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Radio Flyer company is mostly known for producing the beautiful red wagon for many generations. It does have Radio Flyer Bikes that are geared toward young riders and produces tricycles and smaller bikes with training wheels to little kids every where. What people do not know about this company is that it has a long history and have produced other things that you would never expect a company that makes children\’s wagons and bikes to do.

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.

Radio Flyer products are made with quality materials and they are made to be safe. They may cost a bit more than the inexpensive plastic molded bikes and wagons but they last forever. It is not uncommon to pass down a bike or wagon from kid to kid and even from generation to generation.

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.

There are many models of trikes made by the company and most of them still have that bell to warn everyone they are coming up the sidewalk. They are a little bit different that the trikes they first started to make. The first difference is that they are not just in that familiar red and white theme. They come in bright primary colors or in shades of pink for girls.

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.

Radio Flyer also manufactures several two wheel models with training wheels. The Grow \’N Go Bike will work for a two or three year old that wants a big kid bike. There is an adjustable clamp on this bike that allows it to adjust for the size of the child. There is also the Grow \’N Go Lights and Sounds Bike which is about as high tech as Radio Flyer gets. There are lights that blink including turn signals and a device that will make a horn sound or play music while the child rides. This bike also can be adjusted to the size of the child and needs AA batteries for the lights and sound. It comes in the primary colors or pink.

Radio Flyer bikes go back only to around 1970 but they were popular then and still popular today. Both the bike and trike models are made for younger children. A 10 inch bike is also available for a child about 4 to 6 as well. The bikes come in the famous red in most cases but now come in bright colors and pink too. Steel is the main ingredient and safety is the main concern of the company. Be aware that all bikes and trikes made by the company do not have brakes. The only way they stop is put the foot down on the ground to slow and stop. If you have a kid that wants to ride fast make sure they have shoes with durable soles. The bikes are only suitable for kids just learning to ride and once they do it is better to get a bike that has brakes.

Are you excited and ready to buy Radio Flyer Bikes? There\’s no better time than now to get started looking for that perfect bike. You may even want to consider the Radio Flyer Classic Lights and Sound Trike before making your final decision.