I've been reading a ton of Kettler reviews here but can only find ones about people using the trikes as push-toys. I'd like to just have the trike be a trike (if that makes sense?!) because we already have a car push-toy that we borrowed from a neighbor. I'm looking at the Kalypso since I would not need the spin-free wheel and I like the girly colors, but am now wondering if even this is too much trike for a 2 yr old. Maybe the lower end Blossom or a Radio Flyer would be better for this kind of use.

When do most children learn how to pedal a trike themselves?

Is the Kettler any easier/harder for children to use? I read a review on urbanbaby that said her son could pedal a Radio Flyer traditional style trike for quite a while before mastering the lower seated Kettler--and by that time he was ready for a small bike. Is this typical?

Are the Kettlers worth the money if they're only used as trikes?

Would love to hear about any experience people have with this!

Thank you!
Chris