The Original Big Wheel Trike

The Original Big Wheel

The Original Big Wheels Riding Toy

Many adults had the fantastic Original Big Wheels trikes for kids when they were youngsters. And, many of those same adults want their kids to have the same fun they did when they were little.

The Big Wheels trikeswere originally marketed in the 1960's, which means my brother had one. They were again marketed in the late 1970's, which means my son had one, too.

I remember them both being involved in trike races, even though there was almost a twenty year difference in the times those races took place. My son once told me, "A Big Wheel is more fun than we should be allowed to have!"

Because of the low center of gravity on these trikes, there were seldom turn-overs or spills. It was one of the safest riding toys ever.

The Big Wheel has been popular with generations of kids, and has been a favorite of toy of every child that rode them. The best feature was the movable seat--this allowed several kids to ride the same trike, even though they were different sizes, and allowed the trike to grow with the child.

A Big Wheel is more fun than

anyone should be allowed to have!

Big Wheel TV Commercial 1975

In 2009, the Big Wheel was inducted

into the National Toy Hall of Fame.

 

Big Wheels for Girls



The Original Princess Big Wheel

Girls are not left out of this fun nostalgic toy.

The pink and lavender Big Wheel version is perfect for your 3 to 8 year old princess (weight limit 70 lbs.).

She will be riding and having a great time.

When she outgrows the first setting, simply move the seat back!



Did you have a Big Wheels or a trike when you were small? Your kids would love it just as much as you did!

 

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Did You Have a Tricycle?

Tricycles: So Much Fun!

When I was small enough for a trike, Big Wheel trikes were not yet available. Instead, we had a red dual deck trike that I dearly loved.

The best part was that with the double deck, my sister could stand on the back while I pedaled. When I got tired, we would change places.

There were only two problems that we ever had with the tricycle. One, it turned over easily when taking corners if we were going very fast. Unfortunately, that was before kids had helmets and elbow and knee pads, so there were often scrapes and bumps for Mom to doctor.

The other problem was the wire spokes. We loved playing without shoes on, and occasionally, our little toes would get into the spokes and get cut. Mom told us to wear shoes, but like most kids, we would forget until we got our toes caught in the spokes. That hurt!

If you get your child one of these fun trikes, make sure that they are wearing helmets and shoes. You will both be happier with the results!

The trike above is very similar to the one I had as a child. This trike has a durable steel frame and an adjustable seat.

The trike is for 18 months and older riders. I can't begin to recall how many hours my sister and I rode a similar trike, trading places often so that we both got to stand on the back deck and ride while the other pedaled.

 

How to Ride a Tricycle

This is Sooo... Cute!

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Tricycles are Just Plain Fun!

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Do you remember riding a tricycle when you were a kid?

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