This is actually the second Kettler Trike we've bought (Have a 3.5 year old and twins that are 20 months).We have an Air Happy as well (see my review on that).Pros - Very high quality, solid, looks great, rolls great, steers great, peddles great, very adjustable (seat & frame), steering lock, nice seat, parental push bar, etc.For those looking for a "basic" high quality tricycle that'll last forever without a lot of bells & whistles, this is it (although, speaking of bells, I highly recommend picking up the Kettler red bell... best $5 you'll ever spend!)
Cons - None.But a few things to consider on options that other Kettler models (more expensive) offer -
(1)If you want to take your kids on walks with this bike (& not have them peddling the whole time or dragging their feet while you push), it doesn't have auto freewheel.Amazon might say it has it - but it doesn't.If you want / need this, look at one of the other (more expensive) Kettler models.The flip side is the auto freewheel makes it more difficult to learn how to peddle when that time comes for your child (see my review on the Kettler Air Happy - which is the other model we own).
(2) Also, again if you want to take your kids on walks with it, it doesn't have the rear parental steering mechanism (that the "navigator" models have).But, I've pushed my kid around for miles on his Air Happy (which also doesn't have the rear steering) & never thought I needed this option.Just ask him to turn the trike, or lock the steering & you can easily turn it yourself by slightly pushing down on the pushbar & lifting the front wheel off the ground.
(3)Doesn't have air tires.We have these on our Air Happy.. and they are a little nicer - but the "max tread" tires on the Oceana are very nice as well - durable / high quality "rubber like" plastic w/ grip that roll along very well.If the trike is going to be used primarily on hard surfaces (concrete, wood, tile, etc)... the tires will be perfect.
In summary - If you just want a trike for your kid to learn how to peddle around on & enjoy for a few years - get this one.It's great for riding & will last forever.Paying more for other Kettler models may get you features you either don't need, or in some cases don't WANT.Our Air Happy is a great bike & the kids love it (once they master the auto free wheel peddling thing), but if I could only buy / pick one - I'd take the Oceana for $40 less (& throw the kid in a stroller or wagon if I wanted to take them for a walk)
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Product Description:
Let little Henry accompany you down the street with the Kettrike Oceana tricycle from Kettler. Sporting a five-position Quick-Adjust frame with an easy step-through S-frame design, the trike starts small but can grow in small increments right along with your child (within reason, of course). The trike's synthetic MaxXtread tires, meanwhile, roll smoothly down the street to create a quiet, stress-free ride. Perhaps the coolest feature for parents, however, is the parental control steering lock system, which locks the handlebars in place when you're using the pushbar.
The trike also enhances your child's safety by offering a low center of gravity and a device that limits the turn radius, which helps prevent your child from careening out of control or tipping around a corner. Other details include a four-position, adjustable, ergonomic high-back seat with a handhold; a high carbon-steel frame with a fade-resistant polyester powder-coated finish; and oversized, slip-resistant pedals. Tandem adaptable, the Oceana measures 25 inches wide by 21 inches tall.
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