Freedom Concepts
Perfect for those with Spina Bifida and/or other issues affecting the lower extremities. With several drive options and optional foot-power, the Upright Handcycle is built for both therapy and fun. Throw in a wicked design, custom decals, and a smooth ride for max COOL Factor!
Freedom Concepts Benefits
Above all, our adaptive bikes provide a quality of life and lifestyle to those with limited mobility options. Every product is designed to provide normalcy and a sense of freedom. Each bike is built to the person and their special needs, taking leg length, trunk support, and type of disability into consideration. Listed below are several of the benefits that Freedom Concepts adaptive bikes can provide:
- Improved range of motion
- Proper hip-to-foot positioning
- Development of balance and self-support
- Improved motor planning
- Increased blood circulation
- The fitting process ensures natural hip positioning
- Strengthening of anti-gravity muscles
- Stabilized bike with parking brake for transferring
- Quick Release locks help swing bike components out of the way for transferring
- Improvements in overall mobility
Upright Handcycle Features
- Standard wide frame design to reduce tipping and also available with an optional narrow design, making it ideal for indoor environments where doorways can be obstacles
- Adjustable hand crank system that can move in or away from the body
- 3-Speed freewheel gearing with front coaster brake
- 12″ or 16″ Never-Go-Flat tires with aluminum rims
- Customizable front brake and parking/transfer brake on the right side
- Independently adjustable locking foot platform with the ability to add foot propulsion to work in sync with the hand propulsion
- Incredibly supportive seating system (with arm cutouts) featuring multiple options to add additional harnesses or head supports
- T-Bar which can be used as a brake mount or caregiver handle – option to add Rear Steering so the rider can learn to ride and stop with a little help
- Quick-release devices (cam locks) make most common adjustments quick and easy
- Standard bike essentials such as safety flag, wheel reflectors, animal squeaky horn, multi-tool, and bell
