Thursday, November 20, 2008

Radio Flyer Classic Wagon - Radio Flyer Fold 2 Go XL Trike

Radio Flyer Fold 2 Go XL Trike





Radio Flyer Fold 2 Go XL Trike


This sturdy trike comes fully assembled for instant riding. Parents will love it because it folds up for easy portability and storage. The telescoping push handle conveniently "hides away" into the seat back, and the steering locks for easy adult pushing. Freewheeling pedals allow little riders to coast while an adult pushes. A safety latch keeps the trike secure. Low center of gravity means maximum stability. Sturdy steel construction provides durability, and the controlled turning radius means it won't tip over. Body measures 24" x 15" x 9".




Customer Review: Great Trike but Shipping Issues




I don't know if it was the fault of Amazon or UPS but the trike arrived in a box that was nearly ripped to shreds and barely held together by tape. The handle bars and the carrier in the back were damaged. My best guess is that they did not use enough packing material to support the weight of this sturdy trike in a box that was too large.






I called to have it replaced and that process went wonderfully. They sent out a replacement immediately. Unfortunately, this one was damaged more than the first. So I just gave up and returned them both.






Because I loved the trike this was very disappointing. However, I will say the replacement and return procedures were very smooth. UPS came and picked up the trikes. I just had to incur the expense of buying a new large box and packing tape since I could not salvage the first box for the return.




Customer Review: Great fun!!! You'll get your monies worth...




We researched tricycles for our 3-year-old for months and kept coming back to the Radio Flyer Fold 2 Go XL Trike despite the unfavorable reviews. We live in New York City where our child would be crossing intersections and driving into Central Park so the handle on the back was a big selling point for us. There are no brakes so again, the handle used as a guide is a plus. But the handle should not be used with much pressure as the trike does tip fairly easily. We have taught our child to be careful of going too fast around corners. It tipped once and started to squeak once she got back on it but we located the squeak and fixed it. In summary, the product is inexpensive and for the price, we think it is a great buy!! Our child drives it often and it takes a beating in the urban streets (it's not built for heavy duty riding) but so far it is holding up with no complaints out of us. Also, keep in mind that for a young child just learning to ride a tricycle, they will fall in love with this one as it makes them feel independent while they peddle 'alone' (with mom & dad holding the handle) and they'll love packing their stuff in the "trunk".