Drive Medical Blue Streak Lightweight Wheelchair, Footrests, 18" Seat

I am still shocked by how good this wheelchair is. After an unfortunate back and leg injury, I realized I needed a wheelchair, and could not simply shuffle along with my walker while I healed. I, however, did not want a big bulky thing. I'm 5 foot 4, and wanted something I could easily get around in myself, could easily be put in the car without taking up a ton of space, and not require a big strong person to manage. This wheelchair is perfect. First of all, it is very sturdy, well-built, solid, but small enough to maneuver through smallish doorways and down hallways. The wheel locks are strong, and there's even a pouch in the back for dragging your X-rays from lab to doctor and back again. Really, they couldn't have built it better. And the price is better than reasonable.

Been using this for a long time now, it's pretty easy to maneuver, it's light and folds up easily for transport, the size is pretty good it's comfortable size to sit in and a good size to transport when folded. We're able to easily fold this up and stick it in the trunk or backseat of a small sedan, and have also stuck it in the back of a kia soul with no issues at all. The braking is very good on it, no issues on the speed honestly I get around faster than my partner who's tall and has a fast walking pace😅 I live in an area with steep hills, and if I lock this chair I'm not going on a DIY rollercoaster ride. It's very versatile, helps me get around the house and it helps me get around town when I need it to. I'd also like to mention that it survived a car wreck almost 2 years ago and after all that I still use it to this day, so it's also pretty durable. I've put this chair through rain, snow, hot and humid weather, used it on wood, tile, carpet, no issues at all. It's well put together and needs hardly any maintenance. The fabric of the seat and backrest itself is very easy to spot clean also but I've not needed to do that much at all. If you need extra cushioning, it's very easy to stick one on it. I also decorated the wheels and have a cupholder attachment for it, so additional accessories are easily compatible. If you wanna put lights on the wheels just for the hell of it, get you some meant for bicycle wheels. The fabric of the backrest is easy to attach custom patches either by sewing or fabric specific adhesive, which is nice if you'd like to put your name on it or add some decorative stuff to it, just be mindful of where it folds if you do this. The arm rests lift up and down which helps a lot for transfer in and out of the chair, the foot rests lift up and down and are easy to take on and off as needed. The handlebars are comfortable to hold from what my partner has said, and the weight of someone leaning against the back of it won't tip you backwards. It's even light enough that if someone needed to maneuver you against a step or bump/crack in the pavement, they could do so with very little issue at all. Overall a great wheelchair and will get you where you need to be, and is compatible with any additions you'd like to add to it for comfort or to make it feel more personalized, and it's very durable and easy to use and will last you a long time.

Exactly what I needed. It’s solid. The armrests that fold out of the way makes transfer easy. Much lighter than the one we rented and the price was just right. The legs lengthen but they don’t lift. I read that in the description so I want surprised. I weigh 260 pounds and I feel very safe in it. The wheel brakes are very secure. I would definitely buy again if needed.

I injured my ankle and, while I can walk short distances, long ones are an issue and will be for quite a while as I heal. I had tickets to a live show that I bought months ago. That involved way more walking than I could do. I had been considering buying a wheelchair for my older sister who has mobility issues so, when I saw this one for under $100, I figured I would use it for the show and any other challenging situations that come up while I heal plus we would have it for my sister when she needed it. It did come completely assembled except for the leg rests. That's good because my husband dreads assembling stuff. It is blue but not garish. The seat is 18" which is plenty for me (135 pounds) but my heavier sister (160ish pounds) would be more comfortable in a 20" although she still can use this chair. We went to the show last week and the chair folded fine and unfolded without a hitch. The seat wasn't the most comfortable. I am going to buy a pad for it for whoever uses it in the future. Pushing the chair was easy and I was quickly able to use it myself although I never have been wheelchair bound. It rolls smoothly especially inside. The brakes work and kept the chair from moving. I don't think they would be strong enough to keep it from rolling down a steep hill or in a similar situation but they were fine for keeping the chair in place on a flat surface or small incline. During the middle of the show, one of the footrests flew to the side. It got wiggly and hard to manage. I think this is more about how my husband attached the footrest than the chair itself. He didn't have the tool - or any tool - to fix it so I had to deal with it. It would not have been problem even for someone completely wheelchair bound, just a small annoyance, When my husband pushed me uphill on cement to the parking garage, it jostled me around quite a lot and the wheels skipped a bit. Not much but he did notice as did I. The chair folded down with ease and fit fine in the back of the car. Since then, we have taken my sister to the lake using the chair. She has severe balance issues and numbness in her feet and legs. It was a godsend to have the chair. Again we did notice that, on gravely areas, the wheels tended to skip a bit. Otherwise, the only complaint was that the seat was a bit uncomfortable. That can be rectified. One thing about this chair that my sister mentioned was that the leg rests don't move up or down. They are fixed in the down position so a short person's feet may not reach or someone who wants or needs to elevate their legs, can't. I have sat in lots of wheelchairs in the hospital and rented one a while back when I had a back issue. This one doesn't feel like the hospital ones. They feel a lot sturdier but, at the same time, bulkier. This is good for maneuvering around and fitting into smaller spots. For at home use, I think this chair is fine. I am not sure that I would recommend it for someone who is wheelchair bound and needs to be in it all day and night. I think a better quality and slightly roomier one may be best. But for those who need a chair for an injury or issue and use it on as needed basis or inside where there is no tough turf, it is fine. It would have cost me $35 to rent a chair for the night. This chair was $95 to buy and have for good. There is no contest that buying was the best option. For the price point, I feel this chair is fine. It is well made and both my sister and I felt safe in it. I am going with 4 stars. It isn't made for tough or gravely turf and I definitely would not perch it on a steep hill and trust the brakes but, in general, it is a great value if you don't need the footrests to elevate. **** Pics are not attaching. I will try again in a few days.

The quality was better than expected. The arm rests and foot rests come off easy and it moves well on burbur carpet. It is easy to fold up and lift. Only issue, there is not good place to keep urinal but overall well made and would buy again.

Nobody wants to have to buy a wheelchair for their mom, but mine broke her hip and it was a necessity. I did a lot of research, and this was the chair I landed on. It does not disappoint. It is nice and wide, super easy to assemble, and weirdly even her Physical Therapist and other residents in the rehab facility commented on how nice a chair she had. The rolling action is great, and the wheel locks are super sturdy. The blue color is really nice and sets it apart from the normal chair. I you need a really comfortable, easy to assemble, and attractive chair for yourself or a loved one this one is great. Highly recommend.

Works well for my father. Comfortable for him to sit it, and easy to propel. Good wheelchair for a good price.

When I tried to use the dated Drive wheelchair for my wife who had abdominal surgery to take her to a doctor’s appointment, the tire treads were rotten and one fell off. It was owned by my wife’s mom and sat in a closet for years. I tried to install new treads but couldn’t get them onto the wheel and gave up. I decided to go ahead and get this new updated version and am glad that I did. It comes fully assembled with the optional removable foot rests in a separate box. It unfolds easily and the footrests just snap into place along with along with the calf support strap behind. The left flip up arm rest is a nice feature and easy to unlatch. Roomy as well and very comfortable to sit in.

Precisa para mis necesidades, buena calidad!!!

What a great product. Sturdy construction and foldable as well. Very impressed. Fast delivery with Prime

Good

Ha sido muy funcional, no es pesada y cabe perfecto en una cajuela mediana

I've used 3 different wheel chairs during my 6 month stay in hospital and a loaner after discharge for couple months. This wheel chair exceeds all expectations. I love the easy side guards that swing back easily with a gentle movement of release lever. The wheel tires are very hard and roll easily. I weigh 300 pounds and there is no flexing of wheel chair over uneven terrain. the only thing missing is a cup holder and cell phone holder but that was an easy fix. There is a very useful pocket on the back of seat for carrying small goodies. And the best thing of all. It was a very reasonable price. Far less than the disabled equipment stores want that start at $1200 and climb up from there. Also folds up very easily for putting into trunk or back seat of your automobile. it weighs about 40 pounds which is a little heavy but manageable. I love the color options and I picked blue . Has an upbeat look to it . it is very well designed ergonomically. I needed a little wider because the common 18 inch feels a little too tight so I ordered the 20 inch and it's perfect. Has enough room to slide a drink bottle beside your hip if needed. UPDATE: I've used this wheel chair for several months now. this is a great wheel chair. it has several features I really like , arm rests that can be moved up and away so easily, light weight, strong (I'm 335 pounds) so easy to fold up and stuff into the car trunk and transport. foot rest positioning is great and so easy to install and remove. There is only one down side which I resolved. ..The wheels were too close to side of chair so I got longer bolts and shimmed each side out one inch. I have big hands and I found they were getting pinched. I do not recommend to do this as it could jeopardize the safety features of this chair possibly. , but in my case it was a must do to make it useable for me. I see no issue for people with average size hands. Thank yo AMAZON for listing this chair on your site