Whirlwind Cargo Trike Introduction
Channel: Whirlwind Wheelchair
Date: 2014-07-11

The Whirlwind Cargo Handcycle tricycle can be used for traveling distances quickly and more easily than in a wheelchair, while carrying goods. 

This product has been developed as a platform for trike riders to carry and sell goods, with the intention of supporting riders in small trike-based businesses. 

The trike can be used to navigate long distances with the hand cranks which improves propulsion ergonomics over push rims for many riders. 

Riders can also move in tight spaces and climb hills using the hand rims on the rear wheels, like a wheelchair. 

The seating can be adjusted to fit riders in the following ways:
Seat height from the footrest
Seat angle
Seat position, front to back, to reach cranks.
Backrest height
Backrest contour with tension adjustable backrest
Backrest angle (adjusted on-the-go without tools)
crank height from riders's knees. 

An optional Spinal cord injury kit includes a pressure relief cushion, backrest wedges for lateral support, and a chest strap. 

The cargo trike also features durable and standard bicycle components, rear wheel push rims, a toolkit to adjust and repair the trike, locking rear brakes, a foot guard, centered steering to assist steering when riders push on both hand rims, and many cargo accessories. 

The optional cargo accessories include a 
front cargo rack, 
front cargo box
under-seat cargo box
rear cargo box
rear cargo bag, 
sun canopy, 
cargo canopy for a trike-based store. 

For trike information, trike provision materials including basic rider assessment, fitting, and rider orientation, contact Whirlwind Wheelchair.  

The World Health Organization basic service provision materials provide information that is applicable to providing this tricycle.