Children's First Handcycle

[ktzz]

I am looking to purchase a hand cycle for my 7 year old son and was hoping to receive some advice/suggestions on what type of hand cycle would be good for him to start out on. Thank you.

[Patrick Madsen]

He's going to love it KTZZ. Probably the Xlt jr. or excellarator jr.

Scot Pellet at Bike-on.com would have some great advice and possibly a few slightly used bikes.


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Welcome to the Forum.

[Gordy1]

Patrick's beaten me to it...and I agree with his recommendation.

Have a read through here:

https://www.carecure.net/forum/showthread.php?t=142752

As mentioned in the thread, Dave Lee was the one I dealt with at Bike-On, and he was very helpful.

I spent a lot of time trying to find a suitable bike/handcycle for my son, and discovered that I always ended up at Bike-On...glad I found them!

My son is now 7 and still enjoying handcycling. Having now tried it myself, it's tough going uphills, so he will need a hand a times...!

Best of luck.

Cheers,
Gordon

[Patrick Madsen]

Sorry Gordy lol. I'm sure Gordy will be a big help also KT.

[ancientgimp]

You may want to consider mountain drive if they make it available on the jr bikes. It would take some instruction for a kid to use mtn drive because you can't pedal while shifting into or out of mtn drive. All 7 of the mtn drive gears are easier than the easiest regular gear. I also think the coaster brakes on the jr bikes are better for kids.

[ktzz]

Thank you all for your advice. I am thinking I will purchase the excellarator xlt jr? My son does not have a real strong upper body so I'm hoping this will be a good one to start on.

[Patrick Madsen]

Good choice KT. This will really build his uppder body strength and cardio.

I've been riding for over 35 years and feel it is one of the best lifestyle choices I made.

The mirror and flag you can get at a local bike shop. You might inquire to see if they have any used XLT Jr.. I know he had some not too long ago.

[noirin's mum]

We use a stricker handcycle attachment with our daughter (also 7) and T1 and another child here in Ireland has it . THey are made in Germany but looks like you have other options there in the US. THis was the best we could find in Europe-didnt search US providers. Goodluck and enjoy!