- The sturdy steel design and rubber tires make this tricycle durable and easy to ride
- Chrome bell and handle tassels are fun and stylish
- A controlled turning radius and low center of gravity make this tricycle easy for little ones to ride
- This Tricycle won Parents Choice Classic Award, Parents Guide to Children's Media Award, The National parenting Centers Seal of Approval
- This product is made by Radio Flyer, innovating play and creating memories since 1917
Product Features |
Product Details
Would you like to give feedback on images?
|
Frequently Bought Together
Product Description
Editorial Review
With its fully retro design, faithfully reproduced down to the smallest detail, this cherry-red, rubber-wheeled tricycle is an undisputed classic. Apparently they do still make them like they used to. The rugged trike features a chrome front fender; a double-deck, step-in back (so kids can climb onto the smooth metal seat in a snap); red-and-white tassels on the rubber-coated handlebars; a 12-inch-high, steel-spoked wheel; and even an old-fashioned bell. --Paul Hughes
Product Description
From Radio Flyer, a trusted name in young children's transportation, comes the Retro Radio Flyer Trike. Your young rider can cruise the neighborhood in this classic, retro-styled Radio Flyer tricycle. The sturdy steel construction will ensure years of fun and play for your child, and the chrome handlebars, fender and real ringing bell will keep your child in style and have heads turning. Features double deck rear step, durable steel spoked wheels with real rubber tires, adjustable seat and 12" front wheel. Measures approximately 32" X 24" X 22".
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
234 of 239 people found the following review helpful
Durability:
Educational:
Fun:
We bought this tricycle for our son who is almost 2. He is in the 90th % for his height, so we didn't even consider that it may be too small for him. But he can't reach the pedals at all, even with the seat in the lowest position. Not even close. We have to buy him a new trike so he has something to ride until he grows into this one. But in the meantime, he loves the bike. He stands in front of it to ring the bell and play with the streamers on the handlebars. He will sit on the back "step" and say "vroom vroom" pretending he is riding it. I think that once he finally grows into it he will really enjoy it. I can't wait to see him riding on it! But based on the size, I think it's better for a child closer to 3 years old.
217 of 226 people found the following review helpful
Durability:
Educational:
Fun:
This bike is described appropriate for a 24 month old. You can imagine how disappointed our little boy was to see his new bike and barely be able to touch the ground. He immediately fell off and was upset. Ugh! My little guy is not short kid either (80th percentile). So what 24 month old are they using??? Amazon took good care of us though, which made the whole situation more bearable. We opted to purchase a knock off 10 inch bike rather than have him fall off the 12 inch classic. Once he's tall enough it will get a lot of use. The streamers and bell really add to the fun of this bike.
78 of 78 people found the following review helpful
Durability:
Educational:
Fun:
UPDATE AUGUST 2006: It has been nearly five years since I bought this trike and wrote the below review. The trike is still holding its own. It was handed down to my second child, who outgrew it, and then handed down to our neighbor, who is still riding it.
__________________________________________________________
Yes, this is the classic trike, virtually unchanged from its original design. Unfortunately, that also means that the design has not substantially improved during the past 40 years. I got this for my 3-year old, and she began riding it with a little effort. Now she's 4, and she still loves riding it. No problem there.
One problem is that the child sits high on the trike, and the front wheel is small enough and thin enough that it is easy for the child to tip over when making a quick turn. This is especially true when turning at a sidewalk corner that that has been modified to slope toward the street for wheelchair access.
Another problem is that the handlebars can become misaligned with the wheel (wheel is straight, but handlebars are turned a smidge to one side, and vice versa)unless you screw the bolt in real REAL tight. Same with the seat; because it's held in place by a bolt, the seat can become misaligned by swiveling a fraction of an inch in either direction unless its screwed in really REALLY tight.
The best part about this trike is the bell. It has one of the best bike/trike bells I've ever heard. The second best part of this trike is that it is one of the few these days that have the back platform for another kit to stand on. Yes, I have a feeling that modern trikes eliminate this feature for safety reasons, but I am one of those who think "safety concerns" have gone a little too far. Riding on the back is king.
Even with the above concerns, I love this trike. It just means that you gotta watch the really young ones when they're riding around. My 18-month old son now wants to play with it. He climbs on and pretends to ride, ringing the bell. (For him, this year, I got him the "Rock, Roll and Ride Trike" by Fisher Price. It's a rocker, then a push-trike, then a full-blown trike.)
(...)
__________________________________________________________
Yes, this is the classic trike, virtually unchanged from its original design. Unfortunately, that also means that the design has not substantially improved during the past 40 years. I got this for my 3-year old, and she began riding it with a little effort. Now she's 4, and she still loves riding it. No problem there.
One problem is that the child sits high on the trike, and the front wheel is small enough and thin enough that it is easy for the child to tip over when making a quick turn. This is especially true when turning at a sidewalk corner that that has been modified to slope toward the street for wheelchair access.
Another problem is that the handlebars can become misaligned with the wheel (wheel is straight, but handlebars are turned a smidge to one side, and vice versa)unless you screw the bolt in real REAL tight. Same with the seat; because it's held in place by a bolt, the seat can become misaligned by swiveling a fraction of an inch in either direction unless its screwed in really REALLY tight.
The best part about this trike is the bell. It has one of the best bike/trike bells I've ever heard. The second best part of this trike is that it is one of the few these days that have the back platform for another kit to stand on. Yes, I have a feeling that modern trikes eliminate this feature for safety reasons, but I am one of those who think "safety concerns" have gone a little too far. Riding on the back is king.
Even with the above concerns, I love this trike. It just means that you gotta watch the really young ones when they're riding around. My 18-month old son now wants to play with it. He climbs on and pretends to ride, ringing the bell. (For him, this year, I got him the "Rock, Roll and Ride Trike" by Fisher Price. It's a rocker, then a push-trike, then a full-blown trike.)
(...)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
study stainless steel frame, good materials of construction
bought this one over other because it has the rubber wheels, the other were plastic and doesn't go very well over gravel driveway. This has steel frame and nice paint job. Read more
Published 2 days ago by A. Wilson
grandkids love it
We bought this for one of grand'son's 2nd birthday and had it shipped directly to his house. it arrived as promised, our son put it together and didn't report any problems. Read more
Published 3 days ago by granma tilly
Great Trike
Bought for daughter. She loved it. Assembly was easy, quality is great. I think that this trike will last for a long while.
Published 1 month ago by DavidWY
Works well with my 38.5 in child.
Nice, sturdy bike. My child was 38.5 inches when he was able to pedal this bike. He was just over 2 1/2 years old (32mos)and wore 2t pants and shirts when he started. Read more
Published 1 month ago by 2teach2
tricycle
my grandson loves this tricycle. We sent to Italy and received when scheduled. It was his Christmas present, one he will carry with him all over Europe.
Published 2 months ago by maddog
Sturdy Tricycle
Kids love it, sturdy, lives outside rain and shine looks great. I stand on the back and push the kids around. Good bike to learn how to peddle.
Published 3 months ago by Dianhn
Great & Stylish Tricycle
Super quick and easy assembly. Arrived in three days. My granddaughter's legs are still too short so her Dad rides on the first step and pushes them off. Read more
Published 4 months ago by MLD
Radio Flyer A hit!!
Bought this for my 3 yr old grandson.He loves it! Thinks he is a BIG BOY. it was very easy to assemble, and is sturdy, good material. Loves the "old timey" bell!! Read more
Published 4 months ago by nanas8
its a classic
I got this for my granddaughter for Christmas and she loves it. In the past I have purchased a radioflyer for my other children and they have never let us down. Read more
Published 4 months ago by michele.brooks
Grandchild's gift
Tricycle arrived quickly and assembly was straightfoward with very clear and concise instructions. Typical sturdy Flyer construction. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Albert Pasquinelli
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
|
|
So You'd Like to...
|
|
