Does this trike make loud noise going over sidewalks because of the plastic wheels? Trying to avoid the loud noise that her Step 2 car makes.
361936
Not as noisy as the car, but sounds like plastic wheels on pavement. Also, if their feet are on the pedals, it makes a clicking sound if they aren't pedaling. None of this detracts from our enjoyment of the bike.
361937
We have two grandchildren who have this model. It is very nice and is not overly loud by any means. I think you will love it
361938
I didn't notice a loud noise but there is a clicking noise, as Jenny described.
389684
The tires themselves are not the problem as long as you stay on sidewalks. The BIG problem with the Ultimate Wagon wheels is the front wheels which swivel as the wagon is pulled. When pulling at any more than dead slow speed, the oscillate back and forth making a very poor virbrating and noisy ride. Needs to be fixed somehow. I will try direct contact with American Flyer.
1241323
I line inner basket with a plastic bag so it is easy to change and dump into my larger trash barrell. The plastic around the rim makes a cushion for any noise that may happen, also, foot pedal can control speed it closes. Mine is on the back porch and I never remember hearing it.
717883
Natalie - For some reason the only trouble of that sort we've had is when we push it on the lawn. We've found that if we pull back on the handle a bit it seems to straighten out. It doesn't happen all the time or for that matter, all that often but that's how we address it. Our grandson loves his little car and we spend most of our time pushing him on the sidewalk to avoid the wheel problem. It's really the only problem we've had with it. Design flaw?
151445
Though it could be because of how we assembled it (possible loose bolts on the neck), mine is a bit loud. Loud squeaking with each step. I don't think it's heard by my neighbors, but my apartments are pretty good on sound blocking (though if they do hear something, it's probably the TV, as I turn that up a little louder to hear it over the elliptical).
799450
I have the same issue with mine. Other than the sand noise in the wheel, I think the manufacturer needs to grease the ball bearing of the axle. I don' t know if some manufacturers do that on purpose, but whenever you starting hearing those noises, the bike won' t be too long before the bike breaks down. In the old days, I used to fixing bikes, that is how I know about the issue. But if you are not a heavy user, I think it will be ok for a while. Good luck!
1622096
Sound level is comparable to a hand drill (at work, not free-spinning). Most of the noise is caused by the ice, not the motor.It's fast enough that the noise is short-lived.
580948
We just took the trike out for its first spin, so I don't have lots of experience, but I can tell you that the tires look very durable. They are real pneumatic tires of a sturdy-looking rubber. The design of the trike allows for some give, too which I think would help on bumpy pavement. Our neighborhood had lots of uneven brick and it didn't have any trouble. Hope this helps!
1908921
Make sure you push the wheels in far enough. If I remember correctly, I had to push really hard; you should hear a big "pop" when that in. Hope this helps.
748908
Yes it's a bit noisy. I have painted on that rubberized paint to stop the noise. Did the trick!
1085553
Our is also in a high traffic area. There is definite clanking. Our older kids have gotten pretty good at holding it as it closes so that it doesn't clank too loudly.
606930
At lower rpms if lugging the engine it has a low drone that is unpleasant. But a quick blip of the accelerator will downshift and its normal. I have no issues with it an I do not like engine noise.
911123
sorry, the one we have has not made any unusual sounds. Do you have pets? If yes, could it be hair around wheels? Or if its a motor bad sound, I'd consider returning the item. Sorry, best luck
473628
I have experienced no noise with this stroller. It's really heavy duty, and I've used it off-road.
599819
No. the front wheel wabbles back and forth when there is little pressure on it. The only way I can stop it is to push up on the handle, making the weight on the front tire...or to lift the handle so the wheel doesn't touch the ground. I plan to purchase the Jogging wheel. this happens even when walking with it.
35429
I had the same issue a few weeks after using it. With mine, it was a small gap between the arm and the wheel on the axle in back. I tied a small piece of string around the gap on the axle, sort of a washer, and it stopped the clicking sound.
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I've ridden it around the block and also over rough asphalt, and it is generally ok. I would say it's about the same capability as a skateboard or inline skates. If it's a bump that you wouldn't want to ride over with your skateboard or inline skates, it won't be easy with the Sbyke either. There's a possibility of changing the rear wheels to larger wheels to go over bumps better, but no one at Sbyke has answered my question about what's the largest wheel size it can accommodate, and whether a larger wheel will affect handling. Another potential issue when riding over sidewalks is if you cross sloping driveways, it takes some finesse to keep it under control and not let it steer downward the sloping driveway.