Electric Pocket Bikes: Classic Flyer By Kettler Low Rider Tricycle Review

In general this is a good, solid tricycle for a two-year-old like ours. She still isn't able to pedal even with the seat in the forward-most position, so our experience is limited to pushing and controlling the bike using the included pushbar.

Pros:
- The trike is low enough for even our small 2-year-old to get on and off by herself and just barely reach the pedals, though she hasn't mastered actually pedaling yet. The height makes falling off it that much less of a danger, though she still wears her helmet.
- The pushbar makes helping your toddler along pretty easy and is adjustable for height, but it isn't perfect (see cons below).
- The included velcro-on backpack for the pushbar is a nice bonus. Our toddler loves to hop off the bike and drop a found treasure into it. It's also a good place to keep a child's jacket or whatever you might need.
- I couldn't comment on the pedaling difficulty since my child isn't yet up to pedaling herself, but it seems to be easy enough. For now she just keeps her feet on the pedals and the front wheel turns freely, though not smoothly at all times (see cons below).

Cons:
- The core frame and pushbar are metal, but at least 50% of components are plastic -- more than I'd expected on an $80 trike.
- The pushbar itself is solid and not likely to break under normal use, but its attachment to the bike is maintained by a tiny push-in button that leaves the bar very wobbly. This allows too much side-to-side and rotational movement to let you feel truly steady controlling the bike with a child on it. It does work, but could be improved.
- I've yet to figure out how to lock the steering wheel in place or even if this is in fact possible. Other models mention it as a feature, but maybe this one doesn't offer it. It would be very useful to me with a toddler who can't seem to avoid turning the wheel to the left or right at inopportune times while I'm pushing her.
- While the freewheel feature that allows a young child to keep her feet on the pedals while being pushed does work most of the time, it has an annoying tendency to engage halfway. This causes the pedals to bounce roughly as the front wheel turns, making it more of a chore for the child to keep her feet on the pedals. Pulling the trike backwards for a few feet usually solves the problem if only temporarily.

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This classically designed trike never goes out of style, making it a must-have addition to your child's riding toy collection.
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