DurableToys is Closing

Thanks for over 25 years! We are closing our sales portal, DurableToys.com, in March 2024 as we move on to another business. Any parties interested in taking over the entire business are welcome to reach out to us at the following email address: Wagon Train Toys . Com

Reach out to Lapp Wagons at www.Lappwagons.com for continued service for Speedway Express trikes or wagons.

Reach out to Valley Road Woodworks at 717- 786- 6875 ex 1 for continued service with Valley Road trikes and wagons.

Trikes: An Aspirational Toy

Kids like experiences that channel big kid fun stuff.  The tricycle has earned a place in vehicle history by being simple and stable on uneven ground even when rigid by itself.  Big Amish made ones even more so. 

Most airplanes follow that lead with tricycle landing gear.  This has the advantage of the landing ground reaction serving to pitch the nose down, sticking a great landing to the deck.

A century plus of farm tractors have many examples of tricycle layout, with the center wheel (or double) fitting down a row between crops while the rear two might have adjustable span. 

Motor vehicle laws in the USA, Canada and elsewhere treat a road-able three wheeler as a motorcycle.  This opens up the market for all manner of open, light and powerful trikes (and reverse trikes) that roll back the weight and complexity of a modern car to golden era of tiny, lightweight British sports cars.  The kids with reliable pedal power tricycles from DurableToys.com however would not need a tow truck to follow. :)

-Guest post by DurableToys founder Dave McCusker

Riding A Trike Is Good For You

What makes a tricycle good for its rider's fitness?  Those three contact points are pretty much fixed between the tricycle and ground.  But it is possible to turn so sharply for a given speed that the gravity and cornering force upsets that footing.

 

A rider on a trike can shift his or her weight to keep the force vector within the footprint.  Body English takes energy and thought.  It might also be a great way to transition to two wheeled bicycles.  

So along with mind and body, playing outside is good for the soul and so tricycle riding is good for a person.  To buy a big strong tricycle see our website durabletoys.com or wagontraintoys.com .  Thanks.  https://www.durabletoys.com/categories/Amish-Tricycles-and-Trailers/

Amish Tricycle Trailers

Back for 2022! One of the most charming features of our durable Amish tricycles is the ability to add a trailer. See our pages for more options and sizes:

Amish Trikes and Trailers

Amish Tricycles and Tricycle Trailers for Summer Fun!

Amish tricycles handcrafted right here in the USA!

See our large selection of trikes and trailers from three different Amish shops. Free shipping to many states.

For even more fun, add a trailer...

Amish Tricycles Fall Special

See our storefront for the latest specials, and order early to get handmade Amish tricycles ahead of the Christmas busy season.

Valley Road Child-Sized Trike

The classic Valley Road child-sized trike: 

Built to Last!