95 replies to this topic

[micheleartist]

Thanks, Jack. I am aware that Carving Trike has 8" air tires, but I've read some earlier posts from someone with reference to the Carving Trike tires and it didn't sound good. The user posted that 60 psi slowed the Carving Trike down a lot and made it far more difficult for an adult to ride. Initially "Carving Trike" had 80 psi as the suggested pressure and then switched to 60 psi; I'm assuming that at 80, the tires were blowing out, although I'm sure it was a quicker ride (at least until that blowout!)

I guess I'm going to try them out and take my chances. Thanks so much for your reply!

[rogwild]

micheleartist said:

I guess I'm going to try them out and take my chances. Thanks so much for your reply!

Please let us know what you think of them, and post a review. I'm also thinking of getting a couple for the rear of my original T-8 v1, that already has a FAT kit. I just use it as a 'loaner', but don't want to go through the added expense, if the wheels/tires are cheaply made, or could be a possible hazard.

[Nemesis]

I think I will try carving trikke's 8 some time. I doubt there will be much difference in quality between the two despite what people post here.

[rogwild]

Nemesis said:

I think I will try carving trikke's 8 some time. I doubt there will be much difference in quality between the two despite what people post here.

Please do, and be sure to post your 'pre-concieved' opinion here. If you get the 'air' tires, I'm still waiting for some response to their quality and longevity.

[Nemesis]

If the trikke is bought then how can I post a pre conceived opinion. And if the word 'doubt' is used, then it throws doubt (pun intended) on a 'pre conceived' opinion. But I'll leave you to figure that out, if you can.

[rogwild]

From your previous posts on this subject, it is easy to see that you are 'prejudiced'. You have ALREADY posted a pre-conceived notion, "I doubt there will be much difference..." Your 'doubt' indicates that it is not a fact, but still your 'pre-conceived' opinion (ie. 'prejudiced'=pre judged).

If you cannot understand this, I 'doubt' that there is little chance of getting an un-biased review from you. But, please post your 'review' after the purchase; I'll just consider the source.

[Nemesis]

ok, no problem. I trust when I do the post you will be able to read it as subjectively objective as usual.

But I digress, anyone here has both a carving trikke and a trikke tech trikke?

[vankato66]

Cheap - Fast - Good Quality (Pick 2)

It's cheap and arrives quickly by FedEx.
It's fun once you get the hang of it.

But...

Toasted a bearing after 5 outings (long ones, 12-15 miles each, to be sure).
In fairness, they sent me two new bearings under warranty.

Brakes are useless; cabled stretched, stopping my progress, so I removed them.

Now, I want to try air on the back wheels, keeping poly up front.
I'll keep y'all posted.

Van Kato

Edited by vankato66, 03 June 2010 - 09:46 PM.
misspelling

[vankato66]

micheleartist said:

Thanks, Jack. I am aware that Carving Trike has 8" air tires, but I've read some earlier posts from someone with reference to the Carving Trike tires and it didn't sound good. The user posted that 60 psi slowed the Carving Trike down a lot and made it far more difficult for an adult to ride. Initially "Carving Trike" had 80 psi as the suggested pressure and then switched to 60 psi; I'm assuming that at 80, the tires were blowing out, although I'm sure it was a quicker ride (at least until that blowout!)

I guess I'm going to try them out and take my chances. Thanks so much for your reply!

What did you find out?

Van Kato 66:readme:

[rogwild]

Nemesis said:

I think I will try carving trikke's 8 some time. I doubt there will be much difference in quality between the two despite what people post here.

Still waiting for your 'Review'.

[vankato66]

I ordered some air tires to put on my back 2 positions.

Took a 2 hour trek today ; it's still holding together (for now).

VanKato

[vankato66]

Just installed air on the back 2...needed narrower spacers.

They are much harder to propel than polyurethane; but, for a true test, I'll try them in the country tomorrow.

The tires were slightly out of round; we'll see how they hold up on a long distance ride.

VanKato

[The Natural]

Be sure to put at least 80 psi in them. I ride with a 100 psi.

[MichiganTrikker]

The Natural said:

Be sure to put at least 80 psi in them. I ride with a 100 psi.

100 PSI in the air tires that come with a Carving Trike may cause them to blow!
Perhaps even the 80 psi was too much for them, which is why Carving Trike lowered their recommended PSI to 60 as micheleartist said... With Trikke Tech, 80 up to 100 PSI is no problem, but I am not sure that can be said for any cheap knock offs, including Carving Trike ...

So, like John says, for a real comparison, put near 100 PSI in them and report back on how it goes.

Edited by MichiganTrikker, 05 June 2010 - 09:42 PM.

[vankato66]

Just got out of my driveway and half way down the block with the new air tires when the left leg broke off (see pictures)! Unbelieveable! WTF?

Three apt phrases come to mind:

(1) Caveat Emptor.

(2) The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the cheap price is forgotten.

(3) Pay me now, or pay me later.

Sadder but wiser,
VanKato

[rogwild]

Let us know how their 'warranty' and customer support handle your situation!

If they give you a Full Refund, you could put it toward a Real TRIKKE! If you end up with no use for the Carving Trike rear 'Air Wheels', I may give them a try on my old Trikke T8 ver1 (if the price is right).