Our Story
Four decades of innovation, dedication, and a commitment to building handcycles that last.
Four Decades
of Innovation
We built the world's first production handcycle in 1985. Not because it was a business opportunity—because it was necessary.
First Production Handcycle
Handcycles Built
The People Behind E1
No corporate headquarters. No board meetings. Just three people dedicated to building the best handcycles possible.
Mike, Brian, & Forrest
Co-Founders
Combined 40+ years of experience in adaptive equipment design, fabrication, and customer service. When you contact us, you're talking directly to the people who build your handcycle.
Our Workshop
Where Every E1 is Built
A state-of-the-art facility where precision meets craftsmanship. Every handcycle is hand-assembled and personally inspected before it leaves our doors.
What We Stand For
These aren't just values on a wall. They're the principles that guide every design decision and customer interaction.
Serviceability First
Every design decision prioritizes long-term maintenance and repair. No proprietary systems. No planned obsolescence.
Real People, Real Support
When you call, you talk to the people who built your handcycle. No call centers. No automation. Just direct access to expertise.
Built to Last Decades
We measure success in years of reliable service, not units sold. Your E1 should outlast most cars.
Rider-Focused Innovation
40+ years of listening to riders and solving real problems. Not chasing trends—addressing genuine needs.
Built Different
While others chase quarterly targets, we're focused on building handcycles that last decades.
It's an old-fashioned approach in a world obsessed with planned obsolescence. But it's the only way we know how to build.
"If you can't service it with standard tools, we don't use it."
— Mike, Engineering Lead
Years in Business
Serviceable Components
Person Team
Planned Obsolescence
Experience the Difference
Schedule a fitting or visit our Detroit workshop. See firsthand what 40 years of experience looks like.