I was very impressed when I saw the SmarTrike at Toy
Fair NY. It is very versatile, smart
looking, has great maneuverability, is easy to assemble and folds for storage
and travel. Is it a stroller? Is it a tricycle? It is a combination with 7 different ways to
use it.
Since my younger grandchildren are one and two years
old, I even have test drivers. And so I
am delighted to have received at SmarTrike 600 as a sample to review.
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My Grandson's maiden voyage with the SmarTrike in my kitchen - "Let's Go!" |


Storage - The SmarTrike comes in a bag and it is very storable. This is an excellent feature if you have limited living space, taking it on a plane trip or a road trip with a full car. It is also a handy feature if you use it like my neighbor - only when out of town grandkids visit. You can store it with the handle up or down.

Maneuverability and Comfort –
If you have tried a variety of strollers and adult controlled tricycles you know the
importance of and that there is great variety in maneuverability. I was very impressed with steering and easy
maneuverability of the SmarTrike. In
fact SmarTrike has a patent on its touch steering system. There are also shock absorbers for a smooth ride.
Ease
of Assembly – The SmarTrike is easy to assemble
into its various positions and does not require a lot of tools. It is mostly snap in. This is all fine when making one time
adjustments to the next level. However,
folding it to the storage position requires removing the front wheel and more
complicated than you want for folding it up to put in a car for everyday
use. I can’t recommend it for that
purpose. There is no chance that I am
removing a front wheel and folding this to put it in my car to bring to the
park and then assembling it again and disassembling it when going home. Just not happening. We took it apart several times and put it back
together. Very doable, but not for
frequent transitions.
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My granddaughter's look says "Smooth Ride." |
Style –
The SmarTrike is smart looking. It
comes in grey and red. The grey and black model that I tested has a very
modern, sleek look. There is a 3 compartment fabric cup holder near the parent handle and a zippered storage bag with the same grey material closer to the wheels. Both the one and two year old seemed to really like the handle bars.
Cost –
The retail price is very reasonable for this product. Considering its features and style I think it is quite a bargain. If you are a grandparent the good news is that it has all these various positions good for different ages and you can forego multiple purchases.
Availability –
The SmarTrike is available at Amazon. You can check their website for a physical location
near you. Although WalMart is listed, the WalMart website only lists earlier versions. There is substantial difference in models so be sure you are getting the model you want.
This review is my honest opinion. I did receive a SmarTrike for review but this is not a sponsored post and I was not compensated for this review.
This review is my honest opinion. I did receive a SmarTrike for review but this is not a sponsored post and I was not compensated for this review.
2 comments:
I have seen these or something similar around and the kids always look like they are having fun. I am with you I wouldn't be taking a wheel off and on more than once.
I love how it folds up into a bag size. I have always struggled with my grandson's stroller but this looks like one I could actually put up and collapse. Thanks for sharing with us at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty and have a great week!
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