The Real Skinny on Poly Wheels

A lot is said about the choice of air versus poly wheels for the Trikke. Earlier versions had poly wheels mainly because the early Trikke market was for riders on boardwalks and skate parks. Poly wheels could be suped up with slick bearings and made super fast. In addition, it is believed that poly wheels are easier to learn on. Why? Mainly because they don't "grab" the surface as deeply, allowing you to focus more on beginning technique than on carving strength. The drawbacks can be that poly wheels feel the surface, so if you are on uneven pavement and such, the vibrations will likely get to you eventually! The trade off is that poly wheels have less traction, so as the Trikke market expanded and different street terrains were traveled, the need for traction based air tires grew.

When you decide if a poly set up is best for you, just remember that you will eventually want to trade up. Figure in that cost. Consider your terrain and areas you most likely will be learning and riding on. If you are really on flat surfaces more so, you can probably manage with air tires because you'll end up there anyway. Overall, the best way to choose the Trikke is not by the tires, because they can be changed. Demo as many models as you can and find the right fit for you! Contact us for free no obligation demos at: demo@trikkefitness.com

Make Sure It's On The Right Way!

Here's a nice clear view of what the front wheel setup of the Trikke should look like. It should look "backwards" to the typical viewer. Strangely enough, this important set up isn't really explicit except in the general warnings section of the manual (I didn't read them till about week 3 of Trikking!), but really isn't mentioned again. Many of you got your Trikkes online and had to put them together yourself. A bike background might visually cue you to put the wheel on backwards. Not so! This will certainly change the roll and performance of the Trikke! Make sure it's on the right way and get the most out of your Trikke! Extra tip: Notice the arrow on your air tires? That's the direction they should be rolling if properly installed!