I got this old trike off craigslist for 15 bucks and thought it might be an olde Trailmate. I contacted Trailmate.com to find out more about it and this is their response:
It’s not a Trailmate.
Looks like a combination of manufacturers parts.
Rear frame looks like a Miami Sun or conversion rear frame section with the one piece axle.
Support struts from seat post to rear frame look like Alco Villager parts with the sliding adjustment. ( 1970’s – 1980’s
The wheels only being 28 spoke indicate cost saving wheels. ( mostly not used after mid 1980’s )
Rear fender braces appear to be Trailmate early model fender kit with the muffler clamp. ( late 1970’s)
Looks like Shimano 3 speed coasterbrake, but unusual model with bell crank on brake arm side of hub.
Might want to see if you can find out when that model hub was produced.
Reflectors looks like something from 1970’s.
Number of Wald parts stem, crank, pedals, front sprocket.
Seat looks like English saddle.
Front fork appears to be Imported lugged style, possibly English but likely Taiwanese.
The rear fixed sprocket on rear axle looks like it has more that 22 teeth, rather unique if it does.
Deep rear basket looks like Miami Sun style.
Frame may be something made by Alco Cycle ( LargoFL ) but can’t be sure.
The frame part holding the 3 speed hub looks like what they used to make but they had their own rear frame
which is different than what is in picture.
Mr Al Cook was very innovative and this may have
been of limited production. He was active 1960’s- early 1980’s.
Me talking now. ) Just not sure why there were so many trike parts involved in putting this thing together. I mean, how many people on earth have multiple, multiple trikes laying around, lol. Plus, I am looking for 3 24" rims and tires if anybody has some for sale. Sandblasting starts tonight. Is this worth restoring? Your thoughs/concerns/opinions welcome! I will most likely keep it and not resell it. Thanks in advance...
It’s not a Trailmate.
Looks like a combination of manufacturers parts.
Rear frame looks like a Miami Sun or conversion rear frame section with the one piece axle.
Support struts from seat post to rear frame look like Alco Villager parts with the sliding adjustment. ( 1970’s – 1980’s
The wheels only being 28 spoke indicate cost saving wheels. ( mostly not used after mid 1980’s )
Rear fender braces appear to be Trailmate early model fender kit with the muffler clamp. ( late 1970’s)
Looks like Shimano 3 speed coasterbrake, but unusual model with bell crank on brake arm side of hub.
Might want to see if you can find out when that model hub was produced.
Reflectors looks like something from 1970’s.
Number of Wald parts stem, crank, pedals, front sprocket.
Seat looks like English saddle.
Front fork appears to be Imported lugged style, possibly English but likely Taiwanese.
The rear fixed sprocket on rear axle looks like it has more that 22 teeth, rather unique if it does.
Deep rear basket looks like Miami Sun style.
Frame may be something made by Alco Cycle ( LargoFL ) but can’t be sure.
The frame part holding the 3 speed hub looks like what they used to make but they had their own rear frame
which is different than what is in picture.
Mr Al Cook was very innovative and this may have
been of limited production. He was active 1960’s- early 1980’s.
Me talking now. ) Just not sure why there were so many trike parts involved in putting this thing together. I mean, how many people on earth have multiple, multiple trikes laying around, lol. Plus, I am looking for 3 24" rims and tires if anybody has some for sale. Sandblasting starts tonight. Is this worth restoring? Your thoughs/concerns/opinions welcome! I will most likely keep it and not resell it. Thanks in advance...