Living with an amputation?

We work with amputees all the time. Below the knee, above the knee, even up to the hip. A lot of riders figure riding is done for them. It usually isn't.

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How a trike works for you

A trike takes balance out of the equation. You sit in a supported seat on three wheels, so you can put your attention on pedaling and steering.

A below knee amputation usually keeps knee movement, which makes riding easier. Even riders with a hip level amputation ride a trike comfortably.

We adapt the trike to fit you. That can mean a power assist motor, crank shorteners (we call them knee savers) and platform pedals. Fit the trike to your body. Don't fit your body to the trike.

Every body is different, so talk to your clinician before you start riding. I'm a trike guy, not a doctor.

I'm Laid Back Mickey, owner of Laid Back Cycles. 15 years, over 6,000 trike clients. You can watch me talk trikes on our YouTube channel.

Questions riders ask me

Can I ride with an above knee amputation?

Yes. We work with above knee amputees all the time, and even riders with a hip level amputation ride a trike comfortably.

Will I tip over?

A trike won't fall over when you stop or go slow, the way a bike does. It can tip if you take a corner too fast, so slow down for tight turns. I'll show you how to ride it right.

What adaptations do you do?

We can add a power assist motor, crank shorteners (knee savers) and platform pedals, set up to fit you.

How far can I go with a motor?

40 to 60 miles on average on one charge, depending on the rider, the hills, the assist level and how much you pedal.

Let's find your trike

Grab a time with me for a free Dream Trike Session. It's one on one, and we'll figure out what fits your body and where you want to ride.