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Information about electric trikes

AitchAitch Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited July 2018 in Disability aids, equipment and technology
Hi, I'm looking for information about electric trikes and was wondering if anybody had any advice before I buy. Any information would be gratefully received, thanks, Harry.
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  • miss_hollymaymiss_hollymay Member Posts: 8 Courageous
    Hi apologies I might be getting confused. What kind of trike are you thinking of? 
    Holly 
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  • Jean_OTJean_OT Member Posts: 528 Pioneering
    Hi @Aitch

    welcome to the community.

    By electric trike I'm assuming that you mean a three wheeled bicycle with electric motor assist as opposed to a three wheeled mobility scooter. The sort of thing that is sold by https://jorviktricycles.com/ as well as many other retailers. 
    What do you need to know about electric trikes?

    Best Wishes
    Jean

    Jean Merrilees BSc MRCOT

    You can read more of my posts at: https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/ask-an-occupational-therapist

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  • wilkowilko Member Posts: 2,358 Disability Gamechanger
    @Aitch, first thing how much do you want to spend or are you claiming enhanced mobility on PIP? What ever you are to go to a mobility shop Center for a viewing and try. Or maybe a home visit can be arranged. There are some very good second hand scooters about sold by dealers and privately.  Ask yourself what do I want to and where will I use it, will I use just on pavements or semi off road. Does it need to be portable go in car boot., storage , charging point in garage or in the garden ect. 
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