SmarTrike STR5 Folding Trike review
Priced at $339.
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Overall score
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The overall score consists of performance (70%) and ease of use (30%).
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Ease of use score
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Ease of use includes using the harness, manoeuvring and adjusting.
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Performance score
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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.
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Ease of harness
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We rate putting on/off and buckling/unbuckling the harness; adjusting the length and checking for signs that the device is disengaged/securely engaged
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Ease of manoeuvring
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We push, pull and steer them a) up and down a roadside kerb, b) turn through a tight corner and c) over rough terrain.
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Passes key safety tests
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Whether the convertible tricycle stroller passes key safety requirements. Some scoring around 60% may have minor failures and still be worth considering.
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Recommended
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We recommend convertible tricycle strollers that pass all our safety tests and score at least 70% overall.
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Price
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The price we paid in late 2019.
- $339
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Weight (kg)
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The weight of the actual convertible tricycle/stroller.
- 8.32
- Age range
- 17 kg, 6 to 36 months
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Width
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Maximum width in cm when in use.
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Length
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Maximum length when in use, in cm.
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Height
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Maximum height when in use (cm) including the handle.
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Tricycle mode age recommendation
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How old the manufacturer recommends the child should be before they use the tricycle mode.
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Tyre type
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Some are made of a solid plastic or they may be inflatable.
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Contact
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Some convertible tricycle strollers were bought online from sites like eBay and may no longer be sold by the store.
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Comfort pads on harness
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Whether the harness has pads to make it less uncomfortable, and where.
- Yes - shoulder
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Parent push handle
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Most models allow the parent/carer to control the unit via a handle.
- Yes
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Retractable canopy
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Whether there is a canopy for weather protection, that can be made compact.
- Yes
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Retractable/foldable footrest
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Whether it's easy to fold/retract the footrests out of the way when they are not in use.
- Yes
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Sun shade
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Models that don't have this may have a canopy instead.
- No
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Parent brake
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A parking brake is an essential feature of any convertible tricycle stroller.
- Yes
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Rear basket
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Handy for storage, but size may be limited.
- Yes
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Easily removable pedals
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Saves you from having to unscrew the convertible tricycle stroller just to remove the pedals.
- Yes