What are these strange zig-zagging things?

They are called Trikkes, pronounced trike, but spelled with two K's. A Trikke is a relatively new type of human-powered vehicle. Everyone asks "How do you make it go?" It doesn't have a motor. You propel it in a slalom pattern by turning, leaning your body, and by pushing with your arms and legs. The motion is a bit like roller blading or skiing.

Trikkes...
  • Are Fun!
  • Provide Full body exercise
  • Don't have any chains to fuss with, or seats that rub the wrong way (no seat, no pedals, no chain, no gears)
  • Include air-filled rubber tires (like small bicycle tires) on several models (T78-air, T8-air, and T12 Roadster), which provide a smoother ride and better traction in wet conditions than polyurethane (roller-blade-like) wheels
  • Fold up and fit easily into an automobile (no special rack required
  • Are very stable (no training wheels required, but Mom says do be careful and wear proper safety gear just in case
  • Are eye-catching
  • Have adjustable-height handlebar
  • Include models for kids starting at age five, and for older kids from teenagers through senior citizens