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Smiling man riding a Kettwiesel Hand Cycle recumbent trike
HANDBIKE
Features:
  • Very agile 
  • Excellent safety and stability 
  • With Differential: improved traction 
  • Easy transfer from wheelchair to trike 
  • E-motor option

HANDBIKE KETTWIESEL or LEPUS: Sleek, hand-powered delta trikes

Power in your hands! A recumbent trike with hand cranks for a magical mix of autonomy and adrenaline.
Handbike hand crank
Handbike handlebar grip
Handbike wheel, gear and handgrip detail
HANDBIKEs from HASE BIKES: Adaptive high-tech

​Be it a weekend ride in the countryside or a daily commute to work, the HANDBIKEs from HASE BIKES have what it takes to make mobility fun, ergonomic, and boundary-less. And with HASE BIKES' unparalleled range of adaptive accessories, each trike can be perfectly customized to the rider's needs and preferences.

At HASE BIKES, handcyclists can choose between the HANDBIKE version of the sporty KETTWIESEL or a laid-back LEPUS HANDBIKE with a higher seat. Both models are delta trikes with one wheel in front and two in the back. This geometry makes them not only wonderfully nimble but also incredibly stable.

The HANDBIKE comes with a beautifully engineered hand-crank assembly that efficiently transfers the power from your arms to the wheels. The adjustable leg supports offer comfortable stability and protection for the lower body. 


One advantage of recumbent trikes: easy mounting

A delta trike is practically untippable when parked. The seat is also the perfect height for easy transfer from a wheelchair. For mounting and dismounting, the hand-crank assembly is folded forward and out of the way. And like all HASE BIKES components: it can be perfectly adjusted to the size and preferences of the rider.



One advantage of rear-wheel drive: more grip on the ascents

Thanks to rear-wheel drive, HANDBIKES have such great traction that even riding uphill is fun. If you plan to take your trike to the trails, a differential is an indispensable accessory. It transfers the power to both rear wheels. And if you're looking for even more luxury on hilly routes, there's always the e-motor option.

Pedaling, shifting, braking: all at your fingertips

Actually, the design of the HANDBIKE is much like any other bike: the shifters and brake levers are mounted to the handgrips. The difference is that these grips also function as hand pedals. Sounds a lot like multitasking, but the controls are actually very easy to learn.

The hand cranks are available in two different sizes: 174-millimeter and 150-millimeter. This helps adapt the HANDBIKE to the rider for perfect ergonomics. 
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HAND BIKE USER MANUAL (pdf)
Technical data and features
Total length:
63"-81" (160-205 cm), without front wheel 54" (137 cm)
Total width:
34" (86 cm)
Total height:
37" (95 cm)
Turning circle:
left 10'10" (3.30 m), right 11'6" (3.50 m) at mean length adjustment
Seat height:
18" (46 cm)
Pack size:
63"-81"×21"×34" (160-205×53×86 cm)
Wheelbase:
46"-64" (116-162 cm)
Frame/fork:
7046/7005 aluminum
Front boom:
6061-T6 aluminum
Max. load:
308 lb (140 kg)
Weight:
46 lb (24 kg)
Folding mechanism:
none
Brakes:
Rear: Tektro Auriga Twin hydraulic disc brakes with integrated parking brake, Front: Avid BB7 mechanical disc brake with parking brake lever
Wheels:
20", Hub: HASE BIKES Quickstick (rear), Rims: double wall with eyelets, Spokes: Sapim, Tires: Schwalbe Big Apple 55×406 (rear), Schwalbe Marathon 47×406 (front)
Gears:
Shimano Nexus Premium 8-speed internal gear hub with twist shifter with Mountaindrive
Hand crank:
HASE BIKES 174 mm
Drive system:
Differential
Lighting system:
Hub dynamo: Shutter Precision, Taillight: B&M Toplight Flat Plus, Headlight: AXA Pico 30-T Steady Auto, LED, standlight
Color:
RAL 3002 Carmine Red matt/powder-coated
Accessories
HASE BIKES Seatback Extension: The HASE BIKES Seatback Extension can be used for extending either the seat or the seatback by 2,75" (7 cm). More space - more comfort!
Universal Mounting Bracket: Information is everything, especially with the miles flying by under your seat. If you are fond of facts and figures: the bracket can be used for mounting any type of bike computer or GPS unit. Or? Fits 5/8"-21/3" (15-60 mm) tubes.
Spoke protectors: Many of us know them from wheelchairs: Spoke Guards keep fingers out of the wheels. But they also look sporty, weigh practically nothing, and are rattlefree - a very important consideration.
Side Pouch 2.3L: Those "little things in life" can be kept within arm's reach: there's plenty of space for keys and cell phones in the chic Pouch, which attaches easily to the fender - ideal for day trips with no luggage (not compatible with the KETTWIESEL EVO and KROSS).
Rearview Mirror: An extra portion of safety: vibration-free, infinitely and easily adjustable. Can also be mounted on the right upper edge of the Foldable Fairing. Goodbye blind spot!
Lowrider: Even more space for your luggage and supplies on tour: our Lowrider shifts more weight onto the front wheel without affecting the handling. Major ­advantage over standard luggage racks: lots of space between the pedals and panniers!
Headrest: Craving a little extra support? The flexible Headrest makes triking even more enjoyable. Lean back during pit stops and soak in some rays.
Luggage bag Ortlieb 42-liter: The insatiable 42-liter HASE BIKES Luggage Bag from Ortlieb is available in black or white. Just hang it onto the mounts behind the seatback. The low center of gravity will make your KETTWIESEL even more solid in the curves.
Differential: It's the invention that made the car possible: the differential. And on the trike, it's the final ingredient for ultimate riding fun, especially on loose gravel or sand. Specially designed by Marec Hase for the trike, the Differential transfers the pedal power to both rear wheels. It shows its true colors on rough terrain or muddy slopes, where others skid out.
Turn-Signal System: Even more passive safety - and not only for people with handicaps. The batterypowered Turn Signal System is operated intuitively with the simple touch of a button. And with its inconspicuous looks, it blends right in with the design of your trike.
Lap Belt: Shoulder harnesses and lap belts gently secure riders with motor disorders to the recumbent seat. The harness is also an excellent safety option for children in the front row.
Holder for walking stick: Just place the walking sticks or cane in the holder, secure them with the clamp, and hit the road. Multifunctional. Fits tubes 5/8"-21/3" (15-60 mm) in Diameter.
Tow Bar: Lame name, fine piece of equipment: with the Tow Bar, even standard bikes can be used as towing vehicles for the TRIKE - with a safety bonus: the integrated overrun brake works automatically. When the towing bike brakes, the TRIKE brakes.
HANDBIKE at the Tour de France?

​Not really - but the event FREE HANDI'SE TROPHY, which also takes place every year in France, is just as exhilarating. For this race, each team consists of one rider with a disability and one without. HASE BIKES was there.

Couple on a bike path with woman riding a handbike recumbent trike
Woman riding a handbike in the country
Smiling man, woman and child eating an ice cream cone
Family around a woman sitting on a handbike
Woman on a handbike watches a man and child
Uphill with hand drive

​Whether it’s a relaxed ride along the river or a winding climb up one of the nearby hills: on her KETTWIESEL HANDBIKE, Judith Knetsch has no ­problem keeping up when her family goes cycling. And her low riding position even brings her closer to her son … in every sense of the word.

She is slim, athletic, and a “handbiker.” Her vehicle: a KETTWIESEL with hand cranks. Originally from Aßlar, a town in northern Hesse, Judith loves riding through the countryside. Ideally with her son, Anton, and husband, Dennis.

​“It always gives me such a wonderful sense of freedom,” explains Judith. Anyone who’s ever been there knows: the region around Wetzlar is quite hilly. To feel a sense of freedom, you need ­muscle power. Some people even avoid cycling in the region, because of the hills. But not Judith. And she conquers them not with her legs, but with her arms.

Two years ago, Judith had an accident and lost both of her legs. A major turning point in the life of the then 40-year-old. But modern medical technology can work wonders. With prosthetic legs, she went through physical therapy and was then able to return to her job as a teacher at a special school focused on mental development.

“It didn’t take me long at all to learn to stand and walk again,” explained Judith. “I’m someone who loves a good challenge.” And by the tone of her voice, it’s obvious that she’s used to staying focused on the future and seeing the best in every situation.

​When she was in physical therapy, she learned how important exercise is for the healing process – including emotional healing. “And from my job, I knew that there were special, adaptive trikes that make it possible for people with limited mobility to cycle.”

First, Judith tested the standard 
KETTWIESEL. But with her prosthetic legs, she didn’t have enough strength to pedal up the hills in her region. So she chose the KETTWIESEL HANDBIKE. With other trikes, her legs would have to be strapped down.

“What I like so much about the 
KETTWIESEL is that it’s so easy to get in and out of the seat. This means, any time I want, I can just lift my legs out of the leg rests, push the hand-crank assembly forward, and stand up. It’s just such a safe feeling.” Which describes pretty much every aspect of the KETTWIESEL, on both good and poor road surfaces. Because, unlike standard handbikes, the KETTWIESEL has rear-wheel drive. Which takes it up any hill.

And speaking of drives: the trike also has an almost invisible e-motor in the front hub. It works just like a classic pedelec: when the rider pedals, the motor provides additional power, which takes the strain out of climbing hills and accelerating – “and I can be quite the speed demon,” she confirmed.


Now Judith can no longer imagine life without her 
HANDBIKE: “The seat height, for example, is perfect – I can ride right beside Anton’s trailer and communicate with him easily.” Unlike Papa, who tows his son on an upright bicycle.

Our photo-shoot team also noticed Anton’s fondness for the low-riding recumbent trike. “Mama, Mama!” he called happily from his trailer whenever she used the power of the two drives to accelerate and ride alongside him for a while.


The 
HANDBIKE is, above all, a recreational trike; riding along the Dill river, enjoying nature together, is fun for the whole family. But Judith can imagine even more: “A racing version of the 
HANDBIKE might also be fun … with the landscape rushing past!” she said with a wink and sped off.

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