Why an Adult Tricycle (or E-Trike) Is the Perfect Father’s Day Gift

Here’s a vital tip for buying the perfect gift for Father's Day: look for something meaningful — something that not only says "I love you," but can also truly improve their life on a day-to-day basis. 

If you are looking for the perfect gift for this year’s Father’s Day, an adult tricycle, or (specifically) an electric trike, checks all the boxes in ways most gifts simply can't.

The benefits of three-wheel bikes for adults are physical, but also (more importantly) mental and emotional. This will be a gift that fits the occasion perfectly and will help their life in ways that your dad himself may not have foreseen.

Here are four reasons you should consider an adult tricycle for Father’s Day this year.

1. An Adult Tricycle Is Safer

If your father is over a certain age, say late fifties to sixties, an adult tricycle is much better, as a vehicle for transport, than a traditional bicycle. 

An adult tricycle, with its stable three-wheel design, offers the freedom of cycling without the ever-present fear of tipping over. It is more stable and safer than a bicycle, but equally enjoyable. 

The risks of cycling are higher at this age, and certain aging-related fears start to creep up, which take away from the joy of cycling. Studies have shown that older adults are at a higher risk of bicycle-related injuries and fatalities.  

So, even if your dad is still active, cycling may not be so enjoyable anymore because they are always cautious about their balance.

Recommended Adult Tricycle

The Viribus Adult Tricycle 7-Speed comes with a dual chain system for enhanced power distribution, improved torque, and easier assembly. 

Whether your dad is an experienced cyclist or a beginner, this trike could be an ideal choice for daily exercise, leisurely outings, and grocery shopping.

2. Adult Tricycles are Comfortable

Adult tricycles are better suited for the needs and demands of adult riders than regular bicycles. My years selling electric tricycles and bicycles have taught me that elderly riders don't care much for speed: they prefer comfort. 

The extra comfort that an adult tricycle provides is something your dad will definitely appreciate. Some of our elderly customers resist the idea of an electric tricycle initially, but on realising how comfortable the seats are and how easy they are to ride, they inevitably warm up.

What could be a tolerable discomfort for a younger cyclist may be excruciating pain for a 60+ rider.

For this reason, adult tricycles are designed with special features to accommodate the body shape, riding preference, and comfort requirements of elderly riders.

The Viribus TG1 Electric Tricycle was released in 2021 for elderly riders, and here are some features that were built into its design.

• An ultra-low step-through frame for easy mounting and unmounting
• Large padded seats and upright handlebars for a comfortable sitting position
• Electric adult tricycles provide pedal assist

With an adult tricycle like this, it will enable them to eliminate the fear, keep the joy of cycling,  and continue enjoying their hobby safely, even at an older age. 

Giving your dad a chance to transition from traditional bikes to adult tricycles will enable them to keep their joy of moving

3. An Adult Tricycle Helps with Mental Health and Later Life Adjustments

Think about this: your dad has had to go through major life changes like retirement, downsizing, or some significant (and often undesirable) changes in his lifestyle.

In America, where more than 28% of retirees often face depression,  he might be feeling uncertain, isolated, and/or bored. 

This is exactly the time when outdoor activity becomes crucial not just for health, but also for sanity. 

Having an adult tricycle will make it easy for your dad to live life on his own terms: to hop outside, ride around, feel the sun, and find a renewed sense of purpose and play. 

We recommended the Viribus Trigo Pro for a customer after her dad (unfortunately) had a stroke. When we spoke to her months later, she had this to say:

“He was actually pretty depressed before the trike arrived. But he is doing much better now. He started riding around every day, and I think that did a lot to help him out of that state of depression.”

4. Adult tricycles Provide Practical Benefits for Adults

If you were to make a list accurately listing the priorities of older people when it comes to riding, practicality would be at the top. Elderly riders prefer adult tricycles with baskets because they come with practical features and functions to assist them with day-to-day tasks. 

The practical uses of an adult tricycle are endless: whether it’s going on a fishing trip with an adult tricycle,  riding across a park to drop off trash, visiting a friend, or cruising into town for a few groceries, a tricycle will enable your dad to maintain their current lifestyle, keep his hobbies and maybe even discover new ones.  

If your father is a little more adventurous for his age, you want an adult tricycle that provides safety and stability, but also provides advanced capacities for more rigorous demands. 

The Viribus SC5 Fat Tire Adult Tricycle is built for an elderly man who thinks he’s still got it, and would not be quite willing to accept adult tricycles yet. 

With a 7000W motor and an automotive-grade large battery, your dad will find this bike every bit as serviceable as any mountain bike. 

Consider E-bikes

Perhaps your dad is still quite active for his age, or perhaps the idea of an adult tricycle might not be particularly appealing or acceptable to him. 

If he's in good shape and riding a normal bike, you can go ahead and get an electric bike.

In that case, you can still find a suitable electric bicycle that lets him keep his self-image (or ego, to be honest)  and yet offers some of the protections necessary for a rider of his age.

So, this Father’s Day, an E-bike is not out of the question. Follow these guidelines to choose the perfect e-bike for Father’s Day. 

• It must have a "Step-thru" style. So when he has to dismount quickly, he can do it safely.
• Get him something light (not too much power, say 250W, not too big of a battery), so they don't have to lift/maneuver heavy ones.

For an elderly rider, a simple, durable design — like a 7-speed gear system and a coaster brake — often fits best. 

There are not many complicated gears or fragile cables to maintain. Just straightforward reliability, making every ride easy and worry-free.

It Works

In the end, giving a tricycle isn’t about transportation. It’s about offering independence, adventure, safety, and pride. It's a reminder that life doesn't have to slow down — it just has to adjust. And what better gift could there be for the parents who taught us how to ride in the first place?

A client of ours got their 74-year-old dad an e-bike last year, and he loves it! Instead of sitting at home watching TV, he goes up to the gravel trail and rides “almost every day if the weather allows it”.

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