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47.

8 million
Geriatric individuals,

aged 65 and older, in the United States with limited

hand strength (< 62.2 lbs. dynamometer reading)

and limited manual dexterity have

difficulties with engaging, disengaging, and maintaining

use of bicycle braking and lock systems in four-wheel

rollators.
Less force, more traction, new control.
Designed to improve your rollator braking use.
Difficulty: 88.9%
SAFETY ERGONOMICS

DURABILITY RELIABILITY
GDG

Roll.X

deXride
VS

An Estimated Upwards of
$153.83 $400
Less force, more traction, new control.
Designed to improve your rollator braking use.
Thank You!

Mr. Cahoon John Fitzell


Mr. Bernstein Veeraj Shah
Mr. Milcic JT Mcguire
Davis Cook
Mr. Hill
Mr. Hopkins The Tinkler Family
Our Parents
Dr. Livas Gary’s House
Mr. Threadgill Josie’s Bikes
Mr. Kubic
Mrs. Koul We appreciate everything
you have done for us!
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