Welcome!
Greetings and welcome to our new blog space. Here you’ll find informative posts from customers and skeptics alike…As well as updates on our latest products and when/where we’ll be attending bike events. Let’s get started…
Where’s My Low-Profile Lid? The low-profile lid suffered through a myriad of manufacturing issues, but it’s available now and being shipped out to awaiting customers on a daily basis. (If you’d like the low-down on its delay, check out the entry entitled “West Coast Manufacturing.”)
What Shows are You Attending? Like everyone, we made some cut-backs this year. We skipped Daytona for the first time ever, and we’ve taken a “pass” on every other regional venue we would normally attend. Nonetheless…in July we’re heading west for Wing-Ding 09 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Wing-Ding is a tremendous venue and with the buzz surrounding Tufflinx, we felt compelled to get it out in front of the rest of the country.
What’s Up with Tufflinx? We’re extremely excited about Tufflinx, and here’s why… Pelican Products. Never heard of Pelican? Look ‘em up (Pelican.com) and you’ll see why their reputation is nothing shy of sterling. I’ve owned several Pelican cases…so when customers asked me for a smaller version of the Autolinx, Pelican was the first thing that came to mind. I was trying to come up with a case that could match the structural integrity of the Pelican when I finally decided to accept the simple fact: There’s no improving the Pelican case. That’s when I started working on a method of merging our proven attachment system with Pelican’s impeccable quality and toughness. Hence the name “Tufflinx.”
Needless to say, we think it’s an awesome partnership…but to be somewhat objective, take note:
- The case is very compact. — The size of a regulation “carry-on,” it has no where near the capacity of the Autolinx. It’s designed to carry that handful of things that would normally bust the hinges off your tour-pack compartments… or that extra change of clothes that extends your touring range.
- The case is heavy. — That’s the price you pay for (almost indestructible) strength and durability. 10lbs. empty is also one of the reasons why we didn’t go with a larger size.
- Tufflinx is 14″ wide. — Whereas the Autolinx is an inch narrower…it’s something to consider when mounting two side by side on a Trike.
Shipments are trickling out (a handful have left) but inventory is building and we anticipate steady shipments by April 1. Click here to view our full-page ad that will appear in the May issue of Wing World Magazine.
Check back often for more details…and, as always, feel free to call or email us with your questions, comments and concerns.
Safe Travels,
Ron Hesmer