Bikes for Disability Access

Whilst we want to promote use of bikes for people to get about, as well as for leisure, we appreciate that there are some barriers to entry here. One such barrier is where someone has a disability that requires a bespoke bike to meet their needs. It is an aspiration of this charity to provide a number of bikes that cater for some such disabilities, and make them available to the community.

Below are a series of potential bicycles that would cater for an amount of disabilities and that would open up cycling to more people who wouldn’t otherwise get the chance.

We aim to gradually provide some of these bikes over time.

Van Raam Fun2Go Side by side

The Fun2Go is a double rider cycle/ three-wheel tandem where the users sit beside each other. One steers, both can pedal. The riders can communicate well as they are side by side. It is easy to get on also. The seats can also optionally rotate, making it even easier to get on. The bike is incredibly manoueverable.

Van Raam Midi Tricycle

The Midi is a trendy tricycle designed for younger users or shorter people. It is a smooth-running three-wheeler with a solid finish and beautiful design. The Midi is available with various options, such as a stationary crank, foot fixation and an electric engine for power assist.

Van Raam Velo Plus Wheelchair Bike

Although there may not be a cycle to suit every need, there are some that offer the same feeling of propulsion, without involving riding. For example, a wheelchair user can transfer into a seat on the front of a bike that’s being ridden by someone else.

Mission Cycles Low Step Trilogy 16inch

A low-step bicycle makes life easier for people who are unable or unwilling to throw their leg over a saddle.

Other difficulties affecting only one limb may be solved by fitting a special component to any normal bike. Loss of flexibility in a knee is helped by a swing crank, which maximises the contribution from the affected limb by allowing it to straighten to its full extent, while only flexing as much as it comfortably can.

Mission SEN Piggy Back Trike Addition 24inch

The Mission Piggyback has been designed to give more stability than the traditional single wheel trailer bikes. It:

will tow with no side-to-side movement
is ideal for children with a balance problem and special needs
has a rear axle drive shaft and rear axle hubs have sealed bearings, which give a quiet smooth ride
has centre ridge tyres to complete the comfort
is ideal for long rides and family days out

Jorvik Elite Low Step Electric Folding Ebike

A low-step bicycle makes life easier for people who are unable or unwilling to throw their leg over a saddle. Tricycles have three wheels, which means that the rider doesn’t need to be able to balance. This is particularly useful for people with learning disabilities, such as dyspraxia, and those recovering from illnesses (strokes, for example).

In addition this one folds up, and is an e-bike.

Ice Trikes Full Fat E-assist Recumbent

Recumbent cycles solve many of the problems most people may sooner or later experience – in the neck, back, posterior or arms and hands – with the conventional upright, but forward-leaning cycling position.
These cycles are also useful for riders who prefer to have a lower centre of gravity.