Handcycle
A handcycle is a human-powered vehicle propelled by hand cranks, often used for sport or by people with limited use of their legs.
Also known as: hand-crank bicycle
How big is it?
2 m long
Also 6.562 ft
Defined overall length · defined specimen
Typical recorded range: 1.8 m to 2.2 m.
A little perspective
About the same scale as Elkhorn coral colony.
Elkhorn coral colony: An elkhorn coral colony is a branching formation of the coral species Acropora palmata, found in shallow Caribbean reefs.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Handcycle
A defined recumbent handcycle 2.0 m long, 15 kg unladen and travelling at 5 m/s. Racing, touring and wheelchair-attachment designs differ substantially.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked defined overall length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Elkhorn coral colony
A defined mature elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) colony 2 m wide and 1.2 m high. Branch growth and breakage produce irregular colonies; the basal reef substrate is excluded from both spans.
NOAA Fisheries — Elkhorn coral
The marked defined colony width is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 2 m
For comparison, this page uses defined overall length. This is labelled defined specimen: an explicit comparison model rather than a claim that every example has the same value. The recorded range is 1.8 m to 2.2 m.
A defined recumbent handcycle 2.0 m long, 15 kg unladen and travelling at 5 m/s. Racing, touring and wheelchair-attachment designs differ substantially.
The marked horizontal span follows the named feature; transparent margins and unmeasured details do not alter it. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Handcycle dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m | 1.8 m to 2.2 m | defined specimen | |
| 15 kg | 11 kg to 20 kg | defined specimen | |
| 5 m/s | 3 m/s to 8 m/s | defined specimen |
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Nearest lower value · TransportBicycle1.8 mA bicycle is a human-powered vehicle with two wheels, pedals, and handlebars for steering.
Around the same scale · TransportRecumbent bicycle2 mA recumbent bicycle is a cycle where the rider sits in a reclined position with legs forward, offering ergonomic support.
Nearest higher value · TransportCycle rickshaw2.5 mA cycle rickshaw is a pedal-powered vehicle used to carry passengers, with a seat for riders behind the driver.Sources and method
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