Tricycle Fetish Blog

Wondering About Age and Value of Murray Tricycle

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:29:03 +0000

Q: I bought a little Murrary trike the other day. Looks to be in really good shape. I was just wondering what year it is and what it is worth? Thanks A: Your tricycle was probably made in the early 1970’s or possibly even late 1960’s. They made similar models for a number of years. To [...]

Real or Fake Antique Horse Tricycle?

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:02:27 +0000

Q: Found a very unique horse tricycle at an antique store. Wondering if you’ve ever seen anything like it. Unfortunately, the photos were taken with my cell phone so they are not great. Do you think it’s a “real” antique piece or a more modern piece? Just FYI, the price they have [...]

Gambles Hiawatha Tricycle Made by Murray

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:49:27 +0000

Q: I recently purchased a Gambles tricycle. The label has Gambles on it along with the name of the trike that I can’t quite make out. Any idea’s where I can find information on it? A: Your tricycle is a circa 1950’s Hiawatha tricycle made for sale in Gambles Hardware Stores. Your tricycle was [...]

Stunning Restoration of 1950’s Hedstrom Tricycle

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:52:18 +0000

Nick P. sent us photos of his restoration job on his wife’s 1950’s Hedstrom tricycle. He used all original parts except for the grips, tires and pedal locking caps. He went all out and had parts re-chromed rather than just painting them. The end result looks stunning, especially considering how bad of a state the tricycle [...]

Looking for Info on a Retrike 707

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:05:07 +0000

A: Would you know of a company that made three wheel bicycles for adults that were seven speed I believe.My husband and I had a bike given to us and I can’tfind info.on it.The info I have is Re Bike Boca Raton,Fla. and it’s called ReTrike 707 sold at Mountain Bikes LTD Patent #201,538 and [...]

Questions About Fixing Old Colson Tricycle

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:51:14 +0000

Q: With regards to my Colson Tri Cycle the Size of the back tire is 14 x 1.75 I have a couple of questions? 1. The rim have a place for an inner tube, can one be put on the rim and if so do you have any tubes and tires? 2. Do you have [...]

Restorers Needs to Know Brand of Tricycle

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:51:09 +0000

Q: I hope that you can help us to identify this tricycle. It has been fully restored and is in excellent condition. The ‘Batwing’ handlebars are reminiscent of the Junior Toy Co. style. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated including a ballpark valuation. A: Your tricycle was indeed made by the Junior Toy Co. It is [...]

Anyone Know the Maker of This Horse Sulky Tricycle?

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:36:10 +0000

Anyone know the maker of this horse sulky type tricycle?

Mystery Tricycle is Probably a Western Flyer

admin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:52:32 +0000

Q: I’m sending you a pictures of my tricycle in hopes you can identify it for me. This elderly lady (about 85 to 90) had in in her backyard in the hills of Camarillo, California. I asked her for it and she gave it to me. I think its from the [...]

Is Your Horse Tricycle an Antique or a New Fake?

admin — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:42:21 +0000

One of the most common questions we receive at Tricyclefetish.com deals with the authenticity and age of horse tricycles. Is my tricycle antique? A simple “NO” in reply to every question would be right about 99.9% of the time without ever seeing a picture of the tricycle. Original horse tricycles are incredibly rare, especially Victorian [...]

Is This Little Murray Mini Tricycle Worth Fixing?

admin — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:32:23 +0000

Q: Wondering if its worth anything or is it worth fixing. A: You look to have a mid-late 1960’s Murray tricycle. From the photo that you provided it’s hard to tell what is dirt and what is rust and where, but it looks to be a combination of both. If you were going to have the [...]

Do You Still Make a Certain Model Tricycle?

admin — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:17:40 +0000

Q: Do you still make the Hedstrom Taxi…model 3103…? Where can one be purchased or ordered? Tucson Arizona … Odessa Tx … Tulsa Oklahoma. We have friends visiting from Odessa in Tucson who would like to purchase one for their grandson in Tulsa. Thank you, P Davis A: We never made that tricycle. This is a [...]

Can You Identify This Chain Driven Tricyle?

admin — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:06:49 +0000

Q: Let me know if you can or can’t identify the make of this tricycle and if it has any value. Thank you. A: No, we don’t know the maker. It looks like a bit like a Murray. We’ve also never seen another one like it, and think that your tricycle is a bit of a [...]

Where can I get my tricycle repaired?

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:13:48 +0000

Where can I get my tricycle repaired? That’s a question that we get asked a lot. The simplest answer is apparently not the most obvious, and that is at your local bicycle shop. With the expansion of big box stores the number of local bicycle sales & repair shops has dwindled, but most every town [...]

Unknown Early Tricycle With Hand Brake

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:58:03 +0000

Q: I have a tricycle that has a wooden seat and a hand brake on the handle bars, this puts a brake onto the front wheel. I know that this was purchased in the 1930’s but have not found any information. Hopefully you can answer my questions regarding the manufacturer and [...]

I have an old tricycle can you provide some info on it?

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:32:49 +0000

Q: I have an old tricycle but don’t know the type it is. May I send you a photo and perhaps you can provide some info on it? Thank you. A: Your tricycle is a very rough 1960’s era Murray tricycle. The exact year of manufacture is unknown, but they would have used that design [...]

Another Mystery Vintage Horse Tricycle

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:23:03 +0000

Q: I have a tricycle horse that hinges in the middle. The horse is black and white with a strap on metal seat. The front tire is 18″ air king? and the back tires are air king? 10″. Beyond needing new tires, I don’t know anything about it, there are no marks, [...]

Need Antique Tricycle Seat Recovered

admin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14:42:52 +0000

Q: I have a tricycle built by Colson and as shown on your website as Colson tricycle of the 1950s. I am refinishing one for my grandaughter and am in need of a new seat or to have mine recovered with leather or leather substitute. Can you help me with either? A: We do not perform [...]

Can You Identify This Old Chain-Driven Tricycle?

admin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:26:44 +0000

Q: Can you please give us some info on this tricycle? A: Your tricycle is a circa 1950 Mercury chain driven tricycle made by Murray. It looks to be in quite a shambles. If you’re looking to restore it, it’s going to cost you a fortune in that condition. It’s bent, missing pieces, etc. It’s probably [...]

Restoring a Vintage Miami Sun Adult Tricycle

admin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:18:45 +0000

Q: I recently acquired a trike, seem to be a Miami Sun Deluxe, however I can not find any information on it or it’s model and am not even sure if this is really the model and of course no idea on the year, the trike is very rusted and needs restoration. I would like [...]

Nice Hedstrom Sky Jet X-II Tricycle

admin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:05:50 +0000

Q: thanks for allowing me to join your site i have an unknown rear steer tricycle from the late 50’s or early 60’s and have been unable to find anyone who knows what company produced it. i dont believe skyjet is the correct name. any help to identify it would be appreciated A: You have a [...]

Another Mystery Horse Tricycle…

admin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:51:48 +0000

We recently received an email inquiry about the horse tricycle pictured at the left. There’s a curved glass oak china cupboard in the background, so it’s safe to say that the owner’s bought it because it was an antique, or so they thought. Part of what makes gaining knowledge about tricycles and collecting them so difficult [...]

Seeking Information on New Zealand Tricycle With Trunk

admin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:14:33 +0000

Q: I live in New Zealand and this tricycle has been in our extended family for several generations but I have no idea what brand it is. Are you able to shed any light on the likely manufacturer or age? A: Our limited knowledge of tricycles gets even more limited when you start talking about [...]

Can You Give More Info on My AMF Tricycle?

admin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 11:53:09 +0000

Q: Can you tell me what kind of trike this is? I don’t know the model and year. I can’t find another picture of it anywhere on the web? One of the photos shows a star inside a circle that is on the trike. I remember my grandmother telling me that it means something when [...]

Do You Know What This Is?

admin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 11:19:41 +0000

Q: Do know what this is? A: Steve B. sent in this question and photo of some type of contraption that vaguely resembles a tricycle. Our guess is that it was once an early motor powered scooter, like those Rascal type things you see at Wal-Mart, usually with someone riding them that shouldn’t be.

Can You ID This Two Seater Tricycle?

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:14:43 +0000

Q: Not long ago a friend gave us this tricycle. It is in use by our grandkids. The front had to have a little welding done on it to get it operational again. I looked all over for any identifying marks but found none. Can you identify this for me? A: This is a common [...]

Looking for Info on an Old Surrey Type Tricycle

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:06:11 +0000

Q: Your site has been very helpful and I’m hoping you can help me even more. Attached is a picture of an old surrey tricycle that I uncovered while cleaning out an elderly relative’s barn. I was told it had been in the family since the late 50’s/ early 60’s. I couldn’t find a manufacturer’s [...]

Another Fake Antique Tricycle

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:51:29 +0000

Q: Hello, I just paid for access to your online price guide and have a old trike that I was hoping to get some info on. It looks to be wrought iron/steel with wooden wheels shod in steel straps like a old wagon wheel, except the spokes are steel rods. Overall condition appears to be [...]

Fisher-Price Tricycle Parts

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:10:19 +0000

Q:Inquiring if you know where to obtain parts for a Girl’s Fisher Price Trike, #2636. Specifically looking for a seat. Trike has sentimental value and would like to keep. Thanks!!!! A: Sorry, we don’t have anything like that. You should try contacting Fisher-Price. Also there are always a lot of [...]

Tricycle of the Week – April 18th, 2010: Colson Fairy

admin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:13:11 +0000

The tricycle of the week for April 18th, 2010 is the Colson Fairy tiller type tricycle pictured at the left. It is for sale on eBay with a starting bid of $99. Tricycle shows lots of wear and dates to circa 1910, give or take. View the auction.

Did Hedstrom Make Many Character Tricycles?

admin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:46:02 +0000

Q: Hi, I have a looney tune bugs bunny Hedstrom tricycle and I was wondering do you know if Hedstrom made any other character tricycle or big wheels thank you. Sincerely, Susan A: Hedstrom has a history of quite a few different licensed character trikes, including the Strawberry Shortcake tricycle pictured at the left. You can view a [...]

What is this Happy Time Tricycle?

admin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:14:37 +0000

Q: Just wondering what this is (see attached pictures). Friend seems to think it might be worth some $$? Thanks in advance for any info you have on this trike… Manny A: Your friend’s tricycle is a circa 1940’s era Happy Time tricycle. Happy Time tricycles were branded as such and sold at Sears-Roebuck stores [...]

What to Do With Old Rusty Trikes Found Laying Around

admin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:02:03 +0000

Q: I found these bikes at the house i bought last year and was throwing old stuff away that was left here. Should I throw these away or are they any good. Thank you, Tony A: Your tricycles are pretty common 1970’s-80’s era trikes, an AMF and a Roadmaster, that are in fairly poor condition. While [...]

Why Didn’t You Answer my Tricycle Question?

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:09:23 +0000

We get dozens of tricycle related questions every day, and we try to answer them all within a week of receipt. If you haven’t received an answer yet there may be several reasons for this: 1. You haven’t waited long enough. Usually every question receives a reply within 7 days. 2. You didn’t phrase your question in [...]

Identifying an Old Tricycle – Garton, 1940’s

admin — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 13:21:21 +0000

Q: I was wondering if you could help ID a tricycle I picked up with a lot of older beach cruisers? A: Your tricycle looks to be a 1940’s era Garton tricycle. You can view more information about Garton and see other similar Garton tricycles on our Garton manufacturers page.

Garton Delivery Cycle With Miscellaneous Parts

admin — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 12:57:17 +0000

Q: This trike wagon I have looks a lot like a Garton Delivery Cycle, but some things do not. It has grips on the handlebars that say Western Flyer, but otherwise there are no markings. Can you tell me anything about this trike? Rick A: Your tricycle looks to be a Garton Delivery Cycle that someone [...]

Tricycle of the Week April 1: Glamb Engineering Model 64 Trike With Sidecar

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 18:52:44 +0000

This week’s Tricycle of the week is a neat circa 1950’s trike with a sidecar attached. According to the seller, bluechevyboyz, the tricycle was made by Glamb Engineering Company in Garden City, Michigan. This tricycle sold for a final price of $203.50 with a $65 shipping fee. The link provided links to the seller’s items for [...]

Tricycle of the Week March 28, 2010: Hettrick American Trike Wagon

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 18:31:25 +0000

The Tricycle of the Week for March 28, 2010 is this 1950’s Hettrick American tricycle with wagon combo. It was found on eBay and was offered by sale by eBay seller, jhdmatsfan. The final selling price of the tricycle was $62.00. The link provided links to the seller’s items for sale and not directly to the item. [...]

TricycleFetish.com’s Tricycle of the Week Returns

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 17:54:37 +0000

We’ll once again start selecting a trike each week or so for the Tricycle of the Week. The Tricycle of the Week will be chosen from the trikes currently for sale on the internet, including on sites such as eBay, Craigslist, Ecrater etc. If you would like to have your tricycle considered for our Tricycle [...]

Yucycle Transporter: Handlebar-Less Tricycle or Three Wheeled Unicycle

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:04:39 +0000

The YUCYCLE is the coolest and most unique new ride to hit the street in years. Super easy to learn and tons of fun to ride. Travel single or let a friend hop on the back. Try it once and you’re hooked! Hands free allows you to carry items, text message, shoot [...]

Get Your Own Custom Built $10,000 Tricycle

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:14:24 +0000

The Vanilla Trike was custom built by bike maker Sacha White for his daughter, which costs him around $10,000. This luxury trike features the finest components with a Brooks leather saddle, cro-moly frame, headset from Campagnolo, front hub and rear wheels from Phil Wood and front end forks fashioned from stainless [...]

Old Rusty Tricycle Found in House

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:33:40 +0000

Q: I I found this old tricycle in an old house in the 1960’s it did not have the back wheels .everything else is original.I wonder if anyone could tell me how old it is and what it would sell for as is. thank you Jim G. A: Your tricycle looks to have been made around the [...]

Vintage Asian Tricycles & Two-Seater Trikes

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:22:16 +0000

A lot of the questions we at TricycleFetish.com receive have to deal with identification of tricycles. We do our best to identify the maker, model and age. There is a group of tricycles though that we know very little about, and are not likely to….probably ever. And those tricycles are newer contemporary Asian produced tricycles [...]

Antique Tricycle Ready to Be Passed to Fourth Generation

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:45:37 +0000

Recently we received this photo of a young boy in the 1970’s riding an early 1900’s strap steel velocipede tricycle. Lee Ferber of Peola Valley Pottery sent it the photo of his son. His son was the third generation owner. The original owner was his wife’s father in the 19-teens, who then passed it on [...]

Early 1900’s Mystery Tricycle Found in Grandmother’s Attic

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:54 +0000

A reader recently sent us this photo of a tricycle that was found in her grandmother’s attic. It is a strap steel tricycle with a wooden seat. It dates to the early 1900’s, but seems to be unmarked. Anyone with any thoughts as to what brand this might be or who the maker might be [...]

What Era is This Western Flyer Tricycle From?

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:39:51 +0000

Q: Can you help me determine what era this trike is from? All I can get off of it is that it is a Western Flyer, any info you can come up with would be great. Thanks A: Your tricycle is a circa 1940 trike that was made by Murray and branded as a Western Flyer [...]

Tricycle Restoration of Early 1950’s Garton Delivery Cycle

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:59:15 +0000

The latest tricycle restoration to be submitted to TricycleFetish.com is the cool early 1950’s Garton Delivery Cycle pictured at the left. Normally we’d say something about the restoration, but the restoration was done by the author of the Racycle Blog and he has a nice detailed write up with lots of pictures of the process.

Do It Yourself Re-Tiring of Tricycle Wheels

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:19:24 +0000

Tricycles have one of four types of tires: pneumatic, semi-pneumatic, tubular and wire-tied. All of these types have something in common…they are made of rubber and they wear out. Most pre-War tricycles that were actually ridden are in need of new tires, whether just for aesthetics or to actually make the tricycle functional. Read on [...]

What is this Jet Shaped Tricycle?

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:51:35 +0000

Q: Can you tell me the name of the manufacturer and style name of this tricycle, and its approximate value? We may wish to sell it, can you suggest where (website/publication, etc.) we could advertise it for sale? I have done searches on the internet, but have not found a picture of [...]

Cool Unknown 1930’s Streamlined Modern Fendered Tricycle

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:26:55 +0000

A reader recently sent in this picture of a streamlined modern triple fendered tricycle and asked for information about its maker. We’ve never seen a tricycle of this model before, but a toy collector has told us that the chrome accents on the fenders match those on Metal Craft wagons of that era. Any additional [...]