Technical - brake lever query

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roadrash

roadrash

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@SatNavSaysStraightOn said .....thanks - I suspected that. I keep getting pestered with the 'can you sit yet' comments by family. Errr, just let me stand and bend and even pick up an empty glass would be nice! I know the muscles they have cut through are major muscle groups and they have cut through a lot of them... I don't think my family have any idea. I am seriously considering sending them some you-tube videos. those ones I didn't watch before I went in for surgery! Currently lifting my crutches is almost more than I can manage!

i know how you feel, i suggest showing these , then they will know why .... both show just how brutal tho op is


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbG6R_AiTRI


and



View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROc4BybYtKc
 
raleighnut

raleighnut

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roadrash said:
@SatNavSaysStraightOn said .....thanks - I suspected that. I keep getting pestered with the 'can you sit yet' comments by family. Errr, just let me stand and bend and even pick up an empty glass would be nice! I know the muscles they have cut through are major muscle groups and they have cut through a lot of them... I don't think my family have any idea. I am seriously considering sending them some you-tube videos. those ones I didn't watch before I went in for surgery! Currently lifting my crutches is almost more than I can manage!

i know how you feel, i suggest showing these , then they will know why .... both show just how brutal tho op is


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbG6R_AiTRI


and



View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROc4BybYtKc
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I'm not watching either of those just as I couldn't watch the video of my leg being fixed, but this animation gives some idea.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdInGfbgGBI&feature=player_detailpage
 
Tigerbiten

Tigerbiten

Guru
My brake lever on my trike is set so it's twisted slightly inwards.
This means that if I want to indicate and brake at the same time, I can hold the brake on with my right thigh after I start to brake by using my hand.
 
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SatNavSaysStraightOn

SatNavSaysStraightOn

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Tigerbiten said:
My brake lever on my trike is set so it's twisted slightly inwards.
This means that if I want to indicate and brake at the same time, I can hold the brake on with my right thigh after I start to brake by using my hand.
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hummm, now that is an idea. any wondering will have to wait a few more weeks yet though sadly because I am still off the bike after spinal surgery...
 
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SatNavSaysStraightOn

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raleighnut said:
my pinky was more than long enough with a lever like this.
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Sadly it is not the length of the pinky that is the issue. It is partial numb from a neck injury sustained +20 years ago which had left me unable to tell if I am holding something with it or indeed and more importantly if I have actually injured it! I'll work on it and probably order it with a view of returning it is I can't reach the leave with at least my middle finger and know about it!

PS before you ask which limb works OK... The answer is currently only the right arm! I know I'm falling apart at the seems! :surrender:
 
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