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Review on Radio Flyer Deluxe Steer Stroll by Sam Bhushan

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Incredibly Bad Design

Whoever designed this thing and planned its home assembly should be fired and then rehired to get fired a second time. The blueprint is devoid of any real knowledge or experience regarding the types of things the consumer must do to assemble this thing. Example: You need a low chair with a removable cushion that allows you to position the main frame at a 90 degree angle to the axle to hold the frame in place for the rear axle mount. You will also need a stand. apply force to one side of the axle while (inexplicably) pounding the washer (washer!) with the cap on the other side of the axle. You will then need a flat head screwdriver or pliers and someone with enough forearm strength to remove the washer you just hammered in when you get to the next instruction and realize the wheel assembly is showing and you probably put it on incorrectly. Fear not, they actually include an extra washer and cap to solve this very scenario. Yes, they give you extra parts because they know you're likely to mess things up, and instead of rethinking the instructions or redesigning the toy, they made it easy on their own and just added a few spares. And don't rely on product photos for assembly instructions, because yes, they misassembled the rear wheels as well. This is just a glimpse of the madness of this build. However, once assembled it feels solid.

Pros
  • Kids Bikes & Accessories
Cons
  • Ribbon