TrikkeNZ

Summer..almost here?

2007-11-19T12:41:00.000+13:00

Took Sam and the T6 on a organized family run on Sunday morning around the lakefront.
Sam is getting really good on the T6 but when he gets tired its daddy to the rescue to push him along.
Ran into some friends along they way and they had a go on the T6 even though it's not really there size but they seemed to enjoy the trikke none the less.
I think the Trikke T8 Air is really best for the Taupo lake front as the vibration of the T6 after awhile gets a bit tiring.
Trikke on.

October and Ecoshow

2007-10-25T02:46:00.000+13:00

Well October was ecoshow month for us here at TrikkeNZ.We attended our first expo to promote trikkes in NZ.Ok so it was only in Taupo but there were a lot of people from outside town and we got 2 sales from the weekend but we both think there maybe more.
Our trikkes were well recieved and the kids especially liked them.See some of the photos on our website at www.trikkenz.co.nz
We are now looking at other expos around the country.
Trikke on.

trikke in summer

2007-09-27T12:22:00.000+12:00

Now that summer is on its way myself and my trikking buddies will be able to get out there more after work,especially with daylight saving starting shortly.
Went across to Napier again a couple of weekends ago and really enjoyed that waterfront path,its the ideal trikking size.(smooth and wide).
A couple of the guys went to the local skate park the other night and tried a few trikke tricks,they seemed to have survived it with no major damage.
Roll on summer.

Night Racing -Trikke style

2007-09-04T14:52:00.000+12:00

My mate's Kit and Pete went out last night and did some night trikking.We have a park in town with a circuit course in the middle of it which is nice and smooth,great for the T8's that the guys used.They tried some pursuit races around the course,the T8 poly was by far the fastest machine.
After that the guys round around the centre of town which is nice and quiet this time of year and trikked hard.
All in all a great workout was had and the guys are keen to do some more late night trikke racing.

Trikke website is here

2007-09-01T19:27:00.000+12:00

Finally after a lot of mucking around www.trikkenz.co.nz went live a couple of days ago,it was very exciting for the trikkenz team.
We still have lots of tweaking to do on the site but at least its live.
There is a 30% opening special so if your after a trikke nows the time.

2007-07-29T17:35:00.001+12:00

Round the Lake

2007-07-28T03:21:00.001+12:00

In a moment of craziness 4 of us have decided to enter the Lake Taupo cycle challenge in November.Its roughly 168kms around Lake taupo which we will do about 40kms each on the T12.Thats going to be a great challenge especially with all those hills on the western side.Better get training.!

Sunny sunday

2007-07-22T15:58:00.000+12:00

Had a great time with my boy on his T6 and me on my T12.Found a nice smooth area in a new shopping complex.Tried to take on a few kerbs by leaning back as I hit them.Worked ok but will have to try a few more.My boy was great on the T6 considering he is only 4yrs old.Tried a bit of hill technique on one of the slight slopes didnt feel too bad really.Roll on summer.

T8 to work

2007-07-18T10:40:00.000+12:00

Had a great cruise to work this morning on the T8 air,had a bit of practice going from road to footpath and back again.I just shifted my weight back a bit when going over the bump and it seemed to help.
The T8 is easier to scoot along with when I have to give myself a little push on the uphill sections.I will get this hill climbing thing sorted......One DAY!

Weekend in Palmy

2007-07-16T03:16:00.000+12:00

Just had a relaxing weekend in Palmy catching up with the folks and checking out possible trikke areas.Certainly around Palmy there was a few good spots around the Lido pool area and there was a really cool walkway around the southern entry to town which looked very trikkeable?

T8

2007-07-11T05:33:00.000+12:00

Had fun riding the T8 poly to work,it was especially fun on the nice smooth surfaces not so great on the rough stuff.Probably for Taupo the T8 Air would be better but for places like the waterfront in Napier the T8 poly would be ideal.
Will take on of the T8's away this weekend to Palmy and see whats happening down there.

Just like xmas

2007-07-09T20:38:00.000+12:00

It was fun unloading our first shipment of trikkes to New Zealand.
We quickly put together a T8 air and and took it for a test run.
The T8 seems very quick compared to the T12 and more responsive but time will tell.
Roll on this weekend so that we can try the T8 poly and T6 as well.
Good day.!

First load of trikkes

2007-07-09T07:26:00.000+12:00

Its getting exciting here in Taupo as the first load of trikkes arrives this week.
I am getting T12,T8 Air and Poly and the T6 for those a bit smaller.Its going to be fun trying the different models and see how they handle various conditions.
I know the kids are looking forward to trying the T6 model.Its going to be a fun week.

Wet morning

2007-07-03T22:05:00.001+12:00

Tried my T12 out on the wet road this morning on the way to work.Went fine,not that I pushed it too hard but was happy to get to work without any problems.Not sure if the poly wheels would go as good.

TrikkeNZ website coming soon

2007-07-02T11:37:00.000+12:00

I have been thinking and working on this for a while and after many emails to the head office of Trikke International I have come to a agreement to be able to sell trikkes in New Zealand.
I think kiwis will enjoy the combination of fun and fitness.

T12 at work

2007-07-02T05:05:00.000+12:00

Had the T12 at work most of this week and I must say it was a hit.Nearly everyone that saw it had a go.Bringing the T12 home was a challenge as I live up a steep hill but it was a great work out anyway,even though I couldnt ride it all the way.
Now that we have passed the longest day-ROLL on Summer.!

Finally

2007-06-27T20:49:00.000+12:00

Yes today was good.The sun was out and not a breath of wind.
I had my T12 at work and all the team had a go at racing around the office.
Might have a couple of converts if I am lucky.Then we went outside and enjoyed going around the block.I wasn't so productive today but FUN was had!!

too cold

2007-06-26T15:21:00.000+12:00

The weather gods are not helping me get out on my T12,windy and rainy all week.
At least I can look online at videos of people trikking!!!
See www.trikke.com

what a week

2007-06-15T09:04:00.000+12:00

Not good when I dont get to ride my t12 all week.Tomorrow is Saturday so hopefully the weather will come to the party and I get rockin.Go the Springboks to beat the wobblies

windy saturday

2007-06-09T23:29:00.000+12:00

Got out there today even though it was windy and cold.Did a bit of work on climbing into the wind.
All good.

Missing my trikke

2007-06-08T12:46:00.000+12:00

The last few days have been cold and windy in Taupo.Not good trikkin weather.But tomorrow is the weekend and hopefully I will have time to get out there and attack a few hills.Have tried a few different places around Taupo to ride my T12,the best so far is a new housing development out at Wharewaka point.Actually the other day when I was out there a lady stopped me and asked me wether a Trikke would suit her sister who couldnt walk so well.We had a good chat about the benefits,so hopefuly I have another trikke convert.Roll on the weekend.

Time trials

2007-06-05T14:11:00.000+12:00

Had fun at the weekend testing the t12 on a narrow path with small ups and downs.Good for when I start using the t12 to go to work and I have to negotiate people,driveways and footpath obstacles.
By the end of the session things felt pretty good.
Now for those hills again.

hills

2007-05-31T09:20:00.000+12:00

Have had a few goes at a variety of hills,smalls ones,bigger ones and almost flat ones.The almost flat ones are ok but anything bigger and my t12 comes to a slow grinding halt eventually.Watched the hill climbing video a few times now but no joy.Will have another crack this weekend.Trikke on.

a little hill

2007-05-29T08:26:00.000+12:00

Took the beast out yesterday at lunchtime.It was a beautiful taupo day and wharewaka point was our testing area.We tried uphill and downhill slopes,nothing too radical but it was good to try a bit of hill climbing and be able to do big carves downhill.A great way to spend a lunch hour.

the best so far

2007-05-29T02:24:00.000+12:00

Well last weekend has been the best trikking so far.There was miles of lovely flat path and correctly inflated tyres and a angle change on the handle bars and it all came together and I felt the sweet spot.Rode for about 2hours until I was stuffed.Loved it.Had quite a few positive comments.Cant wait to get out there again.

missed out

2007-05-21T06:57:00.000+12:00

Its funny I have only had my t12 a little while but when I didn,t get a chance to ride on the weekend I feel like I really missed out on something.Must be part of the addiction to fun that trikke brings on.!

Slowly ,slowly.

2007-05-13T21:04:00.000+12:00

Well have had my first weekend with my t12,managed to spend a bit of time on it and its feeling a little better everytime I ride it.Leaning and using the shoulder seems to be part of the answer and then there's the legs to think about.
Its great learning and feeling it working,now and again at least!

twice now

2007-05-09T20:54:00.000+12:00

Well have had a couple of goes now and tonight was a bit better but I still need to lead with my shoulders to get things going.
My family are enjoying the T12 as well even though its a bit big for them.The weekend is coming up so I hope I will have lots of time to get trikking.

First time

2007-05-08T21:58:00.000+12:00

We after much mucking around and testing the brakes.I finally got the T12 out on the road.
Didnt really get too far but got a little feel for it.I have to practice my leaning and turning.
Tomorrow is another exciting trikke day.

T12 is in the house

2007-05-07T09:58:00.000+12:00

I have a great big t12 roadster box sitting on the floor of my office,begging me to put it together.
Sadly all my tools are at home so I will have to wait,but she looks beautiful.!!!

Trikke Sweat

2007-05-06T12:17:00.000+12:00

According to lots of different forums and blogs there seems to be a generally good feedback about getting your workout on a trikke.You can either have relaxed arms and really push the legs or vice versa.
Sounds good to me,I like the idea of switching your work out area easily and obviously getting a good workout to and from work.
Now I have to check out how trikke's go in the rain?

Route planning

2007-05-04T22:01:00.000+12:00

On my ride home tonight on my mountain bike I was imagining what route I would take with my t12.I tend to go straight up the steepest hill on the way home,that might be bit of a challenge on my new t12.Although it seems that coming down hill is harder,well at least according to all the videos.We will see.

Trikke comes to Taupo

2007-05-04T16:16:00.000+12:00

Well yesterday I bit the bullet and ordered my first trikke the 'T12" roadster.I should arrive in a couple of days and I can't wait to get it out on the streets of Taupo and see what it can do.
The 'T12' looks like bit of a beast,I hope it rides as good as it looks in all the videos I watched.