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Big Wheel tricycles locate pedals on the front wheel

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The ultimate symbol of neighborhood superiority skips the complexity of chains entirely. These low-riding plastic trikes feature pedals stuck right onto the oversized front wheel axle. This direct-drive setup ensures maximum power transfer from tiny legs, allowing for glorious, uncontrolled plastic drifting on suburban driveways.

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