Disabled Motoring Magazine caught up with Tim Morgan – inventor of the Mountain Trike wheelchair
Disabled Motoring Magazine caught up with Tim Morgan to question him all about his invention – if you have ever wondered where the idea of Mountain Trike came from and some of the more technical side of things to the Trike then read on.. What was the inspiration for the Mountain Trike? I am a Design Engineer and I also race in the Welsh National Downhill Mountain bike Championships. Taking part in this extreme sport got me thinking about what wheelchairs were available and there didn’t seem to be a manual powered all terrain wheelchair that was off road capable but practical as well. This was the gap in the market I saw and as part of my final year masters project at Bath University, developed a first prototype Mountain Trike All terrain wheelchair that would provide wheelchair users with the freedom and independence to enjoy the countryside. How does…