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| numbers active disabled individuals are enjoying this | | | | activity. There are adaptive products to make the |
| wonderful, freeing recreational activity. | | | | world of handcycling accessible to many who would |
| Handcycles come in two basic configurations. One | | | | not otherwise be able to experience this magical joy. |
| version is what is referred to as an upright. This model | | | | One enhancement is C5 Grips; that enable a person |
| positions the rider in a taller sitting position, like that of a | | | | with quadriplegia the opportunity to ride. These grips |
| wheelchair. This model offers an easier transfer height | | | | 'hold onto their hands' rather than making the rider hold |
| for a wheelchair user, but lacks in performance. It is | | | | onto the grips. |
| considered a recreational handcycle. The low-style | | | | The recreational world for disabled individuals is getting |
| recumbent handcycles offer a more streamlined, | | | | very exciting and accessible. Handcycles are a leading |
| aerodynamic geometry that positions the rider much | | | | component in that accessibility. Kids are riding them, |
| lower, with their legs extended forward on either side | | | | older adults, competitors too. There are even clubs and |
| of the front wheel. The lowstyle is often the one that | | | | adaptive recreational organizations that have |
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