Question: hi my name is tony williams and i am 39 and a keen fitness person having been a bodyguard in the royal military police. i lost my left leg A/K in 2000 but wish to remain active i have recently returned from holiday were i met a german wheelchair user who had a pedal cycle attached to the front of his chair and i believe it was manufactured by a german company called streicher (exact spelling N/K) but am interested in finding out more here in the uk or abroad. your assistance is greatly appreciated

 

~tony

 

Answer: Sunrise Medical has something called the Cyclone (or Cycl-One) that attaches to most wheelchair makes and models. There’s a similar device called a Funbike as well - it’s a German product distributed by Oasis LLC. Several companies also make stationary pedaling systems that you can use for exercise while in your wheelchair - Endorphin Corporation and E n’ Flex, for example. If you’re looking for a cycle with mobility, there are also several models of stand alone hand cycles - Sportaid and Invacare are two of the many manufacturers that offer them.