Top End Excelerator Hand Cycle

The Excelerator Handcycle from Top End is a terrific adult handcycle with all the build quality you would expect from this leading manufacturer. It has an upright seat so is easy to get on and off and there are a number of seat widths available to suit you. You can reach speeds of up to 15mph and it is a great way to exercise, train or just to have some fun! The smooth 7 speed Shimano hub with its reversing drum brake delivers hands on braking and allows the rider to tackle hills and level terrain with equal ease. Who is this best suited for? Anyone who wants to exercise, cross-train or just have fun and hit the road! The Excelerator Hand cycle from Top End is a terrific handcycle to use for exercise, train or just have fun! You can reach speeds of up to 15mph! The smooth seven-speed Shimano® hub with its reversing drum brake delivers hands-on braking and allows the rider to tackle hills or level terrain with equal ease. Options include: the popular mountain drive, which adds 7 extra low gears for climbing hills or the V crankset option with its wider cranks to allow more clearance for those who are tall or require additional space.  

Key features

• Frame – 1 3/4" x .065 ovalized carbon steel tubing.
• Frame Design – Single main tube, upright position.
• Wheelbase – Overall length 65"
• Weight – Overall weight 50 lbs/22.7kg
• Turning Radius – 12 feet for 360° circle, 8 feet with one backing manoeuvre.
• Static Tip Angle – 25 - 30° for 250 lb/113kg subject.
• Transfer Seat Height – (with 2" Cushion) 20".
• Carbon steel frame and fork
• Adjustable seat: forwards and backwards
• Adjustable back height
• Fold over back upholstery
• Adjustable crank height
• Chain tension idler
• Adjustable height/angle footrest system
• Shimano® 7-speed hub with reversing drum brake
• Parking brake
• 175 mm crankset with one chainring
• Ovalized ergonomic hand pedals
• Performance wheels with cruiser tires
• Quick release rear axles
• 3° camber
• Cushion and hook and loop seat restraint
• Weight capacity 350 lb.
• Warranty – 3 year on frame to original owner/limited parts warranty.
• Assembly – Shipped completely assembled except for rear wheels.
• Shipping weight is 80 lbs/36.3kg.

Crankset – Sugino 175mm w/one chainring, (38 teeth) adjustable height also includes chain tension idler.

Optional Top End V Crankset – Top End V Crankset is available for customers that need more clearance due to long legs or large midsections.  The cranks are 180mm long x 22” wide and this is measured centre to centre to the point at the middle of the handpedal.

Mountain Drive option not compatible with V Crankset option.   Chain guard – shock resistant composite construction.   

Parking Brake – Caliper brake with locking brake lever.

7 Speed Propulsion and Braking System - - 175mm x 12” wide crankset w/one chainring, adjustable height crank, Shimano 7 speed front hub w/internal hub brake and 7 speed twist shifter. The shifter is mounted on left side of the frame but can be easily moved to the right side if easier for the customer.

Braking System – Shimano internal drum brake (coaster brake) and chain, activated by pedaling backwards. Optional Mountain Drive – Works like a transmission to gear "down" for climbing hills so that there are 7 climbing gears and 7 regular gears. This option doubles of the number of gears making it a great option for customers with limited hand function. Limited warranty on this option. Cannot change gears under load.

Handpedals – Shape and angle is ergonomically designed for maximum power. Ovalized aluminium ergonomic hand pedals. Optional Handpedals – Tri-pin quad handles offer a 3 point contact, (the same as are used in driving a car) and also allow customer to get on/off of handles independently, as to change gears, etc and are compatible with the standard crankset, not the V crankset. Quad gloves secure a quadriplegic's hand to the standard ergonomic handpedals.   

Performance Wheels - Rear hubs are precision heat treated, silver anodized with quick release stainless axles: 24" Cruiser wheels Alloy 24 x 1.5 Rims 24" x 1.75" Treaded Tyre, 24 x 1.5 Tube 40 - 65 psi.

Camber - 9° Camber for stability.

Upholstery – Nylon w/hook and loop adjustable tension seat sling and fold over seat back. Hook and loop Seat restraint included. Foam seat cushion with cover.

Footrest – Adjustable height and angle, dual footrests with safety straps.