Galenus Medical
Lightweight Wheelchairs with Handbrake, Compact Wheelchair, Ultralight Folding Travel Wheelchair for Adults, 11″ Rear Wheels
$311.99
- Ultra-lightweight, quick-folding aluminum travel wheelchair, weighs only 23.8 pounds, and can hold up to 220 pounds.
- Wheelchair material: The lightweight frame is made of aluminum alloy. The tires are made of rubber, 6 “front wheels and 11” rear wheels, the seat height is 21 inches, and the seat width is 18 inches.
- Humanity design: No installation, armrest can be lifted, the integrated handbrake is convenient and quick to use- the operation method will be shown in this web video. The seat cushion is made of leather, soft and comfortable, easy to and wash.
- With telescopic pull rod: The seat is installed under the telescopic pull rod, the wheelchair can be dragged like a suitcase after folding, very convenient
- This portable wheelchair is a perfect travel wheelchair because it is easy to fold and fits easily into the trunk of a car. It can be carried on board an airplane.
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Description
Self-propelled wheelchairs with Free Shipping and Standard 3-5 Day Delivery
Self-propelled wheelchairs come with the added convenience of free shipping and a standard 3-5 day delivery, ensuring you receive your mobility aid quickly and at no extra cost. This efficient service makes purchasing a self-propelled wheelchair a seamless experience, providing fast access to a device that enhances mobility and independence. Galenus Medical offers this hassle-free shipping, making us a top choice for reliable, customer-focused service.
What Is the Weight Capacity of Self-Propelled Wheelchairs?
Consumers often ask about the weight capacity of self-propelled wheelchairs to ensure safe use. Typically, these wheelchairs support between 250 and 300 pounds, though some heavy-duty models may accommodate up to 450 pounds. This range suits a variety of body types, providing reliable support for daily mobility needs with confidence.
How Much Do Self-Propelled Wheelchairs Weigh?
Portability is a key concern, and self-propelled wheelchairs generally weigh between 25 and 40 pounds. Lighter models, often made of aluminum, enhance ease of use, lifting, and transport, making them ideal for users who need to move their wheelchair into cars or store it compactly.
Are Self-Propelled Wheelchairs Foldable?
Many users inquire if self-propelled wheelchairs are foldable for storage or travel. Most models feature a simple folding mechanism, collapsing the frame to a compact size for easy stowing in vehicles or homes. This design boosts convenience for active individuals on the go.
What Is the Seat Size and Height?
Comfort is crucial, so consumers ask about seat dimensions. Self-propelled wheelchairs typically offer seat widths of 16 to 20 inches, fitting various body sizes. Seat heights, often 17 to 21 inches from the floor, ensure easy transfers and comfort during extended use.
Are the Armrests and Footrests Adjustable or Removable?
Adjustability matters, and self-propelled wheelchairs often feature adjustable or removable armrests and footrests. Armrests may flip back or detach for easier transfers, while footrests swing away or adjust in height, allowing users to customize for comfort and accessibility.
What Type of Wheels Do They Have, and Are They Suitable for Outdoor Use?
Wheel type is a frequent question, with self-propelled wheelchairs featuring large rear wheels (20-24 inches) for self-propulsion and smaller front casters (5-8 inches) for maneuverability. Pneumatic or solid tires, often durable and thick, handle outdoor surfaces like gravel or sidewalks well, ensuring versatility.
Do Self-Propelled Wheelchairs Have Brakes, and How Do They Work?
Safety is a priority, and self-propelled wheelchairs include hand brakes, typically push-to-lock or pull-to-lock levers near the wheels. These lock the rear wheels to prevent rolling when parked or transferring, giving users control and stability during use.
What Accessories Are Included?
Consumers often ask about accessories. Self-propelled wheelchairs may come with options like seat cushions for comfort, side bags or under-seat pouches for storage, and sometimes cup holders. These add-ons, often removable, have weight limits for safe, practical use.
How Durable and Stable Are Self-Propelled Wheelchairs?
Durability concerns lead users to question frame materials. Self-propelled wheelchairs typically use steel or aluminum frames, offering strength and stability on varied surfaces. Anti-tippers often enhance safety, preventing tipping and ensuring long-term reliability.
How Easy Are They to Assemble and Maintain?
Ease of use is key, and self-propelled wheelchairs often arrive partially assembled, requiring minimal setup like attaching wheels or footrests. Maintenance is simple—clean the frame with mild soap and check tires or brakes regularly for a hassle-free experience.
What Is the Price, and Is It Worth the Cost?
Price questions are common, with self-propelled wheelchairs typically costing $100 to $500, depending on features like frame material or accessories. Their value lies in durability, independence, and user-friendly design, making them a worthwhile investment for mobility.
Are There Weight or Height Restrictions for Users?
Beyond weight capacity (250-450 pounds), consumers ask about height fit. Self-propelled wheelchairs accommodate various heights, with adjustable armrests, footrests, and seat heights ensuring ergonomic use for petite to tall users, enhancing comfort and control.
Why Choose Galenus Medical?
Galenus Medical excels in offering high-quality self-propelled wheelchairs, backed by exceptional customer service and a commitment to user independence. With free shipping and 3-5 day standard delivery, they ensure convenience and speed. Consumers can rely on Galenus Medical for durable, practical mobility solutions to enhance daily life.
Additional information
| Weight | 28.25 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 33.25 × 23.5 × 12 in |
| GTIN | 001001641612 |
| Package Dimensions | 33.25 x 23.5 x 12 inches; 28.25 Pounds |
| Date First Available | September 7, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Guangdong Dayang Medical Technology Co., Ltd., UU-ZHANG |
| ASIN | B0CHJPGD1X |
| Country of Origin | China |
6 reviews for Lightweight Wheelchairs with Handbrake, Compact Wheelchair, Ultralight Folding Travel Wheelchair for Adults, 11″ Rear Wheels
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Purchased chair for elderly family member with parkinsons to get to holiday events. Opted for LARGER wheels to help with any rought terrain we might encounter and glad I did. Chair is amazing! LIGHTWEIGHT, QUICKLY FOLDS, COMFORTABLE, DURABLE, MANEUVERABLE, COMPACT in tight spaces. Seatbelt clasps to keep folded chair tight and in folded position, when needed to carry. Durable travel/storage bag. Took this chair to NYC via NJ Transit- easily stored under the ACCESSABLE seating area seats. Chair navigated Radio City Music Hall like a tightrope walker! Navigated crowed streets of NYC like a champ! Rolled Longwood Gardens’ packed gravel trails and obstacle ridden conservatory like a squirrel! Only suggestion (for next generation) is a wheel LOCK lever and maybe a little more room between back of chair and hand brakes. When passernger leaned back it got cramped to push and operate handbrakes at times but. . .THIS CHAIR IS A GENIUS DESIGN AND CHAMP! (passenger 5’10” and 190 lbs)
Galenus Medical Customer –
Talk about a nice transport wheel chair! It came fully assembled and has a carrying bag. Folds out/in with ease, rolls smoothly and very light to pick up. Everything I needed to transport my mother placed without her bulky chair. It is not wide enough for big people but my mom is 128 lbs so it works well for her. I put a cushion in the seat to give her a little more comfort. She likes it!
Tinybear –
So there are not many choices for an ultra light wheelchair for this price. I just came back from an 7 night cruise along with a day in Barcelona taking an elderly parent with this wheelchair. I will say off the bat this is not the wheelchair for everyone and for every situation so be cautious before buying this thing. This works if you are the following:1. Stronger or larger than the person you are pushing2. The person you are pushing is not too tall, I would say it’s still comfortable at 5’7″ but 6′ get a different wheelchair.3. Not expecting larger cobblestones or rough roads as small bumps stop this wheelchair in it’s tracks.Why must you be stronger? The wheelchair does not have the typical wheelchair handles so turning the person you are pushing requires significant forearm strength. As an example while de-embarking from the cruise ship the staff are required to bring my mom down the ramp. A normal wheelchair has two handles on each side that make it a lot simpler to turn the wheelchair left to right. Because this is a narrow, single bar you require significant forearm strength to move the chair left to right. As the cruise staff was bringing my mom down the ramp they did not have the forearm strength to keep the chair straight and they were not used to not having the standard wheelchair handles. I had no such issues though with this wheelchair but I also spent a couple of weeks pushing my wife up a large hill for 45 minutes a night.Why must you not be too tall if you are in the wheelchair? This is an ultralight wheelchair that just does not fit a large person. Definitely do not exceed the 220lb and reading other reviews I know this is uncomfortable for someone too tall. Your knees will be in your chest the entire time. It’s comfortable if you are under 5’3″ and not too bad at 5’7″ but 6′ will be super uncomfortable for large periods of time. It’s just too small of a wheelchair. Get a standard transport chair instead.Why are cobbletones an issue? Well, you know the driveway to your garage or any slope off of a curb? That tiny bump is enough to stop this wheelchair dead in it’s tracks. As you get used to navigating this wheelchair though you use the tiny foot pedals to pop the front of the wheelchair up to get up those slight bumps in driveways or up curbs. If you get really good and have a significant weight advantage over the person you are pushing you can put significant weight down on the wheelchair handle to help get over the smaller bumps and cobblestones in the road but it takes practice and timing.This was a life saver for our trip 10 day long trip. My mom is elderly and can’t walk a very long distance without getting tired. She also walks extremely slowly. The wheelchair fit easily into any trunk or bus or Sprinter that we are on any tour. It was lightweight enough for us to carry when needed. I did prepare for this trip though by pushing my wife on the wheelchair up a large incline that we have for 45 minutes a night for a couple of weeks. That made pushing my mom around super easy. But it definitely has it’s limitations due to the smaller size.There are significant reviews complaining about the bar (it’s actually the brake) that goes into your back. Get a thin cushion and it helps significantly with this – put the cushion on the back though, not on your butt. I’ve attached a couple of pictures which shows a thing cushion we got and how that bar protrudes significantly from the back rest. I had initially tried wrapping the bar in foam but that actually made things worse. Just get a cushion.Also – since hitting a small bump can stop your wheelchair dead in it’s tracks always snap the wheelchair locks closed when you unfold your chair. I can imagine going at a fast speed, hitting a bump and the wheelchair collapsing. I did on several occasions forget to snap the wheelchair locks closed and hit bumps and stopped the wheelchair and it did not collapse on me. But don’t take your chances, lock it every time it is used. With the locks engaged I hit significant bumps and the wheelchair never collapsed on me.Finally one other thing – bring a screwdriver along with the tools that come with the wheelchair. Make sure you go over every nut and bolt and tighten things down. You will need to adjust the brakes and hopefully you’ve adjusted brakes on a bike before as it’s the same concept. I did re-tighten everything once or twice during the cruise since the streets in Italy are so bumpy and noticed a few things loosen up. I did not bring a screwdriver so the one screw that helps hold in the handles got a little loose but nothing to be concerned about after 10 days of using the thing over bumpy terrain. Oh yeah, some parts be sure not to overtighten because then you can’t close up the wheelchair.All in all – this wheelchair works for specific circumstances. For me it truly was a life saver and allowed my mom to tour Europe and get around which would have been impossible without this. For others that are too large or aren’t strong enough to push the wheelchair user this wheelchair may work for you but test it out for long periods of time under hard conditions before bringing this on any long trips.
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Purchased chair for elderly family member with parkinsons to get to holiday events. Opted for LARGER wheels to help with any rought terrain we might encounter and glad I did. Chair is amazing! LIGHTWEIGHT, QUICKLY FOLDS, COMFORTABLE, DURABLE, MANEUVERABLE, COMPACT in tight spaces. Seatbelt clasps to keep folded chair tight and in folded position, when needed to carry. Durable travel/storage bag. Took this chair to NYC via NJ Transit- easily stored under the ACCESSABLE seating area seats. Chair navigated Radio City Music Hall like a tightrope walker! Navigated crowed streets of NYC like a champ! Rolled Longwood Gardens’ packed gravel trails and obstacle ridden conservatory like a squirrel! Only suggestion (for next generation) is a wheel LOCK lever and maybe a little more room between back of chair and hand brakes. When passernger leaned back it got cramped to push and operate handbrakes at times but. . .THIS CHAIR IS A GENIUS DESIGN AND CHAMP! (passenger 5’10” and 190 lbs)
Galenus Medical Customer –
Talk about a nice transport wheel chair! It came fully assembled and has a carrying bag. Folds out/in with ease, rolls smoothly and very light to pick up. Everything I needed to transport my mother placed without her bulky chair. It is not wide enough for big people but my mom is 128 lbs so it works well for her. I put a cushion in the seat to give her a little more comfort. She likes it!
Tinybear –
So there are not many choices for an ultra light wheelchair for this price. I just came back from an 7 night cruise along with a day in Barcelona taking an elderly parent with this wheelchair. I will say off the bat this is not the wheelchair for everyone and for every situation so be cautious before buying this thing. This works if you are the following:1. Stronger or larger than the person you are pushing2. The person you are pushing is not too tall, I would say it’s still comfortable at 5’7″ but 6′ get a different wheelchair.3. Not expecting larger cobblestones or rough roads as small bumps stop this wheelchair in it’s tracks.Why must you be stronger? The wheelchair does not have the typical wheelchair handles so turning the person you are pushing requires significant forearm strength. As an example while de-embarking from the cruise ship the staff are required to bring my mom down the ramp. A normal wheelchair has two handles on each side that make it a lot simpler to turn the wheelchair left to right. Because this is a narrow, single bar you require significant forearm strength to move the chair left to right. As the cruise staff was bringing my mom down the ramp they did not have the forearm strength to keep the chair straight and they were not used to not having the standard wheelchair handles. I had no such issues though with this wheelchair but I also spent a couple of weeks pushing my wife up a large hill for 45 minutes a night.Why must you not be too tall if you are in the wheelchair? This is an ultralight wheelchair that just does not fit a large person. Definitely do not exceed the 220lb and reading other reviews I know this is uncomfortable for someone too tall. Your knees will be in your chest the entire time. It’s comfortable if you are under 5’3″ and not too bad at 5’7″ but 6′ will be super uncomfortable for large periods of time. It’s just too small of a wheelchair. Get a standard transport chair instead.Why are cobbletones an issue? Well, you know the driveway to your garage or any slope off of a curb? That tiny bump is enough to stop this wheelchair dead in it’s tracks. As you get used to navigating this wheelchair though you use the tiny foot pedals to pop the front of the wheelchair up to get up those slight bumps in driveways or up curbs. If you get really good and have a significant weight advantage over the person you are pushing you can put significant weight down on the wheelchair handle to help get over the smaller bumps and cobblestones in the road but it takes practice and timing.This was a life saver for our trip 10 day long trip. My mom is elderly and can’t walk a very long distance without getting tired. She also walks extremely slowly. The wheelchair fit easily into any trunk or bus or Sprinter that we are on any tour. It was lightweight enough for us to carry when needed. I did prepare for this trip though by pushing my wife on the wheelchair up a large incline that we have for 45 minutes a night for a couple of weeks. That made pushing my mom around super easy. But it definitely has it’s limitations due to the smaller size.There are significant reviews complaining about the bar (it’s actually the brake) that goes into your back. Get a thin cushion and it helps significantly with this – put the cushion on the back though, not on your butt. I’ve attached a couple of pictures which shows a thing cushion we got and how that bar protrudes significantly from the back rest. I had initially tried wrapping the bar in foam but that actually made things worse. Just get a cushion.Also – since hitting a small bump can stop your wheelchair dead in it’s tracks always snap the wheelchair locks closed when you unfold your chair. I can imagine going at a fast speed, hitting a bump and the wheelchair collapsing. I did on several occasions forget to snap the wheelchair locks closed and hit bumps and stopped the wheelchair and it did not collapse on me. But don’t take your chances, lock it every time it is used. With the locks engaged I hit significant bumps and the wheelchair never collapsed on me.Finally one other thing – bring a screwdriver along with the tools that come with the wheelchair. Make sure you go over every nut and bolt and tighten things down. You will need to adjust the brakes and hopefully you’ve adjusted brakes on a bike before as it’s the same concept. I did re-tighten everything once or twice during the cruise since the streets in Italy are so bumpy and noticed a few things loosen up. I did not bring a screwdriver so the one screw that helps hold in the handles got a little loose but nothing to be concerned about after 10 days of using the thing over bumpy terrain. Oh yeah, some parts be sure not to overtighten because then you can’t close up the wheelchair.All in all – this wheelchair works for specific circumstances. For me it truly was a life saver and allowed my mom to tour Europe and get around which would have been impossible without this. For others that are too large or aren’t strong enough to push the wheelchair user this wheelchair may work for you but test it out for long periods of time under hard conditions before bringing this on any long trips.