When one thinks of Radio Flyer they remember those shiny red and white bikes that they have made for years and years. They also produce a line of Radio Flyer bikes for younger children and this includes several models of tricycles. The company has been in business for almost 85 years and it is not so well known that during this time they have produced war supplies as well as toys for kids.

In 1917 a Chicago resident that immigrated from Venice Italy named Antonio Pasin started make wagons in order to make enough money for his own wood shop. Even at that time he had more orders than he could fill and by the nineteen thirties they were very popular all over the country. In the forties the Radio Flyer was requested to stop making wagons because the metal used to make them was needed in the war effort. Instead of halting the line they began to make blitz cans and made these and many other war products for three years. The red wagon made its appearance in the fifties and it is hard to think of any family that did not have this popular wagon.

Even today Radio Flyer prides itself on using the best materials for their products and they make them safe for the children that use them. These products are more expensive than plastic products but every child in the family will have a turn with them. It is not unusual to see wagons and bikes that have been handed down from father to son in many cases.

Bikes made by Radio Flyer used to be painted only in that well known red and white theme and they always had the little bell on the handlebar and streamers on the handles. Most of the two wheelers have training wheels that are the safest around. These training wheels will not bend or loosen and they will not come off until you want them to. Bikes are strong and have steel construction with chrome fenders and handlebars.

The bikes may look a little different than the did when first made. Today they still have that bell so you can get out of the way fast. However they are no longer just red and white. The bikes of today come in bright color combinations like red, yellow and blue or for girls they come in light, medium and dark pink.

The new Fold 2 Go model is a trike that folds so that it can be stored where there is little space or you can throw it in the back of the car to take to grandma’s house. The latch that holds it together is very strong and keeps it from unfolding or folding when the bike is in operation and there is a convenient handle with which to carry the trike. The frame is red with a blue seat and yellow bumper in the back and it also can be purchased in light and dark pink. It is suitable for children one and a half years to three years in age. There are several different models of trikes including one that has the larger front wheel and two small wheels in the back that sits close to the ground. The stroller trike is great for tiny kids because it does have the pedals to make the trike go but parents can hold on to a long walking handle to guide the child where they want them to go.

There are many models of two wheel bikes that have training wheels that can be removed once they are no longer needed. There are bikes that adjust with the size of your child so when the grow several inches in just one day you do not have to go out and buy another larger bike. There is a clamp that makes the bike get bigger. These are called the Grow ‘N Go models and can be ridden by kids as young as two and up to three or four years old. Grow ‘N Go Lights and Sounds has a few more options. It has turn signals that actually blink along with other lights. Instead of the bell there is a button you can push for a horn and this bike also plays music. It will need several AA batteries so that the horn, music and lights function. Purchase this bike in the bright colors, red and white or in pink.

Radio Flyer bikes are as good for young children today as they were several decades ago. Bicycles and Tricycles are made well and they are strong and durable. They also produce larger bikes for kids in the 4 to 6 year age range. All bikes come in the primary shades or pink and some still come in the familiar red and white. Safety is the main concern of the company and you will not find a safer product out there for young children. Kids that like to go fast and stop in a hurry probably should avoid these bikes because they do not have brakes. You have to use the old foot on ground method for stopping or slowing down. But, they are perfect for a beginner that is not going to go that fast.

There’s nothing better for children than the incredible Radio Flyer Classic Lights and Sound Trike. This trike is one of the most unique and interactive Radio Flyer Bikes that you’ll find anywhere!