How Seniors Ride Electric Trikes After Hip or Knee Replacement

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How Seniors Use an E-Trike After Hip or Knee Replacement

Recovering from a hip or knee replacement doesn’t mean giving up riding—it just means riding differently.

In today’s video, Dustin breaks down how seniors use electric trikes after hip or knee replacement, why recumbent and semi-recumbent designs work so well during recovery, and how electric assist helps riders stay active, independent, and confident while respecting their body’s limits.

With over 20 years of experience in the bike and e-bike industry, Dustin has worked with thousands of riders—many of whom are coming back to movement after surgery. Two models come up again and again for post-surgery riders:

Relaxed Body Semi‑Recumbent E‑Trike

Simple Glide Recumbent E‑Trike

Both are linked in the description if you’d like to explore them further.

Why Recumbent E-Trikes Work After Knee or Hip Replacement

Many seniors coming out of surgery are encouraged by their doctor or physical therapist to focus on low-impact movement—things like recumbent bikes, swimming, or gentle range-of-motion exercises. Electric trikes build on that same idea, but in a real-world, outdoor setting.

1. Pedaling Out in Front of the Body

Unlike a traditional bike where you pedal straight down, recumbent and semi-recumbent e-trikes allow you to pedal forward. This position:

Reduces downward pressure on the knee or hip

Allows for more controlled extension

Works well even if full bend hasn’t returned

Many riders can only bend their knee partway after surgery. With a recumbent setup, they can adjust the seat so the leg stays closer to a comfortable extension while still moving through a usable pedal stroke.

2. Lower Seats = Easier Mounting and Dismounting

Post-surgery mobility often isn’t about strength—it’s about range of motion. These e-trikes offer:

Lower seat heights

No need to balance while mounting

Less need to lift the leg high or twist the hip

For riders who struggle stepping over a frame or swinging a leg onto a two-wheel bike, this alone is a game-changer.

How Electric Assist Helps During Recovery

One of the biggest advantages of an e-trike after surgery is adjustable assistance.

Some riders:

Don’t yet have the torque to turn pedals on their own

Experience stiffness or scar-tissue tightness

Fatigue quickly when pushing through the pedal stroke

Electric assist allows riders to:

Keep the legs moving without forcing power

Gradually reduce assistance as strength returns

Treat the ride like adjustable exercise equipment

Dustin compares it to assisted gym machines: you’re still moving, still engaging, but you control how much help you receive. Traditional recumbent bikes require you to generate 100% of the movement—an e-trike doesn’t.

And if pedaling isn’t an option yet? Many riders use throttle-only riding, letting the trike move while they gently circulate their legs to keep joints loose.

Stability Matters—Especially After Surgery

Another key benefit after hip or knee replacement: no balancing required.

On an e-trike:

You can stop without putting a foot down

You won’t tip if you lose pedal strength

You can focus on movement, not staying upright

For many fully recovered riders, lingering stiffness or reduced bend still makes two-wheel bikes difficult—especially because the seat must be set high for proper leg extension. That combination often makes mounting unsafe. Trikes eliminate that problem entirely.

Recovery, Independence, and Getting Back Outside

While gyms and pools have their place, many seniors want:

Fresh air

Sunshine

Independence

A reason to get out of the house

Electric trikes provide low-impact movement without confining you to indoor equipment. Whether you’re rehabbing, managing long-term mobility changes, or simply adapting to how your body works now, an e-trike can meet you where you are.

Try Before You Commit

Both e-trikes discussed in this video are linked below. We also offer:

30-day test ride (send it back if you don’t love it)

1-year warranty (parts and labor)

In-person test rides in San Clemente, CA

Access to our Facebook community, 630 Pedalers, with thousands of real riders sharing their experiences

Come Visit Us in Person for a Test Ride at:
1046 Calle Recodo Unit K,
San Clemente, CA 92673
(310) 982-2877
[email protected]

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