That's the Pedalofit, a clamp-on cycle for wheelchair users so they can a) exercise and b) look cool zooming around the neighborhood with their new ride.
Link - via Boing Boing Gadgets
For those who want a little more speed, there's the Elektra and Elektra Lite motorized version.
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I was in Europe last year and saw a similar rig, except the peddles were on the handlebars. It mounted to a standard wheel chair by the rider without getting out of his chair. Mounting took about 3 seconds as he snapped it into place and he peddled off with a friend on a regular bike. I didn't get a manufacturer's name, but it was a really neat idea. I do have a picture. He had undone the front to enter a store and then just reattached and rode off...
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I dig this. I was thinking of turning my wheelchair into a tricycle and decided to poke around google to see if anyone else had done it. Looks like someone has. A setup like this would be more comfortable than my mountain bike. It also might be easier to transport stuff via trailer of some kind.
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Holy crap, it is Mike Gravel!
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It needs ape hangers and a stretched out frame. Maybe some leather side bags. A skull that shoots out flame would be good on the front. And spinners, that would work ....
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He does a bit doesn't he Jess!
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