November 10, 2006

Big Wheel

I was thinking today about the Big Wheel.

I don't remember exactly when I got mine, but it was an earlier model, the one without the brakes. My grandfather and my father put it together, somehow neglecting to attach the spring that clicked against the wheel to make the tick-tick-tick noise.

I was never clear why they left off the noisemaker; it wasn't like I could ride the thing in the house.

I found a way to be loud. There were holes in the back of the body for the adjustable seat, and I filled those holes with rocks. I sounded like a landslide when I rode around a corner.

I wonder if that's why I was the slowest kid on the block.

Posted by Nic at November 10, 2006 07:09 PM | TrackBack
Comments

As teenagers we'd race these things. Saw them in half back near the adjustable seat, bolt a couple of pieces of 2x4 into the body to extend the length (so our legs would fit the pedals) and have at it.

We all had the brakeless ones, because we'd get the old, beat up discards to play with.

Posted by: Ted at November 10, 2006 08:12 PM

Valuable information. Fortunate me I found your site by accident, and I'm stunned why this accident didn't happened in advance! I bookmarked it.
guild wars 2 gold http://www.guildwars2-gold.us/

Posted by: guild wars 2 gold at November 21, 2012 10:50 PM

You actually make it appear so easy with your presentation however I find this topic to be actually one thing which I believe I would never understand. It seems too complex and extremely wide for me. I'm having a look ahead to your next put up, I will attempt to get the hang of it!
gw2 gold http://www.goldgw2gold.com/

Posted by: gw2 gold at November 21, 2012 10:50 PM

Great delivery. Outstanding arguments. Keep up the amazing work.
guild wars 2 power leveling http://www.guildwars2-gold.us/guildwars2-power-leveling.html

Posted by: guild wars 2 power leveling at November 22, 2012 03:23 AM

I must convey my admiration for your kind-heartedness for men who really want help on your concept. Your very own commitment to getting the solution all-around became extremely useful and has truly permitted regular people like me to attain their endeavors. Your entire important advice means so much a person like me and far more to my office workers. Thank you; from everyone of us.
chanel handbags http://chanelhandbags.v5s7.com

Posted by: chanel handbags at December 1, 2012 11:58 PM

Can you please send by e-mail me the code for this script or please let know me in detail concerning this script?
louis vuitton outlet http://louisvuittonoutlets2013.overblog.com

Posted by: louis vuitton outlet at January 4, 2013 07:42 PM

The sun glasses appeared right away, however are a great gift for for Yuletide. I will discover further when they are started.
[url=http://iklanbarisdofollow.com/2013/01/the-riding-a-bike-jersey-bib-can-be-a-distinct-seeking-part-of-products-with-numerous-capabilities.html]Southworth[/url]
Southworth

Posted by: Southworth at January 16, 2013 08:23 PM

I aquired these for my companion since i have squashed his counterfeit Oakleys. They're fine quality, so it appears like I cannot be flooding these that uncomplicated! He loves them, many of them suit accurately!
Sizemore

Posted by: Sizemore at January 23, 2013 03:46 AM
Post a comment









Remember personal info?