Recumbent for Upper body use

[ratz]

All... This message came from a new Member Bren, who intend to start a new thread but accidently made it a private message. So here you go a thread the question deserved.


Hi,

I last year had a stroke. I have learned how to ride a bike again.
Would anyone have a good idea for a recumbent bike that would or could be hand & leg powered.
I am weak from time to time on my legs. I would love to be able to use my arms/upper body to help.
Any make, style or any help to get me back riding and feeling free again would be great.
Thank you all,

Bren

 

[RojoRacing]

Sounds like a custom trike made for handicapped riders further customized with a second crank for legs would be the best bet. I can't see you steering two wheels while cranking with you hands.

 

[telephd]

Lightfoot Recumbents out of Darby, MT made such a trike. I had one of their trail bikes, the Ranger and really enjoyed it. They are closed now but may have inventory:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lightfoot-Cycles/102558383125869

http://missoulian.com/places/lightfoot-cycles/business_4000029536.html

 

[super slim]

Greenspeed USA and Aussy, make a hand trike

http://www.greenspeed.com.au/Hand.Magnum.html

Would a bottom bracket motor (Bafang BBS-01 350 w 78 rpm) on a Quest or a QX100, could be used when your legs are feeling week.

http://em3ev.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=50_45&product_id=183

 

[Zzzorse]

Lightfoot Recumbents out of Darby, MT made such a trike.

From their Facebook page,

But I'm wondering if the OP is a candidate for the Thys Rowingbike.