We have one.. not a fan.. doesn't get used much. The steering wanders like crazy LOL. And now DS is up to pedalling, he just can't pedal this bike. The pedals just don't have much leverage on them, as in they seem to be too short or close to the wheel or something? so it makes it tough to pedal. I know it's not him, coz I've seen him pedal other trikes ok. I guess my conclusion on this trike would be.. since it's only really decent for toddlers that can't ride yet.. might as well stick to going for walks in the pram and getting a trike they can actually ride when they're a bit older. I'm now a little confused what the point is putting a young child that can't ride yet onto a bike?? LOL.
We want to get DS a glide bike.. love the idea of skipping the trike/training wheels stage and going straight to balancing on two wheels.
Last edited by Liz; November 7th, 2009 at 09:34 PM.
I have just been looking on the smart trike website, If I were to buy one, (the grandparents bought this one, on special I think) I think I would go the deluxe model, its probably more exxy, but I think it would be worth it.
It has rubber wheels, which would make it a more smooth ride, less noisy, looks like this is the one that comes with the phone.
we have the basic model, or "classic" and it can be a bit bothersome to steer, the plastic wheels are noisy etc, but like I said DS does really like it.
check out the website, they have lots of different models with all the features etc.
For those who have a problem with the steering - did you lock the front wheel in? Ours does drift slightly, but it's very easy to correct...
We do have a problem with the pedals though. As has already been said, the pedals are too far forward for DD to get enough leverage. And the plastic wheels have some decent dents in them from rides over gravel. But it has been great for something different - she has been riding on it for almost 2 years now (how many toys hold their interest for that long when they are this little?) and it will last for Phoebe to use as well.
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