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Also known as handbike

thumb|right|Handcycle with high stance and upright riding position thumb|right|Handcycle with low stance and recumbent riding position

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thumb|right|Handcycle with high stance and upright riding position thumb|right|Handcycle with low stance and recumbent riding position

A handcycle is a type of human-powered land vehicle powered by the arms rather than the legs, as on a bicycle. Most handcycles are tricycle in form, with two coasting rear wheels and one steerable powered front wheel. Despite usually having three wheels, they are also known as handbikes.

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