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SmarTrike STR3 Folding Trike review

Priced at $299.

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Overall score View more details.

The overall score consists of performance (70%) and ease of use (30%).

Ease of use score View more details.

Ease of use includes using the harness, manoeuvring and adjusting.

Performance score View more details.

We test to the mandatory pram and stoller standard, AS/NZS 2088:2000 CPN 8 of 2007 to see if they pass key safety and design tests.

Ease of harness View more details.

We rate putting on/off and buckling/unbuckling the harness; adjusting the length and checking for signs that the device is disengaged/securely engaged

Ease of manoeuvring View more details.

We push, pull and steer them a) up and down a roadside kerb, b) turn through a tight corner and c) over rough terrain.

Passes key safety tests View more details.

Whether the convertible tricycle stroller passes key safety requirements. Some scoring around 60% may have minor failures and still be worth considering.

Recommended View more details.

We recommend convertible tricycle strollers that pass all our safety tests and score at least 70% overall.

Price View more details.

The price we paid in late 2019.

$299
Weight (kg) View more details.

The weight of the actual convertible tricycle/stroller.

7.76
Age range
17 kg, 10 to 36 months
Width View more details.

Maximum width in cm when in use.

Length View more details.

Maximum length when in use, in cm.

Height View more details.

Maximum height when in use (cm) including the handle.

Tricycle mode age recommendation View more details.

How old the manufacturer recommends the child should be before they use the tricycle mode.

Tyre type View more details.

Some are made of a solid plastic or they may be inflatable.

Contact View more details.

Some convertible tricycle strollers were bought online from sites like eBay and may no longer be sold by the store.

Comfort pads on harness View more details.

Whether the harness has pads to make it less uncomfortable, and where.

No
Parent push handle View more details.

Most models allow the parent/carer to control the unit via a handle.

Yes
Retractable canopy View more details.

Whether there is a canopy for weather protection, that can be made compact.

Yes
Retractable/foldable footrest View more details.

Whether it's easy to fold/retract the footrests out of the way when they are not in use.

Yes
Sun shade View more details.

Models that don't have this may have a canopy instead.

No
Parent brake View more details.

A parking brake is an essential feature of any convertible tricycle stroller.

Yes
Rear basket View more details.

Handy for storage, but size may be limited.

Yes
Easily removable pedals View more details.

Saves you from having to unscrew the convertible tricycle stroller just to remove the pedals.

Yes
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