Riding a bike is part of childhood, and this bike for children with special needs aims to provide that exhilarating experience to every child. We’ve thought through all the features – from the supportive backrest to the low transfer step – that will make this tricycle as accommodating as possible. Use the slides below to learn more about Adaptive Tricycles. Rifton’s Adaptive Trike helps the rider improve leg strength, balance, fitness, and coordination. All Rifton Tricycles come standard with a pulley system that helps children maintain reciprocal movement, helping improve muscle strength and endurance.
Sizes:
– Small (X320): Inside Leg length 12-22
– Medium (X330): Inside Leg length 19-28
– Large (X340): Inside Leg length 25-38
Features:
-Seat adjustability – The seat depth adjusts easily with a knob underneath. The seat glides up and down on a low-friction rail with height indications marked in increments. This rider pushes with his feet to help his caregiver raise the seat.
-Carbon fiber drive belt – The carbon fiber drive belt will not rust or stretch, and will last at least five times longer than a bicycle chain.
-Variable resistance & parking brake – Variable pedal resistance: The adjustable brake can provide drag or lock the wheels for safe transfer.
-Easy access – The laterals on the Adaptive Tricycle swing away for easy transfers.
-Backrest angle – Backrest angle: Position the backrest vertically or at a 7½° or 15° recline.
-Adjustable pedals – The pedals adjust forward and backward on a pedal crank to position the rider’s feet. The straps, adjustable using snaps and slots, can be secured at any location on the edge of the pedal. The sandals can be removed to reveal standard bike pedals underneath. There is a heel stop on the back of the sandal. The pedals with sandals shown in use on the Adaptive Tricycle. Use the pedal raise kit to accomodate leg length discrepancy. The pedal raise kit includes two blocks and two longer bolts with knobs.
-Puncture proof BMX-type tires – The sturdy wheels are manufactured with solid polyurethane foam tires.
-Rear basket – The rear basket comes with every tricycle and is useful for storage or transportation. It is big enough to hold the stationary stand.
-Easy Transport – When collapsed, the tricycle can fit into the back of a minivan for transport. Remove the rear wheels and front end, and flip down the backrest for easy transport.
-Durable powder coated frame
-Padded loop handlebars – fully adjustable
-Low gear ratio to make pedaling easier to learn
-Low center of gravity for safety
-Low transfer step for easy access
-Care-giver operated parking brake grips both back wheels
-All ANSI safety standards for tricycles are met or exceeded
-No matter what size is needed, each model provides proper support, and boosts the rider’s confidence.
