Oh man, an above knee amp is a whole nother challenge. It is exponentially more difficult than my below knee issues. Way to go Todd! As I explore new horizons with my prosthetic, I am sometimes reminded that the cycling issues are also related to being 59 now....

Wow! That is humbling..

All of those with amputations, whether BKA or AKA, have my admiration and my support. I have read several articles on the projects that the Wounded Warrior Foundation has undertaken to get amputee service members riding as a therapy. The strides these people make and the technology going into their bikes is amazing. I think the Air Force member that lost multiple limbs to a circulatory disease he contracted on duty and the set up he has using the electronic shifting components programmed and positioned/adapted to his needs woke me up to how they can be helped with cycling. Bwfox is another rider I now have to inspire me, thanks again for coming on board here.

Bill

I'd really enjoy seeing some pictures of where you ride, bw. Welcome to the forum too.

Someone put together a really slick setup for Todd. No prosthetic. Instead there is a socket sort of thing his leg goes into alongside the saddle, and he pedals with one leg. The rig is offset so that it balances right for him, including the handlebars. The guy is a really solid rider. When I was working SAG for a Century that includes 6K of climbing, he came by mid-pack after a really brutal climb that I can't imagine doing single-legged.

We'vew been riding TWOgether since 1975 and covered 230,000+ miles on tandems.
Now ages 80/77 and still riding as a duo 4 or 5 times a week.
Not as fast,not as far . . . but just as much fun!

It's great to hear of your choice to keep active this way even with the added challenge of your condition and partial loss of limb. I agree that it is fascinating to see how people with such varied sets of circumstances and aspirations can use bicycles to make a solution that works for them. This is a nice place to get together, too!