Sharky
Now don't get all PC on my here, just think about this, imagine a tandem one, side by side or behind, like a couple doin it together? That would look cool... Sharky
Booleanboy
What a good example of clear-thinking design to provide a cost-effective solution to a genuine problem.
As the article mentions, mobility aids, especially powered ones, seem hugely expensive for what they offer so it is great to see designers addressing this rather unglamorous area of the market and building (relatively) affordable solutions.
Domingo Mojica
Great idea. But, please no drinking while "driving".
Slowburn
What a nifty idea.
StWils
I would be concerned about center-of-gravity and rolling dynamics. A manual wheelchair is not a bicycle and the users are not athletic so the speeds mentioned would be a bit of a concern. A small bump at a slow walk or a slightly unlevel sidewalk or bit of pavement could rapidly become enough to roll a trike with an obviously less-than-athletic rider at speeds of more than 3 to 4 mph. 3 to 4 mph is a fast walk for an able adult. Faster is moving into bicycle range. This kind of conveyance will not have a suspension able to adapt to rough surfaces well.
biker68
check out a simpler design fro Batec Mobility on other sites, both a great ideas.
Slowburn
@ StWils So the ride won't be any softer than an unsprung bicycle. The greatest danger is the wheelchair suffering catastrophic damage and dumping the rider.
Gayle Lin
I didn't read anything about lights. Did I miss it?
Slowburn
@ Gayle Gardner Lin It is the equivalent of somebody walking.
Luther Wood
I can see it opening up avenues for "rolls" in the park, etc.