Looking for an old fashioned metal child's trike

rich@mailorderbikes

I am expecting my first child in 10 weeks time. I am obviously extremely excited and can't wait until the 18 month milestone when i can get him a trike. I know its a long way off but i wondered if anyone knew of any manufacturers of old fashioned metal trikes. We used to have a Raleigh one when i was a kid and it lasted my 3 sisters and I for years (each of us until we were about 3 years), unfortunately during a house move it got lost. The trike was pretty much completely metal, other than a rubber strip wrapped around the tyres and it was red,yellow and blue (the classic Raleigh colours). If anyone knows of a vintage bike manufacturer or refurbisher that may be able to supply me with one I would be very grateful. I have looked at Pashley but i think their trikes are too big for an 18 month year old. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Daz555

My advice? Get him a trike that doubles as a pushchair when he's old enough - he'll love it. When he's 2-3 get him a balance bike.

rich@mailorderbikes

Thanks Daz, but i really want a metal trike!

adamedwardsteather

Best I can think of is a Pashley Pickle: http://www.pashley.co.uk/products/pickle.html

Adam

rich@mailorderbikes

Cheers Adam, I'll get a catalogue from them.

fanny

Danish company Winther make some good quality trikes. We had a selection at a toddler group I used to run. They're not cheap, but worth the money. Similar to Islabikes. http://www.winther-bikes.com/pages/tricycles.php

rich@mailorderbikes

That is exactly what I was looking for, thank you!