January 19, 2012

trikke So Cal carvers give back at group rides!       1.19.2012
 
MLK Ride Sparks Drive to Can Hunger
 
Story From: TrikkeWorld Magazine
Written by: TWM News Desk

At last year's inaugural MLK, Jr. Ride of Long Beach, event organizers TrikkeWorld and SouthBay Trikke decided to charge riders an entry fee of one can-food item, to be donated to the Food Bank of Southern California.
[See video at the end of this story.]


"It was an effort to make the event meaningful and a reflection of the spirit of Dr. King's dream," said Randy Boyd, publisher of TrikkeWorld. "It ended up turning into something much more meaningful than we ever imagined."

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A Hybrid Three-Wheeled, Electric Fitness Scooter
 
Story From: Discovery News
Written By: Scott Thurler

As Trikke Tech President and CEO, John Simpson, told Discovery News at CES, "Originally, [co–founder Gildo Beleski] was looking for something stable just to bomb hills. He had no idea that this design would propel using your body. And now that the motor and battery technology has gotten so good, it was just a natural to plug them into our frame system."
That need for downhill stability led to a three–wheel design, which eventually lent itself to either a great workout or just a great ride. To exercise the upper body more, push off with a simple leg pump or the cooler looking rock forward method. Weave the handlebars back and forth until you build enough momentum. Then evolve the quick swiveling into a rhythmic swaying motion that mimicks carving like a downhill skier.

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Riding Tip: Don't get TOO comfortable!

As we get older, humans tend to fall into patterns of repetition and habit. You go through your everyday life on autodrive, performing each task just as you did the day before. Do not let this happen with your rides on your Trikke carving vehicle. The beauty of riding these vehicles is that there is no single way to get your carve on, everyone develops their own system for learning and riding. Once you have developed your system, though, the fun begins.
    The Trikke carving vehicle is a uniquely stable platform that allows for many workouts, riding positions, or just funny poses as you go through a crowded area. Once you have established your basic workout and riding positions, start experimenting. As you feel more secure on your vehicle, move your feet forward or back, just a little at a time and don't sacrifice your balance. Start pushing more with your feet if you notice that your arms seem to be doing most of the work on your rides, or vice versa if your legs are getting tired too quickly. Also, try adjusting how much you bend your legs and how deep your carve is.
    Remember, the fun in growing is learning and experiencing. Your Trikke can grow with you and be a rich part of those experiences.

How to Assemble your Trikke T7
Tip From: trikkeandy.com
Written By: Trikke Andy

The all-new Trikke T7C is a fully convertible model that can accept 6-8 inch poly-urethane wheels and 8.5 inch air tires. This carving machine is presented at an affordable price from $169 to 179. Assembly requires a bit more than what we are used to with Trikke, but one needn't fret. The Trikke T7 shouldn't take more than 30 minutes to set up (and that's being generous).
For those with a phobia against assembly manuals, check out the video, (Trikke T7 “What's in the Box” Assembly).

For those who need further clarification, here's a step-by-step guide to building your new dream machine.
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Trikke Academy will be giving 3 lucky people a Full Tuition Scholarship to our National Riding Skkool coming up March 10-11th in Las Vegas, NV. There's even a bonus Skki Day on Friday the 9th.

Why are we giving away three?? Well, the name of the company is Trikke, after all.

All you have to do is share your Trainer story. Trikke Trainers are everyday people. They come to it for lots of different reasons, and range from all different skill levels. They take what they've learned and teach others while sharing their passion for Trikke.
So, try to keep it down to 100 words (or so), but if you have an interesting, funny, or even not-so-funny story of how one of our Trikke Trainers helped you get started, - or maybe even touched your life,... Well, let us know. We may even post your answer on our website.


Sign up for this great giveaway and come join the fun at one of the biggest Trikke parties of the year!

* Accommodations & Transportation is not included.
Entries must be received by February 1st.

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February 23, 2011

trikke Fred Welch – Shredding snow with the Trikke SKKI        2.23.2011
 
“Training Days at Mt High ...Utah, here we come.”
 
    In Southern California we just don’t have many ski resorts. When it comes to resorts that allow the Trikke Skki, well, that list gets even smaller.
    By far, the largest part of our business is our wheels, so building awareness and brand recognition in the ski industry of all places is one of our toughest jobs as a company. In my opinion, it’s an ongoing battle to for the soul of snow sports! ...but don’t get me started on that. Because not every resort allows our very cool ride to slide down their hill, it’s no surprise that serious carvers will do some travelin’ just to be able to take their favorite sport from the streets to the slopes. I can relate, cause that’s just what I’m getting ready to do.
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Basic Maintenance Part 2

1. Wheels – check if wheels spin freely (make sure the brake isn't holding) and check for noise from bearings, or if there is any play in the hub. Watch for wobble – reset tire if need to center.
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Riding Tip

The Straight Arm Push Down
I don't care what snow sport you're into, chances are if you're plan is to slide downhill in the snow, no matter how fast or slow you're going, you better learn how to control your edges.
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February 4, 2011

trikke John Yount – comfortable on his T78Air Deluxe        2.4.2011
 
Sole Solution to my Rehabilitation.
 
My name is John M. Yount, and I'm a soon-to-be 49 year old guy from Columbus, Ohio. My Trikke story goes like this: I was beginning to despair that there was no activity I could participate in that had any sort of excitement, or that could get my heart rate up aerobically without damage to my prosthetic hip, or more importantly, damage to me! Then one evening, I happened to see the Trikke infomercial. I was absolutely mesmerized by what I was seeing. Here were people getting a great aerobic & strength workout, with little or no impact to their joints, and having an absolute blast doing it. I had to investigate this! I remembered a buddy of mine had recently purchased a T78 Air, and he was kind enough to let me borrow it, to see if this was something I could do with a bad back, one lung, and an artificial hip. It took me about a half hour to learn the carving motion and find "The Sweet Spot", and shortly after that, I was off on a great fitness adventure! I must have ridden over 10 miles that first day. The next morning, I was sore EVERYWHERE, continue...
Basic Maintenance Part I

1. Tires – set pressure (check before every ride). Check for irregular wear. You may rotate the rear tires (switch L & R) because they wear in an angle by nature.

2. Brakes – adjust brakes ...
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Riding Tip

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CARVING VEHICLE
If you're just learning to ride, then knowing how your Trikke carving vehicle (CV) works can help you get started. Carving vehicles don't operate on the normal principles of propulsion There's no gears or peddles so it's your body, and how you move it that makes a CV go. There is definitely a
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January 20, 2011

trikke John demonstrates his Pon-e punching technique on a 36V.       1.20.2011
 
New Pon-e Punching Strength Program gets me set for Skkiing, etc.
 
First of all, after personally experiencing a little set–back thanks to herniating a disc (c6/c7) over Thanksgiving weekend, a local neurosurgeon advised me to get three vertebrae fused to protect myself from further damage. What?! Not interested. Anyway, that did slow me down a bit for the month of December. After welcoming in the big Oh Eleven I decided to start moving again. The goal: to get strong! You know – I've got a one year old daughter and I need to get strong and stay strong. The visit with the neurosurgeon scared me. I'm closing in on 50, and the old "use it or lose it" mantra started echoing in my head. So, now I have re–discovered the 3CV in a big, important way. continue...
Air Tires

Setting the tire to the correct pressure is key: low pressure makes for a smoother ride but more energy will be absorbed by the give of the tire. High pressure will reduce the rolling resistance, but will create a bumpier ride. The Trikke BPV tires were engineered for...
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Riding Tip
Air Tires; Flow; Get Springy with it.

Riding on air tires requires a slightly different approach comparing to the hard, polyurethane tires. Pushing your weight directly against the floor and over the tire will squish it and the tire will absorb more energy, not translating into forward propulsion.
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Tribred Pon-e 48V                $2,199.99

Our top of the line Electric vehicle was designed for demanding business solutions needing long lasting durabilty construction and perfomance. The cambering (leaning) frame allows unmatched manuverabilty and an extremly stable active riding platform. The 24 mile range leads our models motor only coverage distance. Our quick swap battery design gives riders an option to easy change batteries for extended range. Batteries can be fully charged in 3 hours on a standard home wall-outlet. The 350W brushless free-wheel hub motor reaches motor only speeds of 16mph (25km/h). A great advantage to the Trikke EV's patented design is that it allows riders to assist the motor by carving turns as you go, increasing the battery’s range.

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Tribred Pon-e 36V                $1,899.99

This model solves the common problem of covering short distances like home to public transportation, work / lunch errands and from public transport to home. The cambering (leaning) frame allows unmatched manuverabilty and an extremly stable active riding platform. The 16 mile range is a motor only coverage distance. Our quick swap battery design gives riders an option to easy change batteries for extended range. Batteries can be fully charged in 5 hours on a standard home wall-outlet. The 250W brushless free-wheel hub motor reaches motor only speeds of 16mph (25km/h). A great advantage to the Trikke EV's patented design is that it allows riders to assist the motor by carving turns as you go, increasing the battery’s range. Long lasting durabilty and perfomance guranteed.

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Tribred Pon-e 36Vlite            $1,299.99

Designed for the fitness rider who wants motor assistance for step inclines and traveling further distances. This model has low rolling resistance tires to keep your carving at maximum speeds. This model is our lightest model at only 37 lbs with the battery in. The cambering (leaning) frame allows unmatched manuverabilty and an extremly stable active riding platform. The 10 mile range is motor only coverage distance. This model can use our larger capacity batteries for a longer lasting and distance covering option. Our quick swap battery design gives riders an option to easy change batteries for extended range. 36Vlite batteries can be fully charged in 2.5 hours on a standard home wall-outlet. The 180W brushless free-wheel hub motor reaches motor only speeds of 13mph (21km/h). A great advantage to the Trikke EV's patented design is that it allows riders to assist the motor by carving turns as you go, increasing the battery’s range. Long lasting durabilty and perfomance guaranteed.

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