Gendron Wheel Co Trike

[schwinn boy]

Any idea what year it's from? it looks like it would originally have a 24" or 26" front wheel.

 

[Fv2]

Best guess, I'm thinking 19 teens or 20's. Never saw anything like that before.

 

[Fv2]

Ok just did a Google search of gendron wheel co Toledo Ohio. Wish I could copy a link from my phone,very interesting history there. Had a good write up on Toledos attic.


And here's the link.
http://toledosattic.org/index.php/e...7-essays-cat/ess-commind-cat2/100-ess-gendron

 

[DJ Bill]

Wow, some stuff I never knew...including this:
"The Gendron Wheel Company. The company was not only the originator of the wire wheel, but it has been the recognized leader in goods of that class. Many of the machines used in the manufacture of the company's product are the direct invention of Mr. Gendron or his mechanics. As a result of this, the company is the possessor of some for the most perfect electric welding, rim-truing and wheel-making machinery in existence. The concern has a capacity of 2,500,000 steel wheels, annually, all of which are required to equip articles of their own manufacture. The company has long since been recognized as the largest manufacturers of children's vehicles in the world."(from the link above..)

 

[Fv2]

Like I said, very interesting history. I was amazed at everything the company has done over the years.
I know it doesn't answer the original question,but atleast you know some history.

 

[jadewombat]

So the front wheel/crank is not original on yours then, correct? Mine had a three-piece crank. Yeah that frame looks like circa 19 teens according to this:

http://www.tricyclefetish.com/gendron.php

Mine was 1918 the best I can tell.

http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/1918-gendron-pioneer-kids-tricycle-2-0.63187/

I have the front wheel assembly for sale if you want it.

http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/in...-parts-vintage-trike-wheel.42257/#post-411708