Modified exercise bike

A quiet exercise bike modified into an arm cycle – suitable for wheelchair users

User with arm cycle

User with arm cycle

An old exercise bike was modified to meet the user’s needs. The foot pedals were removed and replaced with handles. The entire exercise bike was turned upside down.

Users comments
The exercise bike runs quietly, which allows the user to watch TV at the same time.

Made by
User’s relative

Whose idea
The user

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Author: Max

Max studerar och bor ensam i lägenhet. Han skadade sig 2002 och har han en hög ryggmärgsskada (C5 inkomplett med bibehållen känsel). Han har personlig assisistans ca 13 timmar per dag.
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Type of disability

High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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