tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.comments2023-12-02T03:11:52.619-08:00The Cheetahtsbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232166999634346911noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-15204255813406618092020-04-05T09:19:15.751-07:002020-04-05T09:19:15.751-07:00OMG im so glad I found this blog ,,,over the years...OMG im so glad I found this blog ,,,over the years I have looked back and thought about the my CHEETAH,,MAN how I loved that ride,,i must have begged for it from seeing commercial but I kno I got it and like every one else I can clearly remember being the fastest kid in the neighborhood as in those days kids did a lot of racing ,,I was dusting all big wheels and green machines(even a few bikes) ,,I lived in a big apartment complex with a nice hill ,,I felt like speed racer ,,I can remember my peers and even the older kids being amazed at the speed and agility of the CHEETAH,,and I was the ONLY one with one ,,never saw another kid wit one,,sadly I can remember having to stare at it after it broke(probly from letting an older kid ride it) ,,wishing so bad that it could be fixed or somebody would buy me another one ,,that never happened but I never forgot that feeling of being the fastest,baddest kid in the neighborhood ,,,unbelievable they stopped making them back then ,,,BEST TOY EVER!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-16677240831771845202020-01-16T14:05:34.913-08:002020-01-16T14:05:34.913-08:00Hello,
I have been asked several times about my C...Hello,<br /><br />I have been asked several times about my CHEETAH ride on trike.<br />I have decided to sell the trike. I will list it on E-bay in the coming week 01/20/2020.<br />I will most likely need to remove the front forks for shipping, but they can be re-installed without any damage to the trike. I hope it goes to a good home and gets the love it deserves.<br /><br />John<br />jmoronic@juno.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-16660398809215236022019-06-06T22:16:34.969-07:002019-06-06T22:16:34.969-07:00I got mine at thrifty's and wore out the plast...I got mine at thrifty's and wore out the plastic tires from doing 360's went through 3 cheetahs I remember the metal bar brake and i was the absolute fastest on the block. The only change i would do is put rubber wheels in the back even tjough you couldn't do 360's anymore, lets start a go fund me and see uf patent is available to start making these again. Find an old one take it apart and reproduce all the parts. 80s kid at hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494371241167055286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-90283919862021095592019-05-22T13:06:50.404-07:002019-05-22T13:06:50.404-07:00I work at a school and I was talking to a 5th grad...I work at a school and I was talking to a 5th grader who doesn't like to go outside and instead talks about how fun video games are. I was telling him that he needs to get outside and ride a bike and smell the fresh air and have a real adventure. I told him about my Cheetah when I was a little guy in the mid 70's and I looked up some picks and here I am writing a post. These pictures take me right back to those days. It's amazing how accurately I remember my Cheetah. And I too was the fastest kid in my neighborhood. For some reason no one else had one besides me. I may have been small....but I was FAST!! Those were great days spent outside on my Cheetah!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10724827388454788445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-14003486702205827932019-02-15T12:26:29.902-08:002019-02-15T12:26:29.902-08:00I am so glad to see that I did not imagine the Che...I am so glad to see that I did not imagine the Cheetah', nd that there is a page dedicated to the memory of its badassery.<br /><br />I had a 'Big Wheel', and it was fun, and probably well suited to the neighborhood we lived in, which had no sidewalks. I once was invited over to the home of an acquaintance for his birthday party; this was one of the really cool kids (the coolest kid, actually). He lived on a side-walked street filled with kids our age, and he had a Cheetah. I had never ridden on anything so fast...it was unbelievable. I remember even at that tender age I could see it was well engineered. It was a memorable party. The Cheetah!<br /><br />We all wanted to ride on it, but alas, there was only one, so we took turns. My mother didn't drive, and parents back in those days didn't schlep their kids around by car. So my experience with the Cheetah was like a dram - like being with a really pretty girl you met at a party - a girl that was maybe out of your league. I never saw another one, and growing up pre-internet, a search was not an option. Was it a dream? Did I really ride that thing? Was the Cheetah even real? Thank you for this site, I know the Cheetah was not a hallucination, and I can re-live that wonderful day.Safe Streets North Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391592867026530422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-90462713586960731642018-12-17T15:45:25.576-08:002018-12-17T15:45:25.576-08:00I have a Cheetah in working order.
It is currently...I have a Cheetah in working order.<br />It is currently hanging in my garage for safe keeping.<br />I will sell it, but shipping can be costly with the size of the trike.<br />Contact me if anyone has interest in this trike. Thanks, John<br /><br /><br /> jmoronic@juno.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-53372045858769514062018-08-03T20:06:01.154-07:002018-08-03T20:06:01.154-07:00My dad worked for Lakeside/Leisure Dynamics from t...My dad worked for Lakeside/Leisure Dynamics from the late 50's to late 70's, so I grew up with every single one of the toys they produced and many that never even hit the market. The Cheetah was one of my favorites! It, and I ran circles around every Big Wheel on the block!! Wish I had some pictures to share, but thanks for the memories!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12025495102931133647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-86929934704410334552017-12-27T21:12:42.015-08:002017-12-27T21:12:42.015-08:00Had one of these too and loved it. But it broke ea...Had one of these too and loved it. But it broke early on and my Dad was always trying to fix the steering column with various washers. He must have thron out the manual not realizing replacement parts were going to be necessary. Here is a pic from a catalogue page I just found on ebay. Don’t think this one is on your blog yet.https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/8L4AAOSwNSxU7z8l/s-l300.jpgRandall Berenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12163093458147412201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-71075098253406892802016-10-06T13:59:00.518-07:002016-10-06T13:59:00.518-07:00I was the only kid on the block with one of these ...I was the only kid on the block with one of these in Maryland in 1976, after breaking countless big wheels dad but the bullet and got me the cheetah... A real mover. I used to trade candy and quarters for rides. Reconstruction. "Built to Last"https://www.blogger.com/profile/10557053723672656976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-57653971683210575592016-08-10T21:49:20.155-07:002016-08-10T21:49:20.155-07:00I found a 1970 ad for one on eBay. It says it reta...I found a 1970 ad for one on eBay. It says it retailed for $39.95 back in the day. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-AD-3-Pg-Bike-Bicycle-Lakeside-Cheetah-Huffy-Murray-Thunder-Road-Banana-Seat-/310874828007?hash=item4861956ce7:g:GCUAAOxyYSdS~4zIMarknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-45422485602250854942016-04-08T04:42:55.170-07:002016-04-08T04:42:55.170-07:00I had one in the 70's. I think that was my fav...I had one in the 70's. I think that was my fav.DLMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05612842037057142531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-13756584693641721472016-02-14T07:18:43.462-08:002016-02-14T07:18:43.462-08:00Can anyone make one of these? Adult or kid size. ...Can anyone make one of these? Adult or kid size. This was the best! Seriously, let me know.Patricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01451678081223709135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-37065545143390986422016-02-14T07:18:05.551-08:002016-02-14T07:18:05.551-08:00Best Bike ever! does anyone have one or can someo...Best Bike ever! does anyone have one or can someone make one - an adult one would be awesome - seriously. Let me know.<br />Patricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01451678081223709135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-51429703026662127362016-02-14T07:17:04.334-08:002016-02-14T07:17:04.334-08:00This was the best bike out there. Does anyone hav...This was the best bike out there. Does anyone have one or can someone make an adult version?Patricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01451678081223709135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-71712200492218603082016-02-12T16:54:18.006-08:002016-02-12T16:54:18.006-08:00I had one damn near as fast as a 10 speed! everyon...I had one damn near as fast as a 10 speed! everyone wanted to ride it man it was fast. Only my class 2 race buggy was as much fun! Glad you all had one too there wasn't many of us don't remember the brake just speed......Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05485231581655982265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-30587469721210582692015-10-14T12:43:17.143-07:002015-10-14T12:43:17.143-07:00We are a blessed group. My cheetah was never broke...We are a blessed group. My cheetah was never broken by someone else it was never stolen. Their were two things in my Yard growing up as a kid that you did not touch . one was his 1966 fastback mustang it was and still to this day shiny red and polished aluminum mags.that was and still is a destroyer on the streets. Two was my cheetah bike.my older sister was the only person that Sat behind those bars.I out grew it ,but I kept it,I'm 44 years old .I've built and sold many bike's drag cars rock crawlers but I miss my cheetah the most.why my Dad threw it out I'll never know.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03577879504827903090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-28737563256706822342015-04-04T03:20:46.352-07:002015-04-04T03:20:46.352-07:00I had one in about 74 in san pedro ca land of hill...I had one in about 74 in san pedro ca land of hills and was racing a big wheel down one and was winning so he grabbed the back roll bar and spun me out and I rolled down the hill amongst glass.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04499053639798906742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-20430154901213527422015-04-04T03:20:45.108-07:002015-04-04T03:20:45.108-07:00I had one in about 74 in san pedro ca land of hill...I had one in about 74 in san pedro ca land of hills and was racing a big wheel down one and was winning so he grabbed the back roll bar and spun me out and I rolled down the hill amongst glass.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04499053639798906742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-3600659971129673602015-02-11T22:11:51.997-08:002015-02-11T22:11:51.997-08:00My parents gave me one of these for my Birthday. ...My parents gave me one of these for my Birthday. This was the coolest present ever until it got stolen :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-56417530056194965682015-01-12T10:55:49.300-08:002015-01-12T10:55:49.300-08:00Had one too. Beat everyone on the block. Left it i...Had one too. Beat everyone on the block. Left it in front yard one day woke up to the wires being cut. No longer the fastest bike on the block.lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12637335861997571777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-38107189246541832532014-12-15T12:48:52.164-08:002014-12-15T12:48:52.164-08:00I put that photo on the W3 and it is a picture of ...I put that photo on the W3 and it is a picture of my best friend Randy and his little brother Gary who were my neighbors growing up in Encino California! <br /><br />I remember getting my Cheetah for Christmas and I had no idea what it really was (kind of thought it was a type of big wheel) but once I got on and rode, there was nothing else like it! Super fast and super awesome and I remember spending hours and hours riding all over the neighborhood on that thing! <br /><br />Randy was the only other person on the block who had one and we would ride around together all the time. They beat every single Green Machine and Big Wheel out there and made that cool sound as you pumped the pedals! <br /><br />Does anyone know the company that made these? Why do you think they don't make them anymore when they still make the Big Wheel and Green Machine? Is it too fast and too dangerous for today's kids? I wonder. <br /><br />I feel close to everyone on this page as we were the ones who truly know what it was like to be King of the Cul de Sac! Love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-28357267935835670412014-10-31T19:29:33.875-07:002014-10-31T19:29:33.875-07:00I search ebay and craigslist every month for the p...I search ebay and craigslist every month for the past several years with no joy to find a Cheetah for sale. I too had one as a kid and it was also stolen. I have decided by or on my 50th to make my own. I have been trying to figure out the pulley system which I will likely use 2 Lawnmower pull rope clutch's to link to the rear axel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-75701219904146064212014-09-17T07:45:11.559-07:002014-09-17T07:45:11.559-07:00I had one for many years, until some big fat dork ...I had one for many years, until some big fat dork bullied me into letting him try it and he broke it! Pooey! ;-{<br /><br />I think I would like to make an adult sized version someday. Who's with me?!!! ;-Djesterjaimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09734699742621093293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-42041217390111133482014-09-17T07:43:54.154-07:002014-09-17T07:43:54.154-07:00I had one for many years, until some big fat dork ...I had one for many years, until some big fat dork bullied me into letting him try it and he broke it! Pooey! ;-{<br /><br />I think I would like to make an adult sized version someday. Who's with me?!!! ;-Djesterjaimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09734699742621093293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456321307596852739.post-59869884225719573462014-03-20T16:02:27.280-07:002014-03-20T16:02:27.280-07:00My dad worked for Leisure Dynamics in Toronto and ...My dad worked for Leisure Dynamics in Toronto and we had a couple of these. We were the tester kids for all the new toys! We still have one in the garage....probably the only one left! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com