Re: Why Do People Fall Down?

On Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:09:36 -0500, Tom Sherman
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> wrote:

>> I dread the day I may be confined to one but am nevertheless thankful
>> they exist in case that day does dawn. 
>
>Come on, trikes are not that bad! However, the re***bent seat would not 
>work well with the dinosaur suit.
>

You're right, I regard them more as ***y wheelchairs but they do look
faster and more stable than an upright trike.

>> That it's the only configuration available for those who must crank
>> with their arms increases their worth, IMO.
>
>Not so. See <http://www.mobilityeng.com/>
and click on "HandBike".

OMG. 
Okay, let's change that to the _best_ configuration available for
most people who must hand crank.

<http://www.varnahandcycles.com/handcycles/handcycle.htm>

 Marc Herremans, 2007 Crocodile Trophy race:
<http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2007/oct07/croctrophy07/croctrophy077/DSC_0027.jpg>
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