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Important Must Read Notes:
MOUNT UP
First, find some smooth, flat and open terrain to ride on. Parking lots,
basketball courts or tennis courts are perfect places to learn. Because
of its three-wheeled stance, the Trikke is an exceptionally stable vehicle.
Also, because most of your weight is centered over the rear wheels
(where the brakes are), the Trikke's braking system is excellent (see
warnings about riding in wet conditions on page 8).
The Trikke is easy to stand on. We recommend that you step up onto
the Trikke and spend a few minutes getting used to the riding posture,
the braking system, and especially the range with which you can rock
the steering column left and right. This is especially important because it
is exactly this rocking capability that propels the Trikke forward. Get
used to letting your arms do the rocking —- not your body.
YOUR FIRST RIDE
We recommend that you push off like a scooter and simply ride the
Trikke around for a few minutes to get used to the ride and feel of the
Trikke. It is especially important to establish a good riding position that
properly balances your weight between the front and rear wheels. First
time riders have a tendency to lean back onto their heels and to pop
unnecessary wheelies. Scooting your toes to the front of the platforms
and riding on your toes will help to distribute your weight to the front
wheel. Also, properly set, the handlebar height should force you to lean
a bit forward. This riding posture will give you much better stability,
control, and quick braking response.
START FROM SCRATCH
You can actually start moving without touching your feet to the ground
by turning the front wheel back and forth in a serpentine fashion. You
will begin to pickup speed but will peak at only a few miles an hour.
Here is where it all comes together!
ROCK 'N' ROLL
You are now turning the wheel back and forth to generate forward
motion and establishing a rhythm. No matter how bad you might be as a
dancer, the Trikke experience is very rhythmic in movement and timing.
Stick with it. You'll get it. The entirety of what the Trikke is and the
beauty of what drives its design forward is the addition of one final
ingredient:
ROCK THE STEERING COLUMN LEFT AND RIGHT
AS YOU TURN THE WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT.
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