recumbent trike w/ joystick steering
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recumbent trike w/ joystick steering
Hi:
Does anyone know of a dealer and/or manufacturer in the U. S. (preferably in CA) of recumbent trikes w/joystick steering? Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Random1
Does anyone know of a dealer and/or manufacturer in the U. S. (preferably in CA) of recumbent trikes w/joystick steering? Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Random1
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The only one I know if is the Windcheetah, in the UK. A little pricey, though.
Why do you ask, do you only have use of one hand?
Why do you ask, do you only have use of one hand?
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Yes. I've lost the use of my right arm and hand due to cancer. I was an avid cyclist and would like to ride again.
Thanks for responding to me.
Thanks for responding to me.
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There's a used WindCheetah for sale near Sacramento, CA. $3500 I think.
https://www.bentrideronline.com/
Click "Message Board" at the top of the window.
Click "Classifieds" then click "For Sale".
Scroll down to 10/01 messages.
He's had a couple of nibbles, so act fast.
May be already sold.
https://www.bentrideronline.com/
Click "Message Board" at the top of the window.
Click "Classifieds" then click "For Sale".
Scroll down to 10/01 messages.
He's had a couple of nibbles, so act fast.
May be already sold.
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Also remember, it's not too hard to control a trike that has the conventional two-handed steering. I imagine your other hand and arm are a little stronger than normal now, right? You shouldn't have too much trouble keeping it in line. I'd suggest visiting a bike shop that sells recumbent trikes to try one out, to see if you're able to control it.
If you do want to go this route, here's what I'd suggest:
1. Find a trike, or get one modified, to control both front brakes using a single brake lever.
2. Modify the trike so that you have a bar-end shifter AND a grip shifter on one handle... one for the front chainrings and one for the rear derailleur. (Is this possible, BTW?)
3. Remove the handle you can't use to save weight, if you like.
If you do want to go this route, here's what I'd suggest:
1. Find a trike, or get one modified, to control both front brakes using a single brake lever.
2. Modify the trike so that you have a bar-end shifter AND a grip shifter on one handle... one for the front chainrings and one for the rear derailleur. (Is this possible, BTW?)
3. Remove the handle you can't use to save weight, if you like.
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Why don't you contact these folks and explain your problem to them? A guy on my mail route knows somebody there, and got one of their trikes. It's very nice. They are in Santa Rosa.
https://rotatorrecumbent.com/index.html
https://rotatorrecumbent.com/index.html
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Originally Posted by random1
Yes. I've lost the use of my right arm and hand due to cancer. I was an avid cyclist and would like to ride again.
Thanks for responding to me.
Thanks for responding to me.
Chip
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There is a company called "Creative Mobility". The web site is : https://thebikerack.com/site/page.cfm?PageID=82.
They specialize is adapting bicycles for special needs. You might want to contact them about your needs and see what they can do for you.
They specialize is adapting bicycles for special needs. You might want to contact them about your needs and see what they can do for you.
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Random 1. as jcb said american cruiser is in california but you can customize it with two joysticks. Peabob