Mountain Trike FAQs – Everything You Need to Know About All-Terrain Mobility
Mountain Trike All-Terrain Wheelchair FAQs
1. What is the All-Terrain Mountain Trike Wheelchair?
The Mountain Trike is a highly durable, self-propelled wheelchair designed specifically for off-road and all-terrain use. Unlike traditional wheelchairs, it features a unique lever drive system, allowing users to navigate uneven and challenging terrains—from woodlands and hilly landscapes to rocky mountain trails—all while keeping their hands clean.
This innovative propulsion system reduces the effort needed to move, making it particularly beneficial for individuals with limited upper body strength. Compared to traditional manual wheelchairs, it offers a smoother, more efficient ride, making outdoor exploration easier and more enjoyable. More than just a mobility aid, the Mountain Trike is a long-term investment in independence, allowing users with complex mobility needs to stay active and engaged in the world around them.
The Mountain Trike is also adaptable for children and is available in custom sizing. Whether adjusting an adult-sized Trike to fit a child’s measurements or designing a fully customised children’s model, the Mountain Trike ensures that individuals of all ages and mobility levels can experience its benefits.
- Colours: Wide selection
- Electric assist (convertible to eTrike)
- Push chair (MT Push) and ePush chair variants
- Accessories: Seat cushion upgrades, footplate padding, sports rack
3. Can I convert my Mountain Trike to an electric version?
Yes, you can convert the Mountain Trike to an eTrike by adding a powered rear wheel. A retrofitted eKit is also available for existing owners.
4. What is the Warranty?
3-year warranty on the frame and components.
Mountain Trike eTrike All-Terrain Wheelchair FAQs
1. What is the Mountain Trike eTrike?
The eTrike is ideal for those who are looking for some assistance to travel off road or for active us-ers who want to go further, faster or tackle more challenging terrain. The eTrike is designed with all the same components found on the Mountain Trike, but is fitted with a motor hub. The eTrike offers flexible riding - the user can propel manually by pushing the drive levers and add power assist when required by twisting the throttle, or it can be ridden by combining pushing the drive levers and twist-ing the throttle simultaneously. The throttle is operated from the lever drive with an easy to twist grip or thumb lever with 5 power settings displayed on a LCD screen. The 250w hub motor powered by a 36v 12Ah Li-ion battery has an excellent range and is powerful enough to cope with rough sur-faces and hill climbs alike. The battery can be charged whilst fitted to the eTrike or removed to be charged indoors.
2. How far can the eTrike travel?
The eTrike can travel 8-20 miles (12-32 km) on a single charge, depending on terrain, user weight, and conditions.
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- Manual: Lever-driven to keep your hands clean.
- Power-assist: Controlled by a twist or thumb throttle.
- Hybrid: Combine manual levers with electric assist.
4. What is the Warranty?
3-year warranty on the frame and components.
Mountain Trike MT EVO - Adapted Lever Drive All Terrain Wheelchair FAQs
1. What is the Mountain Trike EVO?The MT Evo has been adapted for users with limited hand function and was developed with close feedback from tetraplegics, quadriplegics and various people with limited hand function. It provides the same excellent off-road performance to that of the Mountain Trike, but with simpler controls - a simple pivoting handle operates the disc brakes by moving your arm inwards and it is recommend-ed use with Active Hands gripping aid meaning the system requires no finger function to operate. Ergonomic loops give an easy-to-use method of drive engagement. It allows users to have the confidence in their ability to fully control the braking, steering and pushing of the MT Evo no matter what terrain you tackle.
Mountain Trike ePush All-Terrain Wheelchair FAQs
1. What is the Mountain Trike ePush?
The ePush has been developed on user feedback, offering the same capabilities as the standard MT Push which is highly capable to travel off road, up and down hills, easily manoeuvrable for the pusher sea extremely comfortable for the rider.
The ePush comes with a 250W, 36V Hub Motor, 12.8Ah, 36V Lithium Ion Battery which includes a mains charger. The speed is limited to 3.5 mph maximum, offering a range of 8-20 miles depending on conditions, user and type of terrain. It is operated using a thumb throttle located in the push handle, LCD screen display s the speed, distance, average speed, max speed and power settings. The ePush overall weight is 25kg and can be fold-ed for transport purposes.
2. How does the electric assist work on the ePush?
The electric assist is controlled by the pusher using a handle-mounted throttle. It can be switched to manual push mode when electric power is not needed.
3. What distance can the ePush cover?
With electric assist, the ePush can travel 12-32 kilometres, depending on conditions, terrain, and load.
4. What is the Warranty?
3-year warranty on the frame and components. The eKit battery comes with a 12-month warranty.
Mountain Trike MT Push All-Terrain Wheelchair FAQs
1. What is the MT Push?
The MT Push has very similar features to that of the Mountain Trike, however the unique lever drive system has been removed and replaced with a push handle, located behind the rider which is where the steering and braking takes place by the riders buddy. Adjustable arm rests have been added for rider comfort. The MT Push provides inclusive access to a wide variety of terrain - mud, gravel, grass, snow, sand and uneven pathways. It is suited for riders who aren’t able to self-propel but still want to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family.
2. Can the MT Push be converted into a self-propelled Trike?
Yes, the MT Push can be converted into the lever-driven Mountain Trike if the rider later wishes to self-propel.
3. What are the ideal uses for the MT Push?
Perfect for country walks, beach strolls, city breaks, and even muddy music festivals, offering comfort and safety for both the rider and attendant.
4. What is the Warranty?
3-year warranty on the frame and components.
eKit - Electric Power Assist Kit
1. What is the eKit?
Add electric power assist to the Mountain Trike or MT Push. Easy to fit to the existing range and provides electric power to help users travel further, faster and over more difficult terrain.
Mountain Trike for Kids
Rather than having a specific wheelchair for children or younger riders all our Mountain Trike products can be modified to make them suitable for children so that their chair can grow with them into their adult life. Modifications such as adjustable seat bracket and footplate are available and other accessories for kids offer the perfect solution for our younger riders who are looking for an all terrain wheelchair - perhaps to replace your all terrain buggy or pushchair.