Sunday, January 15, 2012

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Q: I’m trying to find information regarding a children’s tri-bike that I purchased many years ago at an estate sale. On the pedal are the words “Tri-Bike” and all that’s legible of the manufactures name is either “Mac C….” or “Mac G….”. There is a stamp on the underside of the frame that indicates “DALE 12-26-46″. I’m assuming this was an owners stamp perhaps with the date that a child received this bike as a Christmas gift.

A: You have a McClatchie Tri-Bike. This riding toy was a tricycle that you could convert into a bicycle as your child grew. It is very similar in design to the Anthony Brothers Convert-O Bike tricycle. Your tricycle (at least in the picture) is missing the rear step and one wheel. These are not really that uncommon, but information on the company seems to be non-existent. We’ve never found any information whatsoever and nobody seems to know anything about them. The date stamped on the tricycle is inline with when it would have been made. Below is a photo of a Tri-Bike with the rear plate.

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