How to ride a bike as an above knee amputee!!!

[@donnyguapo7746]

AK amputee for 2 yrs now. I'm 32 and never thought I'd be able to ride a bike again. Thank you so much

[@kashcot]

how is the process going?

[@mattjox2760]

bro i am 29 i lose my leg 2018 i was 1 year in hospital and 1 year REHABILITAION 2020 i start drive bike and i drive every day 40,50 km never crash !!!

[@Jimmyjamjames007]

Hey man...thanks for the video!..I am above knee amp myself....I just asked my O.T the other day about bike riding...I still don't have my prosthetic!..she said maybe 😒..you just explained everything so easy..you just totally took one of the many boulders on my shoulders OFF!

[@Professional.amputee]

That’s great. Let me know if you need any help or tips.

[@barrydavid6634]

this guy looks awesome with only one leg

[@monoped_adventures]

Great video! I just got back into mountain biking as a RBKA.

[@georgewalker7061]

I am an above knee amputee cyclist, right leg off since 1977 and have always cycled. The best thing that changed over the years is 'Dropper Seat posts'. I ride pedal bikes and e-bikes daily with my usual free swinging knees. Over the years i had many adaptions on bikes, cranks and pedals and now basically i have good flat pedals with the shoes i walk with all the time and always have a dropper post on the bike. This means anyplace i am without a bike with me i can borrow or hire one.

[@lordcarlosii3043]

Wow this is amazing

[@jboive]

I use SPD pedal and biking shoe - videos on my channel. Works great! A bit surprised that it works so well for you with the prosthetic to ride. I haven't bothered using one for 30 years as I think it's too much hassle when you don't have a knee. But to each their own! :)

[@Anonymous-lq2bs]

I’m an ABK amputee and weigh 280 pounds. I recently bought an Ancheer electric bike and I tried riding with and without my prosthetic lol obviously the without didn’t work well when gravity took control. Thanks for the video.

[@GabrieLight]

I like that, you're giving so much help, make it easier for humanity. I really appreciate your share, and send you best regards from Egypt. Keep up the great work, Tyler!👍

[@grimmssocalledlife4140]

I wanted to say this video is great. Although I have not lost my leg completely as you did I have had problems that may be similar. I crushed my leg in an accident and have been trying to figure out how to manage and process. My leg kind of feels like an alien.This video has helped me a lot thank you for doing it. Keep riding and it’s good advice to figure out a way that is good for me

[@grimmssocalledlife4140]

Forgot to ask do you have any advice for working out? I would love any insight

[@Professional.amputee]

Thank you for your comment. First I gotta apologize for not getting back to you sooner. Life can be busy. Second the biggest obstacle is to find an exercise that you enjoy and can do on a consistent basis. Mine is walking or mountain biking. They both get me outside and I enjoy the challenge. The next thing is that you gotta get your heart rate up, for at least 30 mins to be a real cardio work out. I hope this helps and if you want more details please let me know how much of you leg you can use and if you have anything that causes you pain. I can then help you with a more detailed workout. Also include your goals.

[@jackusan]

Excellent video. I am an above knee amputee as well. Your video answered a lot of my questions. I just have to find an area with some flat ground. I live in Tennessee and it is very hilly here, even in my neighborhood. There is a great place on the city Green belt that is mostly flat. I hope to try riding there soon. Good job demonstrating, it’s so much better to actually have someone with an amputation show what can be done. Thanks

[@Professional.amputee]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Professional.amputee]

If you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them. I’ve been an amputee for 37 years.

[@en8718]

Tyler, THANK YOU so much ! I'm a left AKA and will try ... yes I tried it before and that socket was really stabbing me for the bike saddle. Will work with a narrower seat. THANK YOU again so much !

[@dvanholt]

Great recommendation of the narrow seat. I thought I would have to have a specialist fabricate it for me.

[@TheDarvec1]

I'm staring down the barrel of a left side above knee cut after having my right side below knee done 20 years ago. Hopefully I'll be able to ride.

[@yankpino]

Tyler, I am BK and have only ever ridden a stationary bike post-op. With your advice, I have ridden a bike down my driveway. Can't wait to do more.

[@robertwheat1864]

Lots of good information. As always Tyler this is full of good information that I had never considered with bike riding. Thanks for sharing.

[@thequestlivetolearntolive.8555]

Thank you Brother

[@sanjayharsh3532]

Sheer will power and determination God bless you

[@apk29]

Great video!

[@Itsme83.]

I have a bka and I’m. Thinkin about getting a 29” bmx. Gotta get some exercise in the fun way!

[@eloiseannicle]

Hello, I know this video was a while ago but I have a couple of questions about free swing mode, as I am writing a novel in which the main character is an above the knee amputee. Are you able to walk/run when the leg is in free swing mode (for example if you have had to hastily come off your bike and you don't have time to change the setting back). If you can walk/run with the leg in free swing mode does it feel any different to normal mode?

[@Professional.amputee]

Not really able to run quickly if it’s in free swing. The reason is it would have too much heel rise and so I would be waiting for it to swing forward when running. Can you run yes, but not efficiently.

[@ahmadshahod466]

Very good job at will And design for success, thank you all

[@Professional.amputee]

Thank you!

[@deedspm9]

Are you in Utah? I'm an above-knee amputee and looking at getting into biking here in Utah

[@Professional.amputee]

Did you start biking?

[@steveskellie6109]

As an AKA motorcyclist I have had occasions when regardless of weight, even when I've practiced on a bicycle, I am not able to stop from falling completely down, and not able to "catch" myself with my C-leg, trying always to stop and balance the bike on my good leg. I have always blamed it on my residual leg "shortness", but, I hate to use excuses. Do you have any suggestions?

[@Professional.amputee]

Well the best thing to do is to stand up completely so that the knee is straight. If your sitting on the bike then the knee is most likely bent and it will want to keep bending unless you can put it in a lock mode. Send me a picture of you on your bike or a quick video of when you have the issue.

[@ScottHellzen]

My socket catches seat. How do you not catch socket?😊

[@Professional.amputee]

I have it trimmed down but it took a years to build up strength to be able to walk with it trimmed

[@dvanholt]

I'm inspired. Q: I have a C-Leg, but terrified of mode 2 (free swing mode). I'm afraid without any resistance in the knee, I think Ima just buckle. Is that just in my head or is that a real concern?

[@user-hb1uo6vq3j]

Its a possibility, but when your foot is planted try and imagine keeping pressure on your heel and your leg flexed, that should keep it from bending forward in that mode. Honestly I just keep mine in walk/run mode all the time (I have an X3)

[@dvanholt]

@@user-hb1uo6vq3j Thank you Tyler. I will keep that in mind. I used to think I needed to go to some mobility clinic or something. Your video showed me all I had to do was just give it a shot. Now, I ride all the time with my kids and I wouldn't have been motivated to do it without your videos, Thanks again!

[@Welther47]

This is really cool. What "leg" do you have? (there's a question I never thought I would ask)

[@Professional.amputee]

Thanks Wether47. Mine is a microprocessor knee called the Plie3 and I wear the Soleus foot as for my socket it’s carbon fiber with a suction socket to keep it on. Most of my legs are custom made from the socket and feet for my activities.

[@clonealone4722]

Are you able to stand on the pedals?

[@Professional.amputee]

I make sure to keep my foot pressure on the pedals.

[@patrickalva4266]

What if we have a different knee I'm a AKA and I have a knee called Symphony ??

[@Professional.amputee]

Your knee will work just fine. Just make sure it’s in free swing and keep you foot on the pedal by making sure their is pressure on the pedal at all times. Let me know if you need more help.