Biker down, and getting up
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Blind Bay, BC
"I walked 110 feet without my walker".
I hope he continues to battle his disabilty.
By the way YOU guys that contributed to this act of kindness are awesome Individuals that got together by this forum to change a guys life. FCUKEN AWESOME
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Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: In a van, down by the river.
A couple things.
There was a change in circumstances for the gentleman that offered up a derby cover and therefore will not be able to hook us up. If anyone has any leads on a stock black derby, please let us know. Again, functionally, there are not problems with the current cover - just deep grind marks.
Also, with the limited mobility of Bill's new ankle and foot, we think it would be a good idea to pursue a mod for front and rear brake integration. I'm looking for options as far as set-up. I'm am reading up on the issue and if anyone has any links, suggestions, information or other help they want to share, we would appreciate the assistance.
There was a change in circumstances for the gentleman that offered up a derby cover and therefore will not be able to hook us up. If anyone has any leads on a stock black derby, please let us know. Again, functionally, there are not problems with the current cover - just deep grind marks.
Also, with the limited mobility of Bill's new ankle and foot, we think it would be a good idea to pursue a mod for front and rear brake integration. I'm looking for options as far as set-up. I'm am reading up on the issue and if anyone has any links, suggestions, information or other help they want to share, we would appreciate the assistance.
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: SOUTH-ALABAMA
I was thinking about this after reading your post. My thoughts came to utilizing your front lever to get some back brake too as I think your thoughts were too. I found this site for disabled riders and one of them used what they call a cable splitter used on racing bikes with double drum brakes. Since your front brakes are 70% or so of your braking power, you may be able to use a configuration like this to split your front cable into two, and work the ratio out so the front brake will receive the correct amount of force. My thoughts are as the picture shows the "bar" distributing equal loads, possibly make the pivot point of the bar favor the front brake, and in turn engage the rear brake with less pressure after the front brake has engaged. Hope this helps
http://www.mtb-amputee.com/images/CableSplitterTwo.jpg
http://www.mtb-amputee.com/motorcycl...m#Jeff%20Cohen
http://www.mtb-amputee.com/images/CableSplitterTwo.jpg
http://www.mtb-amputee.com/motorcycl...m#Jeff%20Cohen
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Road Captain
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From: In a van, down by the river.
Thanks Twisted. I have been checking these ones out.
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From: Duluth Mn
Can you use an automotive adjustable proportioning valve? Take the line from the front brake and route it to the valve, then from the valve to both brakes. This will allow you to tweak the brake bias any way you need to based on rider weight, passengers, etc.
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Road Captain
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From: In a van, down by the river.
I called a few shops that deal with disabled equipped bikes and asked for their suggestions, and all they are willing to suggest are - trikes, or kits like the 2 thousand dollar klick setup. The klick is not a good set up in my eyes because you have to put the front brake on to use the rear. That may be fine for a trike, but not a on two wheels. Same as valve setup basically.
I have read some stuff online about disable riders using just front brakes, and that is their choice. A good rider can get by for sure. It is obviously "do-able", but there is still a serious risk there to be weighed.
I'm going to research the thumb brake setups.