cycling?? Rex Here we present two of the novelties of this year Rodem (www.rodem.es), distributor of the manufacturers handbike Stricker. For those who do not know, is the factory with more experience in the field of handbike that are coupled to the manual wheelchair and consequently more competitive both in quality and continuous product innovation. In previous reports I have explained the characteristics of their electric models, which we had the opportunity to thoroughly test and let us really happy. In this we will focus on his manual models, which are also very interesting. 
Antes de explicar las novedades os resumo en que consisten las Stricker handbikes: La experiencia y la constante innovación de los fabricantes R & E Stricker GMBH hacen que sus productos faciliten el movimiento de los usuarios de sillas de ruedas. Su producto estrella son las handbikes, que se adaptan a casi cualquier silla de ruedas del mercado y la convierten en un triciclo, permitiendo recorrer largas distancias con poco esfuerzo. Además mejoran la posición en la que los usuarios se propulsan y ello conlleva un beneficio terapéutico. Se pueden usar para hacer sport or as a means of transport, can easily disengage handbike and park anywhere to move the seat only when desired. This is possible thanks to the innovative and practical mounting system and automatic lift the front wheels of the chair. There are several models handbike: manual (also available for children), electrical and semieléctrica. With different adjustments to quadriplegics. With different number of gears 7, 9, 14, 18, 48, 72. With different wheel sizes 16, 20, 24 and 26 inches. All models are equipped with two different combinations brakes, brake wheel / brake disc disc brake / coaster brake, brake wheel / coaster brake. Depending on the user and recommend a combination model or another.
Stricker A remarkable point is the use of components and latest technology on the market make their handbike cycling are equipped with wheels, gears, brakes and other parts used by the most demanding cyclists, both adapted and non adapted cycling. One of the things we liked in Adaptado.es is the comfortable hook and hoist system of front wheels. And is that a fact speaks for itself: a person with very little strength is able to fit and remove any system independently, ie without the help of a third party. Among the features of this comfortable hook and hoist system are: - Stricker-handbike The adjustment to allow both rigid frame chairs as folding.
- heavy do not need any adapter in the crosshairs of the chair (the which is still in the chair once the handbike disengaged, causing him to lose light and preventing its folding without tools).
- wheelchair footrest attaches directly fixed on the front frame bars. If the chair has a removable footrest have light and simple adapters that remove the footrests and folding chair without having to remove the adapters.
- His grip and lift system makes Stricker Auto handbike fully seated without any slack front. In addition, its structure Two tubular side arms with strong grip clamps prevents lateral oscillations produced in other brands where handbike hooked to an adapter placed in the center of the chair. Stricker system enables stable driving without unwanted movements or tremors.
As for news, Rodem we have presented two very interesting developments which we shall show.
The first innovation is the Compact City model. This is a dockable handbike small manual and a fold very well done. To achieve a small size, has chosen to use a wheel of 16 ". Among its features are the use of a three-speed box (not suitable for mountain) with optional seven-speed, timing belt, coaster brake and use aluminum for the manufacture of the top bar, which results in reducing weight.
The other news that we presented Rodem is the "engine chain." This engine can be mated to the City 9 models with disc brakes and Sport models (not suitable for handbike toothed belt). The engine is connected to the chain and therefore can use the full range of gears. With this engine gears and can climb very steep slopes, and flat with a long march is possible to go at a comfortable speed without much effort. The engine always works well with the proper torque, thereby protecting the engine and save battery. This is an engine with integrated electronic control gear freewheel. There is also a speed controller (Pedelec). The power supply using 2 batteries 12V/7Ah with the possibility of adding more batteries connected in the side tubes. Has an integrated charge indicator on the remote control. And of course the management handbike engine is almost as simple as the manual handbike without motor.
recommend that when you go to purchase a Support for the mobility of these features aseguréis you that the product is to seek and to comply with the characteristics that you demand. Rodem , its distributor in Spain, offers the opportunity to test products in those outlets where they have some, orthopedics fairs, demonstrations in partnerships and other entities throughout the year all over the peninsula, or exposure permanently located in the city of Valencia. We have already tested their products first hand and we recommend that all stakeholders is an opportunity to make something that very few manufacturers offer.
