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
1. Modular Adaptive Trikes - The development of modular adaptive trikes creates opportunities for inclusive transportation solutions for people with disabilities.
2. 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.
3. 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
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.