Ride on Toys

This toy is as exciting to see being pedaled around the sidewalks as it is to drive first-hand, so our staff says.  When we got a group of 2 to 5 year olds together to test this toy, the radio flyer classic red dual deck tricycle was the hottest thing going.  There’s something about the color red that kids just love.  It’s bright and it says, “I can go fast!”  Well, not too fast, parents, not to worry – it will just seem to your youngster that they are “riding the wind.”

With red streamers dangling from the handlebars and a bell, it is reminiscent of the classic tricycle version.  Parents familiar with the name, Radio Flyer, will note that many happy memories were created aboard a toy made by this famous company.  Radio Flyer is a name that carries trust in transportation toys for young children.

During the testing, it was noted that some two year olds had a little difficulty in reaching the pedals, depending on their height.  Parents should keep that in mind when thinking of purchasing this radio flyer classic red dual deck tricycle.  Having said that, though, this is a toy that your child can grow into and that will last for several years.

One of the features that the kids took to right away was the dual deck – that extra step in back of the trike that allows little ones to easily reach the seat.  The seat is smooth and the kids slid into it quite easily and off they went in the dual deck tricycle.  The seat is also adjustable to grow with your child.

Another favorite feature our staff noticed is the bell.  Kids LOVE to ring the bell as they are riding along.  The tires on the radio flyer tricycles are made of rubber and, therefore, are durable for outdoor use, even in rugged terrain.  Of course, young children should always be monitored when riding a tricycle outdoors or uneven ground.  An adult should always be nearby to offer assistance if needed.

The handlebars of it are coated with rubber and the children all seemed quite capable of grasping them with full force to steer the tricycle.  Between the easy-to-grasp handlebars and the durable rubber tires, the radio flyer classic red dual deck tricycle seemed amazingly easy for the youngsters to navigate.

While the kids didn’t slow down during the testing to lend much importance to the statement that this trike has won the National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval, and the Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media Award, and the Parent’s Choice Classic Award, parents took notice as they watched their little ones riding the beautiful, classic tricycle around the testing area.  Tipping is one thing to watch out for when your child is turning corners.  If the handlebars are turned too sharply or too quickly, there is always the possibility of a tip-over.  Adult supervision is part of normal protection in childhood play.  The tires on the tricycle held up quite well when the testing moved to an outdoor venue and the steel construction of the toy proved to hold up well also under extensive testing.