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AB performed maximal tests using cycle (AB-CYC) and handcycle (AB-HC) ergometry. PARA and TETRA performed maximal handcycle and wheelchair propulsion tests, respectively. Oxygen uptake (V\u0307O<jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>) and blood lactate concentration were monitored throughout. RPE was rated each stage on Borg\u2019s RPE scale and CR10. Thresholds were identified according to log-V\u0307O<jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub> plotted against log-blood lactate (LT<jats:sub>1<\/jats:sub>), and 1.5\u2009mmol\u2009L<jats:sup>\u22121<\/jats:sup> greater than LT<jats:sub>1<\/jats:sub> (LT<jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>).<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>RPE from both scales were best fit against each other using a quadratic model, with high goodness of fit between scales that was independent of exercise mode and participant group (range <jats:italic>R<\/jats:italic><jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>: 0.965\u20130.970, <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.005). Though percentage peak V\u0307O<jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub> was significantly greater in TETRA (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.005), there was no difference in RPE at LT<jats:sub>1<\/jats:sub> or LT<jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub> between groups on Borg\u2019s RPE scale or CR10.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>Strong association between Borg\u2019s RPE scale and CR10 suggests they can be used interchangeably. RPE at lactate thresholds were independent of mode of exercise and level of spinal cord injury. 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