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Trikes: Berchet, Puky or Kettler ? hub is confused.

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hub2dee · 11/09/2006 09:17

This page has all of them. I think they're all probably excellent, but is there any particular make / model which is particularly excellent ?

Oh, and in the Berchet range you can have wide 'stroller style' handles or narrower ones:
these two are wide . This one is narrower: like this .

I do hope this will be quicker than the Mountain Buggy debate.

PS - Rubber tyres are quieter than plastic tyres, but do anyone make them with inflatable tyres ? I love inflatable tyres. LOL.

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Blu · 11/09/2006 09:22

I would go for the Puky because of the adjustble seat height and because I like the look of it better than the other two! (Puky have a v good resale value, too)

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hub2dee · 11/09/2006 09:30

Oh, and an excellent name Blu.

PS - Trouble with... was sold out over the weekend. Tix avail for tonight though...

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Blu · 11/09/2006 09:51

(it got a bad review in the Guardian, though! I know some of the people involved...and am living woth an Asian man, so thought it might give me ammunition when needed )

bea · 11/09/2006 11:32

radio flyer trikes are lovely and are supposed to be very sturdy! if that's any help!

tassis · 11/09/2006 11:37

do consider weight too, as you'll end up carrying dd and it sometimes

also look at where the pedals are in relation to the seat as some are very tricky to pedal unless child has long legs. generally it's easier to pedal pedals that are more under the bum than out to the front if that makes any sense at all.

consider handle length if you're tall

accessorizequeen · 11/09/2006 13:49

We have Berchet Baby Driver 3 & whilst it's fab, v.well designed etc, DS nearly 3 now & still can't really reach the pedals well so adjustable seat height prob. a good option in hindsight. I am a little sick of pushing him round now, and he's not as interested in it as something he could ride himself (oh, wish I had bought cozy coupe for 2nd bday). Plus parent handle v.hard to remove & put on again (to put in car, which we have done quite a bit). Strap not v.adjusable either, doesn't fit him anymore & he's quite skinny. I'm making it sound rubbish now, aren't I and it isn't.
I don't think trikes will attract same level of analysis as say changing bags (but you've already done those, I see...).

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hub2dee · 11/09/2006 20:34

Oooh... there's also Radio Flyer, and Amercian brand, which folds etc. Looks good.

Thanks for comments. Considering the weight of the thing is a very good point tassis !

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hub2dee · 11/09/2006 20:35

typo: an American brand.

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misdee · 11/09/2006 20:40

i hate trikes, absolutly hate them. they are plasticy, the parent handle annoys me.

and oh, my kids have never been able to peddle the darn things. (they are getting to grips with bikes easier)

i'd get a cosey coupe myself but if you had to, what about soemthing luike this pmsl!!!

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hub2dee · 11/09/2006 20:54

Some of the high-end ones are metal misdee. They still look a bit plasticy but they're v. v. tough.

I think it might take a bigger man than me to push the pink Mothercare one LOL.

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misdee · 11/09/2006 20:57

i just dont like trikes as they made my kids very frustrated

Blu · 11/09/2006 21:03

DS had a Radio Flyer because I fell for the look of it, which was indeed v cool, and we were the object of much comment. But they are more suitable for older toddlers, I think, and quite rattly.

Need to sell ours - it has a removable parent handle, adjustable sat and handlebars.....

mazzystar · 11/09/2006 21:08

DS had this for christmas last year. loves it

KBear · 11/09/2006 21:10

Our beloved Triang Trike is heading for the boot sale this weekend - sign of big grown up kiddlies who can ride proper bikes and don't need their mother anymore . Both mine loved it, it was easy to push, esp if you lock the steering so it only goes straight. You can also lock the pedals so when they are little they don't bang their ankles. Had a harness and a little bucket on the bag. I think it was about £50 but value for money IMO.

FillyjonktheBananaEater · 11/09/2006 21:14

The absolute single most important thing you want is

Steering lock

You must have it, otherwise you will be driven insane. This rules out anything under around £80 I think

and i personally would go for the puky because it looks nicest . Good resale value also.

Um...maybe I am confusing you with someone else here...how old is your dc? I have a 14 mo dd and her feet would not reach the floor of her brothers trike, which makes it most difficult for her to pedal.

Any chance of you trying before you buy?

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hub2dee · 11/09/2006 21:14

misdee - can't you just push them around till they're 16 ?

Blu - Can I ask what makes their trikes (I presume you're talking about an RF trike) not really so suitable for a younger child ? Is it the lack of safety harness ?

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hub2dee · 11/09/2006 21:19

Put your ad on here Blu / KBear - there may well be a local MNer who'd take it !

That design looks quite sensible Mazzy as the child is very much above the front wheel pedals IYWIM, but obviously for someone a little older than my dd (14 months).

Thanks for the advice Filly jonk. Good point. My dd is 14 months. I think I'd need one with a really good scooped up seat that can kind of supoprt her in place (she's crawling not walking), and a harness too ! Also pedals which can be set to freewheel as she obviously won't be able to pedal for a while.

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Blu · 11/09/2006 21:19

Lack of a safety harness - though I'm not too sure what they achive - children don't ride trikes until they are old enough to sit upright on them, and you grab them if they get off, don't you? Also quite big and heavier than the very small trikes that i saw in mothercare, which are very light. On the other hand, they have rubber wheels and the mechanism is quite easy.

You can come round and have a go on ours if you like, just out of curioisity. I won't expect you to buy it or anything they are spectacularly cool! I live about 3 miles from twiglett.

Blu · 11/09/2006 21:20

14 months is way too young for a Radio Flyer - the model we have, anyway. Although I think DS had his for his 2nd b'day.

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hub2dee · 11/09/2006 21:22

Twiglett lives in purgatory. SOUTH of the river. Can you imagine ?

Thank you. I have no immediate plans to avail myself of Twiglett's Babysitting Services TM but if I feel a strong urge to test trikes, I'll let you know. There's a place in Surrey that does all the brands, and I might go there if I get stuck.

I think you're right though that they're too big for dd. Their web site etc. seems to suggest 2 years +

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FillyjonktheBananaEater · 11/09/2006 21:23

hub...

um...

its just, I have yet to find a trike that is small enough for dd, and I have looked...

and i have yet to find a safety harness that is able to support her adequately.

the only things that come close are vile and plasticy...

ummm

um...(remembers buying stuff that was way way way to old for ds and stops typing)

you're nowhere near london are you? there's two good shops, london recumbants and one in forest row, I can't remember what is called but both stock puky afair

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hub2dee · 11/09/2006 21:33

Are you I'm getting this at the wrong time ? LOL.

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sorkycake · 11/09/2006 21:34

kettler without a shadow of doubt

FillyjonktheBananaEater · 11/09/2006 21:39

umm...

not...wrong...as...such...

umm....

I would do it differently

Actually, no, thats a complete lie.

hoxtonchick · 11/09/2006 21:44

we've got a bog-standard little tykes 25 quid job from argos which has lasted ds very well & dd will inherit. but not for about a year i reckon.... and she's the same age as your dd hub .

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