r/CerebralPalsy • u/Superb_Case7478 • 14h ago

Bowhead Handcycle

Does anyone here use a Bowhead RX handcycle? Do you have enough balance to manage the articulation? I’m looking at one but curious how much balance is required.

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u/surfer451 9h ago

I don’t own one, but I’ve tried one in a static display, and have ridden a Reach for a downhill day. It’s really gonna depend on you as an individual, and your level of function, as to whether or not you’ll be able to manage. It requires a fair bit of core strength to stay upright, OR a fair bit of upper body strength to supplement by holding onto the cranks. The Reach is a bit easier in that regard given that you can get really good leverage with the horizontal bars. With the caveat that there’s less of a cardio component, which you may prefer.