We’ve already discussed a really cool trike for kids, the Trek Trikester.

What if you have a bigger kid, adolescent or adult and still need a trike? One good option is a trike from Rhino.

These are mondo trikes. Sorry, I just don’t have a better word for it. They are built big and strong, even the little ones. They are designed for people up to 500lbs. They can tow trailers (which they make!)

They make three sizes

Junior

Rhino Junior Trike

Large

Large Rhino Trike

And adult

Rhino Super Large (Adult) Trike

These are, as said above, BIG trikes. The “large” fits a small adult. Take careful measure of what you expect the seat-pedal distance will need to be.

The seats have some adjustability, so you can move them back a little as the rider grows.

They are handbuilt, so they are not cheap (either in build or cost).  They start at about $250 for the Junior and go up to over $300 for the super large.

One very cool feature is the ability to have a backrest.

Rhino trike with trailer and backrest

Check if the backrest can be added as an add-on. They can be added at purchase, and they are built into the seat. The backrest gives the rider something to push against while pedaling (and some OT’s may want you to not do this!) It also gives you a nice platform to sit in while stopped. So, you can pedal up to a neighbor, stop, have a comfortable chat, and move one.

One issue to talk with the sales people about is the gap between the seat and the backrest. There is enough of a gap in the Large trike I’ve seen that a smaller person might not get as much out of the backrest.

Another consideration is shipping. These cost a lot to ship. Keep this in mind when ordering: you want to get it right the first time so you don’t have to return.