Kettler Kettrike Happy Navigator Tricycle
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Description of Kettler Kettrike Happy Navigator Tricycle
MaxXtread tires, 5 Position QUIK-ADJUST Frame TrikeIdeal for children just learning to get around on their own, the HKS Kettrike Happy Navigator tricycle boasts several versatile features for kids and the grownups who love them. The trike employs Kettler's telescoping Quick-Adjust frame, which invites parents to expand the trike each time their toddler experiences a growth spurt. The telescoping frame is a must for parents who don't want to ditch the trike after just a few months of use.
Kids will also love the Auto-Freewheel function, which lets them rest their feet on the pedals while a parent guides them around with the pushbar. And thanks to the Parental Control steering lock system, kids won't be able to steer the trike in random directions while the grownups push. Other details include a patented rear wheel steering system with an on/off mechanism and MaxXtread wheels with a dual-layer safety tread wheel pattern that keeps the trike from spinning on wet pavement or other slippery surfaces. As with all Kettrikes, the HKS Kettrike Happy Navigator is backed by a lifetime main frame warranty and three-year limited parts warranty.
Sports reviews of Kettler Kettrike Happy Navigator Tricycle
Customer Review: A great tricycle, but tricky instructions
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
Love the trike, although I didn't realize I was buying the "Happy Navigator" and not the "Air Navigator" that has the air tires. This one has the hard plastic ones and while it's not a huge difference they should be air for the price.
This is one solidly built tricycle but like the other reviewers have mentioned, the instructions are tricky. Several stesp are packed into each step and you really have to look at the pictures closely to understand. That said, the instructions are not "bad" per se and they do show you the correct way to put it together. Having read about the instruction problem ahead of time, I made sure I had enough time set aside to assemble it and I had no problems. This is not something you want to put together with your two year old impatiently standing over you.
Is it worth the price? That's a tough one. I'd say it's worth about a hundred bucks but not much more. Quality is hard to come by these days and you'll definitely be paying a premium for it.
Customer Review: Great Bike for Little Toddlers
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
We got this bike for our 15 month old son. Although he's a little young for tricycles, we like that he can be pushed around in this instead of a stroller. The positives, and the reasons we bought this Kettler were - the parent push bar (A MUST), the locked front steering system, and the rear wheels turning capability. The cons are - the assembly!!! It took us nearly two hours plus to put this thing together; the fact that you have to buy the seat belt harness separately, and one small problem that seems to be occurring is that the fixture at the base of the handle bars comes loose easily, prompting our son to leave the handle bars and focus on the loose fixture. We have tried to fix it several times, but to no avail. Overall, the trike is pricey, so, we expected it to be perfect. We're hoping that our son gets at least 3-4 years out of it!! If yes, the bike may deserve 4 stars, but if it falls apart in a year or so, I would give it no more then 3 stars.Customer Review: great bike, terrible directions
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
Really terrible directions! And I never have problems with directions. I've put together every kid toy & ikea shelf without pause. But these were inexplicable. At one point I got so frustrated I walked away and told my husband to finish it. He got so frustrated he ended up pushing something the wrong way, it got stuck and broke and we had to wait an extra ten days to get up and running because we had to buy recplacement parts. I love the bike of course - it's great. I write this review in hopes that someone at the company will take a realistic look at those directions... or maybe they just want to sell replacement parts. I don't know.
One last thing - I thought this was the one with the bigger seat, but it's not. That was a disappointment. I don't know who writes the descriptions, but they make it kind of hard to tell the many bikes apart. I'm really glad I got the seat-belt because otherwise my daughter would slide right off the small seat.
Customer Review: Time will tell.
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
Time will tell if this tricycle is worth $200. My 2yo son is pretty big for his age and after checking out what the big box stores had I wasn't too happy. Nothing seemed to fit him. I bought the Kettler because it's adjustable and from what the specs and other reviews say it can take a beating.
Putting it together was fairly easy. The locking mechanism for the front wheels was super tight making it just about unusable. I simply added some teflon grease to the locking pin and hole and it was fine afterwords. The parent handle and rear steering are great. The freewheel is great. My boy can't peddle yet but I don't see how the freewheel feature will hold him back. Ya just might have to spend a little extra time with your kid that's all.
It's very well built and is plenty big enough for my big 2yo. If he likes it and plays with it then it was worth the money.
Customer Review: Great Tricycle With A Great Assembly Challenge
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
Why we like this tricycle:
- Front handle bar locking system
- Rear wheel axil can be unlocked so an adult can maneuver the tricycle with the push pole
- Optional seat belt
- Well built to withstand toddler's abuse
- Front wheel foot paddles can be locked so they do not turn when an adult is pushing the tricycle
- Aesthetically pleasing
- The tricycle body can be adjusted to fit any child's height
- My 17-month old loves it
Why we complain about this tricycle:
- Assembly instruction manual is IMPOSSIBLE to decipher. Will take a LONG time to complete the assembly.
- Front wheel foot paddle locking system does not work properly.