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Kate timed her 3-year-old as he rode a block on a concrete sidewalk and took a corner at full speed. This demonstrated how easy it was to start and turn each trike, and it provided evidence of wheels lifting up or a trike seat being unstable. The INFANS Kids Tricycle is similar to our top pick, but it offers added durability and has a higher price tag. This trike schwinn bicycles is a solid option if you can’t find the Radio Flyer, or if you want a trike with sturdier hardware. The INFANS trike weighs 20 pounds, whereas the Radio Flyer is 16, so it’s a bit harder for little kids to ride the INFANS trike by themselves. We also liked the pedal covers of the Radio Flyer’s stroller configuration better than the foot pegs on the INFANS trike.
The low standover aluminum frame makes it easy to get on and off, while the extra-large seat offers superior comfort on every ride. If our top pick isn’t available, or if you have a taller schwinn bicycles child, the REI Co-op Cycles REV 12 Kids’ Balance Bike is an excellent next-best choice. At 9 pounds, the REV 12 is heavier than many of the other bikes we tried, and it lacks some extras.
Storage spaces for stuff kids might need—like a cupholder for a sippy cup or a trunk or basket for toys—may also be appealing to kids. The seat should ideally include some back support to help brace a child’s trunk, especially if they’re under age 3, said Rebecca Talmud, DPT, a pediatric physical therapist in Washington, DC. “This support will be important to ensure more effective forward motion and help a child build momentum when pedaling.” She also pointed out that a kid shouldn’t have to strain to reach the pedals. “Trikes are really the first tool that give kids the sense of moving forward,” said Judy Wang, DPT, a board-certified clinical specialist in pediatric physical therapy who practices in Los Angeles. They also help develop a child’s visual processing abilities while in motion. At age 1 to 2, kids can sit securely on a trike, and at around age 2½ to 3 (on average), they are able to start pedaling on their own.
Then, finally, they learn to pedal, often skipping training wheels altogether. The SmarTrike 3-in-1 Breeze S Toddler Tricycle felt flimsy, with plastic wheels and screws that are tough to tighten. And the harness didn’t tighten well; Jenni’s 15-month-old daughter kept nearly falling out. When an adult pushes this convertible trike, the handle (rather than the kid steering) directs the front wheel, which is ideal for younger kids.