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06-13-08, 08:43 AM
Hi all, I'm usually in the clyde or commuter forums, but I'm currently trying to help my dad find a bike that he can ride. He's 65, has some health issues that prevent a conventional bike from being practical. He was riding a road bike about 4 years ago, but can't any longer. He has trouble balancing, has very little feeling in his feet (poor circulation/diabetes) and poor eyesight (one eye is always in some state of disrepair from diabetic retinopathy).
So we're thinking a recumbent tadpole trike would be the best solution for him. The only problem this presents is getting in and out of it. He has trouble getting up from low cars and this will probably be more difficult. Anyone have any clever solutions for this? Or a more appropriate bike suggestion? Thanks in advance.
So we're thinking a recumbent tadpole trike would be the best solution for him. The only problem this presents is getting in and out of it. He has trouble getting up from low cars and this will probably be more difficult. Anyone have any clever solutions for this? Or a more appropriate bike suggestion? Thanks in advance.