Schwinn 12" Mickey Mouse Roadster — $65.69

Mickey Mouse is a timeless attraction for kids. Now style-conscious parents can be keen on the mouse too. This beauty from Schwinn has all the great style features of other retro-trikes, such as the Sky King, for about half the price. Vintage touches include a wooden deck, silver fenders, black tassels and a removable bell. This style is easy for short-legged riders to mount and has a low center of gravity, making it tough to tip. Schwinn's pneumatic tires provide a nice cushy ride on bumpy sidewalks.

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Huffy Thomas & Friends Folding Tricycle — $49.99

Toot toot! All aboard. Finally, a way to get your kid to stop obsessing about Thomas's elaborate train table — a Thomas bike. At least he'll be burning off steam outdoors and you won't have to play the role of James or Rosie for the 1,000th time. Can't bare to leave the trains behind for a second? Stow them in the red storage container on back. If you're running out of space in your home, don't worry. This metal trike folds up for compact storage.

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Morgan Cycle 12" LiLa Double Step Trike — $49.99

This swell pink trike is the perfect match of old-school design and modern comforts. LiLa's got a classic shaped steel frame adorned with sweet blossoms and butterflies and outfitted with a squishy padded seat to keep little bums from getting sore. Adjustable handlebars mean this trike will grow with your girl.

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Unimax Pit Wheeler Chopper Trike — $48.68

Built for bigger kids (it's 35" high), this cool yellow trike looks like it's ready for off-road adventures — it's even got non-slip motorcycle handlebars. Assembling this beast (it weighs in at more than twenty-five pounds) will require some patience and creativity, but the end result is a solid ride. The rugged design and chunky tires are ideal for gravel or other uneven surfaces.

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