Saturday, August 13, 2011

The Trail-A-Bike

Recently while I was killing time with the twins while Pierce was at one of his little camps, I made a great find at a thrift store.  It was one of those Trail-A-Bikes, which hook on to an adult's bike but allow the kid to ride around behind.  They run about $250+ brand new, but this one that I bought used was only $20 (and it was in great condition)!  Kids can ride a Trail-A-Bike even when they aren't able to ride a regular bike without training wheels.

Pierce has absolutely fallen in love with riding the Trail A Bike with Paul.  Every evening he begs to go for a bike ride.  And the other weekend, they did an 11 mile bike ride!

What an excellent activity for Pierce to do with his Dad!  I think it may be the best $20 I have ever spent! Aren't they cute?

28 comments:

  1. DiannaAugust 13, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    You've gotta love a thrift shop! You just never know what you'll find, and you seem to have found quite a bargain. Love the photos!

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  2. KimAugust 13, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I'm seriously envious of your AWESOME find. I would love one of those but like you say, to buy regular price is a bit insane. Deaglan would love it too.

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  3. TexWisGirlAugust 13, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    how awesome is that?! and for $20!!!

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  4. JillAugust 13, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    That's fantastic. Way to go, Mom!

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  5. SamanthaAugust 13, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    What a great find!
    They look extremely sweet, cruising along together :)

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  6. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    What a wonderful find! They do look cute! I bet there are two others dying to try it.

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  7. Valerie BoersmaAugust 13, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    That is an amazing find, not only for what you got for your twenty dollars, but for what it represents in the happy memories Pierce will have about time spent with his daddy! That-as they say, is priceless:) And 11 miles-wow! Way to go Pierce!!

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  8. SandyAugust 13, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I have never seen such a thing, but what a smokin' bargain!When the twins get old enough for this it will wear Paul out riding with both of them every night. You better be on the lookout for a another one.

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  9. AngelaAugust 13, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    That is so cool! We seen one of those the last time we were at Canaan. I had never seen one before then. That is really neat! Is it easy to drive? I'd be scared to do it myself but then again it has been years since I've rode a bike.

    Have a Great Weekend!
    Angela

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  10. TexanAugust 13, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I have never seen one of these! Would not have known what it was if I had seen it. How cool is that! What fun for both Dad and son. What a bargain you got!

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  11. Chatty CroneAugust 13, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I have never seen one - and $20 - a real bargain. They look cute.

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  12. Ginny HartzlerAugust 13, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Oh, this is way cool!! I have never seen anything like it! And they are adorable! Maybe the best shopping find ever?

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  13. MaryAugust 13, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Wow what a cool bike! And what a great price. That looks like the perfect daddy son activity :)

    Hope you're havin a great weekend!

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  14. OurWanderingAdventures August 13, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    What an awesome find!!!

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  15. NancyAugust 13, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Thrifts stores rock! What a great find at such a low price. I love it! :)

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  16. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    What an awesome find. I am never that
    lucky.

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  17. JenAugust 13, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    I have been seeing these things everywhere! They look really fun. And what a great price :)

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  18. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    What a great find! They look so cute together. Both of them are loving it I am sure. Carol

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  19. jp@A Green RidgeAugust 13, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    What a GREAT gizmo for Paul & Pierce to share...and you taking the pix of course!...:)JP

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  20. ChrisAugust 13, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    11 miles!

    Takes after his MUM too.

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  21. MichaeleAugust 13, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Now THAT'S a lucky find! Awesome!

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  22. Grumpy Grateful MomAugust 14, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    I saw one of these in my neighborhood the other day. What a deal you got! And a great way to spend father/son time together. I know my kids would just love this.

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  23. Thistle Cove FarmAugust 14, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    What a fabulous find and for only $20! You win the thrift store prize for the week, maybe the month. Love the photos and so glad your "boys" are having such a great time.

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  24. JeremiAugust 14, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    how awesome!! everything about it is great : )

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  25. The CartersAugust 15, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    What a great find!!

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  26. Jenny @ Practically Perfect...August 15, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Awww, cute!

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  27. Cyndy BushAugust 15, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    That is SO cute! What a great find! I love thrifting.

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  28. My Mad WorldAugust 16, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    What an amazing find! You must have some killer thrift stores! lol
    ours are pretty pathetic. lol

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