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bicycle riding with an above knee amputation?

A good friends son has had leg/knee problems his whole life due to a bony dyscrasia. He underwent an above knee amputation several years ago, and has since become quite an athlete- especially in climbing. He has never learned how to ride a bike- and that is his next goal. His dad asked me for my help. On a stationary bike his prosthetic limb has to be cleated in to be controlled. I am concerned to cleat him in- even just one leg- while he is learning to ride. I have ridden with several guys with BKA's (below knee), but the aka is a whole different kettle of fish. I was wondering if anyone here had any experience or any sites that could push us in the correct direction.
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Gary
Old 10-26-2008, 03:48 PM
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