Our guide to heavy-duty adult tricycles

Are you looking for a reliable and sturdy tricycle for heavier adults? Our tricycles accommodate users of most weights. Don’t let your weight limit your mobility and independence with our electric tricycles for heavy adults.

What is the best tricycle for heavier adults?

Heavy-duty adult tricycles are three-wheeled bikes that can withstand greater weight. With robust frames, durable components and an extra wide tricycle seat available, our adult trikes are suitable for individuals with higher body weight.

Our best heavy-duty tricycles for adults

All our adult trikes are designed to cater to users of most weights, however, our mountain trikes are best suited to cyclists with a higher body weight.

Our mountain tricycles are more robust and can withstand around 10% higher body weight than our standard electric tricycle range.

• Jorvik Mountain Trike JMT3: A classic mountain trike, perfect for all-terrain and with additional rear cargo storage.

• Jorvik Folding Mountain Trike JMT7: A mountain trike with a folding mechanism for convenient storage and transportation.

• Jorvik Mid Drive Mountain Trike JMT9: The mid-drive motor is responsive to riders' pedalling and gives a more natural feel while cycling this mountain trike.

What are our adult tricycles' weight limits?

Read our size guide for more information. 

Do heavy-duty tricycles have electric assist?

All tricycles for heavy adults are electric tricycles. Our electric-assist tricycles provide an extra power boost, helping to reduce the physical strain on the rider. Whether the rider has a higher body weight, or they’re transporting heavier loads the electric assist makes it easier to manoeuvre the adult tricycle.

Can heavy-duty tricycles be used on different terrain?

Yes – our adult electric tricycles with the highest weight limit are mountain trikes. With puncture-resistant tyres, hydraulic disc brakes and hydraulic front suspension, mountain trikes are designed to perform across all types of terrain, including off-road routes.