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Can you explain what your problems are with the wheelchair industry in regards to parts? I'm actually very curious.

• voltagex_ 14y ago
  Just off the top of my head: * One manufacturer and one manufacturer only of the parts for my particular wheelchair (A Quickie GTX by Sunrise Medical) * High prices as customers often don't have any other options * Occasionally the company won't deal with me as I'm only ordering 1 or 2 parts at a time, not hundreds * Proprietary parts requiring complicated installation - unfortunately I can't direct link but have a look at any of the front brace/fork assemblies on http://www.sunparts.us/ http://www.sunparts.us/ * Slow shipping times from the US to Australia, requiring me to plan ahead for any future damage/repairs!
  • alexchamberlain 14y ago
    You need an open source wheelchair.
    • bobbles 14y ago
      Theres a startup idea if I ever heard one