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1.
Introduction
The handbike COSTA
is a non-intrusive medical device, specifically designed
to reduce and counterbalance a physical handicap.
It is forbidden to use the products or parts of them in different ways from those
described on this manual.
1.1 COSTA description
The handbikes COSTA is a 3 wheel manually pushed handbike with a rigid
aluminium frame. Other details are made of composite materials, such as
carbon fibre and aluminium and steel alloys. A wide range of colours and
accessories is available to custom-fit the handbike to every customer’s
demands. The seat and back upholsteries are usually made of black nylon
but breathable material is available as an accessory. The backrest material
can be easily removed and washed.
The rear wheels are 26”, mounting a fixed axle, and have a camber of 6° or
12°.
The handbike is supplied with a parking brake and a standard brake. Disc
brakes are available upon request
for all three wheels.
1.2 COSTA features
There are three different COSTA models:
•
COSTA 8CR
: 8-gear in-hub shift with Revoshift control and coaster
brakes. The bike is braked by pushing the cranks backwards
•
COSTA 8F
: 8-gear in-hub shift with dual lever brakes with dual lever
brake levers, one controlling the front wheel brake, the other
controlling the rear wheel ones