Kettler Tandem Insert for Kettler Tricycles, Blue & Red

I ordered this to go along with the  Kettler Kettrike Oceana Tricycle  which is the cheapest model they make that accepts the tandem insert. The Oceana is blue and silver rather than red/blue like the more expensive versions and I was concerned that this insert might look odd on the trike since it's made to match the red/blue models. No need to worry, it just looks like a colorful kids' toy. The only thing that really doesn't match is the red seat.The seat is a breeze to insert and take out again. It literally takes seconds. Also, I'd read other reviews that with the tandem insert, the child in front had to sit in the farthest forward position, a problem when you want the oldest, tallest child in front to pedal and steer. I don't know if Kettler redesigned some things but this is NOT a problem for us. Both the front and rear seats can be adjusted with the Oceana/tandem combo we purchased. We have the front seat adjusted as far back as it will go for our 4 yr old daughter and the back adjusted forward for our almost 2 year old son. They have been having an absolute ball riding around the neighborhood together!The Oceana model does not have the rear navigation system, but so far this has not been an issue for us as the 4 year old steers just fine. I just use the push bar to give a little extra help with the speed or when the 4 yr old's legs get tired, but it's actually a lot easier for walks around the neighborhood than a stroller since it's mostly kid powered.One tip for assembly: I had a bear of a time getting the yellow rubber tips on the handlebars. I coated them with a bit of cornstarch and they slid on with ease.I know it seems like a lot to spend on a second seat for a tricycle but judging from the amount of fun my children have been having and how much easier it is to take for a walk than one in a stroller and one on a tricycle (constantly running into the stroller, of course), I'd say this is definitely worth the money!

This seat is for the rider/peddler in front, which is the bigger kid. My 5-year-old daughter's legs are too long to maneuver the pedals; her knees bump against the handlebars. The seat is tiny. A child younger than 5 wouldn't have the strength or coordination to operate the trike with another rider in tow, which makes me question who Kettler intended to use this seat??? Useless product, but excellent quality nonetheless. Bottom line: Don't waste your money.

we bought this for our air navigator so that our 4 yr old and 2 yr old could ride together, but the seat is so small! the seat even seems small for the 2 yr old compared to the air navigator seat. as pictured, this insert is the front seat for the person who has to pedal. so the stronger person gets a small seat. the only other issue i have is that my 4 yr old's knees hit the handlebars because you can't adjust the seat back very far (he's avg height to slightly above avg maybe). its a nice product but keep in mind the seat is really really small.

I love the CONCEPT for my twins but it doesn't work for us. Our twins are 27 months (roughly 60 lbs total) and unable to steer reliably especially around turns. With the tandem insert, they are simply too heavy for the parent bar to be effective to make that turn - even for minor adjustments. You can feel the handle start to give if you try to push down on it to turn the tricycle. With only 1 child on the tricycle, the parent bar is up to the task. 2 children and the material is not sturdy enough to support their weight. It's too late to send it back so I may keep it to see if they will like it when they can steer. However, by then, I'm sure the second child will also want to peddle too instead of just being a back seat passenger.To sum it up:If you have to do the steering, you will need to have lightweight kids for this to work. 60 lbs of twins is too much for the parent bar to handle.If you don't have to steer, it should work. The child in the rear has to be happy as a passenger only since the pedals are footrests only for that seat.

This is a helpful attachment. We have the happy navigator trike with a push bar & seat belt and added this insert to accommodate our two boys, 4 and 2 y/o.Easily installed in minutes, just screws in place, this is a solid piece of equipment that allows my kids to take a neighborhood walk/ride together. The front passenger is the pedaler, while the rear passenger is just along for the ride. Good for the younger kids that may not be able to pedal yet. With the added pushbar, I have more control over hills, braking, and giving an extra push if the pedaling becomes too tough for my oldest. I also installed a seat belt on my trike for the benefit of my youngest. That way he's not trying to pop off while we are all in motion.Your front passenger should be capable of steering well; because once you've added this tandem seat, trying to steer using the push bar becomes a little difficult. Typically with a one seater and the push bar, you can pop a wheelie to help steer, but with two seats and a pushbar, popping a wheelie will not work as well. My pushbar now has a nice bend in it from doing this.Happily, my 4 y/o is now steering well, and we are enjoying this tandem trike seat immensely. "Look, Mom! I'm a good driver!"