question about hand powered cycles
08-21-02 | 10:52 PM
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question about hand powered cycles
Anyone know anything about hand powered cycles? I have a friend whose son is handicapped and can't ride a regular bike, even a 'bent, but may be able to ride a hand-cranked bike. Everything that I've found online is over $1000 (US) which is way too much for her. Any opinions? Options? Ideas?
08-22-02 | 06:24 AM
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There's a few really good hand cyclists in Southern Arizona [Tucson] that I can refer you to if you would like to speak to them about it.
Both of the individuals I am thinking of are disabled and have made the best of it by continuing to ride, I don't think you'll be able to get much better advice/opinions then from two people limited to handcycling and loving it. They are both great guys and would be more then happy to talk to you or your friend, I am sure.
Both of the individuals I am thinking of are disabled and have made the best of it by continuing to ride, I don't think you'll be able to get much better advice/opinions then from two people limited to handcycling and loving it. They are both great guys and would be more then happy to talk to you or your friend, I am sure.
08-22-02 | 05:50 PM
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Thanks. That would be great. I'm scoping it out for my friend. Her son is 8 years old. I think this would give him a lot of freedom and confidence.
08-22-02 | 07:30 PM
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You might check with your local triathlon organizers, who may be able to refer you to one or more hand cyclists. Next time I see the hand cyclist who frequents my neighborhood, I shall try to learn more about his machine.
I have thought about getting a hand cycle for the overall fitness benefit, but they sit lower to the ground than a LWB 'bent.
I have thought about getting a hand cycle for the overall fitness benefit, but they sit lower to the ground than a LWB 'bent.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
08-25-02 | 01:25 AM
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Here is a list of handcycle manufacturers, I know there are some made for children. https://www.sitski.com/handcyc.htm Better yet this site shows some classified https://www.bike-on.com/handcycle-showroom.htm I know I have seen some more reasonable priced ones, if I can find the sites I will post them. Karl
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08-28-02 | 06:31 PM
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Originally posted by roadie gal
Thanks. That would be great. I'm scoping it out for my friend. Her son is 8 years old. I think this would give him a lot of freedom and confidence.
Thanks. That would be great. I'm scoping it out for my friend. Her son is 8 years old. I think this would give him a lot of freedom and confidence.
Joe
08-28-02 | 07:27 PM
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You may want to give Kelvin Clark of Angletech a call. He's been in specialty type bicycles for many years and may be able to provide some additional leads.
https://www.angletechcycles.com/
800-793-3038
https://www.angletechcycles.com/
800-793-3038
