AirGrips Pushrims — Reviewed
If you have limited strength in your hands, chances are you’re going to want pushrims that are a little more grippy than standard metal ones. But the typical options aren’t that great. Foam is plenty...
View ArticleEverything You Need to Know About Selecting the Right Wheelchair Tires
Kirk Williams is a photographer, filmmaker, athlete, travel junkie, entrepreneur and public speaker. In the 12 years since he sustained a C6-7 SCI, he has ventured all over North and South America in...
View ArticleHandrims
We break down the different types of handrims available and list all the models currently available in the U.S., who they’re good for and where to buy. Scroll through to view all the products...
View ArticleVapor Wheels Debuts Two Customizable, High-Performance Wheel Sets
Vapor Wheels has introduced the Vapor 13 and Vapor X series — two new models of customizable wheels designed for new and advanced wheelchair users. The Vapor 13 series — named after aluminum’s place on...
View ArticleWheels
This is the second installment in our Gear Guides web series. As wheelchair users ourselves, we know how difficult it can be to learn what is available and where to find it. Our Gear Guides address...
View ArticleMotion Composites Introduces New Ergonomic, Quad-Friendly Handrims
Motion Composites has released three new ergonomic handrims designed to help wheelchair users push more efficiently and avoid injury. The Tour H is a 1 5/16-inch oval handrim that weighs 1.8 pounds....
View ArticleCorima Combines Wheelchair Wheel and Handrim in One Sleek, Carbon-Fiber Package
Best known for its carbon-fiber sport and handcycle wheels, Corima has released its first everyday wheelchair wheel. The Corima Allure is a new 24-inch carbon-fiber wheel with a 4-spoke design and an...
View ArticleLignorim Wooden Handrims Are More Than a Novelty
I first heard of Lignorim handrims from a New Mobility reader. When we published our Gear Guide detailing all the handrims available in the U.S., a helpful reader pointed out that we’d left out a new...
View ArticleSeven Holiday Gift Ideas for Wheelchair Users — $100 or Less
Love or hate winter, we can all agree that wheelchair tires and cold, wet weather don’t mix. Stop worrying about tracking mud and debris indoors and make the season a little easier by getting a pair of...
View ArticleBowhead Releases a High-Performance Everyday Wheelchair Wheel
After debuting a line of hair-proof wheelchair casters, the adaptive mountain-bike company Bowhead is making another foray into everyday wheelchair components with the launch of rear wheelchair-wheels,...
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