Saturday 12 July 2008

Kettler Kettrike Happy Navigator Tricycle

I have found something interesting on Amazon. Some of you might not ever heard about this before. This is Kettler Kettrike Happy Navigator Tricycle which is quite cheap on Amazon. So, I have to say "it's a big BARGAINNNNNNN"
If you don't buy it, you will regret later. hehe.
I have some information copied from Amazon( I hope they will not accuse me about license on this information)

Kettler Kettrike Happy Navigator Tricycle

  • Sturdy tricycle with Quick-Adjust telescoping frame that adjusts to child's size
  • Auto-Freewheel function lets kids rest their feet on pedals while parents push
  • Parental Control steering lock system locks handlebars in place for guidance
  • Safety-Trax wheels with dual-layer safety tread pattern for non-slip safety
  • Rear wheel steering system with on/off mechanism; 3-year warranty

There is some information from the distributor to specify this product.

The Happy Navigator makes it easier for Mom and Dad to maneuver their little one's trike. The Navigator Mechanism has a simple On/Off switch under the frame to activate it; no cables needed. Lock the front handle bars with the Patented Parental Control Steering Lock System and you are in control to use the Happy Navigator just like a stroller. (Push bar included) Creative Child Seal of Excellence Award Winner!! Measures 25" x 20" x 21". Holds up to 400 pounds.
Ideal for children just learning to get around on their own, the 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 Safety-Trax 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 Happy Navigator is backed by a three-year warranty.

Here it is, some specification for Kettler Kettrike Happy Navigator Tricycle.
  • Amazon Maximum Age : 60 months
  • Amazon Minimum Age : 12 months
  • Batteries Included : 0
  • Binding : Sports
  • Color : null
  • Label : Kettler
  • Manufacturer : Kettler
  • Manufacturer Maximum Age : 60 months
  • Manufacturer Minimum Age : 12 months
  • Model : 8838-590
  • Publisher : Kettler
  • Studio : Kettler
  • Variation Description : null
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Here it is, some specification for Kettler Kettrike Happy Navigator Tricycle.

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.
This item has been a BIG hit in the family for my 2 year old and my 3 1/2 year old. They both fight over it. I love that I can navigate from the back and set the pace and place of our destination. The adjustments from parent propelled to child propelled are quick and easy, very nice for the impatient child(I have two of them). My only beef is the instructions, no words, and pictures that even my maginifying glass could not help with, lots of parts; but once it was together, I loved it. We use it every day!!!
We got this tricycle with the attachment for two kids and so far we love it. I am a nurse, not an engineer, and I assembled it myself. It's true that the directions are horrible but I took my time and did just fine. Plan for a few hours of assembly. Giving it four stars because we haven't had it long enough to give it 5.
The Kettler worked just fine for my son when we first bought it. At that time, he was too little to pedal on his own. He liked being pushed around, but not for extended periods of time. Rear-wheel steering was good, and the construction was sturdy. But after owning this trike for a year and a half, I've had a few frustrating issues.



Most importantly, the "free spin" pedals made it difficult for my normally active and quick-to-learn child to catch on to pedaling independently. We have tried for months to teach him how to push the pedals with his feet, but since the pedals don't spin when the trike rolls, no amount of coaching and encouraging seemed to help him make the connection between turning the pedals and moving the trike. My suspicions were confirmed this afternoon when I took him to a park and asked another mom if my son could try her child's trike. He hopped on, and within two minutes he was pedaling happily down the track. I have to wonder if there's any way the company can devise a mechanism to turn the free spin on and off, similar to the steering mechanism which you can turn on and off. That would be great, but I have no idea if that's asking the impossible in terms of engineering.



I also have to say that the pedals are too slick and the basket is too loose--ours is continually flopping down to the ground, even when nothing is in it. I thought I was buying the perfect trike, but for us, it's been disappointing.
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.

I hope you may be interested in these items as well.

I hope you will be happy with this product. Thanks cartooniverse.co.uk or zemaserver.com to provide us this information.

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