Trike manufacturer Outrider developed this modular adaptive trike that is designed to help people with disabilities wheel over pavement and dirt like able-bodied trike enthusiasts. This trike can be pedaled with the hands or legs, or powered by an electric hub motor.
The Horizon trike was the brainchild of Chris Wenner, a bicycle enthusiast who broke his neck at the age of 17, making him unable to ride a bicycle. As Wenner grew up, he began tinkering with electric bike designs and eventually turned to Outrider to help make his designs a reality.
Like Outrider's other trikes, the Horizon offers three riding options -- pedal-powered, pedal-assist electric and electric only.
Outrider's co-founder Jesse Lee says the Horizon trike takes note of the fact that "just because an individual has a physical disability, doesn't mean they don’t still crave the adventure and freedom of riding a bike."
Disability-Friendly Electric Trikes
The Outrider Trikes are Designed for People with Disabilities
Trend Themes
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Modular Adaptive Trikes — The development of modular adaptive trikes creates opportunities for inclusive transportation solutions for people with disabilities.
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Electric Hub Motor Technology — The use of electric hub motors in trikes offers an innovative way to provide accessible and sustainable mobility options for individuals with disabilities.
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Inclusive Mobility Solutions — The rise of disability-friendly electric trikes highlights the need for more inclusive mobility solutions that cater to the specific needs of people with disabilities.
Industry Implications
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Adaptive Sports Equipment — The adaptive sports equipment industry can capitalize on the growing demand for disability-friendly electric trikes to provide innovative and accessible products for active individuals with disabilities.
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Personal Mobility Devices — The personal mobility device industry has an opportunity to create disruptive innovation by developing electric trikes with advanced features that cater to the unique needs of individuals with disabilities.
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Assistive Technology — The assistive technology industry can explore the development of electric trikes with integrated assistive features to enhance the mobility and independence of people with disabilities.