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- Affordable
- Easy to assemble
- Attractive
- Assembly instructions not very clear
- Pedals can fall off
Parent reviewers at Walmart.com and Amazon.com say that the Huffy Pro Thunder for boys is durable for its price. The bike is available in a 16-inch size, and kids seem to really like it, according to reviews. Parents say that the Huffy Pro Thunder is easy to assemble, although they complain that the included instructions are not clear. A few reviewers state that the bike had to be returned because it was either missing parts or one of the pedals continually fell off, but the majority say the bike is a good buy. The Disney Princess bike for girls has been discontinued in the 16-inch model and is only available as a 10-inch bike. Among 16-inch bikes, we found the best reviews for the Schwinn Jasmine or Scorch (*Est. $100).
The best reviews for the Huffy Pro Thunder 16-inch bike come from users posting to Walmart.com and Amazon.com. Walmart.com alone lists more than 200 reviews from parents. About.com also recommends popular bikes for both girls and boys, but none of them is ranked or compared with others.
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1. Walmart.comDetails/Subscribe
More than 200 parents posting to Walmart.com give the Huffy Disney Princess bike high ratings. While some say that the quality of the bike is "decent, but not perfect," several parents say they are happy that their child loves it.
Review: 16" Girls' Huffy Disney Princess Bike, Contributors to Walmart.com
2. Amazon.com
There aren't nearly as many reviews at Amazon.com for the Huffy Princess Girls 16-inch bike as there are at Walmart.com, and the bike gets lower ratings here. Some parents say they are pleased that their child enjoys the bike, but others say the bike is poor quality and hard to assemble.
Review: Huffy Princess Girls 16-Inch Bike, Contributors to Amazon.com
3. Amazon.com
Reviews found at Amazon.com are for the Huffy Pro Thunder 12-inch bike, which is the same as the 16-inch bike, only a little smaller. Parents posting here give the bike 4 out of 5 stars. Most say it's a good option, but several parents complain about missing and/or damaged parts.
Review: Huffy Pro Thunder Boys 12-Inch BMX Bike, Contributors to Amazon.com
4. About.com
Though bikes are not rated in this article, the Huffy Disney Princess 16-inch bike is recommended for girls between the ages of 4 and 8 because it makes them "feel like a princess." There is a brief description given of the bike, it is not compared with others listed. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
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