Cycling

[Madeleine_374234492]

Does anyone know about stabilisers which can be fitted to an adult cycle?

I've lost some of my sight and have problems with balance.

I don't intend to ride on my own, and any for of adult tricycle is far too large to take caravaning.

My husband used to love cycling, but has given up since I had problems with my balance.

Please don't suggest a tamdom - I don't want to do all the work for two!

 

[MikeP]

The main issue with stabilisers is, ironically, stability. Once you cycle at about 6-8 mph or more on a two wheeled bike, most of the steering is done by leaning. Stabilisers work for little kids because they rarely ride above walking pace. But if they do, and try to turn a fairly sharp corner, they will usually fall off.

I don't have personal experience of cycling adults with impaired balance, but based on what I know I think you would need a tricycle.

How about a three-wheeled recumbent? Less bulky than a traditional tricycle.

Google special+needs+cycling, and you will see numerous hits.

 

[Viking1]

Hi Madeleine

We used to have a tricycle that came to bits just by undo two bits.

It just fitted in owe boot of the car but we cud not put any think else in with it.

It all so cost a lot.

I can not thick of the name were we got form dut when the wife gets in I ask her and we let you now.

Mark

 

[Viking1]

td>cut and past this

http://www.tomcatspecialneeds.co.uk/trikes4.asp
Mark

 

[STEVE_5041381]

How about the Brompton folding bicycle these have smaller wheels fold up to about 2ft square and can have the smaller childrens wheels fitted.

 

[MikeP]

Even though child stabilisers could be fitted to a Brompton, there would still be problems cornering at anything more than walking pace. And the stabilisers would prevent the bike from folding properly.

 

[cris_408518]

Take a look at this for an option - Though not cheap. http://www.windcheetah.co.uk/ My friend has upper body mobility problems and has a recumbent tricycle like this. I regularly saw a partialy disabled gent around the Windsor area using another similar looking variant on a trike as well.

 

[cris_408518]

Hope this helps, I've called my pal about your problem Madeleine. Cost of course may be a factor.

http://www.bikecare.co.uk/adult_stabilisers.html
Mat's friends have these and on has a Smart car as per the link.

http://www.kinetics.org.uk/html/scorpion_fx.shtml
May give you something to think about.

 

[MrsMothy]

You could contact Longstaff Cycles in the Stoke on Trent area. They sort out cycles for people with all sorts of diabilities, one arm, one leg, blind, severe learning disabilities, etc, etc. Don't know if this forum allows me to give more details but you could do a web search. My only connection is that of a very satisfied customer.