We had talked about getting him a two-wheeler, so I was on the lookout. I found this bike at Goodwill for $4, which is a bargain, but more in the sense that it is a Devil's Bargain. I had noticed the pedals were on the front wheel, but didn't really see what a big problem that would be until Henry rode the bike. Mechanically, it is a very poorly designed tricycle in disguise. You cannot take the training wheels off, and even if you could, not even Lance Armstrong could ride it as a two-wheeler. He loves it and insists on riding it on our outings, even though he leans over to one side in an attempt to counteract the impossible to balance design. He is so much slower on this bike than he is on his tricycle. We now want to get ride of the bike, but can't break his heart. So now I have ordered a real-live two-wheeler, with the pedals in the back like they should be. So the $4 bargain bike has now cost $50 to get rid of.
This post totally made my day. Thank you!
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