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Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-25-12, 05:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,534
Posted By kleonin

I checked your link - a couple of similarities...

I checked your link - a couple of similarities between you and me - I am 50, an Rt. AKA and also use the C-Leg; however, the big difference would be: you are an athlete who just happens to be an...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-20-12, 11:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,746
Posted By kleonin

A lay-down type gives you speed, but if that...

A lay-down type gives you speed, but if that would bother your shoulder, then that won't work for you. I still say a kneeler would be tough for long distance, so since a lay-down would not work for...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-17-12, 08:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,161
Posted By kleonin

What about one of these: ...

What about one of these:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtClWdIdWSA
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-17-12, 02:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,583
Posted By kleonin

Same response as the others... the calorie count...

Same response as the others... the calorie count is estimated anyway, so what your friend should do is minimize the work so he ride longer and burn more calories. The FRH-1 is highly adjustable and...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-17-12, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,746
Posted By kleonin

I think a kneeler is going to be difficult for...

I think a kneeler is going to be difficult for distance. The lay-down types assist you with distance and speed by being more aerodynamic. If I were looking to race, I'd get one of those.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-17-12, 02:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,636
Posted By kleonin

I'm an RAKA, so it's nearly impossible for me to...

I'm an RAKA, so it's nearly impossible for me to ride an un-adapted bike. Finally, I just decided to go with a handcycle.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-17-12, 02:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,850
Posted By kleonin

You may also want to add...

You may also want to add http://roadracepowerpod.com/ for handcyclists who need a power assist up those hills.

Mark B., the owner is a handcyclist himself and is a great guy to deal with.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-17-12, 01:53 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 56,491
Posted By kleonin

Just wanted to introduce myself... My name is...

Just wanted to introduce myself... My name is Keith and I'm a Right-Leg Above the Knee Amputee (RAKA). Lost my leg over 30 years ago, when I was 15, to osteo sarcoma (bone cancer). I've been looking...
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