Yo, Double Dub Checking in ...
Guess you can say the writing was on the wall
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| The "prototype" Me-Mover with "Thug" Double Dub's Trikke T12 |
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| some assembly required |
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| Propulsion System - kinda heavy |
Trikke date 10.5.2014 CicLAvia: Heart of Los Angeles. A Car-Free zone open to urban mobility. Today, Latitude Trikke's David Beerman is here to join us and hopefully showcase the new "Me-Mover" to a mobility friendly crowd.
OK, enough of that stuff.
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| Nice Rims |
At first glance, seeing it in the back of his vehicle, my thought was "it looks heavy". It was a nice compact unit. I won't get into specs. You can look those up for yourself. David mentioned that this was a prototype model. The handlebars needed assembly. In someway kind of like the T7 fitness, but easier. The "Me-Mover" is to a Stepper as the "Trikke" is to a Carver. The two are totally different. Being a carver, My first impression was from a trikker's point of view. Upon stepping up, I asked "so what do I do?" There's no punch, no lean. What?!
I know, so how does it go? It's a "Stepper" meaning you gotta pick up your feet. It took me a moment to get my steps together but after a few strokes, the "Me-Mover" really moves! I was able to make a few laps around the Parking lot before departing for the CicLAvia. Watching David boogie on it was really cool. He can really move this thing! Our route took us through Cesar Chavez Blvd., there are hills there. David and his "Me-Mover" made them look flat. It's a really nice machine.
My thoughts?! Good quality build, good exercise. Easy to ride. Given time, anyone would be able step up and enjoy the ride. Mobility is pretty easy. Yes, you lean into the turns. For those who mentioned morphing this with a CV, Good Luck! My brain isn't wired mechanically. I can't seem to envision how the stepper motion is going to be attached to the trailing arms of a Trikke. For Me personally, I like my Trikke CV. I didn't like the tight stance on the "Me-Mover". Wider handlebars might help. Lifting this into the car will provide weigh-training to complete the workout. It's as heavy as a 48v Pon-e, I think. Overall, It's a nice machine! From a Trikker's POV, it doesn't come close. (Which might be a good thing for the marketplace). My opinion is slanted. I'm a carver!
I wish David of Latitude Trikkes well as an ambassador for the "Me-Mover". In the marketplace of niche personal transport and fitness machines, It looks like the pie just got smaller.
