Dedicated
to Assisting People with Disabilities to Achieve an Independent and
Fulfilling Life in the Community
Bicycle Balance Wheels
Challenge:
A young boy wanted to be able to ride his bicycle with his friends,
but had poor balance due to his disability. The task was to build
"balance" wheels that suited a child of his age and did not
look "babyish."
Solution:
The device is a support attached to the bicycle so that the rider is
supported at all times. A small (5") wheel is attached to the end
of a canted beam on both sides of the bike. The beam is adjustable so
the amount of support can be varied as the rider becomes familiar with
maintaining balance.
The entire structure is made of aluminum tubing to keep the weight
down while providing structural strength.
