http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/quickie-2-lite-wheelchair-to-roll-out-this-summer/ United Spinal Association Wed, 16 May 2012 04:17:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/quickie-2-lite-wheelchair-to-roll-out-this-summer/comment-page-1/#comment-125457 joe c Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:08:45 +0000 http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/quickie-2-lite-wheelchair-to-roll-out-this-summer/#comment-125457 I also can't wait for the chairs to come in and become available! I was one of the design engineers who helped design the lever drive, although I'm no longer with the company. I put a lot into that (and so did a lot of other good people), and it's really going to make my day when I see somebody getting some benefit from that. I also can’t wait for the chairs to come in and become available! I was one of the design engineers who helped design the lever drive, although I’m no longer with the company. I put a lot into that (and so did a lot of other good people), and it’s really going to make my day when I see somebody getting some benefit from that.

]]> http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/quickie-2-lite-wheelchair-to-roll-out-this-summer/comment-page-1/#comment-125010 Pat Dobbins Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:20:16 +0000 http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/quickie-2-lite-wheelchair-to-roll-out-this-summer/#comment-125010 Yes, I am familiar with Rio. I have been trying to get that lever drive for a year now. First it was promised for last summer, then delayed to December 2007, then to May 2008, then June, now labeled "Fall 2008." A recent e-mail from the owner says that things are progressing, but it's now up to the manufacturer, so he does not want to make any more predictions. When the shipment comes in, the item will be available, he says, and it seems to be on track for the Fall. I was looking at new chairs to decide on one with which to use the lever drive system. I m considering folders only because I can use my feet, and so would benefit from the flip-up/swing-away footrests. Yes, I know the Quickie GP Rigid can be ordered with swing-aways, but it is an older, heavier design I was only complaining because it doesn't make much sense to me for a manufacturer to spend time and money to make minor changes on old designs, instead of working on major innovations, as Rio is trying so hard to do! It is as if telecommunications tried to come up with titanium cans with Kevlar strings, instead of inventing the cell phone! Yes, I am familiar with Rio. I have been trying to get that lever drive for a year now. First it was promised for last summer, then delayed to December 2007, then to May 2008, then June, now labeled “Fall 2008.” A recent e-mail from the owner says that things are progressing, but it’s now up to the manufacturer, so he does not want to make any more predictions. When the shipment comes in, the item will be available, he says, and it seems to be on track for the Fall. I was looking at new chairs to decide on one with which to use the lever drive system. I m considering folders only because I can use my feet, and so would benefit from the flip-up/swing-away footrests. Yes, I know the Quickie GP Rigid can be ordered with swing-aways, but it is an older, heavier design I was only complaining because it doesn’t make much sense to me for a manufacturer to spend time and money to make minor changes on old designs, instead of working on major innovations, as Rio is trying so hard to do! It is as if telecommunications tried to come up with titanium cans with Kevlar strings, instead of inventing the cell phone!

]]> http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/quickie-2-lite-wheelchair-to-roll-out-this-summer/comment-page-1/#comment-124971 joe c Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:32:50 +0000 http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/quickie-2-lite-wheelchair-to-roll-out-this-summer/#comment-124971 Have you seen riomobility.com? They have a lever drive that they're hard at work preparing for sales. Have you seen riomobility.com? They have a lever drive that they’re hard at work preparing for sales.

]]> http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/quickie-2-lite-wheelchair-to-roll-out-this-summer/comment-page-1/#comment-124882 Ziggi Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:14:59 +0000 http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/quickie-2-lite-wheelchair-to-roll-out-this-summer/#comment-124882 Sounds like you are looking for a one-off. Custom is the way to go but the bucks can really hurt. It is hard to get over stimulated about a folder. Most start looking and reading the same and no matter they skinny them down they still weigh quite a bit more than a rigid. Sounds like you are looking for a one-off. Custom is the way to go but the bucks can really hurt. It is hard to get over stimulated about a folder. Most start looking and reading the same and no matter they skinny them down they still weigh quite a bit more than a rigid.

]]> http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/quickie-2-lite-wheelchair-to-roll-out-this-summer/comment-page-1/#comment-124858 Pat Dobbins Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:06:56 +0000 http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/quickie-2-lite-wheelchair-to-roll-out-this-summer/#comment-124858 Another"new" chair? Must be a Medtrade coming up soon. Looks like a cross between a Tilite Aero and an Invacare Prospin. Too bad these new chairs don't do anything new for the user, who must still struggle with the antiquated handrim propulsion and tippy short wheelbase. I'd love a chair built for the real world, such as the Whirlwind "Roughrider" mentioned earlier in this column. Some kind of lever drive would be great,too. Another”new” chair? Must be a Medtrade coming up soon. Looks like a cross between a Tilite Aero and an Invacare Prospin. Too bad these new chairs don’t do anything new for the user, who must still struggle with the antiquated handrim propulsion and tippy short wheelbase. I’d love a chair built for the real world, such as the Whirlwind “Roughrider” mentioned earlier in this column. Some kind of lever drive would be great,too.

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