Need an accessible bike

alicetaylor
alicetaylor Community member Posts: 4 Listener
edited July 23 in Housing and independent living
Hello, I am looking to source a bike suitable for a child who does not have any fingers to grip handlebars or pull brake leavers. Struggling to find a supplier that offers a solution, so any advice would be appreciated!

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  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 3,717 Online Community Coordinator
    Hi @alicetaylor, sorry nobody has been able to help so far. How are you getting on with finding a bike? 

    I'm afraid I don't have much experience with this one, but one thing that might perhaps be worth looking into is the kind of bike where the breaks are triggered by pedaling backwards. I think they're called 'coaster brake' bikes. Would that be suitable for the child in question?
  • alicetaylor
    alicetaylor Community member Posts: 4 Listener
    Hi @Rosie_Scope - thank you for your message. I have had some suggestions and leads elsewhere - no solution yet but definite progress and more areas to research.

    I have been looking into coaster brake bikes and do definitely think this could be a good option. The trouble I am having is that they mostly seem to be on bikes for younger children and we need it on a bike for a 10 year old, but it is certainly an option we are exploring!
  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 3,717 Online Community Coordinator
    It's a tough one! But I hope something comes up soon. I'll keep my eyes peeled for you and let you know if I see anything else that might be helpful.
  • Wibbles
    Wibbles Community member Posts: 1,984 Trailblazing
    edited December 2023
    Would a trike not be easier /safer than 2 wheels?
    You can get adult trikes by the way 
  • alicetaylor
    alicetaylor Community member Posts: 4 Listener
    Wibbles said:
    Would a trike not be easier /safer than 2 wheels?
    You can get adult trikes by the way 
    The child has specified that they would like a two-wheel bike if possible so trying to explore all 2 wheel options initially.
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,906 Championing
    Hey @alicetaylor Did any of the suggestions pan out? 
  • alicetaylor
    alicetaylor Community member Posts: 4 Listener
    Hi @Hannah_Scope, we have had to put a pause on the project for now whilst the child we are helping recovers from surgery, but we have found an engineer who has adapted bikes to make them accessible who is hopefully going to be able to help us, so things are looking positive!
  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 3,717 Online Community Coordinator
    That sounds great @alicetaylor :) hope their recovery is going well and the engineer is able to help them get biking soon!

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