Kettler Kettrike Junior Tricycle with Pushbar

by Kettler

Product Features

• Kettler Kettrike Junior Tricycle with chrome-plated pushbar and rear tipping bucket
• With four-position frame with one bolt release the tricycle can fit children 1 to 6 years old
• Telescoping frame features 5 frame adjustments to grow with your child
• Limited turn radius steering and wide synthetic MaxTread tires
• Three-year limited manufacturer warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 15 x 21 inches ; 16 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 14.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B001PO1OFU
• Item model number: 8152-599
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 5 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #85,617 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Kettler name has been synonymous with top quality wheel toys for kids for more than 40 years, and the Kettler Kettrike Junior Tricycle is no exception to the Kettler quality and design standards. The frame is constructed with high-carbon steel to last a lifetime and a fade-resistant polyester powder-coat finish with sturdy molded plastic components. Designed to grow with your child, the brightly colored Kettrike Junior Trike will provide boys and girls with years of fun through multiple stages of development from one year old through six years old. With the included removable chrome-plated push bar, the Kettrike Junior Trike evolves from a parent-directed ride-on toy to an independently operated tricycle, all the while growing in size along with your child.

The Kettrike Junior Trike has a four-position telescoping frame with one bolt release so it can grow with your child or be used by multiple children. The four-position adjustable high-back seat with a handhold is appropriate and supportive enough for one year olds and sturdy for rough-riding four year olds. 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 can be removed easily as soon as your child is ready to pedal on his own.

As your child grows he or she will be able to reach and operate the pedals, first with the guidance of an adult helping with the push bar, and eventually on his or her own. Pedaling the trike helps kids build confidence and leg strength as they explore independently. Designed to be safe for young riders, the Kettrike Junior has wide synthetic MaxXtread tires that provide excellent traction for all-terrain riding and are super stable. The trike has a low center of gravity and limited turn radius steering that 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 trike is also equipped with a fun rear-tipping bucket that is great for both carrying and collecting supplies and is easy to remove and clean when necessary. The Kettler Kettrike Junior Tricycle is a standout toy for both its quality and its longevity.

Specifications:

• Recommended ages: 1 to 6 years old
• Four-position telescoping frame with one bolt release
• Four-position adjustable high-back seat with hand hold
• Chrome-plated push bar included
• High-carbon steel frame
• Fade-resistant polyester powder-coat finish
• Limited turn radius steering device
• Synthetic MaxXtread tires for a smooth and quiet ride
• Removable tipping bucket
• Dimensions: 21 x 20 x 23 inches (HxWxD)
• Seat: 10 inches high
• Seat to floor distance: 10 inches
• Seat to pedal distance: 16 inches to 20.5 inches (to measure sit child on floor, bend knee up slightly, measure from hip to heel)
• Wheel size: 9" / 7"
• Weight limit: 200 pounds
• Assembly required

What's in the Box?
Tricycle and components, chrome-plated pushbar

Manufacturer Warranty
Three-year limited manufacturer's warranty

Product Description

Push your little one along in this Kettrike Junior. Kids can feel proud and confident while peddling, while parents can give them a safe, controlled ride.

Features:

• Four-position telescoping frame
• Four-position adjustable high-back seat with hand hold
• High-carbon steel frame with fade-resistant polyester powder-coat finish
• Limited turn radius steering device and low center of gravity to help prevent tipping
• Synthetic MaxTread tires for a smooth and quiet ride
• Easy removable tipping bucket
• 21"H x 20"W x 23"D

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Amazon Product Description is Wrong!!!, April 30, 2009

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Justin J. Schaub (Gilbert, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kettler Kettrike Junior Tricycle with Pushbar (Toy)

I purchased this product for my 16 month old daughter who loves to "ride" on the Big Boy tricycle but can't reach the pedals and can barely hang on. The two main selling features were the pushbar, and the ability for the pedals to "free-wheel" while being pushed. Unfortunately, THIS MODEL DOES NOT FREE-WHEEL! (contrary to the Amazon product description). The pedals spin when the front wheel rolls. Search the web for other resources that more accurately describe the features that this bike has. We bought the foot platform (useless without the free-wheeling), and the seat-belt.

The adjustable frame and seat are nice features so the bike can grow with the child, but I'm not sure we'll use the bike very much until she's a little older. My daughters feet dangle and get caught in the wheel and hit by the pedals.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars seems OK, missing a feature, May 6, 2009

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J Zaref - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kettler Kettrike Junior Tricycle with Pushbar (Toy)

I just received and put this trike together last night. Seems cute and sturdy. However, I am now returning it. WARNING: this amazon product description states it includes the "3-in-1 Auto-Freewheel." IT DOES NOT. If you want this feature in a Kettrike, you need to buy a different model. I called amazon to report this and they said they would change the product profile, but have not. I gave it 4 stars because I like the bike, I just wanted that product feature too.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great tricycle for the price, a decent tricycle overall, August 5, 2009

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A Conrad "Ask Conrad" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kettler Kettrike Junior Tricycle with Pushbar (Toy)

Kettler Kettrike Junior Tricycle with Pushbar

I purchased this for my three y.o. daughter. Relatively easy to put together, it took less than 30 minutes from opening the box to having my daughter riding it (and this was with constant bombardment of "is it ready yet?!"). It does not have the autofreewheel feature as described under "Product Features" as several other reviewers have correctly pointed out. I am actually happy for it because I want my daughter to learn how to pedal, and to associate the foot/pedal movement with movement of the tricycle. If I wanted the freewheel feature, I would have opted for the Kettler Airs (Navigator or Happy) and would be my suggestion.

I have yet to figure out exactly what "Maxxtread" tires are. It is not the same tires as the Kettler Air series (which are actual rubber tires with air), but does not feel completely plastic either, since it feels rubbery to the touch. It may be that there is a rubber coating on the tires. My preference was for air (and rubber) tires, but the tricycles with these tires do not have a fixed-wheel feature (all freewheel). Will update as the tires get more wear and tear.

I gave this a 4-star rather than 5-star for two reasons: First, my preference would be air tires and no freewheel. Unfortunately, Kettler does not provide this option for any of the models. It seems to be one or the other, and not both. But because my preference for no freewheel supersedes the rubber tires, I finally opted for the Kettrike. Second, I have no use for the pushbar. My daughter is very independent and does not want me to push her while she is riding it. I would have rather saved the $20(?) from the pushbar and upgrade the tires (if it was at all possible).

I purchased this with the toddler safety helmet and the bell:
Bell Lil' Bell Shell Toddler/Kids' Bike Helmet
Kettler Bell Red Metal Bell
I did not get the seatbelt option.

Overall, I am happy with my decision and purchase (so far), and my daughter is very happy with her tricycle. Will update in a month or so.