Sealeg2010
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Basic Question: Can I even consider an eTrike? or do I resign myself to a handicapped scooter?
I am a healthy 77-year old (other than the prosthetic leg).
It is a C-Leg, a computerized leg that allows me to choose bicycle mode.
I rode bikes up until I lost the leg in an accident ten years ago.
I live in a suburb of Columbus, Ohio, mostly flat neighborhood, main streets with bike lanes.
I rarely travel more than ten miles from home.
While testing out my abilities on stationary bikes, I have discovered a. I can't do a recumbent bike b. I can apply only moderate pedal pressure c. I would need bicycle stirrups
I can only lift about 50 pounds
I'm 5'11" and weigh 205 pounds with the 15 pound prosthetic on
In order to get to bicycle trails I would either have to ride more than ten miles or be able to transport the bike by car.
I own a Subaru Outback station wagon.
I would like to pay less than $2500.
Back to the basic question: Could I even use an eTrike? If "yes," what kind? Any suggested models?
I am a healthy 77-year old (other than the prosthetic leg).
It is a C-Leg, a computerized leg that allows me to choose bicycle mode.
I rode bikes up until I lost the leg in an accident ten years ago.
I live in a suburb of Columbus, Ohio, mostly flat neighborhood, main streets with bike lanes.
I rarely travel more than ten miles from home.
While testing out my abilities on stationary bikes, I have discovered a. I can't do a recumbent bike b. I can apply only moderate pedal pressure c. I would need bicycle stirrups
I can only lift about 50 pounds
I'm 5'11" and weigh 205 pounds with the 15 pound prosthetic on
In order to get to bicycle trails I would either have to ride more than ten miles or be able to transport the bike by car.
I own a Subaru Outback station wagon.
I would like to pay less than $2500.
Back to the basic question: Could I even use an eTrike? If "yes," what kind? Any suggested models?
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