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59 Ben Wilson/Design Products hand driven trike This hand-powered trike was designed for an active eightyear old end user with lower body paralysis and a desire for a machine styled like the bikes of his able-bodied friends. The overall concept, however, is for riders of all ages and abilities including those who prefer hand propulsion to using their feet. A unique mechanism in the saddle area allows the rider to corner and steer the vehicle by calibrating the distribution of their upper body weight. Ready-made high tech components and �estreet cred�f styling ensure the trike�fs place in mainstream bike design.

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