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Epicurus.com - Huffy Green Machine 2
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List Price: $99.99
Our Price: $229.99
Availability: N/A
Manufacturer: Huffy Bicycle Company
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Average Customer Rating:  
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Manufacturer Maximum Age: 7
Binding: Sports
Brand: Huffy
Color: Green
EAN: 0028914981468
Feature: High tension steel frame
Label: Huffy Bicycle Company
Manufacturer: Huffy Bicycle Company
Manufacturer Minimum Age: 60
Model: 98146
Publisher: Huffy Bicycle Company
Release Date: 2007-12-15
Size: Green
Studio: Huffy Bicycle Company
Variation Description: Green
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Features
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High tension steel frame
Steel side pull brake
Molded adjustable seat
Wide molded rear wheels
6 months on parts, lifetime on frame
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Editorial Reviews:
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Be the envy of the block as you fly by your friends on the Huffy Green Machine. Packed with attitude, this tri-wheel bike features heavy-duty blow-molded rear wheels and a 16-inch front wheel. Also comes with a molded console, solid steel frame, steel side-pull brake, three-piece crank, dual-joystick steering and adjustable seat. Adult supervision recommended. Measures 50"L x 30"W x 20"H. Holds up to 120 pounds. Designs may vary.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating: 
Summary: Fast,Smooth,strong,manuverable,looks good,great buy
Comment: This thing is fast, it rides really smooth and is very strong and looks better when its actually in front of you. The speed is no joke you might even reach 15+ that is if your strong enough.It is very manuverable with spin outs and lots of other tricks, be creative. It is very durable and will stand up through heavy abuse but there is still times when you need to repair it which is where huffy hit a few minor flaws. Like to pump up the front tire you might even have to cut the hole a little bigger to fit the nozzle but that didnt happen on my friends green machine 2. Also the brakes might need some adjustment through time which isnt a problem if you know what your doing. Overall this a great buy if your a 7 year old wanting something faster and more manuverable then the the old big wheeler or a 13 year old thrill junkie looking for something fast, manuverable, and durable this is a great buy.
Customer Rating:
Summary: DO NOT PURCHASE FOR SMALLER CHILDREN
Comment: NOTE: These comments are only for the new 20" Green Machine. First, the Green Machine is an awesome product - my brother had one when we were kids and it rocked. The reason I rate it a 2 is that it is labeled for "5 and up". My son is 8 and he could barely reach the pedals with the seat at its most forward setting (yes - he is on the small side 48" - but not smaller than a typical 5 year old). Also, when the seat is that far forward, there is not enough weight on the back of the Green Machine to hold it down when trying to slide - everytime he would tip over. Another thing is the 20" has a hand brake on the gears and doesn't allow you to pedal backwards - so you must have a good turning radius or you have to manually turn it. THE GOOD NEWS IS, THERE IS A SMALLER ONE that is still available. It is the Green Machine H20. It has a 16" wheel and a shorter wheel base. It also is of the old design, which doesn't have a hand brake, but does allow you to pedal backwards. A bonus is that it has a pressurized water tank and shoots water about 20 feet. We purchased the H20 and have been extremely happy with it (our 5 year old too!).
Customer Rating:
Summary: Watch out: Didn't fit our five-year-old
Comment: This product is offered in two sizes, 16" & 20". We bought the larger 20" Green Machine for our son's 5th birthday, which is tomorrow, thinking we would leverage our investment for the future. The packaging states that it is designed for 5-yr-olds and up, with a max of 180 pounds. No local retailers had it on display, so we had to go by what the box states.
We gave it to him a bit early last night, but sadly he could NOT operate it, mainly because his feet could not reach the far pedal when it was in the fully extended portion of the stroke.
Admittedly, he is just turning five this weekend. I think he is at least an average size for a 5-yr-old now though. When I see him with other kids his age or even older, he is never the smallest; he is around 44" tall. I measured the leg length needed for a full pedal stroke to the back of the wheel housing, and a child would need at least a 22" reach to ride comfortably, with the seat in the full-forward position. His standing inseam is around 18", though kids normally pedal with the ball of the foot, which gives a little more length. Perhaps he will be ready for it in a year, I don't know.
I even tried to fashion some pedal blocks out of wood for it, but it is just not going to work. He can't generate enough power with his reach to get it moving. It is a heavy, solid bike (the frame is made of metal) which requires some real power to operate. You can find lots of videos online with teenagers riding this model, for example.
The only other downside I see to this trike is its large turning radius. This thing is really cool, but the rear-wheel steering requires a lot of room to maneuver. I don't think our driveway is wide enough for him to really ride this model easily. It would be fine for the street or a parking area.
To be clear, there's nothing wrong with the trike; the packaging may need some adjustment though - a recommended age of six and up may be more accurate, IMO. But we were satisfied with the build quality and features of the unit.
However, we will be returning this one and buying the smaller 16" "H2O" model for him from Amazon. I hope he doesn't outgrow this model too quickly. Unfortunately, no local retailers seem to carry the smaller model in our area, so he won't have it on his birthday.
Customer Rating:
Summary: WOO HOO!!
Comment: Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R211CU3SAQ6MX6 Our 6 year old got this for Christmas and mastered it in about 5 minutes. He loves it! If you have kids 3-4 years old, there is another machine like this one called the Lean Monster. We got ours from JC Penney for our 3 year old, same type of concept expect they lean to turn instead of steering like the Green Machine, much easier for the little guys and also a hit.
Customer Rating:
Summary: I got the wrong one!
Comment: It was terrible because intead of gettting the 20", we got the 16" which was the green machine MINI. It was x-mas morning I could not send it back because my kids wanted to play with it. It mis repelsented and I will never go though this again.I will not order from this company again. I had to buy another one because my 10 year old son doesn't fit in the MINI. NOw instead of spending $100. I end up spending $200.THAnks ALOT!
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