Trishaws

“Freedom!”, an elderly lady cries out loud, as we’re all sitting in a circle at the local nursing home. We’re sharing memories of cycling and what cycling means to each of us. Everyone nods and we all agree that cycling is about freedom, joy, and adventure, which can be hard to come by if you’re in a nursing home.

We have come to understand that freedom is what most people associate with cycling. From their first bike as a child to the first solo adventures in the neighbourhood and longer rides into cities and nature.

This is your starting point for learning more and purchasing your piece of “freedom technology” – the trishaw.


Beau by Cycles Toussaint

Beau, the newest addition to our trishaw family, is designed to provide unparalleled performance and comfort for pilots and passengers alike. Featuring a lightweight frame and a powerful mid-drive electric motor, Beau excels at hill climbing and offers exceptional torque, making it easy for pilots of all abilities to navigate varied terrain with confidence. Beau’s other standout features include Run-flat tires for enhanced safety in unexpected situations and an innovative Bimini canopy, which improves pilot visibility and can be quickly installed, removed, or stored directly on the bike.

Crafted in Canada by Cycles Toussaint, Beau embodies durability, simplicity, and ease of service, making it the perfect choice for Cycling Without Age partners. As a social venture, Cycles Toussaint is dedicated to supporting the growth of Cycling Without Age, with a portion of each trishaw purchase directly contributing to the movement’s expansion.

Available at:  Cycles Toussaint


The Chat by Van Raam

The Chat is a new trishaw model developed over an 18-month period by Van Raam, a company that has been designing and manufacturing quality adaptive cycles in the Netherlands since 1974. The Chat features a 1-meter wide cushioned seat, with a front footrest that lowers completely to the ground, activated by the pilot from behind the passenger box. The passenger box rests on a spring suspension, which absorbs some of the road bumps and makes the ride for the passengers more comfortable.

The Chat comes with a 60 Nm electric-assist motor that can be controlled both by a console on the handlebar and by the Van Raam App on your smartphone. It even has a ‘reverse gear’ – you simply pedal backward, and the Chat backs up! The 8-speed derailleur offers plenty of gearing options. The cast aluminum front wheels provide strong support for the passengers and the trishaw.

Available at: Copenhagen Cycles, Hamilton Trike and  Prairie Velo

 


The Model T by Christiania

 

 

 

The Christiania is a classic in Cycling Without Age. When founder Ole Kassow started the organization in 2012 he used an old rented, de-commissioned Christiania. The model had gone out of production, but the blacksmith was intrigued by the idea of using the trishaw as a social tool and was easily talked into re-starting the production of their old model.

Cycling Without Age helped Christiania introduce several improvements making it more elderly-friendly. Such features as a lowerable footrest, softer cushions, and a chat window were developed by local Cycling Without Age affiliates and inspired Christiania to improve their model.

Available at:  Copenhagen Cycles


The Nihola

 

 

This unique trishaw has a separate turning system for the front wheels, which provides a better balance when turning. The bike is made in Denmark by Niels Holme Larsen and his team. They have over 20 years of experience building high-quality cargo bikes. One of their feats is to have supplied the Danish postal services with their 1,600 Post Bikes and the Danish royal family with their Nihola Family.

The Nihola Trishaw is auto-battery-powered and works without using a throttle on the handlebar. It is wide enough to seat 2 persons and the footrest is low enough so that passengers easily can enter the trishaw. Hood and blanket are made of solid weather-proof material. We always recommend buying an extra battery for long trips or when using the bike a lot.

Available at:  Copenhagen Cycles and Curbside Cycle


The Taxi by Triobike

 

 

Designed for adults, including elderly passengers and those with mobility challenges, the Triobike Taxi features a spacious seat and ergonomic design for comfort and accessibility.