Toddlers can ride in style (Argos Smart Trike with Sun Roof)

Member Name: superstar1212

Product:	Argos Smart Trike with Sun Roof
Date:	01/06/07 (2196 review reads)
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Advantages: Steerable parent handle, Detachable sunroof

Disadvantages: Sunroof can't be used without safety guard

~ Smart trike with sunroof ~

I brought this trike about 3 months ago for my 1 year old son. I am really happy with it and my son loves to travel on it everywhere we go. I have even resulted taking it to sainsburys shopping because he is much happier on his trike than sitting in the trolley.

I needed a trike that had a parent handle so that when we go out it is easy to push and to control. The parent handle on this trike is excellent, you can actually steer the trike and have full control. It comes with foam padding on the handle for comfortable handling ideal for long walks. The handle is easy to detach from the trike for storage and for when the child grows up and can pedal by themselves.

I was attracted to this particular product because of its stylish and colourful design. It is also quite a chunky trike. With it having a steel construction it is very strong to ensure stability. It is not too heavy to lift in and out of the boot of your car but would probably be a good idea to detach parent handle, backrest and sunroof before doing so.

The trike is aimed at toddlers aged 10 months - 4 years and is designed to grow with them. There is a detachable safety guard and backrest which makes it safe and suitable for younger children and stops them from falling off. There is also an adjustable harness which can be used along with the safety guard and without. Underneath the seat the is a “clutch” like mechanism which can be folded down to make the footrest for the child’s feet so they don’t get caught in the pedals.

The sunroof is also detachable and is a unique feature to this trike. I have never seen a product like this with a sunroof and it was an excellent idea. I have found it very useful as my son will never keep his sun hat on his head so when we are out in the beautiful sun (which we have got none of at the moment) the sunroof protects his head and shoulders from sun and stops him from burning. Unfortunately the sunroof can only be used if the safety guard and backrest are attached as it attaches to the side of the backrest.

The trikes seat is very comfortable to ride on and there are rubber grips on the handle bars which is great for on uneven ground and helps the child to keep grip. There are also rubber grips on the wheels which makes is easier to pedal on slippy surfaces and also helps stop the trike from make that terrible noise then your going down the street.

There is a little bell that can be attached to the handle bars which make a nice little ‘Ding’ sound you’ll be happy to know that it can be easily detached. Apart from the fantastic sunroof I also really like the little bucket on the back of the trike, it is quite handy for putting snacks and juice in.

My trike came in a box with needed assembling. I personally like to put things together and love flat pack stuff so I enjoyed making it up. It only took about 20 minutes if that and had a very easy to follow simply ENGLISH instructions.

~ Price ~

I paid £37.99 from Argos Cat No: 367/0554 although if I remember rightly they knocked a few pounds off because it does not come with the little bag as pictured. I personally think that the price is very reasonable for the amount of use my son will get out of it.

~ Summary ~

I would recommend the smart trike to other parents and grandparents. It is a very strong durable product with stylish head turning design and fantastic unique features.


Thank you for taking the time to read and rate my review ~ Claire

Summary: Excellent trike with fantastic features