# Disability-Friendly Electric Trikes The Outrider Trikes are Designed for People with Disabilities By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-04-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outrider References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/horizon-adaptive-all-terrain-e-trike/31419/) & [outriderusa](http://www.outriderusa.com/) Trike manufacturer Outrider developed this [modular adaptive trike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-etrikes) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-trike-design). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vemoo-recumbent-tricycle) 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." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modular Adaptive Trikes:** The development of modular adaptive trikes creates opportunities for inclusive transportation solutions for people with disabilities. - **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. - **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. ### Sectors Adopting This - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfortable Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-front-wheel-electric.md) - [Daily Driver E-Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herotri-m.md) - [ADA-Compliant E-Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lectric-xp-trike.md) - [Customizable Senior E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hase-bikes-trigo-up-e.md) - [Lightweight Electric Trike Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rad-power-bikes-radtrike.md) - [Easy-to-Ride Electric Cruiser Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/envo-flex-etrike.md) - [Slick Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tricycles1.md) - [Accessibility-Promoting Electric Quadricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-quadricycle.md) - [Supportive Three-Wheeled Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xp-trike.md)