darth vadar
Über Member
Hello!
This is my first post on the Forum so bear with me!
I am a disabled cyclist - I have no right hand. I am a keen cyclist and have just acquired a Giant CRS 1 Hybrid bike. I have cycled previously, but that was when gear controls were much simpler to use and consisted of just one lever.
As with all bikes, the controls on the right hand side cause me problems - I am not helpless and try to adapt wherever possible. However - I really want to have the bike adapted to me rather than me have to adapt to the bike.
At the moment, the right hand gear lever has been turned upside down and I can manage, but its not ideal. Similarly, I can use the right hand brake but again not ideal. And, while I am pushing my luck, in an ideal world I could do with the handlebars being raised on the right hand side by a few inches to stop me being lop-sided when sat in a riding position.
Is there anybody out there who has had experience of dealing with this type of disability and doing bike alterations?
I find that when I ask around bike dealers say it 'might' be possible to do something but they are never sure about whether it will work and I don't fancy having my bike ruined if it cannot be done.
Is there anybody out there with experience who can help ?
For information, I am based in North Cheshire.
Thank you.
This is my first post on the Forum so bear with me!
I am a disabled cyclist - I have no right hand. I am a keen cyclist and have just acquired a Giant CRS 1 Hybrid bike. I have cycled previously, but that was when gear controls were much simpler to use and consisted of just one lever.
As with all bikes, the controls on the right hand side cause me problems - I am not helpless and try to adapt wherever possible. However - I really want to have the bike adapted to me rather than me have to adapt to the bike.
At the moment, the right hand gear lever has been turned upside down and I can manage, but its not ideal. Similarly, I can use the right hand brake but again not ideal. And, while I am pushing my luck, in an ideal world I could do with the handlebars being raised on the right hand side by a few inches to stop me being lop-sided when sat in a riding position.
Is there anybody out there who has had experience of dealing with this type of disability and doing bike alterations?
I find that when I ask around bike dealers say it 'might' be possible to do something but they are never sure about whether it will work and I don't fancy having my bike ruined if it cannot be done.
Is there anybody out there with experience who can help ?
For information, I am based in North Cheshire.
Thank you.
