Schylling Bike Airplane – Bicycle Accessory for Handlebars with Oversized Spinning Propeller – Includes Airplane and Mounting Equipment – Ages 6 and Up – One Airplane

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We bought two of these at a local museum’s gift shop, for my 4 year old and 6 year old, about three months ago. I opened them and thought I’d been taken for a ride. They felt like Dollar Tree quality, but I had paid… well, a lot more than a dollar. I figured the museum had marked them up like crazy.

But, the kids were excited so we put them on their bikes and took them out for a ride. My 4 year old fell, as 4 year olds tend to do on bicycles, and the propeller broke right off. I tried to Superglue it back on, but it broke right off again. So, that was the end of plane #1.

We still had #2, but the 4 year old threw a fit whenever his big sister rode with hers, so we put it away until we could get a replacement for plane #1. Apparently, we put it someplace so safe that we can no longer find it. So, that was the end of plane #2 — admittedly, not the manufacturer’s fault.

We got a replacement for #1 here on Amazon. I was simultaneously relieved and amazed to find that Amazon’s price was about the same as the museum’s. This one lasted much longer. My kids’ bikes are shaped like a U with a bar across the top. I had initially mounted the plane next to their handlebar grips, but I think this made it more exposed in case of a fall. This second time around, I mounted it on the bottom of the U. This seemed to protect it a little bit better so it was less likely to break.

Unfortunately, the mount is not real secure, and so the plane tended to fall off when my son put his bike down on the ground. We noticed it many, many times and put it back on, but the last time we took it out, it apparently fell off and we didn’t notice… so, that was the end of plane #3.

So here I am, buying planes #4 and #5. Because hey, the kids *love* them, and they aren’t *that* expensive, and I’m down with anything that encourages them to get outside and bike.

I’m planning to Superglue these planes onto the mount. I’m a little concerned that in case of a crash, the planes will just break, rather than fall off the mount. I’ll report back if I need to return to buy planes #6 and #7 real soon here 🙂

Ok. It’s a very cheap plastic toy. If you’re looking for a high quality WWII fighter model, then keep looking. All I know is that the propeller spins when I ride, and it makes me smile every time I get on my bike. You don’t have to be a Pee-wee Herman fan to like this thing, but it helps.

Okay… here’s why: Little 4-year-old grand nephew had one that broke. He was sad. He just liked it so much, he couldn’t put it down, so it’s not high quality, just fun. Well, I searched and found on Amazon. Got 4 to get the free S&H. So the rating is 5 for the joy it brought nephew! He was thrilled when he saw “4” in the box! Wow! The value for $ is tied to how much it meant to him. The durability is somewhat laughable, but it was worth it. I suppose it would last longer if left on a shelf or on the bicycle handles (works very well and as intended there). Would be nice if there was a … “buy a whole bunch and the price per item reduces.” Oh, well… in a perfect world!

The mounting ring is not durable but a little crazy glue and it was nearly good as new.
I wish the propeller was more to scale because it is as wide as the wings and spins very fast at low speeds. I may trim an inch off and see how that helps.

adorable bike accessory!