Handcycling has come of age. It has become the favorite recreational activity for active disabled individuals.
United States of America (Press Release) October 30, 2007 --
Over the past several years, handcycles have come of age. They have borrowed all the lightweight, high-end components and wheels from the cycling industry to make a product that performs. In growing numbers active disabled individuals are enjoying this wonderful, freeing recreational activity.
Scott Pellett of Bike-On.com is the leading authority on the handcycle market in the United States and around the world. His company, www.bike-on.com employs a staff of active disabled handcyclists and Recreational Therapists who’s goal is to 'share the magic'.
Handcycles come in two basic configurations. One version is what is referred to as an upright. This model positions the rider in a taller sitting position, like that of a wheelchair. This model offers an easier transfer height for a wheelchair user, but lacks in performance. It is considered a recreational handcycle. The low-style recumbent handcycles offer a more streamlined, aerodynamic geometry that positions the rider much lower, with their legs extended forward on either side of the front wheel. The lowstyle handcycle is often the one that is tricked out with the highest quality bicycle components and wheels for top performance.
Bike-On.com specializes in this niche market and has a great deal of expertise to share with prospective handcyclists. They have custom wheelbuilding capabilities, a custom shop, and have been instrumental in creating adaptive products to make the world of handcycling accessible to many who would not otherwise be able to experience this magical joy. Bike-On.com has developed customized handcycle pedals or grips, their C5 Grips; that enable a person with quadriplegia the opportunity to ride. These grips 'hold onto their hands' rather than making the rider hold onto the grips.
Know someone with a disability who might be interested in this recreational activity? Tell them about Bike-On.com and the cool opportunities that exist.
Scott Pellett of Bike-On.com is the leading authority on the handcycle market in the United States and around the world. His company, www.bike-on.com employs a staff of active disabled handcyclists and Recreational Therapists who’s goal is to 'share the magic'.
Handcycles come in two basic configurations. One version is what is referred to as an upright. This model positions the rider in a taller sitting position, like that of a wheelchair. This model offers an easier transfer height for a wheelchair user, but lacks in performance. It is considered a recreational handcycle. The low-style recumbent handcycles offer a more streamlined, aerodynamic geometry that positions the rider much lower, with their legs extended forward on either side of the front wheel. The lowstyle handcycle is often the one that is tricked out with the highest quality bicycle components and wheels for top performance.
Bike-On.com specializes in this niche market and has a great deal of expertise to share with prospective handcyclists. They have custom wheelbuilding capabilities, a custom shop, and have been instrumental in creating adaptive products to make the world of handcycling accessible to many who would not otherwise be able to experience this magical joy. Bike-On.com has developed customized handcycle pedals or grips, their C5 Grips; that enable a person with quadriplegia the opportunity to ride. These grips 'hold onto their hands' rather than making the rider hold onto the grips.
Know someone with a disability who might be interested in this recreational activity? Tell them about Bike-On.com and the cool opportunities that exist.
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