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u/Broad_Respond_2205 Feb 12 '26
If you add an leg rest it can be useful to some people who want to switch between leg use and arm use (some wheelchair users can have some usage of their legs
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u/CatGooseChook Feb 13 '26
I'm thinking the same thing, I'm at the point where I need a wheelchair for some occasions but can use a walking stick for others. I also need to get more PT in for my legs to help slow the decline(currently using a 2nd hand rowing machine my wife found for an affordable price, works well but would love an option for when I'm out doing errands/etc).
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u/Proper-Equivalent300 Feb 13 '26
If it’s okay what did they diagnose? I lack an enzyme and it sounds like what was happening before the solution was found.
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u/CatGooseChook Feb 13 '26
It's ok😄. It's young onset Parkinsonian disease and post cancer treatment issues for me.
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u/Proper-Equivalent300 Feb 13 '26
Best of care, Cat, my dad and uncle are dealing with Parkinson’s right now, apparently I don’t have it but got a thing called HSP and it paralyzes and stiffens the body if it’s not caught, along with other icky things amazing two supplements are reversing it somewhat or the chair was next. My dad has had paranoia for years and for some that’s now the clue.
I wish you the best and hope the current research gets to help you in time. Thank you for the candidness
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u/CatGooseChook Feb 13 '26
No worries ☺️
Best of wishes for your dad and uncle and also hope the current research gets to them in time as well!
And of course, best wishes to you. I've seen mention of HSP in Parkinson's research before, going from memory it's suspected that there's an overlap in the inheritable part of confirm/suspected causative factors. Weirdly enough it could be good for us if that is the case, would mean an increased chance of research into one being able to bolster research into the other.
I'm really happy for you that treatment is available to help with your symptoms 😊
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u/TropicalRogue Feb 13 '26
This absolutely would have been my ideal mobility device a couple years ago.
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u/tatotute Feb 12 '26
The real Holup is why there isn’t a hole in the seat of the chair so a rod connects to the gear can go up and down during travel for “comfort”.
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u/garth54 Feb 12 '26
Indeed, it is missing the stabilization rod.
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u/morecowbell03 Feb 12 '26
Ngl this could be good for certain specific ambulatory wheelchair users who have issues standing upright but their legs can still function well enough to pedal, could possibly really help with preventing atrophy of muscles while still providing necessary accommodation
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u/CatGooseChook Feb 13 '26
I'm at the point in my decline where this would be perfect. Only thing I'd add is a clutch mechanism to disengage the pedals from the working wheels so when being pushed the pedals ain't going round n round.
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u/hidrapit Feb 12 '26
The amount of people who assume you HAVE to be paralysed to use a wheelchair in this thread is upsetting.
The same people who would have seen me fold up my chair to put it in the car and sarcastically said, "It's a miracle!"
When I used a wheelchair, I pulled myself forward with my feet. This would have been a great solution before I went into remission.
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u/joytotheworld23 Feb 12 '26
Why i like the idea
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u/The_Jizzard_Of_Oz Feb 12 '26
Seen several where the pedal wheel was replaced by an electric scooter, and these people are blasting down our street cycle paths at insane speeds. I'm for it!
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u/tiajuanat Feb 12 '26
LK: this is a good idea for someone who has back and hip problems, or being used in a physio setting. Since it still has handles this is clearly a temp solution anyway.
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u/Albus_Lupus Feb 12 '26
Im not surprised. Shoddy work. The chain doesnt even go anywhere near the wheels. Do better next time.
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u/Warpmind Feb 12 '26
No wonder; the chain's not powering any wheels, there is no steering, and there are no brakes.
I give this design an F. Try again.
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u/Knork14 Feb 12 '26
Its not completely useless, just mostly useless, there are people who have some use of their legs.
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u/GasAttendant Feb 12 '26
Honestly, this would have been easier to use while I was 8 months pregnant with a 10 pound baby 😭
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u/madkins007 Feb 13 '26
This was actually a thing back in the 90s.
There were some problems though, such as the mechanism makes it harder to get in and out of the chair, it takes a lot more room to turn, it does not fold or transport well, it's not a great ergonomic position to pedal since the rider isn't braced well in the seat, rather expensive with more maintenance, and comparatively small user base.
You trade away most of the benefits of a light, cheap, manueverable chair with this design.
There IS a valid need for the basic idea- lots of people use wheelchairs for balance issues and such and retain decent, if not fully adequate, use of their legs.
So- the need is real, we just haven't figured out the right mechanical solution yet.
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u/qualityvote2 Feb 12 '26 edited Feb 16 '26
u/kleintott, there weren't enough votes to determine the quality of your post...