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Old 07-08-09, 09:58 PM
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Ollamnh
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Handicapped cyclists???

I'm not sure this is the best forum for this question, so please don't hesitate to redirect mer if it isn't.

As I mentioned in my introductory message, I can no longer ride and acutely miss it due to disability. My right leg will not quite fully extend and the right knee has only about 20 degrees of motion. Attempts to ride both standard bikes and recumbent two wheelers have both failed because I fall before I can get the pedals turning.

I've been trying without great success to find out about three ideas - I'm not surw the last two even exist.

1. a recumbent TRIcycle - NOT a granny-tricycle but a true recumbent with the seat in midline ahead of two driver wheels. I've atually seen one abouy town but haven't been able to ask the guy about it.

2. Hand-cranked bikes. I have hears rumors of such things but nothng solid.

3. Short-shanked crankset. I THINK I have enough range of motion in my knee to turn such a thing - if it exists at all.

If anyone knows of such things, it'd sure help. Thanks.
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