Radio Flyer Flyer Glider Jr. review

Radio Flyer is better known for red wagons, but the Flyer Glider Jr. is a well-specified three-wheel scooter that competes directly with the Micro Mini and Yvolution Glider Air. It uses lean-to-steer, so kids turn by shifting their weight, and the polyurethane wheels have built-in LEDs that light up as the wheels spin. Radio Flyer adds high-performance bearings so a child glides farther per kick, and an adjustable handlebar with soft grips. The list price is $79.99, with Radio Flyer showing further sale pricing only in the cart, and shipping is free on orders over $49. Radio Flyer frames it as the first step before one of its two-wheel scooters, such as the Flyer Kickstart Max. The weak point for a comparison shopper is the published detail: the product page text we checked does not state an age range, rider weight limit, scooter weight or whether it folds, so check the specs tab before buying for a very young or very small child.

Who it is for

gift buyers who want a light-up three-wheeler from a known toy brand

Price

$79.99 list price on radioflyer.com (sale price shown in cart).

Light-Up Wheels $79.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Lean-to-steer three-wheel design
• Polyurethane wheels with LED lights that sparkle with motion
• High-performance bearings
• Adjustable handlebar with soft handgrips
• Radio Flyer sells replacement parts and offers free shipping over $49

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: $79.99 list price sits between the Glider Air and Micro Mini
• Strength: Light-up wheels are standard on this model
• Strength: Comes in red, blue and pink
• Weakness: Radio Flyer's page does not list an age range or weight limit in its main text
• Weakness: Does not say whether the frame folds
• Weakness: Sale prices only appear in the cart, so the final price is unclear until checkout

Key facts

• Wheels: 3, light-up polyurethane
• Steering: Lean-to-steer
• Colors: Red, blue, pink
• List price: $79.99

Where it ranks

Radio Flyer Flyer Glider Jr. is No. 6 in our Best Kids Scooters verdict.