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It is the only special needs trike in the world designed for hoist users and the design allows for simple, quick and easy transfer.
It is easily transported and assembled thanks to the two piece frame system and can be reconfigured from tricycle to trailer in just a few seconds - hitch it to an adult bike and the whole family can enjoy a cycle together!
A swivel saddle allows the hoist to approach from either side. When the rider is seated, the saddle swivels to the front and the backrest returns to its preset ride position. The whole operation takes just seconds, which significantly reduces time, stress and effort for rider and carers alike.
The Tamara design is light but very rigid, making if suitable for obese riders who find they sway uncomfortably on other tricycles. The backrest is removable which coupled with our signature “Quick-Release” frame system, makes the Tamara one of our most transportable trikes.
Needless to say – being a Tomcat – the Tamara is bespoke for the rider (or group) from the wheels up because they believe it is better to make your trike after we understand your difficulties and not before! Tomcat products are about you – not us!
“To see children who have never had the opportunity to ride independently, or even with assistance, realise a potential they or their parents could never have second guessed before was truly wonderful”
Carmen Fairclough (Occupational Therapist)
The unique features of Tomcat Special Needs Trikes set them apart from alternatives. These include;
Our fully trained Product Specialists offer free, no obligation assessment of the Tomcat Special Needs Trikes range throughout Scotland. One of our experienced assessors will visit you and the rider in question, with all the essential pieces of equipment needed to find out exactly what type of trike, support and features are needed. The Assessor will also be able to help answer any questions that you have on the day. Tomcat Trikes are all custom-built so we do need the rider to be present at the assessment. You will be welcome to book an assessment at our mobility showroom in Loanhead, Edinburgh – or we can come to you.
All assessments are without any obligation whatsoever and our team are patient, knowledgeable and friendly!
Tomcat Special Needs Trikes founder, Bob Griffin, has been a lifelong professional engineer, with many years experience in manufacturing, marine engineering and innovation.
In 1997, Bob met his wife Anne, and her son Thomas who had Angelman’s syndrome, a profound disability, typified by severe learning difficulties, sleep disturbance and poor coordination.
Bob and Tom soon became best friends and Bob looked for ways to help Tom sleep through increasing his exercise. At that time, trikes were considered unsuitable for children like Tom on safety and ability grounds, however Bob invented an entirely new kind of trike called a “Tomcat” which overcame the difficulties that were holding children like Tom back.
Its main feature was “Carer Control” – a rear steering and braking innovation that put the carer in control of every aspect of the child’s safety.
It became Tomcat signature invention, and the industry standard for special needs trike manufacturers worldwide, however, Tomcats patented system remains the gold standard by which all others are judged.
In 2013, Tomcat won the Queens award for Innovation for the 30 plus innovations that Tomcat developed for the disabled community.