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[–] [email protected] 14 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

They exist, but the pedals are higher, for your arms! I used to work with a guy who did this: every day at lunchtime he’d go zooming around the parking lot getting a good workout in

https://bike-on.com/product-category/shop-handcycles/attachable-handcycles/

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

took scrolling to this comment before I understood OPs joke.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I'm an able-bodied handcyclist. Not a wheelchair attachment, but a dedicated handcycle. I've been riding one for over 20 years now. I alternate riding it and riding a leg-powered bicycle. Cycling and hiking are the only exercises I will religiously stick to. I realized that my upper body was being neglected and gave a handcycle a shot.

They are super fun and a great workout. I prefer my handcycle rides tremendously over my to eg-poweted bicycle rides (but I can't skip leg day). I highly recommend trying out a handcycle to anybody who thinks they may be interested.

If you're in the Los Angeles area, and are interested in trying one out, message me. I love introducing folks to handcycles and live down the block from a bike path. I even have a couple for sale that I'd let go at a very reasonable price if anyone wants one. I just don't want to ship them.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

This better not be like the last time someone on the Internet invited me to come visit them in a strange city if I was curious about trying hand stuff.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

I’m definitely curious, but opposite coast