Ride on Toys

This sturdy-made trike was designed to accommodate little ones from 12 months through 6 years of age. It’s hard to imagine that time span for a toy tricycle, but once you see the radio flyer classic tiny trike in action, you’ll understand why. Although many 6-year olds will have graduated to another version of the popular transportation toy by that age, this trike can still be a functional toy for them.

The solid wood body is a thing of beauty and offers stability and support to ensure the balance and safety of the radio flyer tricycle for little ones. Our staff noticed the additional support given by the extra wide base between the two front wheels as the tiny tots pedaled around the testing area. The seat is padded for comfort and it sits low to the ground so that if the child managed to fall off, he/she wouldn’t “really” fall, but just kind of “roll out” of the tricycle. No worries about serious injuries there.

The radio flyer classic tiny trike has been around for 25+ years and innovations have been added by the company during each production. The handgrips are now “ergonomically” designed for a better grip by the child. Little hands stay easily on the handlebars to retain driving/riding control.

There were a couple of children in the testing group who were not quite 12 months yet, but within a week or two. One girl was a little taller than her age percentile, and the tiny trike fit her perfectly. As well, 3- and 4-year olds also had success with driving/riding the radio flyer tricycles around. It has proven to be a good, solid transportation toy for kids of several age groups. Its sturdy construction makes it easy and safe to support the growing weight of your child.

On the other hand, if your child is older and taller than the average percentile category, he/she may find their legs are too long to comfortably fit on the pedals. You may wish to consider another model of radio flyer trike. However, some taller kids at the testing session were just as comfortable moving the trike along with their feet as opposed to pushing the pedals. They still enjoyed the comfortable seat, easy gripping handle bars, and, of course, the chiming bell announcing their arrival! Bells were ringing and handlebar streamers were dangling and flying all over the testing area. Kids sure can have fun with this great riding toy.

Radio flyer has been in the business of providing classic transportation toys for kids since 1917. The company has earned the respect and trust of parents, and their toys have received many national awards as well. This tricycle is one of the classic models, and it has proven to be constructed of superior quality and durability. Our testing staff saw nothing in the test sessions that would change this point of view. The well-built rubber tires provided a smooth ride in outdoor terrain as well as indoor.