Jako-O · Balance bike

Jako-O Laufrad Cruiser

Based on 2 independent scored tests: Kassensturz (SRF) (2011), ÖKO-TEST (2012).

Tested for Europe & UK
17
Shortlist score
Poor
Medium confidence

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Warnings from testers
⚠ Failed a safety test

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Test results

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Kassensturz (SRF) CH · Consumer organisation
Kassensturz/Velojournal Kinderlaufräder-Test 2011
3,9
ungenügend
Our scale29
weight 0.40
Riding steering braking (30%)
3,9
Ergonomics adjustability (30%)
4,2
Vehicle quality (20%)
3,1
Handling (10%)
4,6
Safety (10%)
4,1
Listed at CHF 93 values read from the Kassensturz test table PDF https://www.srf.ch/article/file/urn:srf:file:649b060430c14/kinder-laufr%C3%A4der.pdf ; Jako-o model made by Hudora
ÖKO-TEST DE · Consumer organisation
ÖKO-TEST Laufräder 3/2012
ungenügend
Our scale4
weight 0.34
⚠ Failed a safety test Grade as quoted by testberichte.de for ÖKO-TEST Nr. 3 (März 2012); Platz 9 von 10; „Beim Falltest fielen die Achsmutterkappen ab, was Eltern noch beheben könnten. Den Aufwand sollte man sich aber sparen, denn das Laufrad ist eine echte Gurke: Auf dem Rollenprüfstand riss der Rahmen an, unter statischer Belastung verbog sich die Halteplatte am Sitzrohr, auch der Prallschutz hielt n

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