Easily Removeable

The Firefly can be easily snaped on and off with our patented attachment system.

Insurance / Medicare

Medicare HCPCS code of E0984

Documentation

• Rio Mobility Firefly User Manual
• Rio Mobility Firefly Basket Instructions
• Rio Mobility Firefly Computer

Firefly handbike attached in a Oracing XTR2 (by Toto):

Overview of Requirements

All of the power only handbikes evolved from manual handbikes, which evolved from bicycles. They were designed for users who have good upper body strength, and are heavy to use with one arm. Some are also using heavy old technology batteries, of which you need to mount extra batteries to get maximum range, which make them even heavier. They are also not so easy to connect/disconnect or lift with one arm.

Although I think Rob would like the look of a power handbike better (more like a bike), I have concerns about their rather complicated controls. Handbikes also need some room to maneuver, which is okay on the street, but not so nice in crowded places like stores, events like concerts, and other places he would use it, i.e, most of Holland.

We are hoping to have both a power add-on and a power handbike, to be used depending on the situation. If you look at some of the prices, you can see why that is prohibitive. We are only expecting partial reimbursement, and need to find the best option to give him powered mobility soon.