KMX K2 Storm Class (Single Speed) 3-Wheeled Off-Road Trike - Blue

by KMX

Product Features

• KMX K2 Storm Class single speed, 3-wheeled off-road trike designed for boys and girls, aged 5 to 10
• With Direct steer providing a more responsive handling and a lighter feel, trike jumps, skids, and pushes all the limits on or off the road
• Improved frame angles give increased ground clearance while maintaining a low center of gravity
• KMX pre-formed seat and adjustable seat position for more support and comfort
• Lifetime warranty on steel frame

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Combining elements of a BMX bike and a go-kart, the three-wheeled KMX K2 Storm Class single-speed trike makes on and off road trick riding fun and safe for kids, with a super-stable frame and top quality components. Designed for boys and girls from 5 to 10 years old, the trike is ready for stunts, racing, or joy riding in parks or playgrounds.

The K2 Storm Class boasts a robust frame with strong and durable mag wheels. Equipped with direct steer for a more responsive handling and a lighter feel, the trike is manageable and safe for younger children. In addition, improved frame angles on the trike offer increased ground clearance for better off-road riding, while maintaining the original low center of gravity for maximum stability. With an adjustable seat and pedals, the trike will grow with your child for years of fun.

Engineering and Design Specifications:

• Improved frame angles
• Direct steer
• KMX pre-formed seat
• Adjustable seat position
• Deep luster professional paintwork and finish
• Double pulley system for smooth chain management
• Simple and quick assembly

Size Specifications:

• Width: 28 inches (71 centimeters)
• Height: 21.5 inches (55 centimeters)
• Length: 57.5 inches (146 centimeters)
• Front track: 25.5 inches (65 centimeters)
• Wheelbase: 31 inches (79 centimeters)
• Steering: Ackerman and Centre point
• Seat height: 5 inches (13 centimeters)
• Rear tires: 20 x 1.95
• Front tires: 12.5 x 2.25
• Rear wheels: 20-inch
• Front wheel: 12-inch
• Seat back angle: 52 degrees
• Bottom bracket height: 10.25 inches (26 centimeters)
• X seam sizes: Min 26.25 inches (67 centimeters), max 32.5 inches (82.5 centimeters)
• Ground clearance: 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) to frame
• Maximum weight limit: 88 pounds (40kg)
• Weight: 38 pounds (17 kg)

Specifications:

• Frame: TIG welded high carbon steel box
• Tires: KMX heavy-duty compound
• Wheels type: Mag
• Hubs: Sealed bearing hubs
• Front brakes: Self-energizing hub brakes activated by a twin pull brake lever
• Rear brake: Self-energizing hub brake with rear park brake button
• Chainset: Single speed
• Front cranks: 40T sprocket with KMX Bash Ring and 140mm one piece crank
• Cassette sprocket: Single 24T

Manufacturer Warranty
Lifetime warranty for frame

Product Description

Designed for boys and girls from 5 to 10 years old, the single-gear KMX K2 Storm Trike is perfect for performing stunts, racing other riders, or just cruising around. Its durable mag wheels, low center of gravity, and stable construction endure a beating while keeping riders safe. Direct steer provides more responsive handling and a lighter feel, and an adjustable seat and pedals grow with your child, meaning years of enjoyment.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 44 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000X14Q7O
• Item model number: KMX006
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #590,206 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Tadpole Trike for Younger Kids, July 24, 2010

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Gabriel Billings (Eugene, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: KMX K2 Storm Class (Single Speed) 3-Wheeled Off-Road Trike - Blue (Sports)

My son has a bike which doesn't see much use. Part of the problem is living in some fairly steep hills, so they kids can't just drive out of the garage and cruise up and down the street. Bike rides mean packing up all our stuff and heading somewhere flat. Because it's more of an ordeal, we don't do it nearly as much as we should. When we do go out riding, the kids just don't seem that interested. We go to the neighborhood school to ride on the playground, and after a couple minutes they want to go play on the equipment.

That being said, I thought maybe a different style of bike might do the trick. I have a tadpole recumbent trike myself which I love, and it seemed like a great choice for the kids. No more unsteady wobbling on a standard bike with training wheels. When I saw this bike listed on Amazon I had an impulsive moment and bought it. It's quite a bit less than the MSRP, and with my Prime membership I only paid $4 to ship it. It ended up on my doorstep about 18 hours after I submitted the order.

Assembly should be fairly straightforward for anyone with basic hand tool skills. A couple pieces of the bike had poked through the wall of the box, but luckily nothing was damaged. The instructions are tiny and in black and white. If possible, I'd suggest using the ones listed on the manufacturer's site. I brought my laptop into the garage. The pictures are much larger and in color, making them easier to follow.

When my son got home that afternoon I sized him to the trike. He'll be 6 in a few weeks and he's 48" tall. I thought he would be on the upper end of the sizing chart and might be able to get a years or so worth of use out of it before he outgrew it. I almost got him the slightly larger, multi-gear Cyclone. Turns out he barely fits into the Storm. The seat has two positions into which it can be bolted, and he is in the one closer to the pedals. The boom, which has maybe 5" or so of travel, is all the way in. He should be able to get several years of use out of the Storm.

The real test came when he got on it. No more of the riding for 5 minutes and then jumping off. The first night he rode nonstop for an hour until we had to go home. The next two days I had more time free, and we went to the school nearby two days in a row, each time spending about 3 hours riding pretty much non-stop.

He seems far more comfortable on the trike than he ever did on his bike. (He should, considering he's already logged more hours on it than he's spent on his bike in the last year.) He's willing to ride it much faster, and doesn't seemed too worried zipping down the inclines in the parking lot at the school. Today he started to push the envelope even more, and I caught him riding off curbs a few times. At one point he zipped over a speedbump fast enough to catch a couple of inches of air.

Even more surprising is the fact that his 3 1/2 year old little brother can actually get around on it fairly well. I won't be taking him on a biking trail anytime soon, but for cruising around the school parking lot he does surprisingly well. He really doesn't fit, as he has to scoot forward to where his butt is almost off the front of the seat, but it doesn't bother him. They spend so much time fighting over who gets to ride it I'm thinking about getting a second one to stop the arguments.

My only complaint is that the brake levers are a bit too large and stiff for small hands. I think they could have sourced a slightly smaller set for the kids trikes. The ones I have on my own trike are much easier to pull.

All in all, though, I think this is a great trike. There aren't a lot of kid-sized trikes available. Catrike makes one, but I'm fairly sure it's over $1,000. I've seen some others, too, but they seem more like toys than actual bikes. The Storm seems like a good value for the money.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best bike for kids - ever, March 16, 2010

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Pehr Anderson (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: KMX K2 Storm Class (Single Speed) 3-Wheeled Off-Road Trike - Blue (Sports)

I bought the KMX Storm without knowing if my daughters would like it (ages 4 & 6).
We already had a two-wheeled bike that wasn't getting much use.
Both of them love it and can't wait for their turn to ride it.
With the KMX, they are close to the ground and not in danger of falling over.
They both learned to steer in about two minutes. It was very intuitive.
The bike is solid, well built, has lasted two seasons already and is
simply a really great time for all involved.

The hand brakes give my kids total control, letting them stop on a dime,
even when going fast down a steep hill. I am very happy to have found
the KMX Storm and look forward to getting another one soon.