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10 wheelchair obstacles to overcome with your Batec electric handbike

At Batec Mobility, we believe that the worst thing about having reduced mobility isn’t having to use a wheelchair, but all the obstacles we encounter when we leave the house. Thanks to Batec electric handbike, you can easily overcome obstacles like architectural barriers and even tough terrains.

You’ll definitely recognise these 10 obstacles:

1. Hills

Slopes, as you can imagine, pose a steep challenge. And in a wheelchair even more so. How many times have you left the house looking smart and got to your destination looking like you’ve come straight from a spinning class after struggling with the hills along your way? With Batec, hills are a piece of cake, so you’ll always arrive on time and looking your best.

2. Curbs and speed bumps

Are you tired of looking for flat surfaces to cross from one side to the other when you come up against a curb? Your handbike will put an end to the drama. You’ll be able to overcome them and carry on your way with no more bother. Even though it’s a little complicated and not as secure, by opening the throttle on your handbike, you’ll be better placed to move around effortlessly. For the daring and the cautious, Batec is always on point.

3. Irregular terrain

Sometimes just getting about can become a minefield for wheelchair users. You have to calculate every manoeuvre to avoid the wrong spot. This gets a whole lot easier with your add-on electrical device. You’ll start moving like a fish in water!

Silla de ruedas con handbike eléctrico de Batec Mobility bajo la lluvia y con paraguas

4. Rain

The Batec dashboard is watertight, so using it on rainy days will never be a problem. Just grab your jacket or an umbrella and don’t let the bad weather ruin your plans!

5. Cobblestones

Raise your hand if you’ve gone to visit the old town of a city and wanted to cry when you saw the cobblestone streets. Afterwards, those cobblestones are surely what you remember most about the town. With your Batec electric handbike, no more having your eyes glued to the ground!

6. Snow

Giving up on a snowball fight or building your own snowman? If the layer of snow isn’t too deep, just grab your Batec handbike and go for it.😉

7. Sand

If you love the beach and the mountains, your Batec handbike will help you on a hike or just ambling along the seashore, as long as the sand is compact and not too deep. Spain has many accessible paths made from old rail lines that are perfect for a day in the countryside with friends or family.

Sophie Morgan con su handbike eléctrico Batec Mini 2 por el camino de arena de playa en la jungla de las Maldivas en el resort Amilla Fussi.

8. Potholes

Worrying about looking for alternatives to avoid potholes and sinkholes in the ground is a thing of the past. With your Batec handbike and a little bit of care, you’ll get over them.

9. Grass

Isn’t the countryside beautiful… when it’s easy for you to get around. In a wheelchair, this type of getaway doesn’t tend to go well because of the difficult terrain. But, with a Batec handbike, you can forget all about that and enjoy a day out on the trails or in beautiful nature spots.

10. Carpet

Another obstacle in some businesses or hotels, making moving around with your luggage more difficult. Batec handbikes really make the difference here.

Although let’s be frank… the true nightmare starts when you end up having to run all the errands because your handbike electric makes you so free and independent.😉

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