Hi Kids! Well it feels like just a couple weeks ago I posted an update, but looking back I realize it was the end of June since you got a data dump. That’s testament to just what a jam-packed, crazy summer it’s been for us here at High Roller. Before we launch into the meat […]
High Roller featured on the front page of USA Today Money!
The High Roller is featured today on the front page of the Money section of the USA Today. The tone of the article initially seemed a little bleak (“Crowd funding’s dark side“). But as we read it, High Roller again came out smelling like a rose. Evidently we were the only ones they could find that […]
Update #11: High Roller first manufacturing sample arrives!
Hi Kids, Wow, it’s been a crazy busy month! Here’s the lowdown: 1) The very first samples of the plastic rear wheels arrived, and they look sweet. Our rear wheels will be thick HDPE plastic with ball bearing hubs to keep them rolling straight and smooth. 2) The manufacturing sample Serial Number 0001 arrived […]
Update #10: This just in…
Ok, I just got these photos in right after I posted the last update, but I’m excited enough about it that it warrants another message! Here are the molds for the rear wheels right after casting. Next step is to etch the logo into the sidewall and then the final texturing. After that we’ll be […]
Update #9: Rewards arriving!
Hi Kids! Well, some of you should be receiving a yellow manila envelope of joy in the mail soon, if you haven’t already – all of our T-shirts went out! Jackets are going out next! Local folks, if you can make it out to 303 Vodka in Boulder [map] this Thursday (May 3) at 7:00, […]
Update #8: Spring has sprung, and the High Rollers are rockin’
Hi Kids, Just a mini-update to catch you up since our last chat: The shirts and jackets are in! Manufacturing has begun! We’re still on track for a June delivery! Ok, now a little more detail: Shirts and Jacket Rewards We got the huge box of t-shirts in from the printer, and they’re sweet. And […]
Update #7: Happy New Year! (Western and Chinese!)
Hi Folks, Things have been cranking along here in the High Roller Labs, and while January is usually a notoriously slow month, this year it’s gone by blindingly fast with tons of work being done in the background. First, let me wish you a Happy Chinese New Year! Did you know that yesterday was the […]
Domestic Manufacturing and Manufacturing Overseas
A few weeks ago, we received an email from a potential yet undecided customer: “I was really excited to find this. I’ve been wanting to buy something like the High Roller for a long time. But I’m very disappointed that they are not being manufactured here in the USA. I’m sure almost all the Kickstarter […]
High Roller funding was successful! Now the work begins…
Hi Folks, Sorry it’s been a little quiet here on the updates. Since the moment we received word that we’d successfully met our funding goal (THANK YOU!), we’ve launched into production and have been jamming on getting everything ready for the build phase. If you know folks who would still like to pre-order the High […]
FUELED BY KICKSTARTER, HIGH ROLLER ADULT SIZED BIG WHEEL TRIKES ROLL INTO PRODUCTION
High Roller is Awarded Funding in one of the Largest Kickstarter Campaigns Ever – $89,143! Boulder, CO (Nov. 20, 2011) – High Roller USA, maker of the High Roller Adult Sized big wheel trike, was awarded over $89,000 in funding through a very successful Kickstarter campaign, fueling a first production run of 300 High […]
