Fisher-Price Fisher Price Smart Cycle Learning Game System Review

The setup of the Smart Cycle is relatively simple.  You connect the bike to the A/V jack of your television set (TV not included, of course!), and then you insert the software cartridge into the slot.  The child jumps on, and then pedals and steers the bicycle in order to start the game.  The TV graphics include a variety of learning environments for the young riders.  They can race other cars or play learning games at the pit stop.  The games incorporate preschool material, such as letters and numbers, and colors and shapes.

The Smart Cycle soon became my grandson's favorite game.  I do caution that you need to pay attention to the manufacturer's age recommendation of 3 to 6 years of age.  Even though my little one is tall for a two year old, he hasn't fully developed the gross motor skills to handle the pedaling that the game requires.  Still, he gets better at it every day, so hell soon have it mastered.

The downside to this game is that there is no AC adapter option available.   The Smart Cycle requires 4 "D" batteries, so be sure to have plenty on hand - rechargeable is preferable -  if your little one gives this cycle a workout  So far, the cycle has held up pretty well and it hasn't broken apart with daily use (although I have read other reviews where parents have had problems with the pedals breaking off). 

One software cartridge was included with the Smart Cycle.  There are other titles available to purchase separately for around twenty dollars, but so far, he seems to enjoy the one that came with the system.  If he gets bored with it over time, another game title might make a good gift.