| The 3-wheeled Trikke cambering vehicle is made | | | | If you are already Trikke-ing along, and you |
| with an aircraft grade aluminum frame, optimally | | | | suspect that something's not working right, |
| articulated to provide exceptional sturdiness, great | | | | immediately stop and re-evaluate. Twisting of the |
| user control at any speed, and phenomenal | | | | brake cables around the steering column is a |
| stability that far surpasses the traditional human | | | | common problem which will cause your Trikke |
| powered recreational vehicles like scooters, | | | | scooter to feel sluggish. |
| skateboards, inline skates, and even bicycles. | | | | 3. For beginners, it is recommended that you |
| Despite its innovative design, that is not a | | | | start your Trikke lesson on a low handlebar |
| guarantee of safety. Accidents can and will still | | | | setting. This will allow more weight to settle on |
| happen if you're not paying attention to some | | | | the Trikke's front wheel and improve |
| basic safety guidelines. These helpful tips for | | | | maneuvering, and of course, it will be more fun |
| Trikke safety will help minimize accidents and | | | | for you, starting out. Once you're confident in |
| prevent setbacks that will keep you from fully | | | | handling your Trikke scooter, you can start |
| enjoying your Trikke scooter. | | | | experimenting with different heights of the |
| The Safety Do's: | | | | handlebars until you achieve the position that |
| 1. Always wear sports safety gear. A minimum | | | | allows for a more optimal carving experience. |
| requirement for riding any fast moving vehicle | | | | Remember to start slowly, and master one |
| (including your Trikke scooter) is an | | | | technique before moving on to a more |
| industry-approved well-fitting helmet that can | | | | complicated one. |
| cushion your head from possible devastating | | | | 4. Initially, try to restrict your route to existing |
| impact when accidentally thrown from the vehicle. | | | | bike paths or skating lanes when Trikke-ing. |
| Elbow and kneepads are likewise highly | | | | Always be mindful of your proximity to nearby |
| recommended and especially advantageous for | | | | pedestrians and other vehicles, especially cars. Be |
| children and Trikke beginners to protect their | | | | sure to obey all traffic rules when you feel |
| delicate skin and joints. | | | | confident enough to ride your Trikke scooter on a |
| 2. Always be sure to inspect your Trikke scooter | | | | busy street. And don't forget your helmet! |
| prior to getting on and riding. Go through this | | | | 5. Make sure to stop frequently to drink plenty of |
| checklist every time: Tighten all screws. Make | | | | liquids. Dehydration can set in when you least |
| sure that the handlebar quick release and folding | | | | expect it. And we all, as humans, tend towards |
| mechanisms are tightly locked in place, and give | | | | being dehydrated, anyway. Trikke has a water |
| the dual rear brakes a quick squeeze to insure | | | | bottle and cage that mounts nicely on the front |
| they are functioning properly. For Trikke models | | | | steering column. |
| with the rubber air tires, check that the tires are | | | | 6. Children should always have adult supervision |
| properly inflated with the correct pressure, i.e., | | | | when riding their Trikke scooter. |
| 80psi in the rear tires and 75 in the front. | | | | Hope that helps... |