Seattle firm, MagicWheels Inc., reinventing the wheel - Complex gear helps wheelchair users navigate difficult terrain
| August 22, 2008 |  View for printing |
Pedaling a bicycle uphill is hard work. That's why they put gears on bikes, to make the task a little easier.
Why couldn't the same idea be applied to manual wheelchairs?
In fact, it can, a point proven by a small Seattle manufacturer, MagicWheels Inc. http://magicwheels.com/
By BILL VIRGIN P-I REPORTER
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