Bicycles with three or even four wheels, i.e. "trikes" and "quads", are the obvious choice for most (minor) disabilities. These are available with or without electric assistance. Electric bicycles are considered to be bicycles (the correct name is "pedelecs") as long as the assistance provided by a motor does not exceed 250 watts and only kicks in when you pedal. A pedelec does not consume more energy for the distance travelled than a person cycling without electricity, but of course the battery and motor require more resources to manufacture.

After two-wheelers, three-wheelers are the most common type of bike. The sportiest are recumbent trikes, which are very streamlined as you are close to the ground between the wheels. Some models have two wheels at the rear, while many others have two wheels at the front. However, there are also tricycles on which you sit high up and enjoy the comfort of a recumbent seat.

The many different designs make it possible to find exactly the right bike for your own needs. There are models for specific disabilities, e.g. paraplegia, with hand cranks instead of pedals. In addition, it is always possible to adapt each model to personal requirements.

Tandems of all kinds are available, not only for people with visual impairments, whether with two or three wheels and in all possible designs. An exciting example is the hybrid recumbent-seat tandem, "Pino Allround" from Hase Bikes, where the person lying down is at the front. The Trimobil is another alternative that can even transport up to 3 adults or, in the family configuration, 2 adults and 2 children.

The team at trike-x-press will be happy to advise you on how to get the recumbent bike of your dreams so that your disability does not stand between you and your desire to move freely.