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	Pedal-powered wheelchair....what?!?!

coconutshell

4-9-2008 5:06 AM

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wheelchair, pedal, what?

coconutshell says:

1. Wha?
2. I can't see the chains, but it looks like he'd be propelling himself by the front wheel and not the back ones which would require more effort since most of the weight is in the back.

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4-9-2008 2:06 PM

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