The Best Bikes for Children
Radio Flyer company is mostly known for producing the beautiful red wagon for many generations. It does have Radio Flyer Bikes that are geared toward young riders and produces tricycles and smaller bikes with training wheels to little kids every where. What people do not know about this company is that it has a long history and have produced other things that you would never expect a company that makes children’s wagons and bikes to do.
Antonio Pasin came from Venice Italy in 1917. He settled in Chicago and because he knew how to work with wood he tried to save up enough money to open a woodworking business of his own. In order to do this he would make wagons on the weekend. His wagons were so well made he had to forgo the thoughts of having a woodworking shop and went into business making those popular wagons. Pretty soon his wagons were made with metal and when the war started the country needed metal to make ammunition, planes and other war equipment. The company was asked to stop production but instead they went into production making products to benefit the war. Blitz cans and other metal products used in the war effort were made for three whole years. Wagons went back into production after the war and in the fifties the red wagon with white trim became one of the most popular in the country.
Even today Radio Flyer prides itself on using the best materials for their products and they make them safe for the children that use them. These products are more expensive than plastic products but every child in the family will have a turn with them. It is not unusual to see wagons and bikes that have been handed down from father to son in many cases.
Bikes used to come only in the familiar red and white and had streamers on the handlebars and a little bell. All two wheel bikes for young children still come with training wheels made specifically for that bike so they are totally and completely safe. They will not break off or come loose and only come off when your child is ready for them to come off. Each bike is made from durable steel and have handlebars and fenders made of shiny chrome.
There are many models of trikes made by the company and most of them still have that bell to warn everyone they are coming up the sidewalk. They are a little bit different that the trikes they first started to make. The first difference is that they are not just in that familiar red and white theme. They come in bright primary colors or in shades of pink for girls.
The new Fold 2 Go model is a trike that folds so that it can be stored where there is little space or you can throw it in the back of the car to take to grandma’s house. The latch that holds it together is very strong and keeps it from unfolding or folding when the bike is in operation and there is a convenient handle with which to carry the trike. The frame is red with a blue seat and yellow bumper in the back and it also can be purchased in light and dark pink. It is suitable for children one and a half years to three years in age. There are several different models of trikes including one that has the larger front wheel and two small wheels in the back that sits close to the ground. The stroller trike is great for tiny kids because it does have the pedals to make the trike go but parents can hold on to a long walking handle to guide the child where they want them to go.
There are many models of two wheel bikes that have training wheels that can be removed once they are no longer needed. There are bikes that adjust with the size of your child so when the grow several inches in just one day you do not have to go out and buy another larger bike. There is a clamp that makes the bike get bigger. These are called the Grow ‘N Go models and can be ridden by kids as young as two and up to three or four years old. Grow ‘N Go Lights and Sounds has a few more options. It has turn signals that actually blink along with other lights. Instead of the bell there is a button you can push for a horn and this bike also plays music. It will need several AA batteries so that the horn, music and lights function. Purchase this bike in the bright colors, red and white or in pink.
Radio Flyer bikes are as good for young children today as they were several decades ago. Bicycles and Tricycles are made well and they are strong and durable. They also produce larger bikes for kids in the 4 to 6 year age range. All bikes come in the primary shades or pink and some still come in the familiar red and white. Safety is the main concern of the company and you will not find a safer product out there for young children. Kids that like to go fast and stop in a hurry probably should avoid these bikes because they do not have brakes. You have to use the old foot on ground method for stopping or slowing down. But, they are perfect for a beginner that is not going to go that fast.
There’s no time like now to start reviewing all of the different models of Radio Flyer Bikes . You won’t want to miss the full review of the Radio Flyer Classic Lights and Sound Trike either. You can’t go wrong with any of these bikes!
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