Adaptive Tricycle

Adaptive Tricycle

(New design for all 3 sizes now available)

Completely Re-imagined.



At Rifton we believe everyone deserves the chance to ride. Biking is more than just recreational; it’s therapeutic. We know the health benefits that come with cycling, especially for children with disabilities – improved leg strength, posture, balance and range of motion. We’ve also seen how it helps their socialization, their engagement with friends and family. Adaptive tricycles help non-ambulatory people experience the joy and freedom of independent movement.

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Adaptive Tricycle User Manual

In the forty years that we’ve been making adaptive tricycles, we’ve sought continually to make our designs more accessible and functional. The new Rifton Adaptive Tricycle brings our experience and your input together with cutting-edge materials and technology to create the ultimate ride. It is sleek, rugged, adaptable and a whole lot of fun.


Thankfully, even insurers and other funding sources are beginning to recognize that for a person with disabilities, a trike is far more than merely recreational; an adaptive tricycle is often medically necessary for someone who cannot walk independently or who sits for long hours in a wheelchair.

New features

New trunk support with harness

The Rifton Adaptive Tricycle small and medium seats Small and medium seats available for the small trike

Variable pedal resistance & parking brake

Seat adjusts on low-friction track

Carbon fiber drive belt will not rust or stretch

Laterals and handlebars swing away for transfer

Rear wheels and front end remove for transport

Features

Riding a bike is part of childhood, and this bike for children with special needs aims to provide that exhilarating experience to every child. We’ve thought through all the features – from the supportive backrest to the low transfer step – that will make this tricycle as accommodating as possible. Use the slides below to learn more about Adaptive Tricycles.

Seat adjustability & Backrest angle

The seat glides up and down on a low-friction rail with height indications marked in increments. This rider pushes with his feet to help his caregiver raise the seat.

The seat depth adjusts easily with a knob underneath.

Backrest angle: Position the backrest vertically or at a 7½° or 15° recline.

Adjustable pedals

The pedals adjust forward and backward on a pedal crank to position the rider’s feet. The straps, adjustable using snaps and slots, can be secured at any location on the edge of the pedal. The sandals can be removed to reveal standard bike pedals underneath.

There is a heel stop on the back of the sandal.


The pedals with sandals shown in use on the Adaptive Tricycle.

Use the pedal raise kit to accomodate leg length discrepancy. The pedal raise kit includes two blocks and two longer bolts with knobs.

Puncture proof wheels & rear basket

The sturdy wheels are manufactured with solid polyurethane foam tires.

The rear basket comes with every tricycle and is useful for storage or transportation. It is big enough to hold the stationary stand.

Easy Transport

Remove the rear wheels and front end, and flip down the backrest for easy transport.

Remove the rear wheels and front end, and flip down the backrest for easy transport.

Remove the front end for easy transport.

Flip down the backrest for easy transport.

When collapsed, the tricycle can fit into the back of a minivan for transport.

Colors

Carmakers believe in the long-term benefits of baked-on powder coating. So do we. Designed to stand up to wind and weather, our colors also conform to American and European toy safety standards.


The large tricycle is available in five colors: blue, red, teal, black and white.

The medium and small tricycles are available in five colors: blue, red, teal, lime and pink.

Components

Use the slides below to learn more about the components of the Adaptive Tricycle.

Handlebars

Choose between conventional and loop handlebars.

A stylish conventional handlebar that flips up to help with transfers.

The padded loop handlebar has extra adjustability. It can flip up to help with transfers.

The conventional handlebar in use on the medium tricycle.

The loop handlebar in use on the large tricycle.

Trunk support & backrest pad

The trunk support stabilizes a rider with low trunk control, and comes with a butterfly harness for anterior support. Laterals and a headrest can be added as well.


Dimensions

Small: width 14", height: 10½"

Large: width 16", height: 16"

Bouton

The trunk support in use.

The backrest pad is great for clients who need less support.


The large backrest pad shown.


Dimensions

Small: width: 10", height: 5"

Large: width: 14", height: 6"

The small backrest pad shown.


Dimensions: width: 11", height: 6"

The backrest pad can be adjusted vertically using a simple knob in the back.

Seats

Seats are made of soft foam for comfort, and include a seat belt.


Dimensions

Small: width: 8", length: 8"

Medium: width: 13", length: 10"

Large: width: 17", length: 12"


The large seat installed on the Adaptive Tricycle, with a seat belt.

The large seat on the Adaptive Tricycle, in use.

Headrests & laterals

The winged headrest attaches to the trunk support system, tool-free, and adjusts vertically and horizontally using Rifton’s unique two-knob adjustment system. The side wing pads adjust from almost flat to 90°.


Dimensions: 16" x 5" when flat to 6" between wings at 90°


Note: Requires trunk support

The contoured-adjustable headrest attaches to the trunk support system, tool-free, and adjusts vertically and horizontally using Rifton’s unique two-knob adjustment system.


Dimensions: 9" x 5"


Note: Requires trunk support

Bouton

Choose between winged, contoured-adjustable, flat or contoured-fixed headrests. They adjust horizontally and vertically for optimal positioning and attach to the trunk support system, tool-free.


Flat and contoured: 9" x 5"

Winged: 16" x 5" when flat to 6" between wings at 90°


Note: All headrests require trunk support

Bouton

The laterals slide in tracks on the back of the trunk support. They have independent vertical, width and angle adjustment, and can swing out of the way for transfers.


Dimensions

Small: 4" x 5"

Large: 5" x 6"


Note: Requires trunk support

Bouton

The laterals can swing away, making transfers easy.

The laterals shown in use on the Adaptive Tricycle.

Push handle & rear steer

The push handle can be ordered with or without the caregiver brake. It allows the caregiver to assist the rider and control the tricycle’s speed.

The push handle shown without the caregiver brake.

The rear handbrake gives the caregiver control over the rider’s speed and is an option for left- or right-hand use. It can be installed on both push handles and rear steering bars.

The push handle in use on the tricycle.

The rear steer can be ordered with or without the caregiver brake. It lets a caregiver aid in steering the tricycle from behind, giving the rider a feeling of independence.

The rear steer shown without the caregiver brake.

The rear steer with the caregiver brake in use on the tricycle.

The rear steer in use on the tricycle.

Hand anchors

The hand anchors provide soft, comfortable support for users who have difficulty keeping their hands on the handlebars.


Dimensions

Small: fits hand length of less than 6"

Large: fits hand length of 6" or over

Securing the hand anchor on the loop handlebar.

The hand anchor in use on the conventional handlebar.

Front handbrake & Front guide bar

The front handbrake gives riders control over their speed and conveniently locks for parking. It is an option for left- or right-hand use, and can be installed on both conventional and loop handlebars.


Note: Factory installation recommended

Bouton

The front handbrake in use on the loop handlebar.

The front guide bar lets a caregiver guide the tricycle from the front. It enables eye contact between the caregiver and rider.

The front guide bar shown on the Adaptive Tricycle.

The front guide bar in use.

The front guide bar in use.

Abductor & Abductor with adduction straps

The abductor separates the knees and helps to control spastic muscles that cause leg scissoring. It is adjustable forward and back with depth markings.

The abductor installed on the Adaptive Tricycle.

The abductor in use on the Adaptive Tricycle.

The abductor with adduction straps. The adduction straps attach to rods on the abductor pad, and provide a comfortable lateral boundary for a client’s knees to maintain proper body and joint alignment.

The abductor with adduction straps installed on the Adaptive Tricycle.

The abductor with adduction straps in use on the Adaptive Tricycle.

New! Pelvic harness

Rifton’s unique pelvic harness firmly positions a client’s pelvis, securing hips and upper thighs without pressure on the abdomen. It provides a stable, comfortable base for postural control and encourages proper alignment of the spine. It also controls extreme extensor spasticity that can result in sacral sitting.


Max. thigh circumference

Small: 22"

Medium: 25"

Large: 31"

The pelvic harness positioned on the seat of the tricycle.

The pelvic harness in use on the tricycle.

Pedal raise kit & stationary stand

The pedal raise kit includes two blocks and two longer bolts with knobs. Stack them singly or in pairs to accomodate leg length discrepancy.

Block thickness: Â˝"

Assembling the pedal raise kit.

The pedal raise kit in use.

The stationary stand converts any Rifton tricycle into a stationary trainer for pedaling practice or rainy-day activity.

The stationary stand shown with the tricycle.

The stationary stand elevates the back wheels of the tricycle, enabling a client to pedal in place and exercise her lower extremities. As her muscles move through the cycling motions, they are flexed, extended and stretched. The variable pedal resistance allows the caregiver to adjust the effort level as desired.

Mounting bar (for device holder)

The mounting bar (for device holder) clips to the center of the handlebar and provides a place to attach a device mount. Great for communication devices.


Mounting bar diameter: â…ž"

The mounting bar clips onto the handlebar of the Adaptive Tricycle.

The mounting bar in use on the Adaptive Tricycle. It is ideal for attaching a communication device.

Front basket & Outdoor cover

The front basket is a convenient storage space for small items.

The front basket in use on the tricycle.

The front basket shown on the tricycle.

The outdoor cover is weather- and water-resistant for storing your tricycle outside.

The outdoor cover in use.

Benefits

Therapeutic benefits of biking:

  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Reciprocal leg motion patterning
  • Balancing skills
  • Using visual spatial perception for steering
  • Social interaction with peers and neighbors

Benefits of using the Adaptive Tricycle:

  • No-tool adjustments
  • Components such as the trunk support system, caregiver brake, and rear steering handle customize the tricycle to meet your child or client’s needs

Sizes & dimensions

Use this dimensions chart to help you make the right choice for your client.


Important: User’s weight must not exceed the maximum working load. Adaptive Tricycles are not intended for clients with strong reflexes or poorly developed trunk balance and poor head control.


The client’s extended leg should reach comfortably from seat to pedal when both feet and torso are strapped into place.


Key user dimensions (inches)


Inside leg length

Small (X320): 12-22

Medium (X330): 19-28

Large (X340): 25-38


Overall height (at lowest position)

Small (X320): 21¼

Medium (X330): 21¼

Large (X340): 30


Overall length

Small (X320): 44

Medium (X330): 53

Large (X340): 65


Overall width

Small (X320): 25½

Medium (X330): 27½

Large (X340): 31½


Wheel diameter

Small (X320): 12

Medium (X330): 15

Large (X340): 18


Seat center to extended pedal

Small (X320): 12 – 22

Medium (X330): 19 – 28

Large (X340): 25 – 36


Seat to top of trunk support

Small (X320): 15 – 20

Medium (X330): Small trunk support:15 – 20

Large trunk support:

Small (X320): 19 – 24

Large (X340): 19 – 24


Gear ratio (approximate)

Small (X320): 1:1

Medium (X330): 1:1

Large (X340): 1:1


Seat sizes*

Small (X320):  Small or medium

Medium (X330): Medium or large

Large


Tray sizes†

Small (X320): n/a

Medium (X330): n/a

Large (X340): n/a


Item weight (lb)

Small (X320): 47

Medium (X330): 56

Large (X340): 65


Distance between laterals

Small (X320): 6 – 12

Medium (X330): Small trunk support: 6 – 12

Large trunk support: 9½ – 15½

Large (X340): 9½ – 15½


Maximum working load (lb)

Small (X320): 125

Medium (X330): 250

Large (X340): 310


Backrest pad height

Small (X320): 5

Medium (X330): 5 (small) / 6 (large)

Large (X340): 6


Backrest pad width

Small (X320): 10

Medium (X330): 10 (small) / 11 (large)

Large (X340): 14


*Seat sizes (inches)

 Small (X324): Length 8 / Width 8

Medium (X334): Length 10 / Width 13

Large (X344): Length 12 / Width 17



†Communication tray (inches)

Inside dimensions

Small: 8½ x 12½

Large: 11½ x 13½

Maximum working load (lbs)

Small: 10

Large: 15


Abductor dimensions (inches)

Abductor height

Small (X355): n/a

Medium (X356): n/a

Large (X357): n/a


Pad height

Small (X355): 8

Medium (X356): 10

Large (X357): 10


Pad length

Small (X355): 3

Medium (X356): 4

Large (X357): 4


Pad width

Small (X355): 3

Medium (X356): 4

Large (X357): 4

Therapists or Medical Professional?

Are you a therapist or medical professional needing information on products or to request a product trial from one of our dedicated full time Rehab and Seating Consultants?


Please fill in our online request form today and we will have a Consultant reach out directly to you.

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