On Tuesday July 13th, Adaptive AutoMobility was proud and fortunate to welcome Gregg Moss from Channel 9News to feature the latest in adaptive technology, the new Mobility Conquest Trike. The Trike is a revolutionary new motorcycle designed specifically for a wheelchair user to drive from their wheelchair. Your wheelchair goes where you go, unlike some bikers with non-accessible trikes that are forced to have someone follow them in a van with the wheelchair while they are riding with their friends. In this bike, your chair is with you and you are in control again, on your own, on the open road with the wind in your hair, the ultimate feeling of freedom!
The Mobility Conquest was invented in England by Alan Martin. Mr. Martin’s son was injured in a work related accident and he wanted to help his son ride motorcycles again. From those modest beginnings they have now sold more than 100 bikes in the UK in the last year, and have ventured across the pond to the United States. And don't think for a second that this bike is built for anything other than performance! Many people assume that this trike would go slow for safety reasons or because it is being driven from a wheelchair, but this machine was built with both safety and performance in mind.
Performance comes from the BMW's 1170 CC engine, the most powerful engine and front end suspension BMW makes, combined with a Formula One rear suspension. Everyone who rides it says the same thing, "Wow, this is surprisingly powerful". With 0-60 mph only taking 7.6 seconds and a top speed of 105 mph (due to a governor) you will have no problem keeping up with your friends.
The bike is well balanced as a result of the three wheel design and the push-button gear shifter is much easier to use than the original foot shifters. This bike has passed all U.S. road safety requirements, which is more than one can say about all the one-off creations people have come up with on their own.
For that rider who would like to customize and make their bike unique there are many options including radios, windshields, luggage racks, and custom colors. Not that you will need it though, as this bike is truly a head turner. With Batmobile references on an almost daily basis, you can rest assured this is one unusual, eye-catching bike!
This bike is particularly popular with Veterans and was the hit of the 2010 National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Denver over the July 4th weekend. The Conquest is truly a reminder to consumers with physical challenges that they can enjoy independence and the freedom of the open road just like any other biker!
Interested in knowing more? Contact us to schedule a demo ride!
Click on the picture below to visit 9News.com for the full story and video which ran July 14th. It can be found on the home page, the link below, or look for the Gadgets segment by Greg Moss.
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