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[greybeard]

Earlier this year purchased one of Patd's FreeWheel offroad attachments (see link below) but regret that my shoulders just aren't up to pushing in the rough even with this remarkably helpful adaptation installed. Surprisingly I have found that using a clip-on handcycle is much kinder, so that is what I shall be using from now on.

So.......my FreeWheel is offered here first. If I can't find a buyer here I will auction it on eBay in due course. Included is a hanger (Pat calls them a perch) so it can be stowed on the back bar of the chair when not in use.

OK, so the FreeWheel is currently set up for use with my Tilite TR which has a flat footplate fixed to a single bar at the front. Because there is quite a degree of adjustment available, it would probably fit other footrests but I have not tried.

The new price for the FreeWheel is currently around £320 plus shipping, and I paid a further £39.14 including delivery for the hanger.

Naturally I wish to recoup as much of the cost as I can, so offers over £200 are invited, postage and packing will be extra at cost but only to the mainland UK I'm afraid.

Although my condition sadly will not allow me to continue using the FreeWheel, I can whole-heartedly recommend them to anyone who wishes to get off the pavement and get closer to nature. Many forum members have now purchased them, and I have never seen anything but praise for them and for Pat himself, who is a most obliging and helpful guy to do business with.


For further information, photos and video clips, please go to Pat's website HERE.

[graphic]

Glad you bought the handcycle...how are you finding it? More importantly, have you got any lycra yet??
I've managed to source a great recumbent handcycle and will be picking it up next Saturday. It's my Christmas present but I don't think I'll be able to wait until then to use it.
As for the Freedomwheel, I can vouch for it being a great little attachment which will help with wheeling over grass, uneven ground etc., so it will be a bargain for someone.

[greybeard]

graphic, on Nov 8 2009, 11:18 PM, said:

Glad you bought the handcycle...how are you finding it? More importantly, have you got any lycra yet??
I've managed to source a great recumbent handcycle and will be picking it up next Saturday. It's my Christmas present but I don't think I'll be able to wait until then to use it.
As for the Freedomwheel, I can vouch for it being a great little attachment which will help with wheeling over grass, uneven ground etc., so it will be a bargain for someone.

Hiya mate. Well done on the recumbent.

Definite "No" to the lycra. (Can't you just picture it ) More like UGG boots, parka and woolly hat!

[allister]

greybeard, on Nov 8 2009, 06:37 PM, said:

Earlier this year purchased one of Patd's FreeWheel offroad attachments (see link below) but regret that my shoulders just aren't up to pushing in the rough even with this remarkably helpful adaptation installed. Surprisingly I have found that using a clip-on handcycle is much kinder, so that is what I shall be using from now on.

So.......my FreeWheel is offered here first. If I can't find a buyer here I will auction it on eBay in due course. Included is a hanger (Pat calls them a perch) so it can be stowed on the back bar of the chair when not in use.

OK, so the FreeWheel is currently set up for use with my Tilite TR which has a flat footplate fixed to a single bar at the front. Because there is quite a degree of adjustment available, it would probably fit other footrests but I have not tried.

The new price for the FreeWheel is currently around £320 plus shipping, and I paid a further £39.14 including delivery for the hanger.

Naturally I wish to recoup as much of the cost as I can, so offers over £200 are invited, postage and packing will be extra at cost but only to the mainland UK I'm afraid.

Although my condition sadly will not allow me to continue using the FreeWheel, I can whole-heartedly recommend them to anyone who wishes to get off the pavement and get closer to nature. Many forum members have now purchased them, and I have never seen anything but praise for them and for Pat himself, who is a most obliging and helpful guy to do business with.


For further information, photos and video clips, please go to Pat's website HERE.

Hi GB
Very interested. Have sent youa PM Al

[greybeard]

Just a quick update:
I've emailed Pat for a list of the chairs that this will fit without modification. Will post again when I have the information.

[ClaraTaylor]

greybeard, on Nov 9 2009, 04:39 PM, said:

Just a quick update:
I've emailed Pat for a list of the chairs that this will fit without modification. Will post again when I have the information.

What a wonderful person you are!

*carries on hunting down the sofa for some funds*

[Patd]

I'll buy it!

Just kiding!


Pat

[greybeard]

Patd, on Nov 9 2009, 11:17 PM, said:

I'll buy it!

Just kiding!


Pat

I'm not surprised at that price. It's a snip!

[greybeard]

Pat tells me that my FreeWheel should fit all Tilite models without modification other than minor adjustment. It can be configured to fit almost all rigid frame chairs and he is able to supply an assortment of shims and component parts to make this possible.

If you wish to make me an offer, just PM me the make and model of your chair, and the type and size of the footplate/rest. I will check with Pat to see if modifications are needed, and I will also cover the cost of getting any necessary part from him. I'll even fit it for you when it arrives! How's that?

[brooklodge]

greybeard, on Nov 9 2009, 11:53 PM, said:

Pat tells me that my FreeWheel should fit all Tilite models without modification other than minor adjustment. It can be configured to fit almost all rigid frame chairs and he is able to supply an assortment of shims and component parts to make this possible.

If you wish to make me an offer, just PM me the make and model of your chair, and the type and size of the footplate/rest. I will check with Pat to see if modifications are needed, and I will also cover the cost of getting any necessary part from him. I'll even fit it for you when it arrives! How's that?

Hi,
Hope you enjoy your clip on, natural progression will now take you to a recumbent, even though you state postage is UK mainland is there any chance you would post to Northern Ireland? (Parcelforce will even collect it from your house or place of work when it's convenient to you and bring it straight to me at basically the same rate as they charge for the rest of the UK)
Cheers

[greybeard]

brooklodge, on Nov 10 2009, 09:18 PM, said:

natural progression will now take you to a recumbent,

Not a chance. You definitely need lycra to be cool on one of those. I would look hideous!

I didn't realize that delivery was the same for NI. I'll add you to the list. As I've told others who have shown an interest, it will all come down to the best offer.

[brooklodge]

greybeard, on Nov 10 2009, 09:39 PM, said:

brooklodge, on Nov 10 2009, 09:18 PM, said:

natural progression will now take you to a recumbent,

Not a chance. You definitely need lycra to be cool on one of those. I would look hideous!

I didn't realize that delivery was the same for NI. I'll add you to the list. As I've told others who have shown an interest, it will all come down to the best offer.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!! Will it fit either of my Quickie Argon Ti, one has a tubular footrest and the other has a carbon insert on the footrest.

Thanx

[greybeard]

brooklodge, on Nov 10 2009, 10:11 PM, said:

Will it fit either of my Quickie Argon Ti, one has a tubular footrest and the other has a carbon insert on the footrest.

Have another read of my message that you quoted in your first post to me.

[brooklodge]

greybeard, on Nov 10 2009, 10:20 PM, said:

brooklodge, on Nov 10 2009, 10:11 PM, said:

Will it fit either of my Quickie Argon Ti, one has a tubular footrest and the other has a carbon insert on the footrest.

Have another read of my message that you quoted in your first post to me.

Size of footplate is 15cm x 15cm

[greybeard]

Let's try to make this easy.

Please tell me (via a PM) whether your footrests are similar to A, B or C, the diameter of the tube, and the overall distance from front to back.

[attachment=7662:footrest_Yes.jpg]


Or is your footrest like the newer Tilite design like this?

[attachment=7663:Tilite.gif]


Reply by PM please.

Edited by greybeard, 12 November 2009 - 09:48 AM.

[guido]

greybeard, on Nov 12 2009, 09:47 AM, said:

Let's try to make this easy.

Please tell me (via a PM) whether your footrests are similar to A, B or C, the diameter of the tube, and the overall distance from front to back.

footrest_Yes.jpg


Or is your footrest like the newer Tilite design like this?

Tilite.gif


Reply by PM please.

Ha ha!! Greybeard. Didn't quite get that, could you explain it again please???

[greybeard]

Hi all,
Thanks for the interest but I now have a buyer for this item. If anyone else is looking to get one, I understand Graphic has one to sell. I suggest you PM him.