Tomcat Tamara
From POA
"We would like to say a big “thank you” for Beatrice’s trike. She loves it! She has mastered the bell and now dings happily throughout every trip on her trike – she would cycle for miles if allowed. The trike has made family walks at the weekend much more fun for Beatrice and she also likes noting better than riding it to collect her sister from school. She rather like all the admiring comments she gets. It has improved her quality of life and enabled her to pedal alongside her peers. We are all very grateful, thank you."
Innovations
The Tamara is based upon Tomcat’s famous Fizz trike which offers Carer Control™ (allowing for steering and brake supervision when needed), a light, two piece frame (for easy transport and storage), Trailer-Trike™ adaption (for family cycling) Dual Axle™ (switchable axle for training or sudden emergencies), and a Swivel Saddle™ (for easier accessibility).
All Tamara trikes will be made to measure so we always begin with a personal assessment of individual needs. Once we understand the challenges you need the trike to overcome, we can customise your trike with a range of Tomcat innovations, or we’ll create a bespoke solution just for you.
For ease of access
The Tamara’s Tilt-Away Backrest transforms this model into an accessible trike for hoist users. With the flick of a switch, the backrest can be tipped backwards to allow for easy positioning, before returning to the upright position within seconds. The backrest is fully adjustable and will also remember the last position, so that although it tips away completely for loading, it will always return to exactly the right place.
The Swivel Saddle™ also turns to the side before swivelling back to a forwards position to help ease accessibility.
For control and safety
Carer Control™ allows a parent or supervisor to both steer and brake from behind when needed, whilst the Carer Braking™ strap allows the child to take control whilst you apply the brake if needed.
For easy storage and transport
The Tamara’s light, two part frame makes it stand apart from other large, bulky disability trikes. Within a few seconds, you can take the trike apart into three pieces (and even remove the wheels if required) making it easy to transport in the family car, or to store away neatly at home.
For good days and bad days
The switchable Dual Axle™ means that children who need a fixed drive to cycle smoothly can switch to a freewheel drive – this enables free-wheel cycle training or assistance by being pushed home or towed. This is ideal for children with complex medical needs such as epilepsy, heart or behavioural problems who may need assistance from time to time.
For full family outings
Freewheel or Dual Axle trikes can also be easily converted to a Trailer-Trike™ meaning children can join in with their peers or family groups on longer outings.
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