What is a Trikke Cambering Vehicle?
What propels a Cambering Vehicle?
Doesn't a Trikke take up alot of room when you ride it?
What is the difference between version 1 and version 2 models?
How do I determine which version I own?
Can I install the T12 12 inch inflatable wheels on my T8 and visa versa?
How do I become a Trikke Dealer?
How do I find a Trikke Dealer in my area?
How do I start a Trikke Club?
How do I find a Trikke Club in my area?
Where is Trikke Tech Inc. based out of?
The back wheels are wearing on an angle. How do I know when it is time to replace the rear wheels? Are they difficult to change?
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Q: What is a Trikke Cambering Vehicle?
A: Trikke 3-wheeled cambering vehicle is a human powered 3-wheeled vehicle that has no mechanical drive train. It's articulated frame can lean into turns while keeping all three wheels in contact with the ground. The 3-wheeled stance provides riders with excellent stability at all speeds including a dead stop and is a marked improvement in balance, control and stability over traditional machines like scooters, skateboards, inline skates and even bikes. What really sets this new machine apart is its novel method of propulsion. With the exception of inline skates, traditional machines have a mechanical drivetrain (chain or belt drive) or require that you kick off of the pavement like scooters and skateboards to propel them. Despite the fact that a cambering vehicle has no drive train, a rider can propel it indefinitely with an extraordinary level of efficiency without touching the ground. Though designs for three wheeled cambering vehicles of all kinds date back nearly 100 years, patented Trikke cambering products are the first ever cambering vehicle to be produced and distributed world wide.

Q: What propels a cambering vehicle?
A: A coordinated technique of simultaneously leaning and turning a cambering vehicle in the same direction is the figurative power plant of a cambering vehicle. In short, a rider travels down a serpentine path much like a skier slaloming down a hill. Unlike a skier, these turns actually propel a cambering vehicle rather than control its downhill speed, though that can also be achieved on a cambering vehicle. Breaking it down, when the rider enters a left hand turn he or she also rocks the handlebars to the left. Advanced riders add many more body movements primarily outward kicks like inline skating and the throwing of upper body weight into the direction of the turn to dramatically increase speed and acceleration.

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Q: What is the difference between version 1 and version 2 models?

A: Trikke cambering vehicles are currently in their third design series for the T8s, and second series for the T5s and T6s. Though the version 1 Trikke models are an excellent product, Trikke Tech moved to a second generation of cambering vehicles in the fall of 2003 in order to further refine the design and performance of our products. The version 2, is a completely new machine from the ground up with significant changes to the frame strength and overall design. The primary differences are in the handlebars, folding mechanism and foot platforms. The version 2 handlebars can raise significantly higher than the version 1 and the foot platforms have been angled forward to be parallel with the ground. These modifications were done primarily to accommodate taller riders and to improve rider comfort. The folding mechanism on the version 2 is significantly different being a spring loaded bolt action locking mechanism that dramatically improves frame rigidity. More subtle changes include a new handlebar stem design, new wheel design, foam insulation around the brake cables to eliminate cable rattling within the frame, quieter brake pads, and new ergonomically designed handlebars to improve rider comfort.

Notable changes in specific models are as follows: the version 2 T6 has been scaled down from the version 1 Trikke 6 in order to be a more midsized vehicle for teen riders ages 10 through 15. The small version 2 T5 and T5ws are dramatically different from the original version 1 Trikke 5. The frame is lighter, and the foot platforms have been changed to a durable colored plastic. Along with a new colored plastic windscreen, the handlebar design is all new.

Despite the laundry list of design changes that were made during our transition from version 1 to the current version 2 models, the version 1 models are still an excellent ride and fast.

Q: How do I determine which version I own?
A: You can easily determine which version you own by shape of the handlebar stem (the hardware at the middle of the handlebars that holds the bars to the steering post). Version 1 Trikke 6 and Trikke 8 models have a rectangular shaped stem. The version 1 Trikke 5 models have a Razor scooter style collapsible straight handlebar with an elastic cord connecting the two removable hand grip ends.

The version 2 Trikke models T5, T5ws, T6, and T8 (referred to as Sport models) have a round stem with the Trikke logo etched into the stem top plate.

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Q: Can I install the T12 12 inch inflatable wheels on my T8 and visa versa?
A: It's not possible because of vastly different fork dimensions and completely different brake systems (scrub vs. disc).

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Q: How do I become a Trikke Dealer?
A: Rollover on the link that says "Dealer" at the top of any page and then click "Become a Dealer." All you need to do is fill out the form and hit submit and a Trikke representative will contact you.

Q: How do I find a Trikke Dealer in my area?
A: Rollover on the link that says "Dealer" at the top of any page and then click "Dealer Locations".

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Q: How do I start a Trikke Club?
A: Rollover on the link that says "You and Trikke" at the top of any page. Then, rollover "Trikke Clubs" and click "Start Your Own Club." All you need to do is fill out the form and submit. A Trikke representative will contact you and help you get started with a Trikke Club.

Q: How do I find a Trikke Club in my area?
A: Select "You and Trikke" from the menu bar at the top of the any Trikke.com page. Roll over "Trikke Clubs" and then click "Club Locations." This link takes you to a comrehensive Club-by-State locator organized alphabetically by city.

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Q: Where is Trikke Tech Inc. based?
A: Trikke Tech Inc. corporate offices are located in Buellton, California.

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Q: The back wheels are wearing on an angle. How do I know when it is time to replace the rear wheels? Are they difficult to change?
A: Rotate the rear wheels, so it will wear the other half. It's very easy to remove and replace the wheels - just need two 5mm allen wrenches. You can buy replacement wheels at trikke.com website when needed.

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