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Old 01-01-08 | 01:31 PM
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soulknight
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Biking without arms

I am an avid bicyclist but not familiar with recumbents. I recently married a woman who lost her arms above the elbows in a bus accident. In addition to losing her arms the accident robbed her of her joy of biking. I still go out riding every now and then but not as much as I would like to because she can not go with me. She says she does not mind but I know this is an activity she would really like to do with me. I would appreciate your help in finding a biking solution for her. In general she is a happy woman but to be able bike again would light a new fire in her eyes. She wears prosthetics and I have been trying to think of a way to get the cable that control her hands to be able to operate the shifters. I do not think braking would be a problem as we could use the pedal brakes that are seen on many children's bikes. The biggest problem I think is steering. Without elbows she does not have the control for standard handle bars and it is not safe. Any advise you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
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