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Fun way to learn
I purchased this for my 3 yr old grandson for Christmas and couldn't be more pleased. He just loves it and hasn't tired of it yet. We opted to leave it at my house so he would have something to do when he comes over on the weekends and there isn't a single day that he doesn't spend at least some time using it. We we first got it he didn't even know how to peddle but it didn't take him long to learn. He also very quickly began to recognize and comprehend numbers, patterns and other educational materials in the Smart Cycle games more so than with other educational toys he has. I would highly recommend the Fisher Price Smart Cycle Extreme to anyone with small children.

Save your money.
Living in a rainy climate, we thought the Smart Cycle Extreme would be a great way for our son to get indoor exercise and he did like it, but it really is an elaborate seat for joystick games. Of all of the games on the cartridge, and the buggy and practically identical Thomas the Tank Engine cartridge (all the same lame games, but with trains), only two require the child actually pedal the bike. And even then, pedaling is not necessary. Most of the time our boy just sat on the thing and used the joystick and pressed the buttons. If that was all we wanted him to do, then we could have paid the same money for a better game system for him. He gets better than this from games on [....] and those are free! If a company is going to make a stationary bike for kids, then why not make it so the kids actually have to pedal? And then make it fun for them to pedal! What they've done here makes no sense.

Awesome!
My granddaughter couldn't get enough of this entertaining and educaional toy.

It was a favorite of her Christmas presents.

Fisher Price Smart Cycle Extreme
I purchased this or my grandson for Christmas. He and his sister both loved it. It only last about a week and he broke it. In my opinion, the toy is not durable enough for active children.

My kid loves the Smart Cycle.
My son has had this for about 6 weeks, and loves playing with it. It's important to get a few different game cartridges, for variety. It's held up well in that time.

Grandson Loves It
I searched a long time for a "reasonable" price on this Twist Trike and finally found one so I purchased it for my Grandson. HE LOVES IT!

Initially there was a problem but both Amazon and Radio Flyer were eager to resolve the problem via an exchange or parts. I opted for the exchange and it was smooth and fast. Kudos to Amazon.

This is a great trike and the "Twist" optional riding positions are a neat idea allowing a child to ride at a younger age and continue riding at an older age by performing the "twist". Truly like 2 toys in one.

Be certain to register your purchase with Radio Flyer because they give you an extended warranty for doing so.

Read and heed the instructions and use caution when performing the "twist" procedure. Be sure not to apply any extra pressure to the release lever on the twist mechanism. There is a plastic bushing that can break with any extra pressure thus causing the connection to be loose causing the trike to wobble. According to Radio Flyer, you can not replace just the bushing (you could if you could get just that part) but must replace the whole twist mechanism to fix the problem. Personally I view this as a design (or part) flaw that could be easily remedied if Radio Flyer chose to do so by using a more durable bushing and or offering a more durable bushing as a replacement part instead of the entire mechanism (just my opinion)

Other than this one part I would rate the "Twist Trike" as very durable and well built. I would purchase this Twist Trike again for other children. I wish I would have had one as a kid.

The trike was very easy to assemble and the insturctions were easy to follow.

With a little help she loved it.
We gave the Radio Flyer Twist Trike to our grandaughter for her 3rd birthday. She's pretty girlie so ride toys have not been her favorite. Once she got the hang of pedaling (her older cousins showed her) and with grandma's assistance she really loves it. She's still working on the steering, but has fun. I would recommend this to anyone. Pedaling and steering are necessary skills for a 3-4 year old. She is not tall but both seats allow her to reach the pedals.

My son loves it
He is almost 3 and he takes it everywhere. He rides in the park, in our coul-desac, inside our home. The stickers are falling off and its too early to tell how durable it really is but for now we are happy with it. He doesnt use the pedals, although he is able to, yet but he pushes himself at a very fast pace. I am guessing in a few months he'll start using the pedals.

Great multi-function trike/big wheel
Great for toddlers and younger kids. Extremely simple to switch between trike mode and big wheel mode. Very durable :)

Amazing bike
You can't go wrong with this bike. You get two bikes in one. My 3 year old boy loves both the trike and chopper version of bike and changes constantly. It is very sturdy, well made and easy to put together. My son has been happy with it since it arrived. Has not lost interest. I love the fact it will grow with him as well. Great idea Radio Flyer

My little guy loves it!
I bought the Radio Flyer Sport Coupe a couple of months ago when my son was about 7mths old. Honestly, I initially was going to purchase this car for looks! But after reading reviews and comparing prices. I decided that for the length of time that he could use this car, it's worth the extra $$. Plus it's way nicer looking than anything else out there. As soon as it arrived I started putting it together. Instructions are fairly easy and pretty fool proof. My son just sat in his walker waiting patiently, but the second I put him in he grabbed the wheel and had a huge smile on his face. Prior reviews mentioned the car not having a seatbelt, but it does now and yes you do need it! This car was a lifesaver over the Summer! I also have an 8 year old that plays softball and we are ALWAYS at the park. Now the baby gets to cruise around the fields in style and I don't have a fussy baby stuck in a stroller. PLUS! 8 & 9 year old girls love pushing little babies around! The reason I said you need the seatbelt is because of the side door that has the ability to open and close. He was not buckled in and leaned over the side trying to reach for something and kerplunk! He rolled out! Luckily onto carpet since we were indoors, so he was fine! Also, some people complained about the wheels. They are plastic and do not have any traction, but we've done just fine at parks over dirt, grass, hills, concrete..etc.

Now...my only complaint! And I'm not sure how this happened, but from one day to the next the left front wheel started to wobble. I noticed the part where the bearing is may be a little loose. Not sure if this just happened on it's own or if the older kids who thought it would be fun to push their 3 year old little sister a little too hard around the park did it. Either way, I need to see if I could tighten the wheel. All it does is wobble, the car still works fine and we are still using it.

So other than that! Love this car! As a matter of fact, I used it earlier this evening while my daughter took her dog for a walk. It gets "oohs and aahs" from onlookers everytime.

mlp3
Great toy car. My son has gotten numerous hours of enjoyment out of it. The radio is great as well, he has his favorite song and will skip the others to get to that particular one. It is over two years old now and has held up to him crawling into it Dukes of Hazard style and to him leaving it out in the weather. Can't go wrong with this Radio Flyer.

the happiness on the babies face is worth it
bought this for my nepher in fremont, i have not seen hiom on it, but received some photographs of him enjoying it. the happiness on his face just makes it worth it:). he seems to be totally in love with it, so must be great

Shoddy Craftsmanship
I just got this for my son and usually love Radio Flyer items. However, I found this to be quite cheaply made. Here are some issues: The wheels swivel, but they are so flexible that they even collapse underneath the car from time to time. I was exited about the fact the tray that keeps his feet in the car, but when it is extended, it rubs the wheels making it quite difficult to move at all! Also, the door comes off almost every time my 18 month old son opens or closes it. It is really cute and my son still likes to get in it, but as for functionality, it is awful!

Fun car for your little one
My son received this when he turned 2 years old- he LOVES it. Especialy when his older sister pushes him around the house with it. The handle is adjustable so kids can push one another, or adults (after the handle is pulled up). Easy to assemble, great little ride for 2-3 years old. My daughter is 4 and it is a bit snug for her, and she is average-sized. Expensive, though...wait for a sale...I bought this at a very discounted rate...under .