Manual Wheelchairs

In our latest post, we’d like to share with you a glimpse into the bits of progress we’ve made in the research and design of our custom wheelchairs. We have two main models in our daily-use range; the minimalist ‘single-tube’ version is the Street XL (Extra Light) and the robust ‘box-shape’ Street Classic. Following the Trend […]

Rigid frame wheelchairs (or simply rigid wheelchairs, as they are sometimes known), are a popular choice for many manual wheelchair users. A quick examination of how they are built will explain why. Rigid frame wheelchairs tend to be more lightweight than their folding counterparts, making them easier to operate either as a user or a carer.

Here at Bromakin, we offer a wide variety of mobility products to our customers in Loughborough and the surrounding cities. Among our most popular products is our extensive range of lightweight folding wheelchairs. While not intrinsically as robust as our rigid frame wheelchairs that are constructed with less moving components, they are extremely versatile for users

Being lightweight is a default defining criteria, when it comes to selecting a wheelchair for our customers. Whether they’re getting themselves in and out of a car or negotiating busy city centre streets, they like the added mobility and manoeuvrability that comes with a lightweight model. But just how lightweight are these wheelchairs and is