A sturdy rigid chair that's easy on your budget

Stepping up to your first active wheelchair can feel like a big decision, and the price tags can be off-putting. The Quickie Life R makes it simpler: a well-made rigid aluminium chair with plenty of adjustment, at a price that leaves room in the budget for the extras you really need.

It's a chair for real, everyday life — the school run, the office, the shops, the pub. We'll set it up for your body, and because so much of it can be adjusted later, it can keep pace as you grow in confidence and strength.

✅ Key Features & Benefits

• Great value rigid frame
  A rigid aluminium chair turns more of your effort into movement than a basic folding wheelchair, so you tire less over the day.

• Lots of adjustment
  Seat height, back angle and centre of gravity can all be changed, letting the chair match your posture and the way you push — and be tweaked again later.

• Fixed or swing-away front
  A swing-away front moves the footrests aside so standing transfers are easier; a fixed front keeps things simple and light.

• Standard or ergonomic seat
  Choose the ergonomic seat if you want more shaped support for long days sitting.

• Frame from 10.3 kg
  Manageable to lift into a car, with no folding parts to rattle.

• Camber of 0°, 2° or 4°
  Tilting the wheels in slightly makes the chair steadier when turning.

• Tension-adjustable back
  Shapes to your back for comfort and better sitting posture.

• Crash tested
  Can be used as a seat in a suitably adapted vehicle.

Who it suits best

• First-time active wheelchair users
• People wanting a dependable rigid chair at a sensible price
• Everyday users who self-propel indoors and out

Worth knowing before you buy

The Life R is heavier than premium lightweight rigid chairs, so if you lift your chair many times a day, a lighter model may be worth the extra cost. It's a rigid chair, so it doesn't fold flat like a folding wheelchair. Push handles are an optional extra rather than standard.

Questions customers ask us

Is it a good first active wheelchair?
Yes. It's one of the chairs we often suggest for first-time active users because it's adjustable and good value.

Can I try it before buying?
Yes. We don't keep every model in stock, so give us a ring first and we'll check — if we don't have one, we can usually arrange a demo model. We also offer free home assessments.