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Top New Trends In Kids Trikes

Brand new safety features and cool accessories and have made tricyles some of the most well-liked toys for kids. Trikes have advanced since the old red tricycles of 50 years ago. Generally the bikes have become less hazardous and have a greater “coolness” factor. If you’re one of the many consumers who will be getting trikes this holiday season here are some factors to look for when you’re navigating the many options.

1. Balance Control:  The most frequent problem regarding trike safety is the ease with which some trikes will tip over. Many tricycles are designed with handle bars that are straight while some have curved handlebars. A child who is riding a trike for the first time might not realize how much work it takes to steer the bike. The child could overcorrect and turn too far back to the other side, thus leaning the bike to one side. Then, if the child loses confidence, they might lean too far and make contact with the ground.

A few providers take this into account when designing trikes. They will typically design the tricycle to have a lower center of gravity or will have a wider wheel base. The designers may replace the handlebar with a curved or longer alternative. The changes have made it easier for the bicycle to continue to be upright. To prevent tipping, work with your child and show them how to press on the pedals and remain sitting on the seat rather than slanting to one side. Being off balance to start with is the top reason why kids tip. Rest assured that this is a temporary situation. With practice practically every youngster will get the hang of their new bicycle and they’ll easily learn to keep pedaling while turning. The key to success is to keep the bicycle in motion.

2. Low-Cost Plastic Compared to Durable Steel: The high-quality bikes of our childhood were made from steel. Welded steel. You probably won’t find a plastic bike that can last as long as one made from steel. Radio Flyer, the first company to mass produce kids’ tricycles, used hollow steel support frames that offered excellent strength while being light enough for a child to steer. World War II brought a industrial wave in the use of plastics but it didn’t stop there; even kids toys started being built from plastic. Bicycles and trikes were redesigned to a plastic version but they simply couldn’t contend with the quality of a steel frame. The vintage “Big Wheel” was an example of that. It was lightweight and easy to throw around but never survived long enough to pass down to the next generation. The steel frame bicycles are heavy and solid but with the hollow tube construction they are still light and portable enough for a child to easily handle. The best choice in a bike or trike is steel construction, good quality rubber tires and a comfortable seat.

3. Accessories:  Yes, we are addicted to add-ons aren’t we? Even older people love the coolness factor; we, too, love having extra features to improve the worth of an item. Youngsters are the same. They prefer bells, flashing signals, streamers, cool wheels and baskets. There’s hardly a company that doesn’t also include things like wire mesh baskets and toy GPS systems for their bicycles.

In this day of technological innovations, some parents have even installed small GPS tracking devices on their children’s bicycles, giving them the ability to locate them from a web browser.

4. Helmets:  When riding a bicycle, a child should always wear an approved safety helmet. Numerous brain injuries are caused every year from a seemingly innocent tumble from a bike.

Yes, I know what you’re saying, that you made it through your childhood without a helmet, thank you very much. Me too. But we know more now about head injuries than we did before and while it’s the great minority of kids who have a severe head injury, you absolutely don’t want it to be your youngster. It will give you great satisfaction if you know your child has the best protection you can provide them.

Go on and choose the coolest new Radio Flyer bicycle you can find for your child’s next holiday. Stop by your local craft or hobby shop and grab a huge bow or ribbon. Tie your bow to the handlebars and get ready to take some pictures!

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