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Drive Medical Blue Streak Wheelchair with Flip Back Desk Arms Elevating Leg Rests 18 Seat
Last Updated: April 26, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.9
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Build Quality
309leg, arm, wheelchair, wheels, legs
+47%
-53%
" ... The front wheel broke after just the second use. ... We went out to eat and driving up a handicapped curb it caught on the tiniest lip of the curb, twisted and broke. ... "
" ... Has a broken latch for arm ... "
" ... Had the wheel chair 2 months and the front wheel is broken. ... "
" ... My only wish is that the seat were about an inch closer to the ground - it's too hard for Mom to propel herself with feet on the floor (as she did in a previous chair). ... "
" ... Arm rest came broken! ... "
" ... The rubber wheel fell off the chair. ... Beginning of October the right leg extension is broken and can not be used. ... "
" ... Plastic wheel spokes , so it’s not very reliable for the rated weight capacity. ... Continued use the spokes break. ... "
" ... one of the tires is too close to the steel bar. ... "
Comfort
234arm, wheelchair, wheel chair, rests, leg
+74%
-26%
" ... Great wheel chair. ... "
" ... Works great and you can get closer to a table to eat because of the notched arm rest. ... "
" ... Easy to maneuver around the house in comfort. ... "
" ... The arm handle being able to raise makes side entry very easy. ... "
" ... The seat was comfortable for her and with the included tool adjustments were easy. ... "
" ... This chair easily gets thru doorways and my mom says the chair is as comfortable as her other one. ... "
" ... I am a large woman and find this chair comfortable. ... "
" ... A quality wheel Chair for just over $100 . ... "
Fit
189chair, wheelchair, leg, fold, trunk
+60%
-40%
" ... It has served me so well, I don’t care about the broken pieces. ... "
" ... Glad I purchased the larger seat. ... Moveable arms, removable legs, great brakes, super easy operating. ... "
" ... Good quality and holds up well. ... "
" ... good size fits my father in law perfectly ... "
" ... I bought the large seat and sprung for the version with the leg extenders. ... Fits a 6’4” man in the 150-155 lb. ... "
" ... It fits her perfectly and it's very convenient to fold up and be placed in the truck of my car when needed for transport to the physicians office. ... "
" ... With the supports sticking out it's harder to maneuver in tight places. ... would like to see a design change to get the supports to drop down to 90 degrees with the seat. ... "
" ... Fits easily into a Civic's trunk. ... "
Price
150chair, money, wheelchair, value, cost
+93%
-7%
" ... This chair is so much better than I expected for the price. ... And the cost was a real plus!! ... "
" ... low cost and works well ... "
" ... The price was exactly where I needed it to be! ... "
" ... A excellent wheelchair at a great price. ... "
" ... Excellent wheelchair and very reasonably priced. ... "
" ... Great chair for the money!! ... "
" ... Very economical price. ... "
" ... I really can’t believe how good this wheelchair is considering the price. ... "
Size
144lightweight, transport, wheelchair, folds, trunk
+90%
-10%
" ... Light weight and easy to transport ... "
" ... comes in handy. ... "
" ... weight and the feet length. ... "
" ... It folds up and fits nicely in my trunk and is light enough that my mother is able to load and unload it with relative ease. ... It weighs about 40 lbs. ... "
" ... Seat width is perfect. ... "
" ... it is a very good unit and good size for in home use. ... "
" ... Perfect size for transferring patient and easily folds for travel use ... "
" ... Used as a travel chair ... "
Ease of Use
119easy to maneuver, lightweight, easy to fold, easy, chair
+96%
-4%
" ... Lightweight, easy to maneuver and can fit into doors not made for wheelchairs. ... "
" ... easy to push ... "
" ... Simple and worth it. ... "
" ... It has a great, smooth, & easy turning radius. ... "
" ... The wheelchair was very easy to use and was light enough. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to fold. ... "
" ... The seat was comfortable for her and with the included tool adjustments were easy. ... "
Product Reliability
48wheelchair, weeks, broken, chair, couple
+50%
-50%
" ... The first time we use it we notice it was broken ... "
" ... Not only did it come late but it also came broken. ... "
" ... But come on, its not even a year old. ... "
" ... This chair has been nothing but trouble sin since we have received it a couple weeks ago . ... "
" ... Wheel bearings failed after just five weeks. ... "
" ... Edit: THE WHEEL BROKE AFTER 2 WEEKS! ... "
" ... When received, had multiple problems and had to be replaced. ... "
" ... Now the front wheel has broken after only 3 days use. ... "
Weight
45light, chair, heavy, sturdy, weight and easy
+93%
-7%
" ... Was light weight enough for my caretaker to place in the car when needed ... "
" ... It's very easy to fold, and it's not bad as far as weight goes. ... "
" ... Made very well, light weight and holds up to 200+ lbs. ... "
" ... Love it but expected the chair to be light weight. ... "
" ... It's not heavy duty, but compact and cheap. ... "
" ... Not super heavy duty, but a great temporary or light use chair for the price. ... "
" ... easy to use and light weight. ... "
" ... light weight and easy to use ... "
Capacity
42family, around the house, around, narrow, doorways
+93%
-7%
" ... Now our family has one so if another need arises, we won't be scrambling for one. ... "
" ... Cannot use leg rests in the house due to limited door space but do use them when going out of the house. ... "
" ... Perfect for my dad who is in a nursing home. ... "
" ... It is small enough to use easily around my house yet still very sturdy outside. ... "
" ... Small unorganized to easily get into the car. ... "
" ... So far it has just been used inside the house but it has already paid for itself. ... bad foot and this wheelchair has been great for getting around the house. ... "
" ... Bought this for use in our home. ... "
" ... Best one you can get for office or home ... "
Delivery
39arrived, box, delivery, wheelchair, fast delivery
+85%
-15%
" ... Inexpensive for what it is and having it delivered. ... "
" ... The next day delivery was huge! ... "
" ... Was delivered on time and in good shape, I read all the good reviews and I agree with them that's is a great wheelchair at a descent price. ... "
" ... Fast shipment, came as described ... "
" ... I was very impressed by how quickly it was delivered. ... "
" ... Perfect and delivered fast. ... "
" ... Well made, inexpensive and arrived in 2 days. ... "
" ... Very sturdy, brakes work well (actually had to loosen them, they were too tight as delivered. ... "
Storage
36chair, wheelchair, doors, seat, 18
+69%
-31%
" ... She is ten and it fits her well with lots of room to grow. ... "
" ... fits well through regular size doors. ... "
" ... IS a very good chair for the money Would like to see more rigidity in the wheels. ... "
" ... I weigh 172 and am 5'5" and the 18" is more than roomy enough for me, with my 43" hips. ... "
" ... It folds up nicely and I like that the feet can swing away for ease of storage. ... "
" ... I upgraded to a Drive transport because of the bigger wheels, easier to push him. ... "
" ... Lightweight, easy to maneuver and can fit into doors not made for wheelchairs. ... "
" ... I am able to get into and out of some very tight spaces. ... "
Returns
27replacement, returned, refund, chair, time to return
+15%
-85%
" ... Now it says not returnable. ... "
" ... Amazon will not take the chair in return. ... "
" ... Had to return it within a couple of days. ... "
" ... Item broken and I want to return ... "
" ... It is being returned for refund. ... "
" ... I should return when I complete assembling it. ... "
" ... I had to pack it back into the box and send it back. ... "
" ... Unfortunately for us the return date had just passed. ... "
For Travel
25travel, wheelchair, chair, vacation, traveling
+96%
-4%
" ... Great chair, just used on a trip. ... "
" ... I am also planning some travel so thought this might be easier. ... "
" ... Perfect size for transferring patient and easily folds for travel use ... "
" ... Took it on a trip for my mother and it performed better than expected. ... "
" ... Bought this for my daughter to be able to go on our Disney trip. ... "
" ... It folds easily and can be put in the car trunk during travel and unfolds/opens very quickly as well. ... "
" ... great and comfortable used on vacation ... "
" ... We took her all over the city sidewalks and off road on some gravel paths, no issues yet. ... "
Marketplace
22shipping, wheelchair, shipped, seller, photo
+59%
-41%
" ... Goods as advertised . ... "
" ... (Hence why I ordered one). ... "
" ... quick shipping, as described. ... "
" ... Thanks Amazon for all you do. ... "
" ... quick shipping that was free! ... "
" ... A*A*A*A*A* EXCELLENT THANK YOU. ... "
" ... The seller very Kindly shipped a new one immediately for free. ... "
" ... I was EXTREMELY pleased with how quickly Amazon sent me a replacement! ... "
Features
21light, wheelchair, chair, many, lock
+86%
-14%
" ... Light but strong. ... "
" ... My mom is very happy with this wheelchair , very light and she love all the features that this chair have! ... "
" ... The features are great, the assembly easy (no real instructions though and you really only have to attach the leg parts without tools needed). ... "
" ... Just right with features I've only found on much more expensive chairs. ... "
" ... For 100 bucks, its shiny, new, tight, features, excellent. ... "
" ... Can't believe it has so many features for the price. ... "
" ... The features of this chair are perfect for our needs, so I am thrilled to have resolved the issue. ... "
" ... I have to say product looks good Andy has all basic feature that I needed, only if I got the correct new one sent! ... "
Design
16look, nice, blue, seems, paint
+88%
-13%
" ... Lightweight and very easy to maneuver looks great ... "
" ... It is a very attractive wheelchair and works great. ... "
" ... There were 2 spots in which the blue paint starting chipping after the 2nd use. ... "
" ... Has a sleek sporty feel much better than my previous Medline chair. ... "
" ... it is a good looking piece of equipment. ... "
" ... Solid, looked really nice. ... "
" ... And it's attractive. ... "
" ... I do like the blue color and the design! ... "
Defective Delivery
14wheelchair, damaged, broken, damage, torn
+14%
-86%
" ... Not only did it come late but it also came broken. ... "
" ... I bought a second because the first was breaking, and the second arrived broken, so they sent a third. ... "
" ... Opened that box to reveal another box, presumably the original product box torn open and missing a side. ... "
" ... Box came with obvious damage. ... "
" ... It was defective , did not have the foot rests in box ... "
" ... Box I got was so damaged looking ... "
" ... It actually looks as as though the attachment on my wheelchair is damaged. ... "
" ... Very disappointed when arrived with three broken spokes. ... "
Setup
13assembly, instructions, rests, required, put
+85%
-15%
" ... Only assembly required was adding the foot rests and that was easy to do. ... "
" ... First, it didn't require extra tools the wrench was supplied making it very easy to put together. ... "
" ... PROS: Came assembled ready to go. ... "
" ... On the other hand they are very easy to install and remove as needed. ... "
" ... Minimal assembly needed. ... "
" ... Assembly was fairly easy . ... "
" ... It has a great, smooth, & easy turning radius. ... "
" ... Assembly was straight forward. ... Instructions included were clear and easy to follow. ... "
Cleaning
13carpet, floor, easily, chair, wipes
+54%
-46%
" ... I'm grateful I have the snap on laminated flooring versus carpet so I can not advise on that. ... "
" ... Easy to clean and store. ... "
" ... I have a wheelchair on every level of our house and this one glides easily on carpet. ... "
" ... Very light, easy to move on both bare floors and carpet. ... "
" ... The new chair has made me realize how wonderful this Blue Streak really is!!! ... "
" ... The color is subdue and clean yet not institutional looking. ... Fabric wipes clean easily. ... "
For Kids
11mother, kids, old, loves, daughter
+100%
" ... She thought it was so pretty that she said, "oh my children DO love me!" ... "
" ... Bought this for 95 year old and she loves it. ... "
" ... My kids (11 and 12 years old) maneuver it easily over multiple terranes with ease. ... "
" ... I got this for my 95 year old mother and she is very happy with it. ... "
" ... This is a very good wheelchair for my 94 year old mother. ... "
" ... It was good quality and perfect for her or an average size adult. ... "
" ... My son has had no issues as yet. ... "
" ... Bought this to take my daughter to Disneyland. ... "
Color
10blue, black, nice, well, like
+100%
" ... Blue is better color than black as women enjoy the flair of color in assisted living ... "
" ... Great chair for the money, nice color too - not your old boring black chair. ... "
" ... I got the blue and black color, looks good. ... "
" ... Cool color as well!! ... "
" ... She loves the bright color (blue) and that it came practically assembles. ... "
" ... I do like the blue color and the design! ... "
" ... The color is subdue and clean yet not institutional looking. ... "
" ... The price is good, but more importantly, the chair is well made and the blue color is a nice change of pace over black. ... "
Door
10doors, narrow, fit, wheelchair, chair
+100%
" ... Can move it easier and go though door better. ... "
" ... Fits through tight doors. ... "
" ... Lightweight, easy to maneuver and can fit into doors not made for wheelchairs. ... "
" ... It is a 16 inch so I can get thru the small door that leads to the deck . ... "
" ... Compact size makes it possible to get through standard door openings. ... "
" ... Wonderful quality in a light weight wheelchair that can maneuver through our narrow doors. ... "
" ... This chair is narrow enough to get through any door in your home, and it's works well for my mom who is not able to walk on her own ! ... "
" ... Gives more room to get through doors. ... "
Band
10rest broke, leg, fell, falling, broke
+10%
-90%
" ... The second, the arm cushion broke off the first time it was used. ... "
" ... Had this wheelchair for less than 90 days and it is falling apart. ... "
" ... First the arm rest broke off. ... "
" ... The cushions are falling apart, the arm piece fell off after a week. ... "
" ... The first day the black leg rest broke and I had to use crazy glue to fix it, and shortly after both leg pieces completely broke. ... "
" ... I kept the strap for my electric wheelchair to put around the elevated footrest so my feet don't fall through the space between them when they are in a reclining position. ... "
" ... The rubber wheel fell off the chair. ... "
Sound Quality
7wheels, chair, sounds, seat, rubbing
+14%
-86%
" ... After 3 months, wheels were wobbly and made rubbing noises. ... "
" ... For some reason it is somewhat noisy when you are pushing while rolling in it. ... "
Pedometer
6use, wheelchair, steps, needed, lift
+83%
-17%
" ... And this one has a lot of air miles to its history. ... "
" ... Arm rests move completely out of the way with an easy step. ... "
" ... It has 'kick steps' in the back to easily step on to lift the wheelchair up a curb if needed. ... "
" ... Right step is completely intact. ... "
" ... I live alone so I needed something light enough to get up my three porch steps and to lift in and out of my car. ... "
Network
6around the house, get, across, wheelchair, house
+67%
-33%
" ... bad foot and this wheelchair has been great for getting around the house. ... "
" ... We just installed laminate floors and I can easily maneuver around the house. ... "
" ... It's great for conserving strength across distances. ... "
Overall performance
5wheelchair, get, fast, smooth, really
+100%
" ... By far a really great price for a wheelchair that you can get really fast. ... "
" ... Very smooth gliding. ... "
" ... Did the job ... "
" ... I get around much faster now. ... "
" ... It is solid and does the job but should NOT be used for wheelie wheelchair races. ... "
Packing
5+40%
-60%
" ... But poor packaging ... "
Product As Described
5advertised, described, box
+60%
-40%
" ... Exactly what was described ... "
" ... Goods as advertised . ... "
Shave Quality
4chair
+100%
" ... Very smooth gliding. ... "
" ... Smooth chair easy to roll. ... "
" ... Very smooth ride. ... "
Device Compatibility
4+75%
-25%
" ... I spend a lot of time at the computer, programmer. ... "
" ... above our expectations my mama is now mobile thank you! ... "
" ... Great mobile wheelchair. ... "
Battery Life
4life
+100%
" ... I can sit in the chair and work for 4-5 hours. ... "
" ... It was a real life saver. ... "
" ... Life saver for us. ... "
User Manual
3-100%
" ... The only downside is the foot rests too high and it didn't come with an instruction manual. ... "
" ... It also arrived without a packing slip, instructions, or any sort of owner’s manual. ... "
" ... I kept searching for manual in the box and could not locate, till later when I was trying to using it found it in the back pocket of seat. ... "
Memory
3+100%
" ... Well the drive wheelchair got here very quickly! ... "
" ... Bought this because we have had such good luck with the Drive Upright Walker. ... "
Mouse
3drive, legs, gel, chair
+100%
" ... Comfortable , legs push easily to the side and the arms move up for table or desk seating. ... "
" ... Comfortable alone, but amazing with Drive Medical's gel seat cushion/pad (14894 Skin Protection Gel "E"). ... "
" ... I must say I'm very impressed with this chair it's very comfortable my other Drive chair was not this comfortable! ... "
Cover
3back, nice, chair
+100%
" ... Pouch on back of seat is a nice touch. ... "
" ... The manufacturer even includes a pouch on the back of the chair for carrying personal items. ... "
" ... It has a nice pouch on the back but I always have a bag hanging for when we are out shopping. ... "
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Size: 19.5 meters