Mon 19 Dec 2005
I got to go for a blast down Donald Street in Karori (Wellington). I have now confirmed for myself that the Revenge Trucks I have are not suitable for high speed. (They’re still the best cruising trucks I’ve tried.) I probably got to about 50km/h (31mph) at the fastest spot, but it could have been faster. The car that pulled out in front of me got a fright as I pulled along side. I don’t think the driver realised I was going that quick.
not suitable for high speed? have you tried firmer rubbers or just cranking down the kingpin?
new rubbers used to be pretty cheap and are easy to change, can even try mixing and matching, different rubbers each end etc.
Revenge Trucks are a torsion truck, not standard. I’ve tried contacting the supplier about spare bushes for them but haven’t had a response yet. I think they would have to change the geometry of the truck a bit for a higher-speed version.