Saved from the trash man..... ID help?

julesjunk · Apr 3, 2009

A couple weeks ago, the neighborhood just south of me was having big trash pickup day. Found this little guy sitting at the curb. A future "driver" for my daughter. Anyone know brand and age?? Other than the seat label, and "coaster brake" I find no writing.

We'll just keep it amongst forum viewers that I sat the bike on my wife's couch for better lighting. She might not agree with my studio setup. :?

Thanks,
Jules

ifitsfreeitsforme · Apr 3, 2009

great little bike. wonder if modern pneumatic tires from a Craigs List kiddy bmx donor bike would fit in it?

Crassly · Apr 3, 2009

Looks like a Hedstrom. Great save.

julesjunk · Apr 4, 2009

ifitsfreeitsforme said:
great little bike. wonder if modern pneumatic tires from a Craigs List kiddy bmx donor bike would fit in it?

Yea, just looking at those solid tires makes my back hurt. I picked this little huffy up at a garage sale last week. Tires just might work. Though for a kids bike, it has potential all on it's own............

julesjunk · Apr 4, 2009

Crassly said:
Looks like a Hedstrom. Great save.

Thanks
A google search on Hedstrom is all over the board. Any idea on age/who would of sold them?

Crassly · Apr 4, 2009

This is about all I know:

Manufacturer: Hedstrom Site of Operations: Fitchburg, MA
Founder: Carl Hedstrom Website: n/a
Parent Company Hedstrom Notable Lines/Models: Safe-Jet, Minute Man
Tricycles Made Since: 1915
Still in Business: Yes

COMPANY HISTORY:

Carl Hedstrom started his company in 1915 and originally produced bicycles. Hedstrom is still in business but may no longer be producing tricycles. In the 1980's Hedstrom had a bit of a resurgence in the tricycle industry when they started producing licensed character tricycles like Strawberry Shortcake tricycles, as well as trikes that featured Care Bears and Bugs Bunny.