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HandCycle / Ergometer Quad Grips
Get on a bike and hit the trails! Excellent aerobic exercise at home.
HandCycle / Ergometer Quad Grips
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I personally use these grips. They are far superior with more applied power, and more comfortable with less chance of developing sores or blisters then other solutions such as tripin grips and especially leather and Velcro handwraps.
-Mark Felling
Ideal solution for C5, C6, and C7 Quadriplegics with limited hand grasp
Provide an ergonomic, vertical hand position on the cranks
Easy to put on/remove independently with 2 Velcro closures
Wider hand position improves power stroke for Quadswith limited to no use of certain muscle groups in the back, chest, and triceps
Design allows rider to separate from the cranks momentarily for shifting, during breaks, to scratch an inch or swat a mosquito, etc. with adjustable ball detent so that the separation pressure can be tailored to the user's strength
Soft, stretchable fabric contours snugly & comfortably to users hand while breathing freely. Reinforced by rigid plastic
Product Specifications
Machine crafted aluminum two-piece spindles
Easy installation without effecting warranty - simply unscrew old grips from crank arms and screw in appropriately threaded mail spindle receiver socket (on left in picture)
Available in small or large
American-made quality
Rehabilitation Clinics / Health Clubs / Exercise Facilities
Kit available that allows any Handcycle or stationary ergometer to be used by anyone without tools to switch between grips. Includes Quad Grips above as well as horizontal and vertical grips for those with normal grasp that fit into the quick release sockets.
Compare to less effective available alternatives:
Top End Tripin
$350
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Quickie Quad Cuff $150
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Leather & Velcro And Wrap $100
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Unsupported Wrist, hand shifts forward and backward, blisters, difficult to stick hand back into when moving
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Hand pulls out, blisters, & power is only in the down direction, one arm at a time.
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Requires assistance, hand works off grips after only a few revolutions, significant pinching and risk of sores/blisters
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The Endorphin E380 - our favorite wheelchair accessible Ergometer
Contact us for help selecting and appropriately configuring a Handcycle for the most effective use by a quadriplegic. We have an excellent source operated by disabled individual himself experienced at creating dream machines with different crank arms, seats, gear ratios, breaking, and shifting especially tailored to the unique needs of a Quad.
Broadened Horizonsdoes not endorse or directly sell any of the following bikes, but consider them to be the best, most cost effective options available for those with limited hand grasp or require transfer assistance.
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theSince the front end of the new Quickie Shark disconnects from the rear, it can make transfers for those requiring assistance significantly easier. ($1,895)
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Invacare Top End XLT - break by simply peddling backwards without taking your hands off the petals were having to squeeze anything. ($1,795)
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The Quickie Mach 2 allows for easier seat to seat, same height transfers. Similar to the Top Excelerator but $200 less expensive and easier to transfer in and out of with less obstructions.($1,295)
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With Quickie's Cycl-One you can go without ever having to transfer out of your wheelchair. ($1,195)
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