Radio Flyer is a trusted name in children’s wagons, push toys, and bikes. Our little princess was feeling a little left out on walks just sitting in the stroller as her big brother pedaled around the neigborhood on his Radio Flyer big flyer he got last spring. So she was super excited to see this box delivered!
About Radio Flyer
When our grandfather Antonio Pasin started Radio Flyer in 1917, his dream was to “bring joy to every boy and every girl”. Today, the Radio Flyer family continues that tradition by building safe, quality toys that spark imagination and inspire active play. From the original little red wagon to our current wagons, tricycles, scooters, and other ride-ons, our toys bring smiles to children and families around the world and create warm memories that last a lifetime.
Radio Flyer 4-in-1 Overview and Highlights
- Removable wrap around tray with cup holder to protect your child
- Secure 3-point harness (removable)
- Adult steer & stroll height adjustable push handle (removable)
- Switches from pedals to foot rests
- Comfortable headrest provides neck support (removable)
- Adjustable grow-with-me seat
- Unique stroller-style canopy with UV protection (removable)
- Covered bin for parent or child storage
- Quiet ride tires
- Sturdy steel frame
- Functional fro 9 months to 5 years old!
To see a great video of this products versatility, click here.
Our Experience
I was super excited to have to opportunity to review this product. I have purchased many Radio Flyer products for my kids over the past few years and they have never disappointed. The Radio Flyer 4-1n-1 Trike was no different! I have a almost 4 year old boy and an almost 2 year old girl, and I liked that they both fell into the target age range of 9 months (yes, 9 months! ) to 5 years. The bike has a few safetly features that allow you to use it almost as a stroller with a removable all emcompassing tray, a 3 point harness, and a sun shade. Also, the pedals have a little knob you turn in order to lock them into place for when your little one isn’t able to reach the pedals, or not able to really pedal well. There is also a removeable and adjustable parent handle that turns the wheels and steers. There is also a removeable back rest that the harness attaches to that keeps baby sitting up nice and straight. I decided to test it fo rmy almost two year old, as as soon as she say the box she said , “My bike Mommy “. And proceeded to every day that she saw the box until we put it together. Speaking of assembly…
I will preface this section by a full disclaimer, I absolutely despise putting things like this together, and am completely useless at it! So much so, that it gives me a little bit of anxiety to even think about it. I really, really don’t like it! So, as soon as I opened the box and saw all the pieces, I called reinforcements, my dad, the ultimate direction follower and assembler extraordinaire. I did supervise, and with the help of my 3 year old and his own set of tools, and they had it assembled in about 20 minutes. Watching him, I did see him get stuck on a few steps, but he quickly figured it out. I then looked at the instructions and realized it probably would have taken me about an hour with my horrible skills!
I decided to have him leave the harness on for little miss, as she isn’t really coordinated enough to pedal well, and I wanted her to sit in the bike when we go on bike rides around the neighborhood, with me holding the handle and steering for her. We have a 4 year old brother to keep up with on the bike with training wheels Santa may or may not be bringing him.
We went for a quick walk, as it is so cold, and she really seemed to like it! I will say that I wish there was a ledge or something in addition to the pedals for her feet instead of just hanging them down, or trying to get her to keep them positioned on the foot pedals, which seemed to be hard for her. I think that she will get it eventually, however. What I like about this trike at the stage I will be using it is my son can easily hop on it right now as well, he just wouldn’t need the harness buckle. The buckle is removable if an older child is going to be riding it all the time, but since I want it set up for her, it’s just as easy to leave the buckle on but not use it if he wants to take a quick ride.
To Buy or Not to Buy
To Buy… If you are looking to try to buy only one riding vehicle with pedals for your little one, this may be your best bet! It has a lot of great features making it easy for you to use as soon as baby can sit up well!
Or Not to Buy… Assembly is a bit time consuming, but most toys are. Also, I do wish there was something else for short little legs to do when they aren’t pedaling, but this could just be annoying to me, and not the kids.
Shop! The Radio Flyer 4-in-1 Trike is available for purchase at various retailers, including Radio Flyer and Amazon. It retails for $99.00.
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