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Forum: Mountain Biking
05-29-13, 05:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 463
Posted By cruiserkb

Thanks for the help. I looked at them and one...

Thanks for the help. I looked at them and one might work on the front brake. The rear is a different story. using a cable will be dificult to ballence the pressure at each of the two rear weels. Dont...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-27-13, 10:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 463
Posted By cruiserkb

looking for a hyd brake lever that can mount verticaly adaptive cycle

Hello all,

I am looking to see if anyone knows of a hyd brake lever that can be mounted verticaly and not have pressure issues. I am having a custom handcycle built, I know not a mountain bike but...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
05-27-13, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,271
Posted By cruiserkb

Looking for a verticaly mountable hydraulic brake lever

I am in the process of having a custom hancycle built. I am looking for a brake lever that I can mount verticaly to the frame. I have grip strength issues and this will alow me to basicly lean...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-30-12, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,746
Posted By cruiserkb

Not much to update. The full scale drawing is...

Not much to update. The full scale drawing is complete. I am having a custom made lap belt mad to my specks. It should be good to go under the rules. We have chosen the lugs we are going to use and...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-08-12, 08:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 680
Posted By cruiserkb

Thats a good idea. I have a lead on having one...

Thats a good idea. I have a lead on having one made from a friend with a side release latch. I just want to make sure it is legal. The wording of all of the rules is so vage and leaves alot open to...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-06-12, 03:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 680
Posted By cruiserkb

Handcycle lap belt help

Hello everyone,

I have been searching for a lap belt that I can use that confoms to the UCI regulations. I need it to be quick release and have some padding. I would love to hear what some of you...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-03-12, 01:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,519
Posted By cruiserkb

I was planning on runing my break levers out...

I was planning on runing my break levers out there any ways so this will help keep everything clean and functional. Since am using a Rohllof hub and an elctronic shifter The lag in shifting will be...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-28-12, 09:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,359
Posted By cruiserkb

Thanks for the help. To awnser the wheel issue,...

Thanks for the help. To awnser the wheel issue, we have to get a complete wheelset since the oones that sere on it are completely shot so I figured I would try and see if road tires would fit. I took...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-27-12, 02:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,359
Posted By cruiserkb

1993 cannondale M700 conversion?

I have been looking for quite some time now and I thought that I would take the plunge.

My 18 year old son was given a 1993 cannondale M700 in poor shape. He asked me to build him a single speed...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
09-26-12, 09:33 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 53,357
Posted By cruiserkb

I hope that you don't mind if I jump in on this...

I hope that you don't mind if I jump in on this one.

I have RRMS and suffered a transverse myleitis that has left me a paraplegic. I also have severe vision loss amd major cognative issues. I have...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
09-26-12, 09:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 416
Posted By cruiserkb

It looks like that is a running bike. I would be...

It looks like that is a running bike. I would be leary of using a seat cover. Having a back in it you tend to have your rear slide forward while in motion. The cover may just act like a slider on the...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
09-25-12, 06:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,441
Posted By cruiserkb

I would sugest a saddle similar to this one:...

I would sugest a saddle similar to this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gyes-GS-06H-Honey-Leather-Bicycle-Bike-Saddle-560-042-/370548789341?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item56466dd05d

I have...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
09-24-12, 02:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,519
Posted By cruiserkb

Well my Bike is in the full scale drawing stage....

Well my Bike is in the full scale drawing stage. The builder has been working with the UCI and the Handcycling Division to get some things approved.

I pose a question to you: what is your...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
09-21-12, 02:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,746
Posted By cruiserkb

Well I have been measured and have had a cast...

Well I have been measured and have had a cast made so my seatpan can be made. Most of the bike has been figured out and a full scale drawing has been started. Parts are starting to roll in. First was...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
09-20-12, 01:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,714
Posted By cruiserkb

As far as the heat issue I ride using a cooling...

As far as the heat issue I ride using a cooling vest. If you go to http://www.activemsers.org/ Dave has reviewed most of the vests on the market. I use a vest made in the Netherlands from IZZI body...
Forum: Triathlon
07-30-12, 07:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 979
Posted By cruiserkb

I am actualy waiting on a backloged grant through...

I am actualy waiting on a backloged grant through the CAF as we speak for a racing wheelchair. I am also going to apply for one for a handcycle.

I have actualy found a custom bike builder that is...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-30-12, 07:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,746
Posted By cruiserkb

I have been working closely with my PT and OT to...

I have been working closely with my PT and OT to come up with the correct position for me. We will be going with a kneeler and all of the angles are designed specificaly to alow me to get the most...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-30-12, 07:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,519
Posted By cruiserkb

I have been working closely with the USHF on each...

I have been working closely with the USHF on each individual item I am proposing. Thanks for all the help.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-30-12, 07:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,827
Posted By cruiserkb

I just found this product: ...

I just found this product:

http://cerevellum.com/

It is a rear view camera system. It will prove invaluable to me since I have limited vision. I am going to encorporate this in my newest...
Forum: Triathlon
07-23-12, 09:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 979
Posted By cruiserkb

The running is done in a racing wheel chair. Here...

The running is done in a racing wheel chair. Here is a link to whet is normaly used: http://www.spinlife.com/Invacare-Top-End-Eliminator-OSR-Racer-Racer/spec.cfm?productID=1962

I hope this helps
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-21-12, 10:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,519
Posted By cruiserkb

Thhanks I was able to get most of the...

Thhanks I was able to get most of the information that I need.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-20-12, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,519
Posted By cruiserkb

handcycle racing regulations

I have been searching for a set of handcycling bike regulations for some time. I am having a custom bike built and I need to clear some things up. Does any one if there is a standard set of...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-20-12, 09:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,746
Posted By cruiserkb

I actualy looked into a full lay down version. I...

I actualy looked into a full lay down version. I found the pressure exerted on my bad sholder to be to much. Even the uprite one is agrivating at times. I did an experement where I removed the back...
Forum: Triathlon
07-16-12, 10:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 979
Posted By cruiserkb

Thanks for all of the coments. I will definately...

Thanks for all of the coments. I will definately check them out.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-09-12, 10:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,746
Posted By cruiserkb

I was actualy looking at the kneelers. My abbs...

I was actualy looking at the kneelers. My abbs and back are quite strong. Only small concern I can see is it may be more dificult to get in and out of at the transision point of a tri. I think I may...
Forum: Triathlon
07-08-12, 04:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 979
Posted By cruiserkb

paraplegic needs help on where to start

I want to get into tri's and I am not sure how to begin. I am looking to see if there is anyone else here that has to use addaptive equipment to compete. I am swimming alot and am handcycling as...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-08-12, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,746
Posted By cruiserkb

best handcycle for distance

I am getting into distance handcycling so I can compete in an Ironman competition. I am currently renting a Quickie Shark form my disabled sports club. My question is what would be the best handcycle...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-08-12, 02:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,714
Posted By cruiserkb

Hello, I have RRMS and am a paraplegic because of...

Hello, I have RRMS and am a paraplegic because of it. I also have vision and balance issues. I was reaserching a trike before I lost the functions from the waist down. If you are only experiensing...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-08-12, 02:33 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 56,348
Posted By cruiserkb

Hello, I am Kevan and I am a paraplegic due to MS...

Hello, I am Kevan and I am a paraplegic due to MS complications. I also have severe vision loss because of the MS as well. I am getting into adaptive cycling and have made my first 20 mile ride the...
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