Seattle firm, MagicWheels Inc., reinventing the wheel – Complex gear helps wheelchair users navigate difficult terrain

Pedaling a bicycle uphill is hard work. That’s why they put gears on bikes, to make the task a little easier.

Why couldn’t the same idea be applied to manual wheelchairs?

In fact, it can, a point proven by a small Seattle manufacturer, MagicWheels Inc. http://magicwheels.com/

By BILL VIRGIN
P-I REPORTER

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