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Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
02-03-14, 01:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,159
Posted By roboleg

Biking leg

I am right leg below the knee amputee and have been riding for about 3 years at 150+ miles/wk. I am currently in my third generation prosthetic riding leg. While the are several options that an...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-29-12, 05:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,120
Posted By roboleg

Cleats

I use spd mountain bike cleats as they are much easier to walk on. I also use riding shoes that look like road biking shoes on top but have mountain bike soles on them, got them from Nashbar and are...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-15-12, 07:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,120
Posted By roboleg

Pic with shoe was first riding leg. Pic with no...

Pic with shoe was first riding leg. Pic with no shoe is new one.Cleat is mounted directly on the bottom of the pylon. We took and old socket and went through their old parts inventory and put it...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-05-12, 12:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,120
Posted By roboleg

Post New riding leg

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Fresh from the research and development department of Anderson Brace and Limb, Dyersburg TN, a new riding leg!!! 50% less weight, better center of gravity and no loss of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-12, 03:55 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,778
Posted By roboleg

I get 7 hours on night before ride

I get 7 hours on night before ride
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-12, 04:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,778
Posted By roboleg

I am 55 and there are 2 in my group that are...

I am 55 and there are 2 in my group that are older and 2 the same age, rest are 30-40. I do have a trainer and ride it on bad weather days. How long should an interval workout last?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-12, 11:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,778
Posted By roboleg

riding longer and harder

I have been riding for 2 years and 1.5 years with a group. I ride 120 + miles a week averaging 15-17 mph. I have a problem keeping my energy level up so that I can push to the next level and Im...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-08-12, 05:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 807
Posted By roboleg

Hope you both have a good summer of riding. Thing...

Hope you both have a good summer of riding. Thing Ill try some of esther"s suggestions. I entered my first bike race 3 months ago and it was fun to see people speed up when the "one legged guy"...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-03-12, 05:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 807
Posted By roboleg

A product called chamois butter helps me a lot....

A product called chamois butter helps me a lot. It is glycerine based, found it at local bike shop
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
05-21-12, 08:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,119
Posted By roboleg

Hi esther-L, I have been a rbk for a year...

Hi esther-L,

I have been a rbk for a year and a half and was also not due to diabetes. Having ridden very little before surgery I found that cycling was great rehab for me. Just as much as...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-10-11, 09:01 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 56,542
Posted By roboleg

You go Andy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumb:

You go Andy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumb:
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
09-19-11, 09:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,159
Posted By roboleg

Hi Martin, Usually I have to use a hand...

Hi Martin,

Usually I have to use a hand grinder, 41/2 in, to remove one to two incheson my new sockets. (still not in my final one yet but hope to be in a carbonfiber one this month). Neosporin...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-11, 08:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,052
Posted By roboleg

HI randyjawa, I havent posted this before...

HI randyjawa,

I havent posted this before but all the info has been great.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
09-19-11, 04:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,159
Posted By roboleg

Got your message punkncat. Dont have enough post...

Got your message punkncat. Dont have enough post to reply privately.
I am right bk as of Sept 2010
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
09-18-11, 01:30 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 56,542
Posted By roboleg

My name is Brent and am a below the knee amputee...

My name is Brent and am a below the knee amputee as of Sept 2010. Oct 2010 i received my first prosthesis and rode 100 ft the first day. Worked through the winter and started riding with a local club...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-11, 01:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,052
Posted By roboleg

Are they avalible new or do i look for old ones...

Are they avalible new or do i look for old ones with the same number of spokes?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-11, 01:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,052
Posted By roboleg

Thanks for all the info and the pics help. Yes...

Thanks for all the info and the pics help.
Yes I have "freewheel' rear hub, meant for use with a threaded freewheel on current 27in rim.I want to replace the freewheel with "freehub" meant for use...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-11, 11:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 438
Posted By roboleg

mixing old and new

I have new mavic rim to put old motobecane but i do not want to convert all components due to cost. Does anyone make a freewheel hub that will lace up to the newer 700 rims?
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
09-18-11, 11:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,159
Posted By roboleg

My name is Brent and am a below the knee amputee...

My name is Brent and am a below the knee amputee as of Sept 2010. Oct 2010 i received my first prosthesis and rode 100 feet the first day. Worked through the winter and started riding with a local...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-11, 06:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,052
Posted By roboleg

freewheel hub on 700 wheel?

I have an old motobecane that i am restoring. I want to put new mavic 700s on it but i do not want to go to the expense of changing shifters and derailleur.
Does anyone make a freewheel hub that i...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
05-30-11, 06:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,166
Posted By roboleg

Thanks for the old thread ahsposo, this helps.

Thanks for the old thread ahsposo, this helps.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
05-25-11, 05:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,166
Posted By roboleg

Thanks for the stories guys but what I am looking...

Thanks for the stories guys but what I am looking for is info from actual amputees. I have found some good info on You Tube though.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
05-21-11, 08:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,166
Posted By roboleg

Looking for leg amputee riders

Are there any riders out there that are leg amputees? I would like to discuss the challenges and what you have found to overcome them. I currently ride 50-75 mi/wk but working up to a 100 mi benefit...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-11, 05:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 332
Posted By roboleg

ready to step up

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