Schwinn makes an adult helmet with a magnetic type clasp that is easy to open/close. The helmet model is called the Adult Form + Fit EZ Magnetic Snap Buckle. I found it at a local Sears store, but since Schwinn is such a common brand I'm sure other stores may carry it as well.
Someone who has an issue with hand strength can operate this helmet buckle. I tinkered with it and it seems to work quite well. ...thought I'd pass on this information to anyone who might be interested.
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Congrats TrikesterHal on the 559.
I've been thinking that might be my next trike too, but I can't afford a new
trike at the moment... But maybe I could afford a used Rambler for the wife?!
Before I bought my used Rover, I thought that I wanted a
trike tandem so the wife & I could ride together, so I decided on the Rover
so I could simply add the tandem extension. But when I took my wife to the LBS
after a year of prodding and her kicking and screaming all the way complaining
I would never ride it, and neither would she... then she took one for a short
ride. That changed everything. She now thinks she wants a trike of her own. I
figured I'd keep an eye out for a used foldable trike (only one fully assembled
trike will fit inside my Prius). But buying another used trike that doesn't
fold would allow the wife and I to ride together, and just maybe, I could
eventually get a 559 or Traveler so we could easily transport 2 trikes. Then,
before buying a new 559, or maybe (hopefully and preferably - if the cost is
under $4K) the Dumont.
My wife doesn't ride nearly as fast, far or regularly as I
do (we currently share one Rover), so I'm also considering adding (this
winter?) a Bafang electric assist mid-drive for the rover for my wife, and see
if that gets her out riding more frequently, ridding further, and hopefully not
get too far ahead of me just peddling. Then, If I add a tandem extension to the
Rover, it should handle just about any hill we are likely to encounter while in
electric assist mode.
So, TrikesterHal, when might you sell your Rambler, and how
much do you need to get for it, and what state do you live in? I'm in mid-Michigan
and plan to be at RiderFest on August 6. Any chance you'll be there too?
On the outside chance that you, or someone reading this
post, are into wildlife photography and a Nikon owner, I have an awesome lens I
could part with, it's the "Sigmonster" - Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM
APO IF Ultra Telephoto Zoom Lens MSRP $8K The lens is in great shape and
I would give a fair price and or trade/partial trade if anyone was interested. I've owned lens for roughly for 7 years, but my two
artificial shoulders won't allow me to get much use out of it anymore. Check
out info and photos here: http://wbhunt.com/blog/my-favorite-wildlife-lens/