Radio Flyer Tailspin Trike, Red

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Radio Flyer Tailspin Trike, Red

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 36.8 x 22.9 inches ; 16 pounds

Shipping Weight: 18.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.

Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.

ASIN: B003AVCUUE

Item model number: 790Z

Manufacturer recommended age: 5 - 8 years

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: 7,498 in Toys ; Games (See Top 100 in Toys ; Games)

18 inToys ; Games Bikes, Skates ; Ride-Ons Kids' Tricycles

By : Radio Flyer
List Price : ~~$89.99~~
Price : $76.16
You Save : $13.83 (15%)

Product Description

Amazon.com Hands-On Review
Kids will love learning to speed, shift, and spin with the Radio Flyer Tailspin tricycle. Featuring a durable steel frame in bold racing red, this trike has a unique lever that lets kids create spin-outs on command. As a bonus, the Tailspin's seat adjusts to fit kids as they grow. Built for children ages 5 to 8, the Tailspin will give your little rider years of free-wheeling fun.

Tailspin TricycleAges: 5 to 8 yearsRequires: Adult assembly required
What We ThinkFun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Allows children to perform spin-outs on command.The Challenging: Children over 75 pounds may have trouble keeping the castor wheels down in order to spin.In a Nutshell: A high-quality tricycle that allows kids to perform amazing 360-degree spin-outs.
Pull the metal lever for free-wheeling action! .
The rotating caster wheels allow the trike to spin a full 360 degrees. . Speed, Shift, and SpinThe Tailspin trike by Radio Flyer gives children the ability to perform amazing spin-outs on command. By pulling on the tricycle's metal lever, kids can deploy the two rotating caster wheels that prop up the back of the trike. Once the regular back wheels are off the ground, the trike is free to spin a full 360 degrees. Kids can spin to stop, change direction, or create their own tricks. Simply ride fast and straight, pull the lever, and let the fun begin.
Adjustable Seat Grows with Your ChildBuilt for children ages 5 to 8, the Tailspin can offer free-wheeling adventure for years. The seat can be adjusted farther back to fit older children or moved forward for younger children.
Durable, Attractive DesignA sturdy steel frame painted in classic Radio Flyer red makes the Tailspin as durable as it is handsome. The wide red pedals allow little feet to rest securely, while the scooped black seat and large white front tire make for a comfortable ride.
What's in the BoxRadio Flyer Tailspin tricycle and instructions.

Ride fast and straight, pull the lever, and let the fun begin!
Kids will love learning to speed, shift, and spin with the Radio Flyer Tailspin tricycle. Featuring a durable steel frame in bold racing red, this trike has a unique lever that lets kids create spin-outs on command. As a bonus, the Tailspin's seat adjusts to fit kids as they grow. Built for children ages 5 to 8, the Tailspin will give your little rider years of free-wheeling fun.The Tailspin trike by Radio Flyer gives children the ability to perform amazing spin-outs on command. By pulling on the tricycle's metal lever, kids can deploy the two rotating caster wheels that prop up the back of the trike. Once the regular back wheels are off the ground, the trike is free to spin a full 360 degrees. Kids can spin to stop, change direction, or create their own tricks. Simply ride fast and straight, pull the lever, and let the fun begin.Built for children ages 5 to 8, the Tailspin can offer free-wheeling adventure for years. The seat can be adjusted farther back to fit older children or moved forward for younger children.A sturdy steel frame painted in classic Radio Flyer red makes the Tailspin as durable as it is handsome. The wide red pedals allow little feet to rest securely, while the scooped black seat and large white front tire make for a comfortable ride. Radio Flyer Tailspin tricycle and instructions. Weight capacity: 75 lbs. Assembled Product: 23 L x 37 W x 23 H inches
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69 of 74 people found the following review helpful
Lots of Fun.....But, they don't make 'em like they used too..... October 15, 2010
By LoriAnnR VINE™ VOICE
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Durability: Educational: Fun:
First, this toy definitely requires the rider to be wearing a helmet and I would also strongly recommend knee and elbow pads. As the description states, the rider drives straight and then pulls on the bar which results in a wicked spin out. Beware however that the rider will spin quickly and if they are close to anything when they pull this bar (such as a parked car), they could spin right into it. My husband was able to assemble the trike without any difficulty. What I noticed right away was this toy was really light weight. Our 6 (almost 7) year old son thought it was incredibly cool to ride. Unfortunately however the handlebar assembly snapped literally in my son's hand while he was in spinout mode making the bike completely inoperable (lightweight materials do have their downside). This occurred after only about 3 uses. There is clearly a lot of force placed on the handlebar when the rider is spinning out. We contacted Radio Flyer directly and they were aware of this problem (they thought they had resolved it before marketing the product) and sent the appropriate replacement parts. It took a while to disassemble the bike to install the new handlebar however it was worth the effort because our son really loves this trike. All in all, a very enjoyable toy and major thumbs up to Radio Flyer for standing behind their product and quickly replacing the defective parts.Update....After several more uses, all tires are wearing out very prematurely. This trike will be inoperable after a few more uses as the tires, which are nearly bald, will have absolutely no tread left. Considering how expensive this trike was, I'm actually disappointed in the overall durability of this toy. It's still a lot of fun, just don't expect to have more than two months of serious play time with it.2nd update - handle bar broke AGAIN. Had to send it back to the company for their quality assurance unit to inspect. They sent a replacement scooter (free) that our son loved.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Nice upgrade to the old big wheels September 22, 2010
By My Old KY Home
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Durability: Educational: Fun:
The front wheel is hard plastic (no rusting) and the black tire portion is a soft plastic (I think they are using this tire on other current Radio Flyer products) The back wheels are the hard plastic wheels used on the old big wheels (and a R.F. wagon we currently have) but since the Tailspin has inline skate wheels to do the spinning this should not be a wear issue. The bike frame is all metal and very sturdy. The seat is plastic and adjustable with a screw driver and wrench. This trike is so sturdy I was even able to give it a very lame "mom spin" around the driveway much to my children's delight.The directions to put the trike together were very clear and large. It took me an hour but I was being very careful. I was trying to make sure I had all of the washers and nuts in the proper place since my kids were going to be riding it. I am sure this will make it through many, many, years of play. Love it!UPDATE: 2/2012 The handle bar rusted and snapped off at the shaft of the bike. It has only been left in the rain a few times since we got it but not enough times to warrant an irreparable break. Besides the rusted shaft the bike still looks new. What a shame.
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Very Fun Trike September 21, 2010
By David J. Serra VINE™ VOICE
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Very fun bike for my 11 and almost 3 year old. The intended use is for 5 to 8 year olds but the bike is sturdy enough to hold my 11 year old boy and even though my 3 year old can't reach the pedals yet, she LOVES to pull on the spin handle and lift the bike up about 2 inches. The bike is easy to put together as my 11 year old did it all by him self with me only checking to ensure bolts were properly tightened. The spin lever works by lifting the bike off of the main back wheels and on to the smaller roller wheels making it spin out. I would say the only area of dissapointment is that the front wheels and main back wheels are plastic. If you are old enough to remember the 'Big Wheel', it is just like the wheels on those. It looks pretty odd to me as the rest of the bike has a sturdy metal frame and yet these cheap plastic wheels. I would have liked to see proper rubber tires.
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Great big wheel
My son is 5, and he loves this big wheel! All of his friends like it and always want to have a turn on it.
Published 6 days ago by Tonya
Another one with broken handle
No reason to elaborate on my review - my son loved the trike, and then the handle bars broke - like every other owner.
Published 1 month ago by JS
Don't waste your money
We purchased this for our grandson and nephews Christmas 2010 to use when they come to our house but unfortunately it didn't last through Christmas. Read more
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great until it broke
My boy was just starting to love it when it broke ... when I say broke, I mean the handlebars sheared off in his hands! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Cicero
a great gift!
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7 year old son loves this trike!
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Published 5 months ago by Casey
Lots of fun but not as durable as previously purchased Radio Flyer...
Kids of all ages have had a blast on this trike. I read the reviews and make sure they weren' near a car when doing a spin. Read more
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Best "Big Wheel" ever!
This product is a blast for my six year old nephew. It is far more fun than any three wheeler that he has had to date and he has received several from older siblings. Read more
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