Tandem Bicycle
What is a bicycle that would be good for a handicapped child to ride?
I would like something that would be relatively safe for a child with epilepsy to ride. Maybe even a three wheeler or a tandem bike that I could help her ride with. Where could I get something like this?
She is eleven years old.
She is about seventy pounds and rather unsteady.
You don’t say how old. If she is young a tandem recumbent would probably be best. If she can ride alone a trike would be a good idea, because of its inherent stability.
I have a niece who suffers from epilepsy and also has cerebral palsy and she is just not stable enough to safely sit on a conventional bicycle.
They are expensive, but you can even find tandems that have a recumbent style seat in the front and a standard bicycle type “stoker” setup in the rear. I see every imaginable combination of these each year riding across Iowa on RAGBRAI.
I’ve put some links below that might be helpful.
It’s really good of you to think of helping this child in this way. I once rode a blind young man 100 miles on the back of my tandem and he told me it was the most fun he’d had since he lost his sight.
Ben
Tandem Bike Vintage
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BICYCLE LOLLY Kids Candy Mold Chocolate $1.75 … |
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Jussy Tandem Bicycle Glass Cutting Board $69.95 This is no ordinary glass cutting board/serving platter. This is a piece of art. These boards are not only functional art for your kitchen, but an accent art piece that can make the whole room. The photos do not do these pieces justice, they are that beautiful. Anti-slide pads on bottom side of glass. Made from reconstituted (eco-friendly) glass. To properly care for your cutting board, do NOT pu… |
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Bicycle wedding Photo Mugs In Marseille, France, M. Pecolle weds Mlle Latourre on a bicycle built for two …. |
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RAD Cycle Products Ceiling Mount Bike Hoist $12.95 There’s no such thing as not enough room for another bike. Store your bikes overhead and out of the way. Smooth pulleys and latches make lifting even heavy bikes super easy. The exclusive rope locking mechanism prevents unwanted release and can suspend one bike – 55 lb. load limit. Please note, you can mount this item as pictured on a 2 x 4 and screw the 2 X 4 to the joist or mount it right to the… |
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DISPLAY STAND WILLWORX, SUPER BICYCLE STAND $37.69 Stand-alone floor rack holds on bikeFront or rear wheel mountingCan connect with other Superstands using optional connector… |
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WeeRide Pro-Pilot Tandem Bicycle Trailer $150.95 The WeeRide Pro-Pilot Tandem Bike Trailer is great for teaching your kids to ride! Your child can pedal to help you along, or just coast and enjoy the scenery. The sturdy Pro-Pilot functions like a regular 20” bicycle with standard handlebars, seat and pedals. And, unlike it’s brother the Co-Pilot, this bike trailer is made of lightweight aluminum! It attaches easily and quickly to any bike with a seatpost, and folds up for storage when not in use. And, it even comes with a safety flag to alert motorists. So let your little one take the wheel with the WeeRide Pro-Pilot Tandem Bicycle Trailer. |
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Trailgator Bike Tandem Bar $79.99 The Trailgator Bicycle Tandem Bar can connect to any adult and children’s bicycles so you can go for longer rides together. |
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2012 Giro Selector Time Trial Bicycle Helmet $274.99 2012 Giro Selector Time Trial Bicycle Helmet. Aerodynamics, premium ventilation and excellent retention come together in one of the fastest bike helmets currently on the market, the Giro Selector. Speed-enhancing lowers let you customize how close the Bicycle Helmet tail sits on your back, so you can slice through the wind and conquer the clock in record time. Eye shield works in tandem with the Bicycle Helmet’s internal channels to keep you well-ventilated while minimizing air resistance. Roc Loc TT retention system self-adjusts to your head for lightning-fast transition times. |
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Bell Volt Race Bicycle Helmet $99.99 Bell Volt Race Bicycle Helmet. The all new Volt is an amazing combination of massive ventilation (22 vents), svelte weight and high-tech comfort. 11 frontal vents and custom sculpted composite fiber intakes move huge amounts of air around your head. The internal Stream Jet Ventilation and the rear exhaust ports work in tandem to insure maximum cooling. The moisture-wicking X-Static pads will keep you feeling dry. Precision fit is assured thanks to Bell’s next generation Twin Axis Gear fit system that dials your fit. Volt is designed for on- or off-road riding and includes a removable Variable Position Visor. |
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Bicycle Built for Two Ceramic Sports Mug by CafePress $15 Enjoy the romance of tandem cycling even while at home with our Togetherness is … a Bicycle Built for Two coffee mug. Sports Mug The perfect size for your favorite morning beverage or late night brew. Large, easy-grip handle. Treat yourself or give as a gift to someone special. Measures 3.75 tall, 3 diameter. Dishwasher and microwave safe. |
