How inclined is this walker to tip backwards for someone who stretches his arms straight out in front of him while holding the handlebars?
1439686
my wife uses this walker every day in our home. She has a severe balance problem, and as a result, she leans forward with both hands on the handles. She puts quite a bit of pressure on the handles and it has never tipped back. I have not tested the force applied to the front vs rear wheels, so I don't know what the tipping probability would be. I hope this helps.
1439687
My wife has never had a problem with the NOVA, however she does not put all her weight on out stretched arms. The instruction say to place your feet next to the rear wheels when walking.
609110
I just studied mine to be sure. If anything there is a very slight upward bend. Very slight. It feels very secure in my hand and is easy to walk with. When you are pressing on the handle as you walk that slight upward bend gives me more stability because the end of the grip could move down a bit with the pressure you apply as you walk.
1661165
I think it works like all the others. Instead of pushing forward, you push backward and turn the handlebars. The turning radius is limited. I think this is to add to stability. You can still turn in tight places by alternately moving back and forth or getting off and repositioning it by hand. It isn't very heavy.
1614768
A bicycle maybe, a motorcycle... probably not. I don't think you could do the back and forth motion to rev up. There are supportive metal strips on the top of the hand and under to protect you from breaking your wrists, and they limit your range of motion pretty drastically. I actually went to Triple 8's website to find out how to measure properly.
755730
No, at least on my seat. I added a Schwinn gel cushion to enhance comfort. Perhaps you are leaning too far forward so be sure to raise your handle bars and experiment with the seat height. I also ride with padded cycle shorts on occasion. Start with a sort of upright position and pedals only action then add the arm motion after you get your stride. I add it after 1.5 minutes. Lastly, experiment with different textured shorts or tights. Hope these help. The seat attachment on mine fits directly on the post unlike a regular bike seat with a tilt mechanism. You cannot simply buy a std bike seat to add the tilt mechanism as one reviewer opined. No, at least on my seat. I added a Schwinn gel cushion to enhance comfort. Perhaps you are leaning too far forward so be sure to raise your handle bars and experiment with the seat height. I also ride with padded cycle shorts on occasion. Start with a sort of upright position and pedals only action then add the arm motion after you get your stride. I add it after 1.5 minutes. Lastly, experiment with different textured shorts or tights. Hope these help. The seat attachment on mine fits directly on the post unlike a regular bike seat with a tilt mechanism. You cannot simply buy a std bike... » Read More No, at least on my seat. I added a Schwinn gel cushion to enhance comfort. Perhaps you are leaning too far forward so be sure to raise your handle bars and experiment with the seat height. I also ride with padded cycle shorts on occasion. Start with a sort of upright position and pedals only action then add the arm motion after you get your stride. I add it after 1.5 minutes. Lastly, experiment with different textured shorts or tights. Hope these help. The seat attachment on mine fits directly on the post unlike a regular bike seat with a tilt mechanism. You cannot simply buy a std bike seat to add the tilt mechanism as one reviewer opined. « Show Less
2121840
You can sit up straight but it's really designed to lean forward a little, not like a racing bike, but it isn't designed to sit straight for long periods of time. I generally do it just to relax my back occasionally when I'm riding. The handle bars can be adjusted a little but when you sit up straight your arms are stretched.
905701
you can push yourself backwards easily but would have to pull with legs to go frontward(that with back to bar)
1093113
I raised the back to make it more level because the steep angle was too challenging for me. This helped. However, its near impossible to use the machine without holding the handle bars, because of the resistance. Could be dangerous, too.
1150877
I am 5'9" and if I get carried away (start walking very briskly) I occasionally kick the back wheel bar. The handle bar is at a comfortable level for me, and 99% of the time (as long as I'm not power-walking) it pushes smoothly without interference. I do not have to lean over or shorten my stride excessively for this stroller. It's not really a power-walking kind of stroller anyhow.
107119
Yes, I have to so that I can turn my handle bars. It works just fine either way though (if you have the clearance).
2123976
It is possible for me to rest my arms on the handlebars while seated. However, it is not very comfortable.
892493
Probably if the walker has a narrow-enough bar or holder though it wouldn't be foolproof because the handle is removable/reversible and could fall off if it becomes loose.
1535567
Yes it is a very sturdy walker. The person on the seat would be going backwards though.
757113
I'm not sure. My stroller was by Iglesias, I believe. However, I did not take into account how far back from the handlebars you will be standing when it is attached to some models. That means that to push it you have reach so far forward, bending your back into a really uncomfortable forward position. Unless you have very long arms, I wouldn't recommend it,i except for models for which it has been recommended. Except for that one problem it was well made, arrived promptly and well packed..
206499
I have no problem with this one after I need adjusted forward or bend back or .. I think it is best.. I misplaced my Bike Peddler.. it is similiar .. I love it.. but problem with my left blind still challeage for me to figure exactly where I have to figure out before make turn left or right on side. Honesty I have no complaint about this
185124
The adjustment on the handlebar height is very limited. They can move a large amount front to back but not up and down. Hope this helps.
74411
The handle bars position is primarily immobile. The only ways to adjust is to increase the height and also slight front to back mobility. Hope this helps.