Radio Flyer Deluxe Steer & Stroll® Trike

The advertisement also mentions a place for the child to put their feet. We really aren't finding the location of this feature to be useful. It is too far back on the bike for my son to feel comfortable to put his feet there. BUT when assembled correctly (I put the front pedal on backwards to begin with) the front pedals won't turn without being pushed so they are like foot rests until he gets the hang of pedaling.
Also, this bike has great colors, a little pouch to store those wonderful collectables (rocks, etc.) picked up along the way, and made by a reputable company (Radio Flyer).

Assembly was quite easy (just make sure you put the front tire on correctly - facing the right way). The hubcaps were a bit troublesome, but ok overall.

This bike had many of the same features of the more expensive [price] range bikes, but we only paid about [price] for this one.
I am highly recommending the Radio Flyer Steer and Stroll to all I know with kids this age range.


Strange reviews - excellent product   July 25, 2009
Baivab Mitra (Jersey City, NJ)
22 out of 23 found this review helpful

I am seeing reviews which do not match the product description. Maybe RadioFlyer changed their model. This is the review against 2009 model I bought for my 19 month son.
The product arrived well packed and is heavy. There are hardly ANY plastic parts, all metal. Assembling took some time, though descriptive with drawings but advice you to keep your child elsewhere while assembling! On a serious note - when attaching the front steering wheel, ensure to first put in the wheel bar (U-shaped) and then try fitting the steering handle.
Anyways - the product is SOLID and well balanced. I do not really see a need for seat harness if you're purchasing this and your child is already +18 months. There's a bell included but it's very basic and really useless. The color is red and well painted which does not seem likely to start peeling. The seat's good, steering handles are good and sturdy.
It's quite easy to steer with 1 good thing - they have curtailed the amount your child can steer - right or left. This means less chances of toppling and when I picked it up - it's very obvious the engineers have kept a low center of gravity. Picking it up for taking it down/up stairs is very simple - provisioning it by a whole in the seat back portion.
The parent's attachment is considerably long enough and thus one can easily steer it and push it forward.
There are some good thoughts they did - a child can't really pedal but they do tend to put their foot on the pedal. This does NOT stop the parent from pushing the bike. The wheels are free cruising and thus you can pedal forward.
Next, the front wheel is 10". That's considerable for this size bike. The tires though plastic look quite solid - front and back.
There's a review on the steering concept utilized. I am not sure whether it's for an older model. But there ARE NO CABLES IN THIS MODEL I BOUGHT. it's a gear system, internally located within the pipes connecting back to steering wheels and handle. It's quite stable and responsive.



RADIO FLYER rocks AGAIN!   December 21, 2005
Lisa Owen (Richmond, VA USA)
18 out of 20 found this review helpful

My son received this for Christmas from his Grandparents & we ALL love it! He is 13 months old and can't quite reach the pedals yet, but with Mommy & Daddy pushing power he can go wherever "we" want him to go. How? The large push handle is like a stroller where you push your toddler and control which ways the wheels turn. The bar is also a great height so that you don't have to bend over and get back aches (I'm 5'6" and my husband is 5'10"). We have only used it inside on our carpeted floors and that didn't stop it from moving around VERY easily. My son loves to ring the bell and put his hands on the handlebars. He also loves lifting the cover on the back storage compartment where we hide goodies for him to find. I know we will get many years of use out of this and I'm happy to spread the positive word!


great fun for my twin boys, but very short lifespan   April 30, 2007
engk916 (New York, NY USA)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful

i agree with b.berryman - i'm not sure if radio flyer has improved the design of this trike since 2006, but it is perfect for my 2yo twin boys. while i understand the fascination with the kettrike air navigator (or any kettrike), i just can't justify spending $300+ on TRICYCLES.

the kettrikes offer a pushbar, adjustable seating, rubber tires, rear steering and the option of front-wheel locking. however, having grown up with a non-adjustable trike with no seatbelt, rear basket, pushbar or rear steering, i still had a lot of fun riding around my neighborhood.

after spending a lot of time researching, i bought two of these steer n'strolls at my local target. they are a hit! my boys love pushing themselves along in these trikes (they're too small to reach the pedals), and the pushbar is just the right height. this trike is a great deal for the features you get so you can save your money for a real bike with your child reaches age 4.


***UPDATE 6-8-2008
i have to reduce the rating on this tricycle - the plastic tires suck, and the pedals barely get my sons up our gently sloping driveway no matter now hard he pedals. my boys are not tall, but already at age 3.5yo they are ready for a 12" bike with training wheels. considering you can buy a real bike (e.g., huffy) in that size for close to what this low-quality tricyle costs, i'd say hold off for a year if you can, and get a real bicycle.



We love this bike!   March 15, 2006
L. Willis (Greenwood, SC United States)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful

This is our daughter's first bike and she loves it! We really love the safety features like the seat belt and adult steering handle. My husband is 6'3" and the steering handle comes up to a comfortable height for him to maneuver. We've had the bike for about 3 months and it seems to be holding up well. What a great investment!