Is it a normal trike in all other respects?
Yes it is. The rider steers and brakes the trike in the conventional way and they can be completely independent when it is safe for them to do so. The Carer Brake is only necessary when, for example, the rider leaves a park or quiet street to ride near to, or cross over, a busy road. Under these circumstances the Carer might attach the strap to the lever in order to negotiate the hazard and when safe to do so, it can be just as easily removed. Tomcat Carer Braking can be fitted to any Tomcat Trike. Louise has difficulty with her muscle response and the grip of her hands. She has always felt anxious on a trike even though she wants to ride one very much and needs the exercise as part of her therapy regime. Because her trike has Carer Braking, and mum or dad are always there to help, she has the confidence she needs to ride to school each day.
