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[warlock2010]

Hello

New Here

I have a Coyote Shimano 7 Hand Cycle for Sale

Regards
Stu

[guido]

Hi Warlock

It would be best to state where you're from - as users come from all over the world.

Also, any photos, details or a price?

warlock2010, on Feb 7 2010, 02:05 PM, said:

Hello

New Here

I have a Coyote Shimano 7 Hand Cycle for Sale

Regards
Stu

[greybeard]

I would guess the UK. See one Team Hybrid Website HERE

[warlock2010]

Live in UK

Price for Shimano 7 Hand Cycle £550.00 it cost me £895.00 new about a year ago. I have a Shimano 8 now. So selling it You can see the shimano 7 on the TeamHybrid web website

Regards
Stu

[RicH]

Hi Stu,

Why did you change to the 8? Team Hybrid stuff looks good. It would be interesting to know your thoughts on the two different but similar models.

I use a recumbent normally, but am looking for a more portable and mechanically simpler alternative to take travelling.

[warlock2010]

RicH, on Mar 11 2010, 06:59 PM, said:

Hi Stu,

Why did you change to the 8? Team Hybrid stuff looks good. It would be interesting to know your thoughts on the two different but similar models.

I use a recumbent normally, but am looking for a more portable and mechanically simpler alternative to take travelling.

Yeah the 8 speed hs built in gears in the Hub and the 7 speed has standard gears. There seems to be improvement as well in the chain in respect it is pulled more taught as the 7 speed seem the spring gives to much slack for my likeing. Apart from that can;t really complain aboutthe 7 speed hope that helps. Stu

[RicH]

Thanks - it's always good to hear the experience of someone who's actually used equipment. It's encouraging that you're backing the same manufacturer too. Of course the other advantage of a hub gear is that you can change it when stationary (good when you need to do an unexpected hill start). You need to be moving for a derailleur.

Is the gear range pretty similar between the two though? IE Which is best (or least worse) at climbing steeper hills?

[greybeard]

RicH, on Mar 11 2010, 10:56 PM, said:

Is the gear range pretty similar between the two though? IE Which is best (or least worse) at climbing steeper hills?

According to the web site they both have the same gearing :-
11-34T Freewheel. 38T Top sprocket

[RicH]

greybeard, on Mar 11 2010, 11:34 PM, said:

RicH, on Mar 11 2010, 10:56 PM, said:

Is the gear range pretty similar between the two though? IE Which is best (or least worse) at climbing steeper hills?

According to the web site they both have the same gearing :-
11-34T Freewheel. 38T Top sprocket

Thanks - I struggle to get my head round gearing ratios on paper - but they are sure important in the saddle!

Edited by RicH, 12 March 2010 - 12:08 AM.

[oljeffy]

Now those look really sweet. I've never heard of such a thing..Gotta check, but they must have in the US.

[warlock2010]

To be honest lol my arms are big and I have been told to ease dowm a bit Iam knocking on abit lol. Iwas thinking No that's the wrong word. Ihave been very deep in thought and I have designed a new look to using a wheelchair. What I need to know though is sizes in petrol engines. as I am try to come with an idea of light weight. Iused to have a powertrike extra and too be honest should never have let it go. You see where the battery went and a quick change of front wheel i am sure the design I have would some how create the first petrol engine powered wheelchair to such with an altinater fitted and a smaller battery for lights etc etc .You can buy breaklights from most cycle shops and well it all looks good on paper Of couse keep the speed limitedto 15 mph as that is what my powertrike did on a striaght. The only thing of which is stopping me from this project what is the law side of this and of course money lol. I personally think it is a fantastic project and if this does not slot into place unfortunatly I will be getting rid of both hand cycle and perchasing another powertrike extra.as the one Ihad I made it work for me. It got me all the way to the East Coast 130 milesfrom where I live anyfeed back apprieciated...

[guido]

You can also list them, free of charge, on DisabledGear.com.

Best wishes

Guido

[RicH]

warlock2010, on Mar 12 2010, 04:49 PM, said:

To be honest lol my arms are big and I have been told to ease dowm a bit Iam knocking on abit lol. Iwas thinking No that's the wrong word. Ihave been very deep in thought and I have designed a new look to using a wheelchair. What I need to know though is sizes in petrol engines. as I am try to come with an idea of light weight. Iused to have a powertrike extra and too be honest should never have let it go. You see where the battery went and a quick change of front wheel i am sure the design I have would some how create the first petrol engine powered wheelchair to such with an altinater fitted and a smaller battery for lights etc etc .You can buy breaklights from most cycle shops and well it all looks good on paper Of couse keep the speed limitedto 15 mph as that is what my powertrike did on a striaght. The only thing of which is stopping me from this project what is the law side of this and of course money lol. I personally think it is a fantastic project and if this does not slot into place unfortunatly I will be getting rid of both hand cycle and perchasing another powertrike extra.as the one Ihad I made it work for me. It got me all the way to the East Coast 130 milesfrom where I live anyfeed back apprieciated...

Curious you didn't go for either the Cougar or the Viper from Team Hybrid? They're pricey but it's because they use the Heinzmann hub motor and that's an expensive, top-end component.

[greybeard]

 

RicH, on Mar 12 2010, 10:18 PM, said:

Curious you didn't go for either the Cougar or the Viper from Team Hybrid? They're pricey but it's because they use the Heinzmann hub motor and that's an expensive, top-end component.

Neither would give anything approaching 15mph though.  6mph max more like.

[RicH]

greybeard, on Mar 12 2010, 10:28 PM, said:

 

RicH, on Mar 12 2010, 10:18 PM, said:

Curious you didn't go for either the Cougar or the Viper from Team Hybrid? They're pricey but it's because they use the Heinzmann hub motor and that's an expensive, top-end component.

Neither would give anything approaching 15mph though.  6mph max more like.

I can get 8.5 mph from my recumbent hybrid on the flat using its heinzmann (Lithium battery) motor (with minimal but necessary hand cranking as it's not pedelec). It has a really small diameter drive wheel so I suspect it could be rigged to go a bit quicker in a bigger wheel - although I have no reason to doubt your insight regarding the Team Hybrid models.

[greybeard]

RicH, on Mar 12 2010, 10:40 PM, said:

greybeard, on Mar 12 2010, 10:28 PM, said:

 

RicH, on Mar 12 2010, 10:18 PM, said:

Curious you didn't go for either the Cougar or the Viper from Team Hybrid? They're pricey but it's because they use the Heinzmann hub motor and that's an expensive, top-end component.

Neither would give anything approaching 15mph though.  6mph max more like.

I can get 8.5 mph from my recumbent hybrid on the flat using its heinzmann (Lithium battery) motor (with minimal but necessary hand cranking as it's not pedelec). It has a really small diameter drive wheel so I suspect it could be rigged to go a bit quicker in a bigger wheel - although I have no reason to doubt your insight regarding the Team Hybrid models.

Looking at the photos of the Team Hybrid models, you might squeeze another inch diameter wheel into the forks, but it would be tight and wouldn't make that much difference to the speed.  6mph is their quote.

[RicH]

Neither would give anything approaching 15mph though.  6mph max more like.
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I can get 8.5 mph from my recumbent hybrid on the flat using its heinzmann (Lithium battery) motor (with minimal but necessary hand cranking as it's not pedelec). It has a really small diameter drive wheel so I suspect it could be rigged to go a bit quicker in a bigger wheel - although I have no reason to doubt your insight regarding the Team Hybrid models.
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Looking at the photos of the Team Hybrid models, you might squeeze another inch diameter wheel into the forks, but it would be tight and wouldn't make that much difference to the speed.  6mph is their quote.
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Agreed - but hub motors definitely have the potential to drive faster vehicles. Certainly there are ebikes that exceed 15mph (not legal for uk use). I don't know any current models aimed at the disability market though that do 15mph off the top of my head. I was talking in the context of my retro fitted recumbent hand cycle (Hase Lepus). It is my experience though that hybrid cycles are a bit 'high maintenance' (read less than ideally reliable) between the frequent incidence of developing both bike problems and electric problems - albeit separately. That said it is a cool way to get about when it is all working!