Handcycle Styles This our guide to the various handcycle styles. This wiki is organized using Bookstack, which organizes information as shelves, books, and pages. Each Page below describes a handcycle style and has a list of handcycle models along with prices that fall under each style. If you are interested in adding more information or editing this wiki, please e-mail us at info@ablebodied.org to ask to be added as an editor. Delta Gravel Description: The classic Delta handcycle style with two wheels in the back and one in the front. The gravel version of delta is more upright than road, has mountain bike tires, but no suspension and less clearance than off-road. Pros Cons Low center of gravity makes it more stable on turns More space to swing leg over crank Less complicated drivetrain (might be more reliable) More comfortable than the tadpole style Bad turning radius Lower clearance Traction issues with front wheel spinning going up hills on gravel Handcycle models Handcycle Price Image Top End E-Force 3 $12,199 has e-assist Top End Force 3 $5,999 Sport-On XCR Gravel Sport-On XCR $6,399 has e-assist Sport-On Troublemaker $4,995 has e-assist Lasher Arc $9,995 Lasher Arc-E $14,995 has e-assist Maddiline Sterrato $14,100 has e-assist Maddiline Race-X/XE $9,900 has e-assist Freedom Ryder E1 $6,349 has e-assist Delta Off-road Description: The classic Delta handcycle style with two wheels in the back and one in the front. The gravel version of delta is more upright than road, has mountain bike tires, but no suspension and less clearance than off-road. Pros Cons Ability to go off-road Suspension makes ride smoother, even on roads with potholes Front wheel drive will cause issues on inclines Crappy turning radius makes a lot of off-road trails impossible Handcycle models Handcycle Price Image Bowhead Rogue $13,999 has e-assist has suspension Lasher ATH-FS $14,995 has suspension Lasher ATH-FSe $20,995 has e-assist has suspension HandBikeGarage.it Scrambler $9,000 has e-assist has suspension Maddiline CWX $14,800 has e-assist has suspension Maddiline XTrail $14,800 has e-assist has suspension Delta Road Description: The classic Delta handcycle style with two wheels in the back and one in the front. The road version is usually lower to the ground and you lay almost flat. Handcylces are optimized fo low weight. Pros Cons Low center of gravity makes it more stable on turns Low wind resistance means you can pedal faster Generally lighter weight Hard to be seen on the road as you are so low Almost no clearance Traction issues with front wheel spinning going up hills on gravel Handcycle models Handcycle Price Image Top End Force R $9,999 Top End Force RX $9,999 Top End Force G $7,999 Maddiline Carbide3 $25,900 Maddiline Pro Evo $10,900 Delta Recreational Description: The classic Delta handcycle style with two wheels in the back and one in the front. The recreasional version is significantly taller, so you have a level transfer to your wheelchair. Pros Cons Easier to transfer ijn and out of Usually simpler in design Less expensive Not really meant for "proper rides" Can tip on turns if not careful Handcycle models Handcycle Price Image Top End Lil' Excelerators $4,999 Top End Excelerator $4,999 Top End Excelerator $4,999 A-ATV Description: Adaptive all terain vehicle does not have a crank, but can be used on off-road trails and many times trails most handcycles cannot go. Pros Cons Can get to inaccessible places you never thought you could go Not as much of a workout Less challenging Handcycle models Handcycle Price Image Bowhead Reach $16,999 has e-assist has suspension Bowhead Ranger $18,999 has e-assist has suspension Quadrix Quadrix Axess e3 UNKNOWN has e-assist has suspension Quadrix Quadrix Axess Touch e3 UNKNOWN has e-assist has suspension Quadrix Quadrix Watt's e3 UNKNOWN has e-assist has suspension Quadrix Quadrix Ibex e3 UNKNOWN has suspension Quadrix Quadrix Hand's UNKNOWN has suspension Tadpole Description: Off-road style handcycle with two wheels in the front and the drive wheel in the back. Pros Cons Good turning radius Rear wheel drive for better traction going up hills High seat leads to easier transfer (but lifting leg over crank can be a challenge) High center of gravity so may tip Fairly complicated drive train Handcycle models Handcycle Price Image Bowhead RX $17,999 has e-assist has suspension Sport-On Jeetrike $15,299 has e-assist has suspension Reactive Adaptations Nuke $12,800 has suspension Reactive Adaptations Wildcat T1 $8,000 Reactive Adaptations Mako $17,800 has e-assist has suspension Attachable Description: Attachable handcycle that clamps a third wheel onto your wheelchair. Pros Cons No need to transfer Easier to store You bring your wheelchair with you Generally poor traction on uphills You are more tippy in your wheelchair Handcycle models Handcycle Price Image Prone Description: Off-road style handcycle where the user is kneeling and facing downwards Pros Cons Good for descending as you have a handlebar as in a regular bike Can use arms to balance off of rocks Harder to transfer into Harder to pedal and steer Les comfortable Handcycle models Handcycle Price Image Sport-On Explorer $13,399 has e-assist has suspension Reactive Adaptations Bomber RS $11,950 has suspension Reactive Adaptations Hammerhead $15,100 has suspension Handcycle Guide There are different styles of handcycles that are optimized for different use cases. The Delta style handcycle is the more classic design with two wheels in the rear and one in the front. It is great for road and gravel riding, but the front wheel can lose traction on the dirt, so off-road handcycles started to have two wheels in the front and the drive wheel is in the back so that you get significantly better traction. You can click on each style to see the pros and cons as well as a list of handcycles and prices under each style.. Style Description Image Delta The classic Delta handcycle style with two wheels in the back and one in the front. The gravel version of delta is more upright than road, has mountain bike tires, but no suspension and less clearance than off-road. This is a great beginner handcycle and with e-assist is the most comfortable ride you will get on the road. Delta Off-road The off road version Delta has suspension, which helps absorb bumps and makes for a much smoother ride over bumpier terrain. Note that front wheel drive can lead to traction issues on steeper hills. Delta Road  The road version is usually lower to the ground and you lay almost flat. Handcylces are optimized for low weight, which can help with independent loading into a car. Delta Recreational The recreasional version is significantly taller, so you have a level transfer to your wheelchair. Prone (Off-road) Off-road style handcycle where the user is kneeling and facing downwards. Generally most capable at handling hardcore downhill sections or climbing over rock gardens.  Tadpole (Off-road)   Off-road style handcycle with two wheels in the front and the drive wheel in the back, much better traction and tighter turning radius. A-ATV Adaptive all terain vehicle does not have a crank, but can be used on off-road trails and many times trails most handcycles cannot go. Attachable Attachable handcycle that clamps a third wheel onto your wheelchair. Recumbent Trike Description: A foot powered trike with two wheels in the front Pros Cons Has three wheels so easier to balance on Heavier than a two wheel bike You need leg strengtht to use Recumbent Trike Description: A foot powered trike with two wheels in the front Pros Cons Has three wheels so easier to balance on Heavier than a two wheel bike You need leg strengtht to use Handcycle models Handcycle Price Image Reactive Adaptations Stinger $$9,500 Recumbent Trike Description: A foot powered trike with two wheels in the front Pros Cons Has three wheels so easier to balance on Heavier than a two wheel bike You need leg strengtht to use Handcycle models Handcycle Price Image Reactive Adaptations Stinger $9,500