Radio Flyer Ultimate All-Terrain Stroll 'N Trike
- Tricycle
- 59 pounds
- Alloy Steel, Plastic
- Yes
- More reviewed than 67%
A well built trike that earns its higher price by lasting years instead of months, provided you can tolerate an hour of assembly and a few days of new-tire odor.
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How it ranks among the 80 tricycles we track
4.6★ across 1,100 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,100 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
A convertible tricycle that reconfigures across four stages, from a parent-steered stroller for a one year old to a pedal-only trike a five year old rides solo. Comes with a UV canopy, harness, tray and footrest that get removed one by one as the child grows.
- Four stages: toddler trike, steering trike, learn-to-ride, classic trike
- UV canopy, tray, footrest, headrest and 3-point harness, all removable
- Height-adjustable, detachable parent push handle
- All-terrain air-filled tires
Who it's for
Parents who want one purchase to cover toddlerhood through preschool, and who are comfortable steering the trike themselves in the early stages using the push handle. Less suited to anyone wanting a toy that skips assembly or that a one year old will pedal unassisted right away.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers across several stages of use called assembly straightforward with two people, praised the smooth ride from the air-filled tires, and liked that the push handle worked for parents of very different heights. The recurring complaint was a strong rubber smell from new tires, and one reviewer described the frame and parts as heavier than expected, though still solidly made.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Converts through four stages instead of one trike per age
- Air-filled tires reported to handle grass and trails smoothly
- Push handle height adjusts and fully detaches later
- Assembly takes 30 minutes to an hour
- New tires reportedly give off a strong rubber smell at first
- Frame and components run heavy
Performance notes
The push handle is height adjustable and detaches entirely once a child is ready to pedal independently, which is what lets the same frame serve four different stages. Air-filled all-terrain tires are what several reviewers credit for a smooth ride on sidewalks, grass and trails rather than a jarring one.
Specifications
| Brand | Radio Flyer |
|---|---|
| Model | 489Z |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight Capacity Maximum | 59 pounds |
| Item Weight | 19.8 pounds |
| Item Dimensions | 37.2 × 34.3 × 22.1 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 37.2 × 34.2 × 22 inches |
| Size | 30.7 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | 1-5 Years |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel, Plastic |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Stroll 'N Trike |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Is Assembly Required | Yes |
| Theme | Trike |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age MONTHS | 59.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age MONTHS | 9.0 |
| Sub Brand | radio flyer |
| Item Type Name | Stroller Tricycle |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in tricycles.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Flyer Ultimate All-Terrain Stroll 'N TrikeThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Joovy Tricycoo 4.1 Kids Tricycle with 4-Stages Featuring Extra-Wide Front TireJoovy | 4.4 / 5 | 3,600 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Little Tikes Perfect Fit 4-in-1 TrikeLittle Tikes | 4.4 / 5 | 3,200 | 4.4 / 5 |
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| besrey Toddler Tricycle with Bellbesrey | 4.7 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Radio Flyer 489Z
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Radio Flyer Ultimate Stroll 'N Trike work for a one year old who can't pedal yet?
Yes, the earliest stage is steered entirely by the parent through the push handle while the child rides along, before any pedaling is expected.
How long does the model 489Z take to assemble?
Reviewers report roughly 30 minutes with two adults working together, up to about an hour for one person, aided by illustrated instructions.
Can the push handle be removed once my child rides on their own?
Yes, the handle detaches so the trike converts to a standard pedal trike for the final stage.