Dual Drive Cycling

Why Dual Drive?

Dual Drive systems, including hand-and-foot cycles, electric assist, and tandem bikes, enhance ability through cooperation. Hand-and-foot cycles allow riders to combine arm and leg strength, helping those with limited ability in either area. Tandems enable riders to leverage each other’s strengths, improving the experience for both parties. Electric assist systems boost confidence and endurance by pairing human effort with motorized support. These systems utilize cooperation to maximize ability and provide enhanced exercise benefits.
  • Dual Drive is a broad term which encompasses a variety of bikes and trikes. Dual Drive systems include tandems, electric assist, and hand and foot cycles. While all of these systems are different they share a cooperative nature allowing riders to work together to enhance their abilities.
     
  • Hand and foot cycles offer riders the ability to exercise both arms and legs on a single unit. This style trike works particularly well for riders who have limited strength in their legs or arms. With arms and legs working together riders are able to propel themselves in a way that they may not be able to with arms or legs independently. 
     
  • Electric assist systems offer a similar benefit. Riders working in conjunction with an electric motor system allows for more confidence and longer rides. The benefits of electric assist can be realized alongside other dual drive systems. ​
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  • Tandem configurations give riders the opportunity to work together to enhance each other's ability. Be it steering, power or something else one riders strengths can improve the ride for both people. ​

RAD Dual Drive

A combination handcycle and recumbent trike driven by both arm and leg power, providing pedaling options and a full body workout.

hase bikes kettwiesel

The Swiss Army Knife of recumbent trikes, offering unparalleled stability, safety, handling and comfort; available in multiple builds.

HP Velotechnik
​Hands-On-Cycle

HP Velotechnik's Hands-On-Cycle handbike module turns a foot-operated trike into a hand-operated vehicle.

Hase Pino

A semi-recumbent tandem with e-motor.

BerkelBike Pro

Pedal freely with your feet and steer with the handlebar like a typical trike. Turn the hand crank and your feet will passively participate in “fixed gear” style.

Bambuk tandem

A comfortable dual recumbent tandem e-bike.