I am looking for a replacement for my car due to a recent disability that made it difficult to use my right leg.
i currently have an electric bike, and that has worked wonders in being able to get around, but i can only go ~7-10 miles away from my house - in the suburban sprawl of southern california, this isnt even enough to go to my closest friend’s house.
i feel unsafe driving (trouble pressing the brake hard enough if needed beyond one-pedal driving), and i am looking for a vehicle that
- doesnt require the use of my foot/feet (big problem in my toes, so no toe shifting)
- can carry my wife, groceries, and/or both
- has a range of at least 100 miles
- can be ridden on the freeway
- (not required, but would prefer) electric motor instead of gas-powered
i had the idea of an electric motorcycle with a variable transmission and sidecar, but i have been unable to find anything like that on the market. i dont really know anything about motorcycles - i have never driven one but i am willing to learn.
i understand my needs are a bit odd, but i was wondering if anyone had some insight or any recommendations i may not have thought of to get around.
thank you!
I know, I know, no legs. But i wanted to mention foot straps, just in case you hadn’t considered them.
One of my friends has a serious leg injury and a bunch of titanium pins and screws and bars. He uses a Velcro strap to keep his ‘bad’ leg locked into the pedal instead of clips/clipless pedals. It’s a lot easier to get in and out of if there’s an emergency.
Certainly won’t get you on the freeway though…
ooooo thank you! if my situation gets worse i’ll definitely look into foot straps.
i can currently rest my foot on the pedal and move my leg around a bit, so i am able to use pedal assist without any type of lock (i just cant push or pull on the pedal, heh. extra pressure on my foot activates a bunch of pain)