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Droolicious Shopping Guide: Kettler Tricycles

Nicole Feliciano — Mon, 18 May 2009 03:30:00 GMT

Chances are your child has already been eyeing a Kettler Kettrike bike at the playground. These sturdy German-designed tricycles are all the rage. Parents love the pushbar that saves them from bending over to get junior up and running on his first set of wheels and kids love the feel of being behind the wheel.

Kettler has been in the sporting goods business for more than 60 years. And their products have a reputation for lasting forever. All the bikes have a five-year anti-fade guarantee plus a three-year limited manufacturer warranty. The newest three-wheels bikes are from the Kettler Theme Series. Pick from the Princess or Surfer design ($210). These bikes come with splashy colors and bold details as well as a four-position frames and ergonomic high back seats. These trikes are also tricked out with handlebar-mounted storage bag, rear tipping-bucket, flashing LED light, and chrome-plated push bar

Pro: Looks like a “big kid” bike not a baby toy.
Con: Pedals only extend to 19” not standard 21”.
Best for: Ages 2-4.

Go Green: The eco-friendly trike. ($80)

Pro: Over 95% of plastic parts are made from recycled material.
Con: Pushbar sold separately, no seat belt.
Best for: Tree hugging parents.

Junior: Smallest trike in the line. ($125)

Pro: Child-operated dual wheel rear handbrake, only 16 pounds.
Con: No Quick-adjust frame.
Best for: More advanced rider—there is no parental locking mechanism.

Jumbo: Classic, slightly oversized trike, outfitted with a seatbelt. ($200)

Pro: Tandem adaptor (sold separately) will accommodate second child. Pedals extend to 21”
Con: No seat adjustments.
Best for: Beginners…18 months and up.

Air Navigator: Popular model with no brakes and big cushy tires. ($250)

Pro: Auto-Freewheel allows children to rest their feet on the pedals while parents guide them.
Con: Heavy—weighs almost 25 pounds, no seat adjustments.
Best for: Parents on the hunt for a sturdy, smooth ride.

Star Kid: Jennifer Garner and Her Pretty Pink Trike

SunnyChanel — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Jennifer Garner was spotted lugging around a pretty pink trike. And no, it’s not hers’. Jennifer was doing some heavy lifting of her daughter Violet’s Pink 12” Roadster by Schwinn. This stylish tricycle is has all the hip bells and whistle like chrome fenders, tassels, curved handlebars and, yes, a bell. This ride is low to the ground with a lower center of gravity making tipping over a rarity.This bicycle is heavier than most, being made with a steel frame, but it also means it’ll last a nice long time. You can pick one up from Tricycle Kids here for $89.99.

The Perfect Tricycle: The Schwinn Roadster

AmandaHill — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Looking for a great tricycle? The great trike seen above is the pink version of the Schwinn Roadster. This gorgeous little 12-inch tricycle comes in pink, blue, and red. The tricycle has a great retro tricycle style and is made from heavy-duty steal. The Roadster's maker, Schwinn, is an American icon, and they have been busy producing quality products since 1895. The Roadster features awesome stylish touches like the bucket seat, the adorable petals decor, the real wood back deck and the silver steel tire fenders. The opening in the back of the bucket seat makes it very easy to carry. Additionally, this tricycle has received fabulolus reviews. You can pick one up on Amazon right now for just $64.95 and still qualify for Super Saver Free Shipping.

Star Baby: Matilda Ledger Takes Us for a Ride

SunnyChanel — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

3-year-old Matilda Ledger, daughter of Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams, left her beloved Crocs at home and switched to the other celebrity baby go-to, the Ugg Boot. A practical choice for a winter in New York City. She used those Ugged feet to take herself for a ride around the neighborhood on her Kettler Kettrike Happy Navigator Tricycle.

This study bike is a popular choice for baby’s first vehicle. It features a telescoping frame that changes with your child’s growth, parental control steering handlebar, and a super convenient “auto-freewheel function” that let’s your kid keep their feet on their petals while you push the bike. You can let your kids petal like Matilda from Amazon for $189.99 here.

Convert-O Trike To A Convert-O Bike

Chris Ford — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:11:00 GMT

Design Within Reach is revealing a new product each day this shopping season, and today's it's a pretty cool kid's bike called the Convert-O Bike. It's basically a tricycle that, when your kid gets older, you can remove the rear axle and put one of the wheels in the center.

The Convert-O Bike is made of an aluminum alloy with solid rubber tires and a seat that can be moved back and forth. The construction looks solid and it looks like a very cool tricycle, but when you put just one wheel in the back (as seen in the picture above) it kind of makes it look like one of those old-timey 19th century bicycles - except a space-age silver version.

The Convert-O Bike is $360 from Design Within Reach. Limited items available and all sales are final.

7 Days of Tricycles and Bicycles: Wooden Trike from Plan Toys

elizabeth leach — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

This bike is sized perfectly for toddlers. Made from replenishable, durable wood, and non toxic paint. The tires are rubber-like and safe for your floors indoors. Great for learning balance and strengthening their leg muscles.

But the best part is the bright blue and orange! The price is high ($119.99) but it sure looks great! Find it at Oompa Toys.

Jessica Alba's Tricycle Brings the Bling

Chris Ford — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:45:00 GMT

Earlier this month Jessica Alba's friends threw her a baby shower, and like I mentioned before, the guests went home with a goodie bag of their own. Well, according to E! Online, one of the presents was this Swarovski Crystal encrusted tricycle by Glitzy Bella. Want to know how much? You'll have to click through the jump...

I called a place where they sell them (the Hard Rock Store at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino here in Las Vegas) and they told me that they go for $2,000. I'm wondering though, does one actually bring it to the park? And what happens when the crystals start to fall off? What kind of glue do you use to put Swarovski crystals back into a tricycle?

Who says the rich have it easy?

Check them out at GlitzyBella.com (beware of the annoying music that automatically plays though...)

Tandem Tricycle for Twins or BFFs

Meredith Broussard — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:22:00 GMT

Got twins? A tandem trike is in order. Or, your kid can invite over his BFF and take him for a spin on this sleek orange tricycle built for two.

Pilot 200 BeTricycle by Italtrike, $227.99 on Amazon.

Rock the Retro: Radio Flyer Big Flyer

Mir — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:01:00 GMT

Remember your red and yellow Big Wheel? Go double vintage with the Big Wheel design done as only Radio Flyer can do it -- red, chrome handlebars, and all. Grab their Big Flyer and get ready for a bit of nostalgia while you watch your kid race around at top speed. Right now it's marked down to $49.99 at Amazon with free shipping, too.

Little Tommy's: Bring Your Three Wheeled Hogs

chrisjordan — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:01:00 GMT

I had a tricycle like this when I was a kid. It was purple and had streamers on the handlebars. My youngest is currently riding it. The streamers are long gone and it is mostly rust colored now. Maybe it is this nostalgia that makes me love this t-shirt so much. Or my wholehearted desire that such a place really existed.

Available from Satsuma Baby for $15

Bright and Sturdy Wins The Race

Karen — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 13:01:00 GMT

Made in Italy, this tough trike with rear bucket invites all kinds of fun play to your child's imagination. Like the time our Thomas picked all the not-ready tomatoes off the vines and put them in the truck of his plastic car.

Good times.

Risk your garden by picking up this sleek set of wheels at Sparkability for $89.95. Tomato plants not included.