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[Patd]

The FreeWheel on my footrest allows for such speed over trails and park grass that steering downhill is more than my hands can handle. So, I designed and built hydrolic disc brakes on my Quickie XTR and they are nice!.

They feature Hayes Nines hydrolic brakes, simple 2 piece caliper brackets and bolt-on disc adapters. Simply bolt the discs on your wheels in your living room. The setup doesn't add any width to the wheels or wheelchair. The calipers rotate off the discs when taking the wheels on and off. I mounted palm blocks at the levers to push my hands against when under way. I also designed what I call G clips that lock the levers for parking brakes. They work better than the POS brakes that I've been cussing for years!

If there is any interest, I'll work up a price and they will be significantly less than ADI.

Pat

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[Yasko]

It looks cool! I am thinking of getting Freewheel for my XTR as well. It must be working good?!

[Patd]

Yasko, on May 4 2009, 06:47 AM, said:

It looks cool! I am thinking of getting Freewheel for my XTR as well. It must be working good?!

Yeah, the combination of a FreeWheel on front and disc brakes makes for a new experience out doors. It's so easy to roll over rough terrain that you realize that your hands and arms are getting a bigger workout than you're used to. That includes steering and braking. But with the disc brakes it's smooth and easy!

It really allows you to get out and not worry so much about access and getting where you want to go!

Pat