Trikke Tech T12 Series 3-Wheeled Carving Scooter (Copper)

by Trikke

Product Features

• Top of the line Trikke
• The Trikke 12 Roadster with its customized, high-pressure pneumatic tires
• Carve deeper and ride harder with confidence and control
• Perfect for athletes wanting to combine a fast and exhilarating ride with excellent cross-training
• If you want the ultimate cambering vehicle that you can take to the limit, this one's got the girth

Product Description

The Trikke 12 Roadster with its customized, high-pressure pneumatic tires and disc brakes eats up bad road and pushes the edge of the T8 carving envelope times 10. Carve deeper and ride harder with confidence and control, and tackle hills like a giant slalom skier tackles the mountain. Perfect for athletes wanting to combine a fast and exhilarating ride with excellent cross-training for endurance, balance, agility and strength. If you want the ultimate cambering vehicle that you can take to the limit, this one's got the girth. Also, because of its larger wheels and heavier frame, you'll find that it takes less turns to keep your speed essential for anyone interested in long distance carving. It's the best ride we currently offer; not for the faint of heart. Suggested Weight Limit 250lbs

Product Details

• Item Weight: 37 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 42.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001CCYEMU
• Item model number: T12R-CO
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #294,664 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate trikke experience (for now), August 10, 2008

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Nicholas "Nicholas" (Dallas, TX United States) - See all my reviews

Trikke 12 is the high-end model in the trikke series. I have started on a Trikke 8 and then I made my way up to T12. T12 is higher but heavier at the same time, which means that it requires more energy when starting, but it also has more inertia, which means that it is easier to maintain speed when cruising. The ride is faster and much smoother than the T8 because of the size of the wheels. Beware though - faster means that you spend more energy, which is why the official advertising is "not for the faint of heart". It is only slightly wider than the T8, but it needs more "turning space". Not really a problem if you have wide asphalt (where it is a lot of fun), it climbs hills easier than the T8 but it is less maneuvrable in tight spaces such as climbing on a narrow sidewalk. This model is the only one (so far) with disc brakes, which makes it safer knowing that you can really brake when you need and therefore gives you more confidence at higher speed and on downhills. The handlebar grips as shown in the picture are terrible (they make a good picture but they are very uncomfortable). I hope Trikke will change them to something more ergonomic, I did it myself. This detail would not lower it from 5 stars.
The last word of advice: I know there are people out there who want to buy the best thing from the start. Then they sell them on EBay because they were not able to learn how to use them. Just like with alpine skiing (BTW-it feels very similar), where you have skis for beginners and intermediate, you do not start straight on racing skis, my advice for beginners is to start with a T8 or T78 and then, when you got the hang of it, move to the T12.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Should have bought the T-8 Air, November 14, 2008

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Matt Larson (Orange County, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trikke Tech T12 Series 3-Wheeled Carving Scooter (Copper) (Sports)

I've owned an old style T-8, with the polyurethane wheels, for almost a year. Though I liked it, it seemed too much like a "toy", and I wanted something more substantial. Everything that I read (Trikketalk, etc) led me to believe that the T-12 was the "Cadillac" of the Trikke line - smooth, easy, quiet and fast. This is NOT the case - in fact, it is vastly less efficient than my old t-8 ("less efficient" = requiring greater energy expense to cover the same distance). This makes it substantially harder to ride than the t-8. It is just plain exhausting!

I checked to make sure that there wasn't a problem with my particular T-12. I checked that the bushings were not too tight, OK, that the brakes weren't rubbing, OK, that I had the recommended 75psi front and 80psi rear, OK - everything checked out fine, so I posted my concerns on Trikketalk. The general thrust of the replies is that the T-12 really is bigger, slower and harder to get going than any Trikke in the line, and that I just need to get used to it. So, it is a Cadillac all right, but instead of driving it, it feels like I am behind it, pushing it. Uphill. With it in Park.

On other subjects, it is very well built - there is no flex or shimmy when I am on it, and I am 6'0 - 200 lbs. Putting it together was straightforward - however, you need to carefully study the instructions on brake adjustments if you are going to set them yourself.

The thing that keeps my rating from falling below a 3 is this: the T-12 IS - IN FACT - a good workout. I do intend on sticking with it, however, it will stay just that: "A Workout Device". For fun, and riding enjoyment, I wish I would have bought the T-8 air - which would have been the sweet spot between effort, comfort, ease of use, and speed. Not to mention, less expensive by more than $100.00.

FOLLOW UP -

I have now been riding the T-12 for over a year. I take it out three times a week, 10 miles each ride. I also rotate that same 10 mile path between roller-skates and a bicycle. The T-12 is STILL too big, too bulky, too cumbersome, too arduous, and too hard to move to be anything other than a "Workout Device". (And this is from someone who is (now) 6'0, 185 lb.) As a "Workout Device", it is very good, I still have no complaints about it's build, workmanship or sturdiness. But, because the T-12 is none-the-less limited in it's role, I find that I still use the T-8 Poly for general riding around. Now, more than a year down the road, I still feel that the T-8 would have been a better choice, one that hits the target of being a multipurpose Trikke - nimble enough to kick around town and heavy enough for working out.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Trikke T12 Rocks, July 13, 2007

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Optimus Prime (Canada) - See all my reviews

Update 01/02/08:
Just to let everyone know that there are new Trikke T12 colors available: Metallic Green and Metallic Copper. They look so cool.

I had the T12 since Sept.06 and I've always enjoyed riding it as an exercise machine to get fit and have fun. Never a day goes out for me without trikking and its kinda addicting too. During my rides I get a lot of curious looks from folks around trying to comprehend what the heck I'm riding about and thats just part of the fun. The trikke is NOT a scooter although many will call it that at first. It is a 3 wheeled cambering vehicle that is human powered that uses Trikke Tech's patented 3CV technology to allow a rider to move a chainless, pedal-less device forward without ever touching a foot on ground. Learning to ride was a little hard initialy but once you get the hang of it, it is very easy. It took me 10 minutes to learn and ride this thing with some way of moving it forward. From there it becomes fairly easy to move it at a comfortable pace. Watch the dvd video first that comes with it so you have a clue on how to maneuver. This is a big help for starters. If you've roller blade, skate or ski before, you're not that far in learning how to trikke. Everyone's learning curve is different but with patience, practice, and determination, you'll get there in no time.

The T12's frame comes pre-assembled and all you need to do is install the handle bar, adjust the brakes, inflate the tires then attach to the axle. Its really simple. Intructions are provided too on how to install and ride the trikke.

Trikkers are everywhere in this country and from around the world and growing. My fellow trikkers and I here in Southern California are riding it for miles with no pedaling or pushing....just rock and roll. It is low impact, its not hard on your body or joints that is why you can go a long distance with trikking with speed around 9-13mph once you get the hang of it. Going uphill with the Trikke is very doable with some practice. I've lost weight doing this and kept it off. There is a trikke model for everyone besides the T12 so check around but beware of any imitations and cheap knock-offs out there. Trikking is good for me and my health. TRIKKE ON....

For more info about the Trikke go to: http://www.trikketampastore.com/129.html

"How do you motivate the majority of Americans to exercise? It's not that they don't want to exercise, but they really need a good reason for doing it -- a reason better than exercise itself. Trikke delivers that reason in one word - FUN!"...TrikkeTampa