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#1 User is offline   benok 

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Posted 01 June 2006 - 11:41 AM

For both automatic and manual types:

Do you have strobelights on your chair, aside from speedometers, and cup holders, (machine guns) what other gadgets do you place? Can you share links and photos? What tires do you use?
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Posted 01 June 2006 - 11:48 AM

I am an imcomplete para due to nerve damage. I have no gadgets on my chair as I find when I am in it I draw enough attention just by myself without anything else.

Only know one person with "gadgets" and he has fancy coloured disks weaved through the spokes of his wheels. Too much like customising a car for me.
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Posted 01 June 2006 - 06:56 PM

Cup Holder,
Quick remove pack for the back of the wheelchair,
Tool or accessory pouch. Keep it small or weight will become a factor.
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Posted 01 June 2006 - 07:04 PM

I used to have Tyrefly's on my valves, lights which flashed when you moved.

Only problem was, when I was sat still, if the valve was at the top of the wheel, I'd flick them with my thumb, untill one night, Psssssssssss!

I split the valve on the innertuber.

I no longer have TyreFly's!

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Posted 01 June 2006 - 08:44 PM

I've got flashing light up front castors - were a source of great amusement when I first had them and they worked properly. Other than that I've just got a phone pouch on the front leg.
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Posted 01 June 2006 - 09:07 PM

Oh yeah,

I also have an iPod Nano with an armband.

I strap the armband around my knee so I can press the buttons.

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Posted 14 June 2006 - 10:14 PM

just the flashing lights... nothing more. as younger and a teenager i truly fancied gadgets.
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Posted 15 June 2006 - 02:18 AM

Found these really cool wheels anyone know much about them. They are glance wheels. Looking at doing some things to my chair anyone got any ideas? I have a picture attached.

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Posted 15 June 2006 - 09:31 AM

wheelchair tunning, right?
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Posted 24 June 2006 - 01:41 PM

Those chrome wheels are expensive. but will look great. I would'nt mind gettin a pair but at least people wouldnt stare at me anymore because they will be looking at the rims instead. :badmood:
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Posted 26 June 2006 - 06:37 PM

Cupholder would be really useful! Where they they be found? Thanks
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Posted 27 June 2006 - 05:21 AM

hi dancing dolphin,

I lost track of the thread but as much as I can remember, the cupholders are the ones bought from bicycle shops and then some how customized in the arm rest. I just cant find that thread here. It was just attached with a bolt and nut. Realy cool and comes along with a picture too. (searching)
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Posted 27 June 2006 - 06:16 PM

View Postbenok, on Jun 27 2006, 06:21 AM, said:

hi dancing dolphin,

I lost track of the thread but as much as I can remember, the cupholders are the ones bought from bicycle shops and then some how customized in the arm rest. I just cant find that thread here. It was just attached with a bolt and nut. Realy cool and comes along with a picture too. (searching)



Cheers...i'll try my local bike shop.
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