Morning. This went up at 5am instead of 5pm. Im seeing a lot of comments asking if its available in the US, and I believe it is. I shall find out the web address for you. :)
A Didgeridoo? Shaun couldn't be more Australian if he tried! I hope you haven't got any kangaroos tied down anywhere... 😉 Ask LoopWheels if they'll let you review a set of their wheelchair wheels. They might let you keep them, or do a discount.
@@morgancalvi6675 guess you should have done a bit more research before buying the product. Sounds like that one is on you. Buyer beware. As far as sharing information about where products are available, it's only information. I'm not promoting anything. The buyer needs to do their research and be comfortable purchasing from what ever location they may be purchasing from. Enjoy your wall decorations!
Dear, l'm so happy for you tothave got this batec! I'm so happy you could make your elder wheelz to fit atit, too! It's wonderful! Very good that you wear a helmet! It's fantastic to drive this fast, but dangerous, too! Please, tell the owning of the batec to your houshold insurance. Here in Germany l got this tip to have insuranced if there will be an accident or s.o. steals it. I hope it never ever happens to you but an insurance maybe very important. I'm so impressed of your happiness an l hope one day l'll have got one similar to yours. Great! Be blessed!
The Batec, the travel scooter and the tank chair are all invented by either people who have been injured themselves or their partner have been injured. They are all some of the best inventions out there (in my opinion) :-) Personally, I'm still considering buying the travel scooter which is a GREAT invention for people like me who can not walk too long distances (if this travel scooter didn't exist, it would make traveling a lot harder for me) :-)
I have a travel scooter I use for outdoor activities like walking my dogs or going around on the local trails. I can walk but not very far due to a knee replacement that went bad for over a year before I got a revision that has left me in a lot of pain.
I so need one of these! They don't have them in the U.S. yet though. The accessibility advantages are amazing! I don't get out of the house too much because its hard to go longer distances but that device would be a game changer for so many people!
That looked really fun and awesome! One thing though, I would NOT let it charge unguarded with the door closed. This is obviously not the same thing as a self balancing scooter board since there is many knock offs but a family not far from where I live charged their board in a closet and it ended with the whole house burned down...
You just expanded my possible world. MG means can walk very short distance, only shop at stores with mobility cart unless feeling AHHHmazing.Haven't gone to museums since my son would push me but he pushed me past what I wanted to see as he believes I do have eyes in the back of my head. seeing you fly all around gives me hope. Neurologist has pushed me to be homebound which is not acceptable at 65
Fantastic young lady! but, ..alas my friend,, may i say!!! SLOW down!... I'm an ex-biker, engineer, & Rock'a of many yrs before my m/s took ma balance but not ma lust for life.. I saw this fine idea of a powered wheel on a wheelchair, but i don't use one yet! so now i have an Jorvik Odin tricycle, (heavily pimped! Tiz a thing of beauty) it Rock's )....But Pls please Pls, approach, & descend curbs at 90 degrees.. square on & slow...& be super careful on slopes on an angle.. Love your Vids!!! stay safe!! & Happy trail's xx juju..
Looks great but something to think about is the extra wear on the wheelchair( tires bearings etc). So general stresses. You are moving faster for longer then they were designed for. So watch out for wear. As you know they are not cheap!
Amazing contraption. In USA, we have a company called RIO that does an electric cylce attachment and a manual hand-cycle (plus assisted hand cylce). I'm going to look into it. Very cool.
Hi. I have the triride and I find on some steep hills its easier to put it in reverse and reverse up. Due to the weight positioning it’s so much easier in reverse. X
Great to see you having a blast Gem! I know that hill well, and it's good for practice (plus the kids in the skatepark seem to enjoy watching me barrelling around on mine!) Really do recommend getting the front counterweights, they make a ton of difference! I was so pleased to see you this happy, you and Shaun out biking together - you guys really put a huge smile on my face ❤️😂
Wonderful! How did you manage to carry the coffee to the grass? Can the Batec be driven one handed? And is it okay in the rain, or is it like most power chairs and will short out? I realized I was holding my breath throughout this whole video as I thought I saw a preview somewhere that you'd had a fall, and I couldn't bear to watch. Take it easy girl!
With some you can and some you can’t. I know there are some you go faster by pushing the handle bar down and release pressure to go slower (even though you might still be able to do that one handed, haven’t tried that 😝) I have a cup holder on my wheelchair that is so handy when it comes to bringing coffee or other drinks.
@@liesbeth9810 Yep, I've seen those - I did debate getting one myself. Fortunately the Batec is a twist grip throttle with brake, just like a bike. I still go extremely slowly while doing it, a piping hot coffee in the lap can be damn painful, lol!
Such freedom you must feel. It does sounds a little rickety . But, do be careful. I just got a used electric bike. I have terrible inhibitors to using it but, gosh I feel such fun. My dog and I are in heaven when we ride.
hahaaa I keep mine in my airing cupboard too. I immediately ordered some off-road tyres after my 1st excursion my eyeballs were bouncing for hours!! much smoother at 40psi
I just bought my first wheelchair on Amazon. It's very basic, but it's what i could afford. I have trouble walking or standing for 10 minutes or more, so this should let me do a lot more things. I'm so excited!
I think the child like feeling is freedom. I have just had to swap from a manual chair to a powered chair, and when I get out for a good walk I get that feeling of wind in my face and the sense of freedom it gives me. It’s the independence you need to do something everyone else does without thinking. And yes you do feel like a child getting excited.
This was a very cool video to watch. Of heard of this piece of equipment but have never seen one or seen it used. Thanks for sharing. I’m a new subscriber to your channel and I love it already.
Watching you go up those hills made me grateful that my mobility scooter has three speed settings - if I want to go up a hill I just bump it up one setting and it gives me the power I need to zip up to the top without slowing significantly. I’ve tried other scooters that don’t have that and I well know that feeling of “oh god am I gonna make it???” 😂
I love it you guys are so funny!! And its awesome to see such a patient and loving husband.. I would love to share my pictures of me with you of my trip on Amtrak in my power chair from Virginia to Boston!! TaTa😊🧚♂️
So happy for you to be super mobile with your new power wheels. I’m glad you wear a bike helmet because safety is paramount. Have you considered a lap belt when zipping around? I wear a great one in my electric wheelchair. Fits snuggled at my hips. Also padded shoulder straps like a race car driver for trips in a vehicle too. Love following your vlog Gem!
Looks like fun! I don't have a problem with pushing distances in my chair on flat surfaces, but hills are difficult. I have a SmartDrive which helps with going up hills.
Nice video, So if you release the brakes before you go out next time, you might have enough battery to so a cross country trip. Jk. We have all made mistakes like that..
I see you still don't have your front weights on yet you really should put a set on. you could find yourself in a little trouble. if you come across a bit of a hill where you might start spinning your wheel and start sliding backwards. it has happened to me a couple of times so be very careful.my latest CZcams video show where that happened near the end of the video
You guys are so funny and keep me cracking up. Meant for each other and the best most patient husband in the world.!! Yes dear we do have IKEA in America.! I also did my tour of IKEA in Virginia. I would love to share my trip using my power chair onto Amtrak from Virginia to Boston during Covid!!😍😍😍😍😍. Please show me how to share those photos with you. TaTa!🧚♂️🧚♂️
I have a question. if you were to take it to the shop on your own would you leave the attachment on? I know in a couple of places in the US you would have to worry about it being stolen if you were to leave the attachment outside. (Even my area you don't want to leave anything outside of the store. )
When you talked about needing suspension to help with the vibrations it reminded me of a video I watched on the channel called Wheeels2walking: czcams.com/video/Hn4MHiqhkjA/video.html. at the time stop of 4:38, he talks with a company about tires with suspension. Hope this information helps.
What is it like on rougher ground? I’m really interested as I feel so trapped living on the edge of a country park and not being able to access it in my power chair. Also does the wheelchair fold up? Or does it have to be a rigid one? I’d love to try one out!
Hi Gem just discovered you channel, very informative thank you. Just a couple of questions, if you don’t mind. Sorry if you have answered these in your previous videos . My husband is a complete T10 since an accident in 1989 and after this length of time his legs have lost a lot mass and are now quite Bony. I understand your incomplete and have some feeling, which wheelchair cushion do you find gives you the best pressure relief? Last question, do you ever get the opportunity to stand and if so what apparatus do you use to achieve this please. My daughters have never seen my husband stand and are curious to see if paraplegics who have had their injuries for many years achieve this, but of course will speak to my physio first. Thanks again Angela. Keep up the good work.
Why not in the supermarket, scootmobiels are aloud.. if I have my iddutude I go normal inside (if they steel him???) but I’m free guy I never where a mask even 😉 in the flu time… wheel rebel 😅
Get the Maxxis Creepy Crawler tyre for maximum traction www.maxxis.co.uk/catalog/tyre-326-50-creepy-crawler Also set your wheelchair axle further back, if you can't, you can buy this, it will make a world of difference in regards to traction. www.triride.uk/rear-axle-extension/#:~:text=REAR%20AXLE%20EXTENSION%20FOR%20YOUR,front%20wheel%20and%20increases%20traction.
No matter the attachment you have on the front of your self-propelled chair, please remember you have a self propelled chair. You do not have a powerchair with suspension.
There little changing cabins people own you can also rent some of them but not many families keep towels surfed bords diving/scooba equipment fishing stuff that kind of thing in them.
Batec mini is ideal to use in shops and stores as it’s a lot smaller and more viable. in the process of getting one of those as I can bring that one with me when going with the car. And please don’t put your mask under your mouth/chin and neck as that skin is still exposed wearing your mask and any bacteria or virus can get in the inside of the mask that way that you breath in when you put it back over your mouth 🙈 better to just leave it hanging at one ear.
Remember that legally you cannot go faster than 4mph on public pavements. haha I go at 6.5mph as that speed of my chair but this is actually illegal. 😂 Also avoid wearing mask around neck as your neck is potentially covered in covid! And you need to wash hands before and after touching your mask to reduce the spread.
4:23 There's no way you could fit that many things in there. 14:27 No wonder your tires were hot! *facepalm* Did you try all those moves you show in this video...with the brakes off?
Morning. This went up at 5am instead of 5pm.
Im seeing a lot of comments asking if its available in the US, and I believe it is. I shall find out the web address for you. :)
A Didgeridoo? Shaun couldn't be more Australian if he tried! I hope you haven't got any kangaroos tied down anywhere... 😉
Ask LoopWheels if they'll let you review a set of their wheelchair wheels. They might let you keep them, or do a discount.
Hi Gem, the Batec is sold in Canada by www.49bespoke.com/. They will ship them to the U.S. Reg is the owner and a great person to deal with.
@@morgancalvi6675 guess you should have done a bit more research before buying the product. Sounds like that one is on you. Buyer beware. As far as sharing information about where products are available, it's only information. I'm not promoting anything. The buyer needs to do their research and be comfortable purchasing from what ever location they may be purchasing from. Enjoy your wall decorations!
I built my own that mounts my wheelchair to a 2000w dual motor scooter works amazing and the freedom is priceless
Dear, l'm so happy for you tothave got this batec! I'm so happy you could make your elder wheelz to fit atit, too! It's wonderful! Very good that you wear a helmet! It's fantastic to drive this fast, but dangerous, too! Please, tell the owning of the batec to your houshold insurance. Here in Germany l got this tip to have insuranced if there will be an accident or s.o. steals it. I hope it never ever happens to you but an insurance maybe very important. I'm so impressed of your happiness an l hope one day l'll have got one similar to yours. Great! Be blessed!
The Batec, the travel scooter and the tank chair are all invented by either people who have been injured themselves or their partner have been injured. They are all some of the best inventions out there (in my opinion) :-) Personally, I'm still considering buying the travel scooter which is a GREAT invention for people like me who can not walk too long distances (if this travel scooter didn't exist, it would make traveling a lot harder for me) :-)
I had a travel scoot for 8 years it was a fantastic investment.
I have a travel scooter I use for outdoor activities like walking my dogs or going around on the local trails. I can walk but not very far due to a knee replacement that went bad for over a year before I got a revision that has left me in a lot of pain.
I love that thing. They aren’t sold here in the U.S. please keep sharing the videos. I enjoy watching you on your Batec Adventures.
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Hi there available in Canada if that helps 49bespoke.com
Livingspinal are the US dealer I believe
I so need one of these! They don't have them in the U.S. yet though. The accessibility advantages are amazing! I don't get out of the house too much because its hard to go longer distances but that device would be a game changer for so many people!
It is available in the USA from Living Spinal. livingspinal.com/power-assists/batec-mobility/
That looked really fun and awesome! One thing though, I would NOT let it charge unguarded with the door closed. This is obviously not the same thing as a self balancing scooter board since there is many knock offs but a family not far from where I live charged their board in a closet and it ended with the whole house burned down...
You just expanded my possible world. MG means can walk very short distance, only shop at stores with mobility cart unless feeling AHHHmazing.Haven't gone to museums since my son would push me but he pushed me past what I wanted to see as he believes I do have eyes in the back of my head. seeing you fly all around gives me hope. Neurologist has pushed me to be homebound which is not acceptable at 65
Fantastic young lady! but, ..alas my friend,, may i say!!! SLOW down!... I'm an ex-biker, engineer, & Rock'a of many yrs before my m/s took ma balance but not ma lust for life.. I saw this fine idea of a powered wheel on a wheelchair, but i don't use one yet! so now i have an Jorvik Odin tricycle, (heavily pimped! Tiz a thing of beauty) it Rock's )....But Pls please Pls, approach, & descend curbs at 90 degrees.. square on & slow...& be super careful on slopes on an angle.. Love your Vids!!! stay safe!! & Happy trail's xx juju..
For my dad’s birthday we got a trailer of sorts for my dad to pull me on with wheelchair strapped in!
Looks great but something to think about is the extra wear on the wheelchair( tires bearings etc). So general stresses. You are moving faster for longer then they were designed for. So watch out for wear. As you know they are not cheap!
Amazing contraption. In USA, we have a company called RIO that does an electric cylce attachment and a manual hand-cycle (plus assisted hand cylce). I'm going to look into it. Very cool.
Hi. I have the triride and I find on some steep hills its easier to put it in reverse and reverse up. Due to the weight positioning it’s so much easier in reverse. X
Great to see you having a blast Gem! I know that hill well, and it's good for practice (plus the kids in the skatepark seem to enjoy watching me barrelling around on mine!) Really do recommend getting the front counterweights, they make a ton of difference! I was so pleased to see you this happy, you and Shaun out biking together - you guys really put a huge smile on my face ❤️😂
Wonderful! How did you manage to carry the coffee to the grass? Can the Batec be driven one handed? And is it okay in the rain, or is it like most power chairs and will short out? I realized I was holding my breath throughout this whole video as I thought I saw a preview somewhere that you'd had a fall, and I couldn't bear to watch. Take it easy girl!
I've got one, and yep, you can drive one handed (but it can be wobbly if you don't maintain a steady grip!
With some you can and some you can’t. I know there are some you go faster by pushing the handle bar down and release pressure to go slower (even though you might still be able to do that one handed, haven’t tried that 😝) I have a cup holder on my wheelchair that is so handy when it comes to bringing coffee or other drinks.
@@liesbeth9810 Yep, I've seen those - I did debate getting one myself. Fortunately the Batec is a twist grip throttle with brake, just like a bike. I still go extremely slowly while doing it, a piping hot coffee in the lap can be damn painful, lol!
never had any of my powerchairs short out in the pouring rain and i go out a lot in all wqeathers in my powerchair
Love seeing you enjoy the new toy!
Getting up those hills might be a little easier without your brake on, not sure how much easier by maybe a tad haha
Such freedom you must feel. It does sounds a little rickety . But, do be careful. I just got a used electric bike. I have terrible inhibitors to using it but, gosh I feel such fun. My dog and I are in heaven when we ride.
When she was talking at the bank the guy was cracking me up 🤣
I would imagine it giving you sooo much more freedom :D
And I must admit, I was making motorcycle sounds in my mind watching you race around ;)
hahaaa I keep mine in my airing cupboard too. I immediately ordered some off-road tyres after my 1st excursion my eyeballs were bouncing for hours!! much smoother at 40psi
I just bought my first wheelchair on Amazon. It's very basic, but it's what i could afford. I have trouble walking or standing for 10 minutes or more, so this should let me do a lot more things. I'm so excited!
It really does free you from going on short journeys in the car and the faff that brings 🙌🏻🤗 I’m definitely saving for one 🤗
I think the child like feeling is freedom. I have just had to swap from a manual chair to a powered chair, and when I get out for a good walk I get that feeling of wind in my face and the sense of freedom it gives me. It’s the independence you need to do something everyone else does without thinking. And yes you do feel like a child getting excited.
Loved watching this it looks absolutely amazing my trike is rubbish loses traction doesn’t like hills or grass :(
This was a very cool video to watch. Of heard of this piece of equipment but have never seen one or seen it used. Thanks for sharing. I’m a new subscriber to your channel and I love it already.
Watching you go up those hills made me grateful that my mobility scooter has three speed settings - if I want to go up a hill I just bump it up one setting and it gives me the power I need to zip up to the top without slowing significantly. I’ve tried other scooters that don’t have that and I well know that feeling of “oh god am I gonna make it???” 😂
I love it you guys are so funny!! And its awesome to see such a patient and loving husband.. I would love to share my pictures of me with you of my trip on Amtrak in my power chair from Virginia to Boston!! TaTa😊🧚♂️
That's definitely what I need. I love it.
That looks like so much fun! Also, I love your Harry Potter Cupboard.
Ça j'ai le miens est tout terrain beach cross plus évolué ! Les attaches sont différentes pour le cross ! Entre 50km/heure et 70 en descente !
So happy for you to be super mobile with your new power wheels. I’m glad you wear a bike helmet because safety is paramount.
Have you considered a lap belt when zipping around?
I wear a great one in my electric wheelchair. Fits snuggled at my hips. Also padded shoulder straps like a race car driver for trips in a vehicle too.
Love following your vlog Gem!
Looks like fun! I don't have a problem with pushing distances in my chair on flat surfaces, but hills are difficult. I have a SmartDrive which helps with going up hills.
This looks amazing! It seems so freeing! I would love a chance to zip around and even just go to the corner store.
Have a think about fitting a better tyre, I fitted a schwalbe Super Moto X to my T-rocks, it's a different beast on hills now.
I would absolutely love one of those 😀
Nice video, So if you release the brakes before you go out next time, you might have enough battery to so a cross country trip. Jk. We have all made mistakes like that..
That looks so fun! I believe you when you say you feel childlike!
Oh my gosh you guys live right by me!!!!!
I don’t think I’ve ever been this early. I’ve been meaning to ask: how long did it take you to adjust to the Batec?
I see you still don't have your front weights on yet
you really should put a set on. you could find yourself in a little trouble. if you come across
a bit of a hill where you might start spinning your wheel and start sliding backwards.
it has happened to me a couple of times so be very careful.my latest CZcams video show where that happened near the end of the video
Love the burnout marks 😁
OMG my dog looks just yours!
Looking for something similar in Australia (nsw central coast)
You guys are so funny and keep me cracking up. Meant for each other and the best most patient husband in the world.!! Yes dear we do have IKEA in America.! I also did my tour of IKEA in Virginia. I would love to share my trip using my power chair onto Amtrak from Virginia to Boston during Covid!!😍😍😍😍😍. Please show me how to share those photos with you. TaTa!🧚♂️🧚♂️
I love your sunglasses. Your wheelchair came out really nice.
That was super interesting, so did you have a break on while you were going up the hill? That was the made it extra tricky.
I have my batec demo on thursday... so excited but scared at the same time lol
Wow 🤩 Brilliant 😊
Great video.
I have a question. if you were to take it to the shop on your own would you leave the attachment on? I know in a couple of places in the US you would have to worry about it being stolen if you were to leave the attachment outside. (Even my area you don't want to leave anything outside of the store. )
iv just saved for my triride madmax, so im thinking of doing this sort of thing on my channel, but got no1 to do it with
I knew you ran on Scooby-Doo snacks Gem have a day love from TEXAS
Hi there, I like your bag... you say you have reviewed it in an earlier video - have you any idea what one please, as I cannot find it
Keep having fun!
i love shoreham! went there last year with my cousin who owns one of the beach huts there and the hot chocolate at the cafe is amazingg
Is there a way to lock it to something when you are out and about?
When you talked about needing suspension to help with the vibrations it reminded me of a video I watched on the channel called Wheeels2walking: czcams.com/video/Hn4MHiqhkjA/video.html. at the time stop of 4:38, he talks with a company about tires with suspension. Hope this information helps.
I had to get myself some loopwheels from LivingSpinal because road vibrations were making my core fatigued while on the Batec.
Thanks for the action packed review, very useful. Whereabouts do you live, it looks great to have trails along the coast?
What is it like on rougher ground? I’m really interested as I feel so trapped living on the edge of a country park and not being able to access it in my power chair. Also does the wheelchair fold up? Or does it have to be a rigid one? I’d love to try one out!
I like the orange. :)
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Would love to see if one is available on motorbility couldn’t afford one otherwise
Greetings from Southern California
Excelent Video Gem
the person at 9.20 doesnt look to amused :D great video once again tho!
Where can I buy the grips from for the wheels?
So cool
What's the average travel range on a batec? im having issue findin much info on their website tbh
Nothing that uses that kind of connecter to charge, will charge fast enough unless you have way less battery power then a powerchair I guess.
How much was your new toy and where did you get it? I need to get one so I can get around independently.
You need a motorcycle helmet to match the jacket.
Hi Gem just discovered you channel, very informative thank you. Just a couple of questions, if you don’t mind. Sorry if you have answered these in your previous videos . My husband is a complete T10 since an accident in 1989 and after this length of time his legs have lost a lot mass and are now quite Bony. I understand your incomplete and have some feeling, which wheelchair cushion do you find gives you the best pressure relief? Last question, do you ever get the opportunity to stand and if so what apparatus do you use to achieve this please. My daughters have never seen my husband stand and are curious to see if paraplegics who have had their injuries for many years achieve this, but of course will speak to my physio first. Thanks again Angela. Keep up the good work.
Hello Miss.Gem! May I transfer your this video to a Chinese video website?
Definitely want one maybe a hybrid though but the price puts me off a bit
What is the orange take that is on your tires?
Check out ‘not a wheelchair’ it is for offroad
Why not in the supermarket, scootmobiels are aloud.. if I have my iddutude I go normal inside (if they steel him???) but I’m free guy I never where a mask even 😉 in the flu time… wheel rebel 😅
Awww, I looked up Batec and it's not sold in the US yet
It is available in the USA from Living Spinal. livingspinal.com/power-assists/batec-mobility/
Get the Maxxis Creepy Crawler tyre for maximum traction www.maxxis.co.uk/catalog/tyre-326-50-creepy-crawler
Also set your wheelchair axle further back, if you can't, you can buy this, it will make a world of difference in regards to traction.
www.triride.uk/rear-axle-extension/#:~:text=REAR%20AXLE%20EXTENSION%20FOR%20YOUR,front%20wheel%20and%20increases%20traction.
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No matter the attachment you have on the front of your self-propelled chair, please remember you have a self propelled chair. You do not have a powerchair with suspension.
Those rows of little houses you went past on your trip, by the water. What kind of houses are they? I haven't seen them in the US.
There little changing cabins people own you can also rent some of them but not many families keep towels surfed bords diving/scooba equipment fishing stuff that kind of thing in them.
@@theillogicalpunk5752 Thank you
how often do you post videos?
Batec mini is ideal to use in shops and stores as it’s a lot smaller and more viable. in the process of getting one of those as I can bring that one with me when going with the car.
And please don’t put your mask under your mouth/chin and neck as that skin is still exposed wearing your mask and any bacteria or virus can get in the inside of the mask that way that you breath in when you put it back over your mouth 🙈 better to just leave it hanging at one ear.
I see you have daughter and husband. Nice ha the must me be lot of help. Even love one get you cup of tea make your day
What is it called?
cool
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I'm down under and we don't say that in pig Latin or not
Hi
Remember that legally you cannot go faster than 4mph on public pavements. haha I go at 6.5mph as that speed of my chair but this is actually illegal. 😂
Also avoid wearing mask around neck as your neck is potentially covered in covid! And you need to wash hands before and after touching your mask to reduce the spread.
Bay-Tec not Bah-Tec.
hows about attending the doc on or hospitals
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4:23 There's no way you could fit that many things in there.
14:27 No wonder your tires were hot! *facepalm*
Did you try all those moves you show in this video...with the brakes off?
Insufferable
Have you tried Loopwheels.? They give you an element of suspension and need 20% less energy/force to push when using manually.