Key takeaways
An adult tricycle is a three-wheeled bicycle designed to provide stability, safety, and the freedom to pedal for anyone who finds it difficult to maintain their balance on two wheels. With or without electric assistance, it allows you to get around daily, do your shopping, or take a stroll at your own pace. At Damius, we have been manufacturing them in Miramas since 2012, and we deliver each tricycle fully assembled to your home.
Cycling is good for your health; everyone agrees on that. However, staying in the saddle on two wheels is not for everyone. A knee that no longer cooperates, dizziness, or a fall that has left lasting effects—there are many perfectly legitimate reasons to no longer feel comfortable on a classic bicycle. The adult tricycle directly addresses this problem: it rolls on three wheels, it does not tip over, and it allows you to rediscover the pleasure of pedaling without apprehension.
What is an adult tricycle?
An adult tricycle is simply a three-wheeled bicycle: one in the front, two in the back. This configuration makes the vehicle stable both when stationary and in motion, without the need to put a foot on the ground at every red light. No special balance is required, and there is no need to train for weeks before starting. You get on, you pedal, you stop. It is as simple as that.
This type of bicycle has existed for children for a long time. What is less known is that it is gaining more and more followers among adults, particularly among those aged 60 and over. In France, the number of seniors riding electric tricycles has clearly increased over the last ten years, driven in part by the development of cycle paths and greenways across the country.
Is it really for me?
We often hear the same reservations. “I’m too old for this.” “I’ll get tired.” “I might need a license.” These questions are normal when discovering a mode of transport you have never used before. The short answer: no, you do not need a license for an electric-assist tricycle (it is considered a bicycle under the highway code), and no, it is not tiring, precisely because the electric assistance does much of the work for you.
In fact, the best way to realize this is to read our customers’ testimonials. Christine, for example, no longer dared to go out on a bike after a fall. She ordered an Evasion, received it assembled at her home, and now pedals several times a week around her village. We regularly hear stories like hers.
The adult tricycle can be driven in town for shopping, by the seaside for a stroll, or on greenways in the countryside. The three wheels allow you to stop without searching for your balance, to start again effortlessly, and to place items in the basket without the bike tipping over. Local authorities have also done their part: cycle paths, greenways, and traffic-calmed zones—the infrastructure for safe cycling has never been so developed.
And for those who have less breath or need to spare their joints, electric assistance is there. It does not replace pedaling; it accompanies it. On flat ground, you can barely use it. On a slope, even a slight one, you increase the level and the motor compensates. On a 10 to 15-kilometer journey with hills, the battery is more than sufficient.
Stability above all…
This is the main reason why people choose a tricycle. On two wheels, balance is maintained through a series of permanent micro-corrections. With age, or after certain health problems (vestibular disorders, Parkinson’s disease, the aftermath of a stroke, osteoarthritis of the hips or knees), these corrections become more difficult or impossible. Three wheels provide passive stability, which requires no particular effort.
Our customers often report one specific thing: confidence returns very quickly. Vivian, who had stopped cycling after a balance problem, started again in less than a week. Ophélie, who suffers from a partial motor disability, now makes her daily journeys independently. Michel, 71, uses it to go fishing. Marie-Paule and Bernadette use theirs to go to the market on Saturday mornings. Among our customers, some are over 80 years old—the oldest person we know was 94 when he ordered his tricycle.
…and also practicality
Besides stability, the cargo capacity of a tricycle is often underestimated. Most of our models are equipped with a large, closed rear basket, deep enough to fit two or three grocery bags without having to tie anything down. Some use it to carry their gardening equipment, others their pool bag or market finds. The basket does not spill or tip over, remaining stable even when stopped. A small front basket, available on some models, allows you to keep your belongings within reach during the journey.
Ultimately, the adult tricycle brings all generations together, from teenagers to the very elderly. It is no longer a vehicle reserved for children, nor is it an admission of weakness. It is a practical, often liberating choice made by people who want to keep moving in their own way.
Our adult electric tricycles
Manufactured in Miramas, delivered 100% assembled to your home. Lifetime frame warranty.
 | “ESSENTIEL” electric tricycle Hub motor, cadence sensor. Easy to handle, ideal for beginners. 1 size, 1 color. €2,490 |
 | “ESSENTIEL FATBIKE” electric tricycle Wide tires for increased comfort on uneven surfaces. Hub motor, cadence sensor. 1 size, 1 color. €2,690 |
 | “EVASION” electric tricycle Our bestseller since 2016. Superior level of equipment and performance. 2 sizes, 4 colors. €2,990 |
 | “EVASION EVO” electric tricycle BAFANG 95 Nm mid-drive motor, torque sensor, automatic gear shifting. The most natural to pedal. 2 sizes, 4 colors. €3,790 |
 | “EVASION Mid-Drive” electric tricycle with separable frame 95 Nm mid-drive motor, disc brakes, color display, indicators, integrated anti-theft lock. Separable frame in two parts for easy transport. 2 sizes, 4 colors. From €3,690 |
 | “ESSENTIEL” non-electric adult tricycle Without electric assistance. Disc brakes, 7-speed derailleur, differential. Ideal for professional or sporting use. €1,790 |
A question before you decide? Mathis and Charly, our advisors, are available by phone or on the website. No scripts, no pressure, just clear answers.
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