The Fusion Off Road Foot & Hand Trike
At the end of 2012 June and Michael approached ReActive with a request, to build an off road handcycle that she could also pedal with her right leg. June had already ridden the Adaptive Sports Center”s (adaptivesports.org) Nuke off road handcycle but wanted a recumbent trike that she could propel with not only her arms but with her right leg. Hence the Fusion was born out of necessity.
The Fusion is an off road handcycle equipped with a prototype 4-link rear suspension, a 22 speed drive train with ultra low gear ratio, adjustable carbon fiber seating and much more.
Recently June and Michael have included their own upgrades including a custom green and black paint job, upgrades idler pulleys, braided housings, custom stickers, multiple gear racks and holders and much more.
In the past year June has more then put the Fusion to the test with perfect results! Check out some video of some adventures.
Hey Jake!
I am very interested in the concept of a dual peddle drive train with both Hand Crank and Leg Crank systems incorporated into one universal design. As I work out some options for our all around Fat Tire beach sand and desert trail cruisers for the our Asuncion Surf Cafe fleet in Bahia Asuncion for 2017 it would be great to have a universal adaptive trike alternative for guests with any form of mobility challenge to use.
I also wonder if a dual peddling format also serves to exercise the entire body better too? even if if is passively taking the legs through the cycling motion it is still exercising and increasing the blood flow to the lower limbs which might have some a positive benefits!
Most of our Surf Cafe’ FT cycles will be Bfang HD mid drive Electric Assist units which provide with multiple levels of assist through all 7 to 11 rear sprockets or internal hub rear gear ratio’s, with coordinated shifting in the electronics.
I see that the “Fusion Project” is a single leg pedal to suit this riders unique needs. Leg pedals on both sides would be in the plan for what I have in mind. Perhaps we can discuss how you have set up the chain drive interface between the 2 pedal cranks? And if it is adjustable for different sized riders?
Last thought on the excellent 2iE electric shift wiring challenges. I wonder if a Bluetooth connection between the paddle shifter and the shift mechanism itself could be devised to reduce wiring clutter?
Looking forward to having you and Pat down for a surf safari and riding session someday in Baja! Mahalo ~ Dirk