Kettler Kettrike Happy Navigator Tricycle

by Kettler

Product Features

• Sturdy tricycle with Quick-Adjust telescoping frame that adjusts to child's size
• Auto-Freewheel function lets kids rest their feet on pedals while parents push
• Parental Control steering lock system locks handlebars in place for guidance
• Long-lasting MaxXtread tires provide a smooth and quiet ride
• Rear wheel steering system with on/off mechanism

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 19.5 x 21.5 inches ; 20.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 21 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B0002RQYM4
• Item model number: 8838-590
• Manufacturer recommended age: 18 months - 5 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #111,519 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Ideal for children just learning to get around on their own, the HKS Kettrike Happy Navigator tricycle boasts several versatile features for kids and the grownups who love them. The trike employs Kettler's telescoping Quick-Adjust frame, which invites parents to expand the trike each time their toddler experiences a growth spurt. The telescoping frame is a must for parents who don't want to ditch the trike after just a few months of use.

Kids will also love the Auto-Freewheel function, which lets them rest their feet on the pedals while a parent guides them around with the pushbar. And thanks to the Parental Control steering lock system, kids won't be able to steer the trike in random directions while the grownups push. Other details include a patented rear wheel steering system with an on/off mechanism and MaxXtread wheels with a dual-layer safety tread wheel pattern that keeps the trike from spinning on wet pavement or other slippery surfaces. As with all Kettrikes, the HKS Kettrike Happy Navigator is backed by a lifetime main frame warranty and three-year limited parts warranty.

Product Description

MaxXtread tires, 5 Position QUIK-ADJUST Frame Trike

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

84 of 85 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Trike for Toddlers, January 9, 2005

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TSP (Virginia) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Kettler Kettrike Happy Navigator Tricycle (Toy)

My 14 month old son can not get enough of this trike. The 3 in 1 freewheel is what makes this trike stand out. The nearly identical version of this trike by Kiddo does not have freewheel, so the pedals continue to move and hit your child's feet when an adult is pushing. The pedals on the Navigator stay in place, making it a much more enjoyable ride for youngsters who can not pedal on thier own. The Navigator is also more sturdy and easier to assemble. I highly recomend this model over other, less expensive versions.

40 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Free Spin pedals make independent pedaling difficult to learn, July 31, 2007

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Victoria (SC, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kettler Kettrike Happy Navigator Tricycle (Toy)

The Kettler worked just fine for my son when we first bought it. At that time, he was too little to pedal on his own. He liked being pushed around, but not for extended periods of time. Rear-wheel steering was good, and the construction was sturdy. But after owning this trike for a year and a half, I've had a few frustrating issues.

Most importantly, the "free spin" pedals made it difficult for my normally active and quick-to-learn child to catch on to pedaling independently. We have tried for months to teach him how to push the pedals with his feet, but since the pedals don't spin when the trike rolls, no amount of coaching and encouraging seemed to help him make the connection between turning the pedals and moving the trike. My suspicions were confirmed this afternoon when I took him to a park and asked another mom if my son could try her child's trike. He hopped on, and within two minutes he was pedaling happily down the track. I have to wonder if there's any way the company can devise a mechanism to turn the free spin on and off, similar to the steering mechanism which you can turn on and off. That would be great, but I have no idea if that's asking the impossible in terms of engineering.

I also have to say that the pedals are too slick and the basket is too loose--ours is continually flopping down to the ground, even when nothing is in it. I thought I was buying the perfect trike, but for us, it's been disappointing.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great bike with some minor issues, March 18, 2006

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S. Vozzo - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Kettler Kettrike Happy Navigator Tricycle (Toy)

I'll start off my saying I really like this bike and my 12 month old can't get enough of it! It's durable and I love the colors. Having the stationary pedals is great. Also, the ability to either lock the front steering and/or the real wheel's turing ability is a nice bonus. Assembly is a bit of a pain. Also, for the price I really wished it came with the seatbelt. If you are planning on installing the seatbelt make sure you do it DURING regular assembly as it is a hassle to get the seat off so you can get the seatbelt on. The steering doesn't work as well as some of the others that I have tried, but it's still easy enough.