Lightweight Aluminium Folding Transit Travel Wheelchair with handbrakes - Weighs only 11kg ECTR01

UPDATE.I first reviewed this wheelchair over 2 years ago so I thought I'd come back and give you folk an update on how it's performing!Any problems? Just one really, one of the side panels broke where it fixes to the frame and, although I could have asked for a replacement, we actually prefer the chair without the panels!Otherwise the chair has performed as expected and, unlike other reviewers, I find the brakes are well up to the job. Since my original review my sister-in-law was sadly diagnosed with breast cancer and this has resulted in many trips to the Royal Marsden Hospital in Sutton. Anyone who knows this fantastic hospital will be aware of how steep the approach to the upper car park is, yet the brakes can handle it in wet or dry conditions.Mention has been made of the 'wobbly' front wheels problem, but I found this easily sorted by carefully tightening them using a socket and spanner. Just don't overdo it!Maintenance wise I give all fixings a quick check every 2 or 3 months and keep it clean.Overall I must say that the wheelchair, for me, has proved to be great value for money and I stand by my earlier review (see below).TonyMy sister-in-law suffers from COPD, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis and as a result she is housebound and totally dependent on me and my wife to get out and about. We needed a wheelchair that was light, sturdy, manoeuvrable, easy to fold and, of course, comfortable.When I first started researching wheelchairs it soon became obvious that it's a veritable minefield out there.Trawling through umpteen mobility sites and going to various retail outlets, I found I was looking at prices of £250 plus if I was going to get all the required features. Then it was time to take a look at the equipment Amazon sellers were offering. Looking at the positive reviews for this chair it soon grabbed my interest, but I felt there must be a catch when it's selling at under £100!So I thought, let's see what's on offer and if it ticks all the boxes. Well it did so I bought it and, although I went for standard delivery, it arrived in only 4 days and was very well packed.The build quality is great, as is the paint finish. I do a lot of vehicle fabrication/welding and appreciate quality workmanship. The footrests are fitted in seconds, are adjustable and provide ample support and comfort. The excellent braking is 2 stage, with conventional lift up levers for normal use whilst pushing down on the same levers securely locks the wheels.Within five minutes it was open, footrests were fitted, and my sister-in-law was seated and looking forward to the maiden voyage!Although lightweight, the chair feels sturdy and rides our diabolical, pot-holed pavements with ease. The larger rear wheels make it easier to push over rough ground, so I am able to negotiate the local park. The superb brakes mean that even steep hills aren't a problem, and once locked the chair 'ain't goin nowhere'!Because my sister-in-law weighs in at just seven and a half stone I have added a cushion and a seat belt. These keep her comfortable and secure over even the roughest ground.In conclusion I would simply like to say that if your wheelchair needs are similar to mine then buy this model with confidence.

I purchased this to help my elderly Mother still get out and about and enjoy herself, as she is finding it harder and harder to walk more than a short distance now without severe pain/discomfit.I wanted something that was light, "portable" (as much as a wheelchair can be!) and yet still strong and robust. This was because it was not really just to be used as a "get you from the car to the hospital type wheelchair"; I really wanted a wheelchair that could be used for days out, and yet could be stored easily in the car.Well, I have to say that this wheelchair ticks all those boxes with aplomb!This simply could not be easier to use. The two sides push together to become much flatter for storage in the car (on the in the house) and has two sturdy fabric hand pulls on the seat which you use to pull it back out to full width when you need to use it. This does not take a lot of strength to do as everything moves quite easily..The footrests (with their metal bar that you can see going up almost to the seat in the picture) simply slot over small bars (literally line up and then drop into place) and then swing over into place (clicking securely into place with a simple "finger release" bar to get them undone again). No nuts, bolts etc. All done in seconds. The black sturdy plastic footrest part itself can flip up (vertically) so you can easily get in and raise one foot into place at a time.They have sturdy fabric "ribbons" which the the user can place their feet into to feel more secure (but can easily get out of themselves if need be; there is no fastener/lock; it just makes you feel more secure and that your feet won't slip etcetera).To get the entire footrest bar off (for the car/storage) again you simply press the metal release bar with your thumb/fingers and you can then swing to the side and lift off the bars; fold the black plastic footrests up verticalls and you now have a vertical "flat packed" footrest for easy storage in the car etcetera.So, put simply: you can push and pull the main width of the chair by hand; the footrests simply pop on and off by hand, swing over and click into place and you're ready to go!The brakes have a "car hand brake" functionality (simply pull/push down on the entire brakes and they click reassuringly into place); I have to say I was surprised how well these seem to work. Even on a slope the wheelchair was going nowhere once the brakes were engaged. If you're moving the person on a hill, for example, you also have the brakes there that work like "bike brakes".All in all, I really don't think I could have hoped for an easier to use model and design. Just what you need for getting in and out of the car in a jiffy. Also, as I said earlier, I did not just want a "short trip" solution; I wanted a wheelchair that could be packed away easily in the car but also be up to the job of transporting my Mum around all day on days out. Thus far I have had no problems doing just that with this chair. It's actually even quite comfortable without an additional cushion. However, if you were doing longer journeys in one (like we do) I would still recommend one.Build quality seems fantastic and, for this price, unbelievable to be honest. I would not be disappointed with the build quality if it cost 3 times as much quite frankly.My Mother is a slim build and pushing this wheelchair (on a straight path anyway!) with her is barely any harder than walking by myself. Seriously.Fenetic Wellbeing themselves were fantastic. Turned up uber-quick and well packaged.Highly recommended!

I broke my knee and this chair enabled me to get out and about again. Folds very easily for stowing in the car, quick to put back up again. Sturdy and smooth running. Small enough when folded to be stored away for when it might be used again.

Arm rest screws tend to come off , otherwise light, and very practical to stow in car and reassemble quickly.

Just what we needed at a great price

Inexpensive sturdy push along wheelchair. Bought to convey my wife after foot operation and my 91 year old arthritic aunt to appointments. Handles fold down and chair closes for carrying in car. Lightweight. Footrests detachable and swivel out of the way for getting in and out of chair. Brakes work well and can lock on when levers pushed down. Comfortable for passenger.

Purchased this wheelchair as an extra for my son who uses a wheelchair from wheelchair services, this chair is easy to fold up, and to open, it’s quite lightweight and easier to lift into a car, the size when folded is also great and again fits easily into the car, the wheelchair does not come with a lap belt so needs to be purchased separately which I did then fitted to the chair in less than 5 minutes, the company sent the chair very quickly and arrived way before the date stated which was another bonus, they emailed for additional info so we could get VAT exemption and again so easy and quick to do this,The chair holds a max 18kg which is quite a bit of weight, it’s not small and my son has plenty of room to move about whilst sat in it, overall so far a 10/10, I’ve not yet tried it out and about but will be using for holiday as it’s less bulky and so much lighter than my sons chair from wheelchair services