The one I had (Whizzer, I mean) came as a kit to be put on whatever kind of bicycle the buyer happened to have. I had an old "Western Flyer" that I put mine on. I bought the components used. If I recall, I paid $20 for the stuff.

Power was applied to the rear wheel by a rubber roller thing that was turned by the engine. The spinning roller was pressed against the rear tire by pulling up on a lever. Simple, but it worked.

A dealership for the new Whizzer opened in Addison (Dallas area) a year or two ago but it didn't last long. I heard there were quality problems but I'm not sure about that.

I will say that the new products were really neat looking little rides!


Jim