We got this trike for our 2 1/2 year-old son who had had a Radio Flyer Steer & Stroll trike before. The Radio Flyer just wasn't cutting it - it tipped too easily, the seat had no back to it, and the plastic tires were just plain loud. Plus, the lack of a freewheel feature meant my son couldn't pedal backward or let his feet rest. So, we researched trikes, and despite the hefty price tag on the Kettler Jumbo, decided it was worth it. The seat is generous and tall, the frame is extremely sturdy, and best of all, I like the brake and steering features. Another bonus is how easily dismantled it is, making transporting it in our tiny trunk possible. It is compatible with the tandem insert, which we bought so my 11-month-old son could ride along, and we're impressed with the value the trike and tandem provide together. My biggest gripe is that I think for the price Kettler should make rubber air tires standard. The rubberized-plastic ones the Jumbo comes with are quieter than regular blastic tires, but I'm not impressed with the performance (they don't seem to grip the road or sidewalk as tightly as I'd like). But I wasn't about (...) more just for the privilege of rubber tires. If you can afford the Air Jumbo, that might be the better route to go.

Our 20 month old twin sons just got these as a gift from my mother. They are just adorable and one of the best in the kettrike line. We just bought the tandem insert (it works on this one) and the parents handle. Our boys love riding them around the house and outside. It fits many shapes and sizes, our boys are in the 27th percentile and they fit, but with a quick adjustment my friends 3 year old 94th percentile daughter fits fine. This particular model has free wheeling, so the pedals dont turn when you push it. It comes with a basket in the back, my sons love that. But we also bought the seat belts (they dont use them) to foot rests, which are great, the tandem insert which alwows two kids to ride one kettrike, the parents steering bar, and a basket for the fronts which they also enjoy using sometimes. The colors are cute, primary and they are deffinatly trikes to last. Dont go for the cheaper ones, because thats just what you will get, a cheap hunk of junk!

This review is written to explain how the adjustable frame works to the people who say their kids don't fit right on the trike. The frame of this trike is fully adjustable with a turn knob so that the distance from the seat to the pedals works for each individual child's size. Other trikes are on a one size fits all standard which doesn't work very long with the way kids grow! It's also great that you can adjust these for your child to grow with the Trike, because Kettler trikes are guaranteed to last as long as your child can ride it!! Read the instructions people!

What a great looking tricycle. My son is two and this is his second trike. We bought the Radio Flyer first and that was a big mistake. It was very dangerous the way the handle bar swung 360 degrees and it tilted over as a result. The kettler is very safe and stable. I also like that my son can use till he's five years old.

We were concerned about getter her a trike because she is very small for her age. But, when we adjusted this trike to it's smallest size, she can sit all the way back AND reach the pedals! She's not quite strong enough to pedal on her own, but she keeps her feet on the pedals while I push her (with the optional push bar). She loves the dump-bucket on the back and carries many toys around in it. The optional push bar was difficult to install (because the dump-bucket is in the way) but was well worth the time. I can easily push her around the neighborhood. The trike itself was very easy to put together.