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Kettler Kettrike Junior Tricycle | 
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| Brand: Kettler
Category: Toy
Buy New: $130.00
New (3) from $130.00
Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 47702
Color: null
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Age: 3 - 5 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10
Dimensions (in): 20.4 x 15.4 x 9.5
MPN: 8152-590
Model: 8152-590
UPC: 492040908215
EAN: 4001397123392
ASIN: B0009EGCTK
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Sturdy, comfortable junior tricycle with high-carbon steel frame | | • | 4 adjustable size settings with 1-bolt release and telescoping frame | | • | 4-position high-back seat with contoured shape for optimum comfort | | • | MaxXtread tires; plastic rear bucket for hauling toys or books | | • | Requires minimal assembly; 3-year warranty |
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Product Description
Assembly: This trike comes unassembled. Standard Features: Telescoping Frame Multiple frame adjustment (4 frame adjustments for a total of 2.5"). Safety-Trax Wheel Long lasting dual layer safety tread wheel pattern. Limited Turn Radius Device Internal mechanism restricts handlebars and front wheel from turning more than 45 degrees left or right, radically reducing the danger of tipping over. Seat Adjustments Four seat adjustments for a total of 2 inches. Three Year Frame Warranty Three year frame warranty on the Junior tricycle. Five Year Anti-Fade Guarantee Fully computerized state-of-the-art pre-metal preparation process, and multi-step, high quality lead proof and environmentally safe and water based powder coat. Tipping Rear Bucket Full size, spacious bucket sturdy enough to haul anything from heavy sand to small toys. Unavailable Features: Not Tandem Adaptable due to straight tunnel tube frame instead of S-Shape, this tricycle does not accept Tandem Insert for additional seats Ages: 1-5 years Weight Limit: 200 lbs. Dimensions: 23" x 20" x 21" Weight: 12 lbs Wheel Size: 9"/6.5" Seat to Floor Dimension: 10" Kettler Kettrikes Receive Esteemed Endorsement: Renowned Professor, Dr. Stephan Starischka, Department Head of Training&Research at the institute for Sport Science, University of Dortmund (Germany) grants endorsement of Kettler tricycles: "Kettler tricycles are manufactured according to ergonomic and biomechanical standards in order to promote a correct and healthy body posture in children. Accurate body posture is extremely vital during a child's growing stages and can be a decisive factor in preventing lifelong posture related to ailments. Kettler tricycles provide the ideal vehicle for kids to explore their environments and curiosities while simultaneously fulfilling their requirements for exercise and active lifestyle in a playful manner."
Amazon.com Product Description
Let little Thomas go to town with the Kettrike Junior tricycle from Kettler. Sporting a high-carbon steel frame with a fade-resistant powder-coated polyester finish, the trike holds up to heavy use--a must for young children still learning the riding ropes. Even better, the frame offers four adjustable size settings with a telescoping frame and one-bolt release, so it can grow right along with your child (within reason, of course). And thanks to the four-position high-back seat--which is contoured to ensure an optimum posture--your child will ride in comfort. Additional details include durable MaxXtread tires and a plastic bucket in the back for hauling along toys or books. The Junior, which requires minimal assembly, is backed by a three-year residential warranty.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
Great little tricycle December 14, 2008
We bought the Kettrike Junior for our two-year old son this Christmas. I just got done putting it together and figured I would write an initial review to help others who may be thinking about getting a tricycle for a Christmas present and considering this one.
Right off the bat, just wanted to make sure people understand which model comes with the push bar -- you have to make sure you are ordering model "8152-599" if you want the push bar. I don't think any other model of the Kettrike Junior comes with the pushbar included (so if you bought a different model number, you'll have to buy the pushbar separately).
After reading the other reviews, I decided to make sure I put this thing together well before Christmas Day. It took me about an hour, going very slowly and methodically through the instructions. Everything went smoothly, so it's not bad provided that you take your time and pay attention - I would recommend NOT waiting until Christmas Eve to put this together!
The directions are pictorial only, and one thing I realized only midway through is that each time you are screwing any bolt/nut, you're supposed to use these little tools they provide you with to really make sure you've got it tightened. The directions don't explicitly say anything about that, but you'll realize halfway through that everything is way too lose (seat especially) if you just try to hand-tighten it. So just a heads up.
The trike feels solid and well built; the frame is metal and the parts that are plastic seem pretty strong. This is German-quality, not the cheap stuff made in China these days. I left everything set by default to the "smallest" setting since my son is only two, but there are some adjustable settings that we can expand as he gets older.
I'll update this review after the holidays with information about how the trike actually rides when my son is using it, but I'm pretty sure he's going to love it.
I'm glad I bought the Kettrike Junior as his first tricycle - it looks like it should last a long time.
Kettler Kettrike JUNIOR tricycle 8152-599 June 26, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Parents: This is a GREAT first tricycle. It is very well made and constructed. The quality of the components (hardware and parts) is very high and so it is well worth the price, if you appreciate well made hiqh quality devices.
It comes with several small tools that permit assembly without any other items, but a large flat-blade screwdriver is useful to assist with attaching the seat. If you can assemble a bicycle or metal furniture, you can probably assemble this tricycle without too many mistakes. The instructions are pictorial and are easy to mis-understand. The sequence of assembly may not be exactly right, but the parts fit together very well and it is a solid bike when finished. Hint: if the parts don't seem to fit well, check and re-check the way you are putting them together. No persuasion is required, and if you think you need a hammer, you're making a mistake.
The little plastic bucket trunk is great! One thing you can do to improve this: drill a small hole or two in the bottom to allow water to drip out, if this trike will be in the rain or sprinkler splash.
The handlebar must be aligned with the front tire to be straight. There is a safety feature designed into the way the the front wheel's mount so that it may not turn more than about 45deg either way. The splash-guard fender must be placed the correct way for this to work. There is a tiny arrow pointing forward on the underside of this fender. The instruction diagram does show this, but it can be easy to miss this kind of detail when assembling the tricycle. And aligning the handlebar so that it is straight isn't too hard, but it requires attention when you are tightening the bolt. These steps in the instructions are not easy to figure out if you don't have any idea how to put a bike together. I have experience working on seasonal bike assembly from years ago, and so I didn't have a problem not understanding the way it should work. But, if you don't understand, then it may take you a while to figure it out. Don't do this while the child is watching.
This tricycle may be a new model (it's June 2008) because it isn't listed on the Kettler USA website (www.kettlerusa.com) and I have not seen it in any stores.
So... if you don't know how to put together a bicycle or perhaps metal office furniture, and you don't think you can figure out how to with only some pictures, consider getting assistance with assembly. But, don't be discouraged about getting this tricycle; it is well worth the money and the assembly is only hard because the design and construction have so many intricate and well designed features. This is about as well constructed a tricycle as I can imagine. Great for the very youngest riders, with about six months walking experience. My nineteen-month-old is on it and eager to for for a ride after just thirty minutes of practice keeping his feet on the pedals and such.
I think this is a great first choice tricycle. Other reviewers point out that the accessories are included (that's right) and that other models have a mechanism that allows the front wheel pedals to free-wheel. This trike doesn't have that, and I think it's better because of it. Read the reviews about other Kettler tricycle models if you don't understand what this is about.
Comes with push bar June 21, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Just wanted everyone to realize that apparently this model now comes with the push bar. The specs here online don't indicate so, and one or two other reviews recommended buying the push bar separately (which I did). Seems that this model now comes standard with the push bar, so I have to figure out how to return mine. Otherwise, seems like a great little bike. My son has always loved the trikes he can push around the block with his feet. This is his first with pedals. He's still getting the hang of it, but this bike rides very smoothly and I think will get a great amount of use for a number of years. Just don't buy the handle separately.
Kettler Junior: a great example of simple, well-made toys being the best September 2, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I started my search for a tricycle on the department store shelves and expected to spend about $30. Everything I found was at least $40 and either cheaply made or not expandable enough (typically, a seat that can be moved back about an inch). Leave it to German engineering to come to the rescue with the Kettler line of solidly built trikes. The Junior is of simple design, strong as nails, extremely functional, and cute as a button. My son is learning fast, which I believe is partly due to the Junior's solidity and ease of riding. He loves it, and I don't regret paying more for it.
Great trike June 1, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
We had a bought a different trike for our first son and regret not having bought this one - this one is much better made and hard to tip over.
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