which tricycle for 2 yr. old?

KYP

I've been doing some research and I've narrowed it down to these 2 bikes

 https://www.amazon.com/Radio-Flyer-Classic-Tricycle-Handle/dp/B00005AM7Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1299169051&sr=8-3

or

https://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Roadster-12-Inch-Trike-Red/dp/B000FH2Y9S/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1299169051&sr=8-4-spell

 We tried the Radio flyer at target and Wal-Mart without the push handle and it did a number on my back trying to help DS steer it (I'm pregnant with number 2) So I like this choice just for the extra handle. While researching the bikes a lot of people said the radio flyer tipped easily and recommended the Schwinn, it just doesn't come with the handle for the adult. How long did it take your LO to learn to pedal? Is the push handle just used for a very short time? I would like to order the bike this weekend so any suggestions would be great! Thanks! 

LLB430

We have the Schwinn, though she hasn't used it yet.  She did ride it at a friend's house this fall and really seemed to like it.  Don't think she was using the pedals but she was getting around just fine.

mrsmitch06

We bought the Schwinn for DS. We are giving it to him this weekend.

soon2Bchapel

Not intending to confuse you with another option, but after we saw these, we chose a "big boy bike" over a tricycle for our son's 2YO birthday present:

https://www.stridersports.com/

We went through the company kidsbalancebikes.com and had a FANTASTIC experience. Company was VERY communicative and answered questions right away after I emailed them re: differences in styles/sizing, and even threw in a discount code and some extras for emailing. PM me if you want more info.

ncbelle

We have the radio flyer one.  The push handle is great except it doesn't allow you to steer.  But kiddo caught on to that really quickly since he was used to steering his scooter.  The down side is it's much bigger than I thought - it's really still a bit big for him (he's very average sized).  He can just reach the peddles to peddle. 

He has learned pretty quickly to steer and peddle at the same time but he can't really get enough force on the peddles to go very well so I still have to push him a bit - so very glad to have the push bar!  Maybe if he had a smaller trike, it wouldn't be an issue though.