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flag quakeroathead
Posted: Dec 11, 2007 at 4:04 Quote
Hi guys, ive been following pinkbike for the past 5 years or so but have only recently joined. I am an above knee right leg amputee, who is well into my downhill and freeride on my hardtail. I was wondering if any of you guys knew of any other disabled riders, pro or not, and if anyone has any footage, photos etc of them?

My only real adaptions are a spd on my Right leg, and sus seatpost as i cant stand to pedal..just wondered what others use?
Many thanks for your help and community spirit.
Paul, Guildford UK
flag onlinetsr
Posted: Dec 11, 2007 at 9:10 Quote
I once read an article in ridebmx uk magazine about a rider with an artificial leg after having an amputation. He was inspired by a disabled skateboarder and seemed to be quite a good rider. Amazingly he rode with flat pedals. I cant remember the magazine issue sorry but it was a few months back.Smile
flag quakeroathead
Posted: Dec 11, 2007 at 10:17 Quote
Ive heard of a guy known as 1 arm bandit who does bmx one armed...apparently he's pretty darn good!
flag hobbnobs
Posted: Dec 11, 2007 at 10:19 Quote
thers a guy who lives near me who rides downhill/freeride one handed after he arm was removed in a bike crashEek
flag sepii
Posted: Dec 11, 2007 at 10:29 Quote
Hey Paul, there is a guy who frequents the Southerndownhill forums, not sure if your aware of them but nonetheless great UK site, he rides heavy DH in the UK with one arm, i'll try and find him for you!
flag cthorpe
Posted: Dec 11, 2007 at 10:42 Quote
there's a guy who pretty well known in my area who has a hook for his right hand. he's nearly 60 years old and still rips freeride and some dh. no joke.
flag irishdhlad
Posted: Dec 11, 2007 at 10:46 Quote
brian bartlett is a amputee from america and he rides a iornhorse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwUc5RnvfPE
fair pay to him as he's faster than alot of people
flag ibisrox
Posted: Dec 11, 2007 at 10:59 Quote
There is this guy named Brent Wolf who has done the 24hrs of Adrenaline solo in Canmore, with one leg. He doesn't use a prosthetic during the race either!
He is both an inspiration and a motivator.
Also my former Neighbor rode casually with a hook where is left arm used to be.
flag raak
Posted: Dec 11, 2007 at 11:18 Quote
This thread reminded me of a guy who got POD some months back (took a lttle while to find again). He may be who sepi mentioned above, not sure. Mega impressive though. Check it out.

https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1321087/
flag quakeroathead
Posted: Dec 11, 2007 at 12:07 Quote
Think ive seen the post by brian bartlett but cant seem to find any actual footage of him riding...is he on here??Heard he did really well at a Mt Hood comp.??
flag whitetux
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Posted: Dec 11, 2007 at 12:10 Quote
im pretty sure i saw video somewhere where this guy had this really high tech leg fitted, and ripped like he just had natural legs, he could stand and sit down no problem and had a fox shock in his fake leg, it was pretty cool
flag quakeroathead
Posted: Dec 11, 2007 at 12:16 Quote
If you can find it that would be great, ive a shock in my leg also which takes some of the hits out..but good to see what others are using!
flag kanedb
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Posted: Dec 11, 2007 at 12:22 Quote
Here's one video of Brian Bartlett, pretty much showing how his leg works, when i find the other videos I've seen , I'll let you know

[YT=https://youtube.com/watch?v=lsFwtjWanUs]
flag kanedb
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Posted: Dec 11, 2007 at 12:24 Quote
Found it! [YT=https://youtube.com/watch?v=NwUc5RnvfPE]
flag freerydscott
Posted: Dec 11, 2007 at 19:27 Quote
Not quite what your looking for but I figured I'd add the pics as I found this guy pretty inspirational. I got these pics from Whistlers web site, and there was a video of him(I can't recall his name) riding A-Line HARD. Not sure if the vid will be there any more.
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