Thanks to Dwayne, I just purchased my first handcycle and I love it. However, I was curious as to if anybody has suggestions for affixing something so that I...
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MARY LEE VANCE
mlvance@...
Aug 1, 2001 5:46 pm
heavy duty velcro! ... Thanks to Dwayne, I just purchased my first handcycle and I love it. However, I was curious as to if anybody has suggestions for...
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mickey701201@...
Aug 1, 2001 9:09 pm
I was born with cerebral palsy, but never knew hand bikes/cycles existed until now...any advice on what kind to buy? I am interested in recreation right now,...
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Garafola Michael
m_garafola@...
Aug 1, 2001 11:41 pm
I am new to the cycle world and I just purchased a bike from scott at Bike-On. He gave me a really good price (beat the competition's prices) and gave me some...
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Flood, Robert
rflood@...
Aug 1, 2001 11:46 pm
Try Scott at www.bike-on.com <http://www.bike-on.com> . Where are you? You may want to try out some bikes. They are not cheap, but regular bikes aren't cheap...
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Sticks Rowland
sticks_rowland@...
Aug 2, 2001 2:41 pm
I have an XLT 2000 and strap my crutches under the seat. I use two bungie cords. One is looped around the two rear struts and the crutches pass thru the ...
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TForan@...
Aug 2, 2001 8:54 pm
All, Please see the following e-mail exchange between Tony Yorke the Chairperson of the IPC Cycling Committee and me on Handcycle seating position and ...
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TForan@...
Aug 3, 2001 1:13 pm
Jane, It's great to hear things are moving in Australia!! I'd be happy to add you to my mailing list. You might want to consider joining the Handcyclists ...
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John Williamson
wmson@...
Aug 3, 2001 1:57 pm
After searching for a high-tech, well designed solution to the crutch problem, I found that low-tech bungee cords hold my forearm crutches to my freedom ryder...
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mickey spillane
mickey701201@...
Aug 6, 2001 2:21 pm
Just wondering, is the Top-End XLT 2000 a lean steering bike or a pivot steering bike, or do you get your choice? Also, a friend indicated the Top-End frame...
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Rob Whittaker
Rowdy45466@...
Aug 6, 2001 3:03 pm
Not really a lean steer. More pivot. I'm a big guy and I don't really feel or see any flex. It is a great bike. ... From: mickey spillane To:...
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Flood, Robert
rflood@...
Aug 6, 2001 3:08 pm
I've had no problems with the frame and I weigh abt 215. The steering/cranking apparatus is another issue. Mine broke after about 500 miles. One of the guys...
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Pemadsen@...
Aug 6, 2001 3:24 pm
Robert, was he riding the old XL frame or the new XLT frame? I broke the fork (at the point where the tiller and fork met). on my old frame but have had no...
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Flood, Robert
rflood@...
Aug 6, 2001 3:30 pm
Patrick, I have Cced your question to the relevant individual. Bob Steve, The issue involves the question of on which frame does your front fork keep breaking?...
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mickey spillane
mickey701201@...
Aug 6, 2001 3:38 pm
I know what several sites advertise the XLT 2000 at price wise, but what's the real cost when you add some of the bells and whistles? Also, I dont own a truck...
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A1wheeler@...
Aug 6, 2001 5:36 pm
http://www.handcycling.com/bike_rack.htm Check out above site for picture of Freedom Ryder on bike rack. John has reviewed many options for handcycles....
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Pemadsen@...
Aug 6, 2001 9:48 pm
Mike, I have owned my latest 2000 for a year now. I also have an XLT "regular" that I rebuilt from my broken XL. I like my 2000 but it is a finicky bike in ...
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cyclejen1@...
Aug 7, 2001 1:41 am
I bought a bike rack at Sports Authority for about $30 and it works the same as the Freedom Ryder you saw at http://www.handcycling.com/bike_rack.htm I have a...
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Flood, Robert
rflood@...
Aug 7, 2001 12:08 pm
Now the question is: What do you do with your chair once you are on/in the bike? This is the part that still baffles me :-) ... From: cyclejen1@......
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Irv Friedhoff
IFriedhoff@...
Aug 7, 2001 1:24 pm
I have an electric wheelchair and I chain it to a post at the public trail I use. It could easily be vandalized, I know, but a park ranger said they had never...
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Flood, Robert
rflood@...
Aug 7, 2001 1:30 pm
thanks ... From: Irv Friedhoff [mailto:IFriedhoff@...] Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2001 9:25 AM To: handcyclists@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: handcyclists...
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mickey spillane
mickey701201@...
Aug 7, 2001 4:16 pm
Greetings Group, Everyone says the best way to find the right handcycle is to get on them and ride...one problem, so far there seems to be 2 or 3 people in the...
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Flood, Robert
rflood@...
Aug 7, 2001 4:32 pm
I'm in DC, which is a pretty long drive. I suggest you call Top End = Invacare and tell them about your problem. Since they want to sell these things, leave...
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mickey spillane
mickey701201@...
Aug 7, 2001 7:32 pm
Hey, Group, Anyone out there have any thoughts on the Quickie handcycles...I actually found a store close by that has a couple of models in stock, so I'm going...
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Irv Friedhoff
IFriedhoff@...
Aug 7, 2001 8:14 pm
You might call Scott Pellett at Bike-on.com. 1 888 424-5366. I bought my XLT from him and he shot straight with me. ... From: "mickey spillane"...
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Flood, Robert
rflood@...
Aug 7, 2001 9:27 pm
Regardless of what you buy, make sure your weight is well distributed across the 3 wheels. On some types of handcycle, your weight is positioned over the back...
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jthebiker@...
Aug 8, 2001 4:00 pm
In a message dated 8/8/2001 2:04:27 AM Central Daylight Time, ... I ride out everyday from my garage. I have a modified shower bench that I use to transition...
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Flood, Robert
rflood@...
Aug 8, 2001 6:17 pm
Thanks Jeannette, I use my wife and teenagers much the same way you "abuse" your husband. I've turned my wife into a bit of a biker - 20 miles tops . My kids...
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Brent Baribeau
bbaribea@...
Aug 8, 2001 8:08 pm
How do people deal with spasticity? I am fine usually until I get above 12 MPH, then the vibrations set off my leg spasms? Anybody got problems with ...
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Dwayne Sanders
sanders319@...
Aug 8, 2001 9:39 pm
I do too. What I've had to do is play around with my leg position keeping it slightly bent and making my heels go way down into the leg straps which ...
