It's heaven sent- well, after my butt got used to it. Yes, it's especially good for people without a sense of balance since you're sitting on the saddle, it has 3 wheels (not easy to fall, although I managed once in 3 years) and it's very sturdy. It doesn't have pedals, it really is a bike where you use your feet (or foot, you can also power it with one leg), getting your circulation going, building stamina, meeting people while you sit at eye level with them (when you sit in a wheelchair, people tend to talk over your head), you have less pain (esp in the back and hips) and you can go places you wouldn't be able to while walking if that's not your strongest point. People travel with them, take them on planes (in the hold- just 'cycle' up to the boarding point), in museums, shopping malls... I love mine a lot. And on a good day I'm pretty fast. Today I went for a ride in the park next to me home to check out the damage that storm Eunice has caused last night. I can walk maybe 50 meter, Alinker 10 times that and with help a lot more. Pity I can't put a video here.