Rifton Adaptive Trike

The Rifton Adaptive Tricycle is more than just a bike—it’s a therapeutic tool that helps children with disabilities build strength, coordination, balance, and confidence. Designed for both fun and function, this special needs trike provides opportunities for exercise, therapy, and social interaction at home, school, or in clinical settings.

Therapeutic Benefits of the Rifton Adaptive Trike

• Strengthens lower extremities through safe pedalling exercises.
• Improves balance, motor planning, and reciprocal leg motion patterning.
• Enhances visual-spatial awareness during steering and navigation.
• Builds safety awareness with controlled starting, stopping, and backing up.
• Encourages social participation by allowing children to ride with friends or family.

Key Features

Easy Access

• Low transfer step and open frame design make mounting and dismounting simple, even for children with mobility challenges.

Secure Foot Placement

• Self-levelling pedals with hook-and-loop straps keep feet secure, enabling independent pedalling with confidence.

Optional Rear Steering Bar

• Allows caregivers or therapists to guide the tricycle from behind, ideal for beginners who need extra support.
• Promotes independence by letting the child experience steering while still having guidance.

Durable, Low-Maintenance Wheels

• Puncture-proof BMX-style wheels provide long-lasting durability and safety.
• Low gear ratio makes pedalling easier for beginners while helping regulate speed.

Optional Communication Tray

• Easy-to-clean tray designed to hold personal items or a communication device, supporting children who use AAC.