Is a convertible push-trike worth it over a simple pedal trike?

For families wanting one product to span several years, yes. The most-cited strength across reviewers is longevity: 5-in-1 and 4-in-1 trikes convert from a harnessed push seat to a balance bike and finally a pedal trike. The trade-off, flagged in multiple r/Preschoolers and r/toddlers posts, is that the push handle is often the first thing to break and the extra hardware adds weight and assembly complexity.