RGK Frontwheel Review

[@theerm100]

Thanks Daniel, great review , is the smaller diameter wheel compared to the freewheel any disadvantage? Through steep pram ramps on gutters etc

[@theerm100]

Ps I'm a quad and don't do wheelstands through well anything lol

[@Queenmania2007]

Hi, I've not found the smaller wheel to be disadvantageous. If anything, it's an advantage as it is less bulky and allows for a smaller turning circle. Over things like cattle grids/gutters no issue. It will always be harder to push up a ramp with something that extends your wheelbase whether that's a freewheel or a front wheel, but it is not significant enough to trouble me.

[@theerm100]

@Queenmania2007 thanks. I use a free wheel now and it is great. It's a bit of a pain just off centre. I have a front wheel on order with my new chair. So I feel a bit better after your review. Thanks again

[@bonnie908]

Hey, sorry I am a bit late to this. I am currently looking into an rgk frontwheel but I have a Quickie Argon 2. How do I measure it to see if it would fit?

[@Queenmania2007]

Apologies for late reply - I'm not sure, I would contact RGK to ask them directly. Best to phone if you're in the UK. It's pretty adjustable so don't think you'd need to measure anything.

[@leesullivan1916]

Hi Quick question (I've never had any extra with this type of attachment so stupid question incoming) Can you still hop up/down kerbs with this attached? Or do you need to remove 1st.... As you COG would be very different? Thx

[@Queenmania2007]

Hi Lee, no worries - yes you can still hop up/down curbs and it's arguably even easier with it attached. COG very marginally affected (slightly tipper) but tbh there's not a lot in it.

[@leesullivan1916]

@Queenmania2007 thanks for that... helpful glad I asked 👍

[@davetm378]

What you don't mention, and what I cannot tell in your video is the unit is attached, but you appear to not have any footrest attached. I ordered one and provided specific information that I had a TiLite AERO Z wheelchair and gave all tube dimensions. In order to attach this unit I need to either remove completely my footrest, or modify the footrest (hacksaw) in order to allow the lower "J" hook to clamp onto the tube. I'm thinking if I cut out my footrest material that will weaken the footrest itself, and I really don't like the idea of going with my feet just resting on a 3/4" tube as would be the case if I removed my footrest. I have a support request into the units seller......I'm not holding my breath here. It may very well go back.

[@josefrixa9792]

Hello friend, how are you? I wanted to know if you have any brand of wheelchairs that are not so expensive, or if you have an old one, how much would you sell it to me?

[@Queenmania2007]

Hi there. Probably the best way to get a cheap wheelchair is second hand. There are a variety of groups on Facebook where people regularly sell chairs they don’t need/use any more so it’s worth checking them out. I’m afraid I don’t have a chair for sale at the moment.