Adaptive Cycling Deserves Smart Maintenance
Handcycles, recumbents, trikes, and electric-assist adaptive bikes all have unique maintenance needs. Trail Hits tracks them all with custom component support.
Get Started FreeWhy Standard Maintenance Doesn't Fit
Adaptive bikes break the two-wheel template. Different geometries, drivetrains, and component layouts mean standard service intervals don't apply.
Non-Standard Drivetrains
Handcycles use arm cranks with longer chain paths and idler pulleys. Recumbents route chains differently. Each layout has its own wear characteristics that generic cycling apps ignore.
More Components to Track
Three-wheel braking, steering linkages, kingpin bearings, additional pivot points — adaptive bikes often have more serviceable components than a standard road or mountain bike.
Uneven Wear Patterns
Trikes wear inside and outside tires at different rates. Weight distribution varies by rider and setup. Brakes on three wheels don't wear evenly. Tracking each component independently matters.
Electric Assist Compounds It
Many adaptive bikes use electric assist, adding motor torque to already non-standard drivetrains. Trail Hits applies eBike-specific multipliers on top of your custom component configuration.
Built for Every Configuration
Trail Hits doesn't force you into a standard bike template. Add the components your bike actually has.
Handcycles
- Arm-crank drivetrain tracking
- Steering linkage service reminders
- Idler pulley and guide tube wear
- Road spray contamination scoring
Recumbents & Trikes
- Long-chain-path wear tracking
- Three-wheel brake monitoring
- Independent tire wear per wheel
- Kingpin and pivot bearing service
Electric-Assist Adaptive
- Motor hour tracking
- Assist level strain multipliers
- Weight-adjusted component strain
- Combined motor + custom config tracking
How It Works
The Problem
- Maintenance apps assume a standard two-wheel bicycle
- No way to track steering linkage, idler pulleys, or third wheels
- Service intervals based on standard bike geometry don't apply
- Adaptive e-bikes have the most complex maintenance profiles in cycling
The Trail Hits Solution
- Custom component configurations — add whatever your bike has
- GPS strain analysis works regardless of bike type
- Condition multipliers and Strava sync apply to all rides
- eBike features available for electric-assist adaptive bikes
Built With the Community
Adaptive cycling is diverse — handcycles, recumbents, trikes, tandems, and custom builds that defy categorization. We're committed to supporting every configuration.
If you ride an adaptive bike and have ideas for how Trail Hits can better serve your needs, we want to hear from you.