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Old 07-10-2008, 11:06 PM
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Greetings,
I ride a Top End handcyle with 24" wheels and 7 speed front wheel drive. I'm interested in adding a motor to this trike. In perusing web sites, I see that some companies have front wheel drive friction drive motors for pedal drive trikes, but I don't find any handcycles. (Maybe there's no difference in motor options...?)
Can anyone point me to some options to rig my handcycle?
Thanks in advance for any help.
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Old 07-10-2008, 11:20 PM
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Welcome to the forum, glad you joined us

I don't know enough about handcycles to help you But I'm sure it could be done, anything is possible...A pic of your bike would help to give you ideal's.
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Old 07-11-2008, 09:09 AM
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I think an electric hub motor would be just the ticket for one.
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what is a handcycle? sorry i never heard of one. . sounds like a fun project and hope you post a picture. glad to have you with us
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what is a handcycle? sorry i never heard of one. . sounds like a fun project and hope you post a picture. glad to have you with us
You use your hands instead of your feet to pedal
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Old 07-12-2008, 06:55 AM
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I'm sayin' TWIN ELECTRIC HUBS on the rear wheels.
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