--- In handcyclinguk@..., "t_kelly111" <t_kelly111@...>
wrote:
>
> Hey all,
>
> I'm so new to all this that I don't even have my own bike yet - all
about to change asap
> though I was wondering as to peoples opinions on the merits of the
'trunk' powered cycle
> against the traditional 'reclined' cycle.
>
> I'm an incomplete para with good trunk function and really want to
get to proper fitness
> levels for intermediate/high level basketball tough I could see
myself racing in the future
> also - have done quite a bit pre-injury on 2 wheels.
>
> Would I gain on the hills with the trunk version? Will I get
stronger with it? Better cardio
> workout?
>
> All help and opinions greatly appreciated,
>
> Thanks.
>


Hi there,
I am T4/5 complete and have a Top End Gold that is really for a lower
injury person. It has wider cranks and you can really power on if as
you are have trunk power to add to the equation. I personally am now
looking for a recumbent handcycle for racing as I find it slightly
more difficult to keep up with similar riders, but I really have found
a considerable difference in my own health and weight loss since I
started cycling just a few months ago. I have already found I have
much more strength and my stamina is also improving. I also have a
cycle turbo trainer that I use a lot in my garage to keep fit when it
is raining, as it does a lot in Wales.
Hope these comments help and I'm sure a few more will chip in.

regards Dave