"Mexican Pickups"

mboss56 · 07-07-2005

We just returned from our second trip to PdC a week ago. Even though it was overcast and rainy for the first three days, and I survived my excruciatingly painful wrenched lower back on days 2-4, we had a wonderful time, once again.

I run a restaurant in Wisconsin, and we feature Italian Gelato on our menu. I'm looking for buy a three-wheeled bicycle like the ones I saw in Playa. I've seen them referred to as "Mexican Pickups" on the internet, but can't locate a source for them. They have two wheels in the front, supporting a cargo basket. I'd like to customize it to carry a deep freezer chest for selling our Gelato along parade routes.

Does anyone have an idea of who might manufacture these? I saw a bunch of them, all new white ones, lined up on the street at the new hotel directly across from Babe's and Scream Ink, but didn't have the smarts to ask anyone about it at the time. Amazing what we think about after we return, isn't it?

Anywho, if you can help steer me to the right place, it's mucho appreciated!

JIP · 07-07-2005

I have also heard them referred to as "Mayan Taxis" I dont have a source though sorry

**james** · 07-07-2005

triciclos (tricycles) are used all over Mexico and are made by the major Mexican bike companies, like Mercurio.

**Jesus** · 07-07-2005

This one is perfect, but in Colombia.
http://classifieds.agriscape.com/ad/18842/es/

JackPineSavage · 07-07-2005

do an internet search for "vending tricycle". Also ck e bay

jtm1631 · 07-07-2005

This web site seems to have some decent options for you Ice Cream Tricycle

If you get one, make sure to post a pic for us.

PlayadelSoul · 07-07-2005

You can buy them in Telebodega. Shipping might be a problem, however.

streckman · 07-07-2005

Kogia · 07-09-2005

San Francisco de Asisi had them the last time we were down there, also, that little grocery across the street (the one with all the pinatas) had a lot of them.

**ryberg** · 07-09-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by james

triciclos (tricycles) are used all over Mexico and are made by the major Mexican bike companies, like Mercurio.

Saw a nice one of those popping out of its box at the Benotto store on 30th the other day when we picked up Benjamin's new bike. (He turned 8 yesterday.) The guy there said they ran for something approaching 2,000 pesos, or another 300 or so to get one with the nice, fat tires.

Steve

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mboss56 very sparkly Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lodi, Wisconsin Posts: 28	"Mexican Pickups" We just returned from our second trip to PdC a week ago. Even though it was overcast and rainy for the first three days, and I survived my excruciatingly painful wrenched lower back on days 2-4, we had a wonderful time, once again. I run a restaurant in Wisconsin, and we feature Italian Gelato on our menu. I'm looking for buy a three-wheeled bicycle like the ones I saw in Playa. I've seen them referred to as "Mexican Pickups" on the internet, but can't locate a source for them. They have two wheels in the front, supporting a cargo basket. I'd like to customize it to carry a deep freezer chest for selling our Gelato along parade routes. Does anyone have an idea of who might manufacture these? I saw a bunch of them, all new white ones, lined up on the street at the new hotel directly across from Babe's and Scream Ink, but didn't have the smarts to ask anyone about it at the time. Amazing what we think about after we return, isn't it? Anywho, if you can help steer me to the right place, it's mucho appreciated!

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james beach geek admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 10 year Playa resident lost in Kullavik, Sweden Posts: 9,596	triciclos (tricycles) are used all over Mexico and are made by the major Mexican bike companies, like Mercurio. __________________ My lovely house is for sale Get your own signature countdown image! Thanks for taking the time to read the announcement!

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JIP way into it Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 117	I have also heard them referred to as "Mayan Taxis" I dont have a source though sorry

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Jesus Nutty Peep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 4,581	This one is perfect, but in Colombia. http://classifieds.agriscape.com/ad/18842/es/

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JackPineSavage lost on fifth Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Wisconsin Posts: 22	do an internet search for "vending tricycle". Also ck e bay

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jtm1631 añejo Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,339	This web site seems to have some decent options for you Ice Cream Tricycle If you get one, make sure to post a pic for us.

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PlayadelSoul añejo Join Date: May 2005 Location: We'll know when we get there, We'll find mercy Posts: 8,964	You can buy them in Telebodega. Shipping might be a problem, however.

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Kogia way into it Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 161	San Francisco de Asisi had them the last time we were down there, also, that little grocery across the street (the one with all the pinatas) had a lot of them.

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