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MTB-Amputee Sponsors
MTB-Amputee would like to thank Brodie
Bikes for their support. Brodie has provided a 2004 Hurricane full
suspension bike for demonstration purposes on the bike
modifications page as well as several demo loaners for MTB-AmpCamp.
For more information go to Sponsors & Benefactors Page.
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Please note: Justin Black along with three mechanical
engineering students at the University of Michigan-Dearbourn, under
the guidance of Dr. Alan Argento, have developed a
bike designed specifically for arm amputees or those with the use of
only one arm. Their design recently tied for first in a university engineering
competition.
If you would like more information or would like to participate
by answering a few questions on a survey, email Justin at: justinblack1980@hotmail.com
or visit the following link:
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The following pictures were submitted by William Craig, an
above left elbow amputee.
William is a Doctor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and
an expert mountain biker. William developed this arm to take on Vancouver's
North Shore.
If you would like more information on William and his arm,
he can be contacted by phone: (250) 352-1110 or email at willhcraig@yahoo.com
Or check out his website at: http://www.prostheticarm.com.
You can also check out some of William's riding tips on the
Mountain Bike Riding Tips page or visit News
& Events for updated info on William's past, current, and
future endeavours.
Click On Pictures To Enlarge.
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The following pictures are of myself, Victor Walther
(Above left elbow amputee).
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The following picture is of Scott McDonald, an
above right elbow amputee who
resides in Indiana Pennsylvania. Scott competes in a few races every year in
PA. and also competes in 24 hr racing. He is currently looking to put together a team of riders for the
2005, 24 hour champion challenge at 7springs resort, PA.
Click on pictures to enlarge.
For more information, you can visit News
and Events or contact Scott at: xslk@iup.edu
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Although I'm not a double arm amputee, I've included the following pictures of myself (Victor) to
provide an example of double arm amputee riding technique and
modifications.
As you may see, my bike is not properly equipped or modified
for a double arm amputee. The proper bike would include a single
speed set-up with a rear kick brake. The single speed and kick
brake eliminates the need for shifters & brake levers.
Although riding with one prosthetic arm and the single speed
and kick brake are somewhat limiting, by using a double
prosthetic limb set-up, you can gain a tremendous amount of
control and stability.
If using a dedicated riding arm, you will need to attach a
control cable between the hook and harness, in order to release
and attach to the handle bar.
Hopefully I will be replacing the pictures of myself with
more appropriate and suitable photos and information on
experienced double arm amputees.
For more information and pictures of Victor, visit the History
or Mountain Bike Riding
Tips pages.
Click On Pictures To Enlarge.
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The following picture is of Molly Simmons-Stuber.
Despite being born missing the lower part of her right arm, Molly
has led an active life including mountain biking and more recently,
playing soccer. For more information on Mollys' arm and bike set-up,
check out Bike Modifications, Prosthetic
Modifications, or visit Molly's webpage at: www.child-amputee.net/Mollysbikearm.htm
Click on picture to enlarge.
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The following pictures are of Kirsty Busch.
Click on pictures to enlarge.
Kirsty, who lost the majority of her left hand in
an automobile accident, is trying to put together a team of amputee
or physically challenged athletes to compete in adventure racing.
For more details visit the News &
Events page or email Kirsty at: kirsty@wmi.net.au
Stay tuned for future updates and additions.
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