Leveraged Freedom Chair

The Leveraged Freedom Chair (LFC) is the mountain bike of wheelchairs. It

enables people with disabilities in developing countries to move beyond the
pavement, providing them with the mobility they need to lead independent lives.
Great on and off road Designed and built to last
Regular wheelchairs are designed for hospitals, not the
rough terrain of developing countries. LFC riders push
levers instead of the wheels, giving them the torque
they need to move beyond the pavement.
Riders "shift gears" by sliding their hands up and down
the levers. Grabbing low on the levers is a "high gear,
while grabbing high on the levers is a "low gear." The
levers can be removed and stored on the chair enabling
the LFC to be used like a regular wheelchair indoors
and in tight spaces.
Compared to hospital wheelchairs in rural village settings, it is:
Wheelchair riders in developing countries already
face a lot of obstacles, repairing their wheelchair
should not be one of them. We designed the LFC out
of available materials so it can be xed anywhere.
Website www.goGRIT.org
Email sales@goGRIT.org
Phone +1 (617) 383-4748
After I came back from the hospital, I
gained condence... I rested for a day at
home and the next day went to my shop.
Now everything is back to normal.

Ashok, LFC rider

Jaipur, India
Leveraged Freedom Chair
Unique lever drivetrain enables high speed travel on
tarmac and provides torque to conquer rough terrain.
Supportive back pad enables LFC riders
to bench press the levers, maximizing power.
Comfort cushion
Adjustable foot rest
8 rubber caster easily
rolls over large obstacles.
Parking brake
26 pneumatic bicycle tires
Pushrim
Features Features
Intended User adults without postural support needs
Drivetrain storable lever drivetrain and pushrims
Gear Ratio variable mechanical advantage from 1:1 to 3:1
Frame rigid mild-steel frame with three wheels
Axles adjustable rear axle position
Rear Wheels 26 in. (66 cm) pneumatic bicycle tires
Front Wheel 8 in. (20.5 cm) solid rubber front castor
Footrest adjustable footrest with straps
Armrests xed armrest with mudguard
Support comfort cushion, seatbelt, chest and foot straps
Bearings bicycle ball bearings on all bearing surfaces
Repairability repairable in a local bicycle shop
Measurements Measurements Measurements Measurements
Seat Depth 14 in. (35.5 cm) 14 in. (35.5 cm) 14 in. (35.5 cm)
Length 44 in. (112 cm) 44 in. (112 cm) 44 in. (112 cm)
Sizes Small Standard Large
Width
24 in. (61 cm) 26 in. (66 cm) 29 in. (74 cm)
Seat Width
13 in. (33 cm) 15 in. (38 cm) 18 in. (46 cm)
Weight
49 lbs. (22 kg) 51 lbs. (23 kg) 53 lbs. (24 kg)
DC NCI SC/LE DF/WlNG
2011 LFC, lNDl/, FEV1_F2_SID
SHEEI 1 CF 1
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5 4 3 2 1
SoIidWorks Student Edition.
For Academic Use OnIy.
DC NCI SC/LE DF/WlNG
2011 LFC, lNDl/, FEV1_F2_SID
SHEEI 1 CF 1
UNLESS CIHEFWlSE SFEClFlED:
SC/LE: 1:20 WElGHI:
FEV DWG. NC.
A
SlZE
IlILE:
N/ME D/IE
CCMMENIS:
C./.
MFG /FFF.
ENG /FFF.
CHECKED
DF/WN
FlNlSH
M/IEFl/L
lNIEFFFEI GECMEIFlC
ICLEF/NClNG FEF:
DlMENSlCNS /FE lN lNCHES
ICLEF/NCES:
FF/CIlCN/L
/NGUL/F: M/CH 8END
IWC FL/CE DEClM/L
IHFEE FL/CE DEClM/L
/FFLlC/IlCN
USED CN NEXI /SSY
FkOFkIEIAkY AND CONFIDENIIAL
IHE lNFCFM/IlCN CCNI/lNED lN IHlS
DF/WlNG lS IHE SCLE FFCFEFIY CF
<lNSEFI CCMF/NY N/ME HEFE>. /NY
FEFFCDUCIlCN lN F/FI CF /S / WHCLE
WlIHCUI IHE WFlIIEN FEFMlSSlCN CF
<lNSEFI CCMF/NY N/ME HEFE> lS
FFCHl8lIED.
5 4 3 2 1
SoIidWorks Student Edition.
For Academic Use OnIy.
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