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by matthew.a.smith
25 Sep 2021, 12:57pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Disability issue - how to brake with just left hand
Replies: 16
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Disability issue - how to brake with just left hand

My daughter loves cycling but is becoming very anxious about braking as she has a disability that means she can't use her right hand (to change gear or apply the brake).

I've overcome the gearchange issue by using a grip shift fitted to left handlebar (this works okay), but at the moment she can only use rear brake with left hand. Does anyone have a solution for front and real wheel braking by the left hand?

I don't think a fixed gear would work for her as she really needs gears to help her get moving from stationary (as her right leg is not very strong).