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.
bean
I really hope he’s not supposed to be pedaling that thing with his legs.
rachell
it wouldn’t be for paralyzed people. just people with limited use of their legs. granted it couldnt be used by many people in wheelchairs he still looks pretty cool.
SenorMysterioso
obviously for people that still have use of their legs but funny none the less
You got me a bicycle? Im in a wheelchair you D!¢k
Less Than Jake
i once saw a motorised version, there were some people going up and down hills and allsorts, it was awesome i know which i’d choose
L
Well, that’s just plain cool. Too bad I don’t have a wheelchair to stick one of these on!
This would be great for older folks who don’t have the strength to walk to the corner store, but who might be able to pedal there (assuming this is as efficient as a regular bike).
L
Actually, now that I think about it, this would be good for anyone who thinks regular bicycle seats are just plain uncomfortable!
CheeseDuck
Wait. How do wheel chaired people pedal if they can’t use their legs? Hmm?
Alannah
I saw the title as Pedolift when I first glanced at it. That gave the picture a whole different meaning.
radleyas
I’m suprised that no one realises that there are many people who using wheelchairs who CAN use their legs. They just might have difficulty standing for long periods, have dizzy spells etc.
empty-minded
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 ….
Jennifer
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.
Jim Lowder
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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