza "Dr. Joshua M. Haremza, DDS" (http://www.PalmyrDentist.com) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: KETTLER Happy plus Princess Tricycle (Toy)

I bought this for my 2 year old niece and she absolutely loves it. I think it is built very well. I especially like the fact that it is adjustable as she grows and gets bigger. I also purchased the foot rests and think they are a great I dea, so she can ride the tricycle until she learns how to pedal. Overall I am very happy with the purchase.Joshua Haremza, DDS ( [...])