Bike Forums - Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs http://www.bikeforums.net/ en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:29:11 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bikeforums.net/images/misc/rss.png Bike Forums - Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs http://www.bikeforums.net/ A broken hip http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/895951-A-broken-hip?goto=newpost Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:18:42 GMT First let me say that I'm not sure if this is the right forum for this and apologize if I am mistaken.

A little over a week ago I fell off of my cross bike onto a very large rock and broke my hip pretty badly. They screwed my leg back together, I'm struggling through a very painful recovery. Of course I ask every doctor and PT that I meet how long before I can ride again, and most seem to agree 4-6 months. I'm 30 years old and in the best cycling shape of my life, but I am still 6'4" and 220 (now 230?) pounds. I normally rode 150ish miles a week. Does anyone have any insight into what I'm in for? Is there a different type of bike I can use before the full 4-6 months are up? Will cycling never be the same for me? Will I need to relearn how to ride? Any and all info would mean a real lot to me. Thank you so much in advance!9110_670676397111_1855044778_n.jpg
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]]> Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs xleninx http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/895951-A-broken-hip Tandem seat project http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/893887-Tandem-seat-project?goto=newpost Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:54:46 GMT Looking for a recumbent seat for a tandem project for a friend. He is in wheelchair and has some limited arm and hand movement. My plan is to put the tandem seat on the back of my tandem and install some foot pegs for his feet. I would also use some kind of seat belt, and he could hold onto the... Looking for a recumbent seat for a tandem project for a friend. He is in wheelchair and has some limited arm and hand movement. My plan is to put the tandem seat on the back of my tandem and install some foot pegs for his feet. I would also use some kind of seat belt, and he could hold onto the bars. Thanks. ]]> Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs Leebo http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/893887-Tandem-seat-project Looking for a verticaly mountable hydraulic brake lever http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/892042-Looking-for-a-verticaly-mountable-hydraulic-brake-lever?goto=newpost Mon, 27 May 2013 16:08:27 GMT I am in the process of having a custom hancycle built. I am looking for a brake lever that I can mount verticaly to the frame. I have grip strength issues and this will alow me to basicly lean forward and aply the brakes. I am running hydro disks at all 3 wheels. Any advise would be great. Thanks. I am in the process of having a custom hancycle built. I am looking for a brake lever that I can mount verticaly to the frame. I have grip strength issues and this will alow me to basicly lean forward and aply the brakes. I am running hydro disks at all 3 wheels. Any advise would be great. Thanks. ]]> Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs cruiserkb http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/892042-Looking-for-a-verticaly-mountable-hydraulic-brake-lever having difficulties getting on a bigger bike please help http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891256-having-difficulties-getting-on-a-bigger-bike-please-help?goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 02:43:24 GMT hello everyone i just recently started biking and i am thinking about getting a new bike because the bike that i have now is abit too small. The problem is i have a difficult time getting on a full sized adult bike that has 26 inch wheels. the label on the bike that i have now says its for... hello everyone

i just recently started biking and i am thinking about getting a new bike because the bike that i have now is abit too small. The problem is i have a difficult time getting on a full sized adult bike that has 26 inch wheels.

the label on the bike that i have now says its for people who are 5'3 to 5'5 but i feel like my knees are cramped


any tips and advice on how to get on a bigger bike for a shortie would be appreciated:) ]]> Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs simon D http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891256-having-difficulties-getting-on-a-bigger-bike-please-help