With an agile and stylish design, Rehasense Eco Assist Handbike effortlessly navigates through urban environments, making the most of every journey. The robust construction from high strength aluminium and steel of the Eco Assist combines with a 350W motor and a cost effective lithium battery. It's very simple to connect and disconnect the central locking unit safety lock to ensure a secure connection. Throw in the the twin-brake system and climbing power up to 10% and you have in the Eco Assist a very powerful and secure ride.
The handbike uses 12" wheels featuring a fixed front so there's no need for permanent alterations to the chair. With a fitting width range from 21cm to 48cm and a wheelchair clamp fitting height from 26cm to 42cm, the Eco Assist is designed to fit most wheelchairs on the market.
The Eco Assist weighs just 15.5kg with the battery, which reduces to 9.4kg with the simple removal of the battery, kick-stand and clamping brackets making it easy to transport. It manually clamps onto the frame of the wheelchair and disconnects with ease in one simple step. To ensure protection against the elements, all surfaces on the Eco Assist are powder coated and anodized.
It travels up to maximum speed of 12.4mph and can be charged from empty to full in 5 hours. The twist throttle control, central LED display on/off button and three speed modes are all housed within the handlebars while standard features include cruise control, anti-slip traction control, LED headlight and horn.
Our Verdict
We found the Eco-Assist extremely easy to manoeuvre, easy to clamp and ideal for use in urban areas. The fast charging and healthy range make it an ideal entry into handbiking for city living. For suitable comparables look to the stylish Progeo Mototronik and the Empulse F55 which excels as an everyday use handbike for commutes, pavements and parks.
