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[Apparelyzed]

Hi all,

I came accross these disc brakes for a wheelchair, and wondered if anyone here has them?

If you do, are they any good, and how much did they cost?

Regards

Simon


ADI's Variable Brake Lever System

The only manually activated wheelchair brake system on the market.

Our patented single brake lever locks both wheels simultaneously with only light pressure, allowing for safer transfers from a non-moving chair, while offering four stages of incremental braking force. These incremental stages of braking eliminate chair roll back during stable activities, without losing the ability to reposition chair in home, office or outdoor settings. This system also assists navigation of uneven surfaces, providing for easier deceleration without undue wear and tear on hands, and safer descent of hills and ramped surfaces; especially for those with limited trunk and/or upper body strength. Disc brake technology reduces wrist, elbow and shoulder pain by decreasing efforts/forces required, and reducing repetitive overuse.

ADI’s patented 2-piece hub is a critical component of the system, enabling installation on most prescribed manual wheelchairs to retain quick release/removal function of the wheel during chair storage and transportation.






Variable Levers:

*Mounts on left or right side
*Locks both wheels simultaneously
*Offers four stages of braking force
*Lever locks down, out of the way for transfer
*Lightweight design
*Reduces wrist, elbow and shoulder pain by decreasing efforts/forces required, and reducing repetitive overuse


Two Piece Quick Release Hub :

*Maintains wheel quick release
*Eases wheel removal for chair loading & unloading
*Brake system remains locked during wheel removal
*Light weight design
*Utilizes mountain bike disc & caliper technology for near maintenance free durability.


Manufacturer Website: http://www.accessibl...com/manual.html

[russ1]

Looked at the website a while ago - these seem to add a lot of metal to a chair once you add in the caliper mounts and the disc guards and also look like they might add width to the chair too. Personally I'd go for the D's locks http://www.dslocks.n...DsLockflyer.pdf but you can't use them to control slope descent speed so the ones above may be of more interest to quads.

Just my 2p - can't afford either at the moment. ISTR that both systems are $500 plus per chair

Russ

[Apparelyzed]

Yeah, I wondered about the width issue, as I like my chair to be as narrow as possible so I can squeeze between stands in shops, and enjoy the look of horror on the cut crystal salesman!

The controlled descent interested me, as when we go down steep hills, I'm always scared that Karen will slip, leaving me to hurtle off into the unknown!

That's why we always go down really-really steep hills backwards, at least I'll have a soft landing!

Simon

[KimAndSophie]

I don't know about these breaks, but I have a set of D's locks for my new chair. I should have the new chair on the 7th (wish me luck!) The D's locks are a lot lighter than the scissor locks I use now and I CAN NOT wait to start using them as now I have to adjust my breaks every day! The paint where they are attached is worn away and they just can't stay tight enough and keep shifting. Something I definetly WONT miss!

[draymusa]

[quote name='Apparelyzed' date='Apr 28 2007, 06:02 AM' post='32580']
Hi all,

I came accross these disc brakes for a wheelchair, and wondered if anyone here has them?

If you do, are they any good, and how much did they cost?

Regards

Simon


[size=4]ADI's Variable Brake Lever System[/size]

I don't know about the specific locks you posted, but I have D's locks on my chair and I love them.

[COOL Mobility]

I talked with C6 quad designer from ADI at Medtrade in Atlanta last year, bice guy,

Checked out his disk brakes and they add very little width and still retain quick release. Cost was about US$1,200 plus shipping of chair to his factory for custom fitting. They worked really SMOOTHLY - I would have bought a pair if I'd had more time to have a chair fitted out with them (and had the spare money!!!)

His carbon backrests were very nice too - clean fittings.

Colin

[JaredTheQuad]

I have these on my ti zra, they add about an inch to the width, so much that they sell a wheel that is suppose to counter act the problem. They are nice for going down a hill, they don't create a very secure lock. I wouldnt recommend them I'm actually thinking about removing them.

[Gimpspeed]

COOL Mobility, on Jun 5 2007, 03:04 AM, said:

I talked with C6 quad designer from ADI at Medtrade in Atlanta last year, bice guy,

Checked out his disk brakes and they add very little width and still retain quick release. Cost was about US$1,200 plus shipping of chair to his factory for custom fitting. They worked really SMOOTHLY - I would have bought a pair if I'd had more time to have a chair fitted out with them (and had the spare money!!!)

His carbon backrests were very nice too - clean fittings.

Colin

sorry to hijack...but its an old thread anyway...
hey colin how 'bout an update on the Kangan Roo chair...any chance it'll be on the market soon?

Edited by Gimpspeed, 04 May 2009 - 05:36 PM.