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1. BICYCLE MODIFICATIONS --- CUSTOM ADAPTATION --- PURPOSE: To enable a child who has cerebral palsy to use a toy ride-on tractor. The child was able to pedal the tractor with guidance from a family member, but needed assistance with keeping his feet on the pedals and additional seated support. The existing seat on the tractor was replaced with a molded Sebel seat, raised from the seat platform to enable the child to comfortably reach the pedals. The seat was equipped with a pelvic seat belt with an easy-to-operate buck...[More Information]
   
   
2. COUNTERPOINT PRESTO RECUMBENT The Counterpoint Presto Recumbent, models SE, CL, MM, and CA, is a recumbent-style leg-powered bicycle. The recumbent-style seat transfers the rider's weight from the hands to the seat, and takes the strain off the back and neck associated with racing-style cycles. FRAME: Blend of 4130 chromoly, stainless steel, and high tensile frame tubes. The crank boom is adjustable to accommodate inseam measurements from 28 to 35 inches. SEAT: The full support seat is made of breathable mesh fabric with a m...[More Information]
   
   
3. CUSTOM BICYCLE HANDLE BARS --- CUSTOM ADAPTATION --- PURPOSE: To create customized bicycle handle bars for a child with her right arm approximately 3 inches shorter than her left arm and limited use of her right hand. The gear shift and rear break were moved from the right to the left handlebar. Then on the right handlebar a three-inch extension was built. At the top of that extension is a small ball and a padded platform on a swivel providing wrist support and assistance in gripping. TITLE: Custom Bicycle Handle Bars Sta...[More Information]
   
   
4. FREERIDER BICYCLE The Freerider Bicycle is a hand-propelled bicycle designed for use by individuals with neurological or lower extremity disabilities, cerebral palsy, or spinal cord injury. This hands only, two-wheel, human powered vehicle has retractable outriders to maintain its balance. The user steers left and right by moving the handles forward and back. The wide seat is at wheelchair height to aid in transfers and can be adjusted forward and back or angled up and down. Other features include a back support ...[More Information]
   
   
5. HANDBIKE The HandBike is a hand-propelled bicycle designed for use by individuals with lower extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. This bicycle has outriggers that prevent it from falling over if its speed becomes too slow for stability. The frame is made from high strength 4130 chrome-moly and the seat, leg rests, and outriggers are made from 6061 alloy. Other features include Sun CR18 wheels with 451 alloy rims and IRC 1-1/8 inch road tires; Shimano Ultegra rear hub and Sram (Sachs) 3x7 front h...[More Information]
   
   
6. MODIFICATIONS TO A BICYCLE --- CUSTOM ADAPTATION --- PURPOSE: To enable a child with cerebral palsy, developmental disabilities, and vision and hearing impairments to ride a two-wheeled bike. The commercially-purchased bike was equipped with a high-riser bar at the back of the wide seat. A padded backrest was attached to the bar. The rear wheel was fixed and stabilizer wheels on sprung outrigger brackets were added. PVC plastic foot cups with straps were added to the pedals to keep the rider’s foot in position. TITLE: Pla...[More Information]
   
   
7. MODIFIED BICYCLE --- CUSTOM ADAPTATION --- PURPOSE: To enable a child with severe physical disabilities to experience bicycle riding. Designed for a child who is unable to walk or sit upright unaided, this cycle was created by modifying a standard child's two-wheeler. The first adaptation was to add a tow bar to the bike frame at the handle bars.The tow bar is equipped with a hand brake to aid in slowing the bike when going downhill. The existing seat was replaced by a larger one that provides greater stability;...[More Information]
   
   
8. MODIFIED BICYCLE --- CUSTOM ADAPTATION --- PURPOSE: To provide a custom adaptation of a bicycle for a person with limb amputation. TADNSW’s FREEDOM WHEELS® modified bike service adapted and provided the patron with a bicycle; however, the patron had problems on uphill and uneven surfaces using the bicycle. However, a prototype for a rode that can link between two bikes was being developed and it was perceived that this might solve the patron’s problem—particularly since the patron and her husband were adult ride...[More Information]
   
   
9. MODIFIED BICYCLE FOR TEENAGE WITH CEREBRAL PALSY --- CUSTOM ADAPTATION --- PURPOSE: To provide a customized bicycle for a teenager with cerebral palsy and developmental delays. An evaluation of the teenager with disabilities determined the only modifications needed were a larger seat, outrigger wheels, and foot cups. The new-design outrigger wheels can be easily removed and reattached, making transport and storage much easier. While the modifications were minor, the results were major. The consumer is now able to get necessary exercise while d...[More Information]
   
   
10. MODIFIED BIKE -------- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adapted bike modification for a child with spastic diplegia. The boy’s condition mainly affects his lower limbs but he is still able to walk short distances using a walker and his motor skills and strength in his left hand are also affected. The bike did not require extensive modification as the child has reasonable upper body strength. The bike modifications include a wider seat and outrigger wheels, plus a high-riser bar with...[More Information]
    
    
11. MODIFIED BIKE -------- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To provide a custom adapted bike for a child with bilateral ulnar club hand. The child’s arms and hands are not completed developed. Her right arm is longer and can straighten more easily, and she has some ability to grip with her right hand, whereas her left arm is less able to straighten or grip. When younger the child could use a standard bike with one hand, but a heavier bike is too difficult to steer one-handed. FREEDOM WHEELS was able to c...[More Information]
    
    
12. MODIFIED BIKE -------- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To provide a custom adapted bike for an active adult with Down syndrome. FREEDOM WHEELS adapted a bike to include a wider seat and outrigger wheels that could be removed later if the individual developed enough skill to ride on her own. This adaptation allowed the individual to combine her love of swimming and riding by competing in the Triathlon Pink, which supports breast research. TITLE: Lucy’s Triathlon. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Volume 30, ...[More Information]
    
    
13. MODIFIED BIKE -------- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adapted bicycle for a child with global developmental delay and epilepsy. Freedom Wheels Modified Mike Service created a customized bike which enables the child to join in riding with his brother and sister on family outings, and provides an enjoyable and different way of moving that also improves his muscle strength. In addition to the standard outrigger wheels, the bike's seat has a number of supports including hip and thorac...[More Information]
    
    
14. MODIFIED BIKES -------- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adapted bike for a mother who is nervous of bikes and wants to ride with her Down syndrome and mild visual impaired child. The mother had ridden a bike since an accident she had while riding on one when she was a young child. FREEDOM WHEELS® created a bike with a wider seat and outrigger wheels for her. Despite being nervous to start, she had gradually developed more confidence and hopes to eventually remove her outrigger wheel...[More Information]
    
    
15. MODIFIED BIKES -------- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adapted bike for a child with Down syndrome and mild visual impairment. FREEDOM WHEELS® created a bike with a wider seat, outrigger wheels, toe clips, and a tow bar. Aside from learning how to climb onto the bike with assistance from his father, the child has already begun to enjoy being on the bike and has started to pedal on his own; although his father still pulls him over rougher terrain on occasion. TITLE: Easy Riding. JO...[More Information]
    
    

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