Defier Semi-Recumbent Handcycle
Overview
The Defier is our semi-recumbent handcycle, designed around an easy 16" transfer height. It fits riders 10 and up with a 16" to 32" arm length and carries 225 lbs on 20" smooth solid tires.
Hand propulsion is standard through a 5-speed coaster brake with reverse and an adjustable steering column. Add foot pedals for hand-and-foot riding (inseam 19" to 35"), a second brake, or the electric pedal assist system.
The High-Back seat can take an abductor, harnesses and head support. Send us your rider's measurements and we will build a Defier that is ready for the trail.
Specifications
| Series | Expedition Series |
| Type | Semi-recumbent handcycle |
| Rider age | 10 years + |
| Inseam range | 19" - 35" |
| Arm length range | 16" - 32" |
| Weight limit | 225 lbs |
| Wheels and tires | 20" smooth solid |
| Bike width | 35" |
| Step-through height | 16" |
| Frame height | 36" |
| Total length | 89" |
| Bike weight | 81 lbs |
| Propulsion | Hand (optional hand and foot) |
| Steering | Adjustable steering column |
| Standard seat | High-Back |
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Every build includes
- Built to the rider. Every build starts from the rider's measurements: inseam, weight, age and how they move. We build the frame and supports to those numbers, not to a stock size.
- Grows with the rider. Quick-release adjusters and telescopic posts let the seat, handlebars and supports move as the rider grows, without tools and without a new frame.
- Therapist-friendly evaluation. Our evaluation forms follow the way therapists assess a rider: trunk and head control, pedalling ability, transfers. Your therapist or dealer can fill one in with you.
- Covered for the long run. Adaptive bikes carry 1 year on parts and accessories from the ship date, plus a 10-year pro-rated frame warranty for the original owner. The Chill-Out Chair and accessories carry their own terms, listed on the Warranty & returns page.
- Handmade in Winnipeg, shipped worldwide. Every product is built to order in Sunnyside, Manitoba, and shipped to riders across North America, Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
How do I measure inseam?
Have the rider stand in the shoes they ride in, back against a wall. Place a book spine-up between the legs, snug to the crotch, and measure from the top of the book to the floor. If the rider cannot stand, measure seated with the knee at a right angle and tell us you did.
Can the bike grow with the rider?
Yes, within its frame. Choose the frame where today's inseam sits in the lower half of its range; quick-release adjusters and telescopic posts take up the rest.
Why do I not see a price?
Prices show after a dealer signs in. Families and therapists request a quote: tell us about the rider and we send a quote for the exact build, or pass it to your local dealer.
How can we pay for it?
Insurance and government funding, local charities, financing, crowdfunding and our Dream Bike Program. The Funding page explains each route.
How long does a custom build take?
Every product is built to order in Winnipeg. Your quote states the build and delivery time for the options you choose; custom colors and seating can add time.
Can I return a product?
Within 30 days, unused and in original condition, with a return authorization number. A 25% restocking fee and freight both ways apply, and custom builds are final sale. See Warranty & returns.