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- Tricycle for toddlers under age 6 Schwinn Roadster Tricycle *Est. $66
- Tricycle for ages 5+ Razor Rip Rider 360 *Est. $90
- 12-inch kids' bike Tonka Mighty Tough Bike 12" *Est. $72
- 16-inch kids' bike Electra Mini Rod/Hawaii 16 *Est. $220
- 20-inch kids' bike Marin Hidden Canyon 20 *Est. $330
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Tricycle for toddlers under age 6
- Durable
- Adjustable seat
- Retro look
- Pneumatic tires
- Can tip over when making sharp turns
- Heavy
Owner reviews for the 12-inch Schwinn Roadster Trike at Amazon.com and Walmart.com are overwhelmingly positive, with many happy parents commenting on the attractive retro look. The tricycle is available in blue, red or pink. Reviewers say the rubber air-filled tires are superior to typical plastic wheels and offer a smoother, quieter ride. The tricycle has a low center of gravity and a wider rear, which makes it very stable, according to parents. Owners also love the adjustable seat, which adjusts to five different positions, so it can grow with the child. It is not as adjustable, however, as the Kettler Kettrike Air Navigator (*Est. $220), but parents say that for the money, the Schwinn Roadster is a better buy. The Schwinn Roadster Trike is suitable for children between the ages of 3 and 6. For children over the age of 5, we found great reviews for the Razor Rip Rider 360 (*Est. $90).
We found the hundreds of reviews posted at Amazon.com and Walmart.com to be useful in evaluating the Schwinn Roadster 12-inch tricycle. Praise for the trike is very consistent at both sites. Cookie magazine discusses the Roadster as well, as part of a test performed in September 2006, though not much is said as to how the tricycle was tested.
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Our Sources
1. Amazon.com
Owners posting to Amazon.com give the Schwinn Roadster 12-inch trike very high ratings in more than 250 individual reviews. The Roadster gets high marks for its retro style, sturdy and stable construction, and easy assembly.
Review: Schwinn Roadster 12-Inch Trike, Contributors to Amazon.com
2. Walmart.com
On Walmart.com, parents rave that their kids love the Schwinn Roadster and that it is easy to put together. In more than 30 reviews, parents say the Schwinn Roadster is sturdy and stylish. There are a few complaints about broken or missing parts.
Review: 12" Schwinn Roadster Trike, Red, Contributors to Walmart.com
3. Cookie MagazineDetails/Subscribe
Cookie magazine recommends the Schwinn Roadster as one of 12 "great three-wheelers," saying that it has a low center of gravity, making it easy to mount and dismount. Assembly is also said to be "pretty easy."
Review: Easy Riders, So-Chung Shinn
10 parents review the Schwinn Roadster at online retailer TricycleKids.com. Most say their kids love it, and they like the adjustable seat and stable ride.
Review: Schwinn 12" Roadster Tricycle Reviews, Contributors to TricycleKids.com
5. ToysRUs.com
Only one reviewer has left feedback on the Schwinn Roadster at ToysRUs.com, but she is very happy with her purchase. The Roadster trike gets high marks for comfort, although she wishes the seat could move back further.
Review: Schwinn Roadster Tricycle, Contributors to ToysRUs.com
