Updated Return Policy

Starting this year, we are updating our return policy to reflect rising shipping and handling costs. For orders over $100 that qualified for free shipping will now have up to a 10% restocking fee will now be applied to returned items.

This change helps us continue offering competitive pricing and free shipping options while covering the increased costs associated with processing returns. The restocking fee will be deducted from the refund amount at the time the return is processed.

For our Full Return Policy, please check out our policies page: Policies

We appreciate your understanding and continued support. If you have any questions about this update or need assistance with a return, please contact our customer service team.

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This past year reminded us once again why we do what we do. Every order placed, every part shipped, and every customer helped represents someone taking an important step toward independence and mobility. Being part of that journey is something we never take for granted.

To our customers, thank you. Your trust truly means the world to us. We understand how essential reliable wheelchair parts are, and we feel a deep responsibility to make those parts accessible while helping you stay safe, comfortable, and moving forward.

This year also brought an exciting milestone with the launch of our new in-house brand, SHIVO MOBILITY. Built from years of listening to our customers, SHIVO MOBILITY was created with one goal in mind: delivering dependable, well-made wheelchair parts you can rely on every single day. We’re thrilled to now offer SHIVO MOBILITY products on our site and can’t wait for you to experience them.

Throughout the year, we continued expanding our selection, improving our processes, and listening closely to your feedback. We also took a big step forward in connecting with you by becoming more active on social media and creating more videos giving us new ways to share, learn, and grow together.

As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited to keep growing SHIVO MOBILITY, expanding our catalog, and serving you with the same care, reliability, and personal touch you’ve come to expect! 

From all of us at WheelchairParts.net, thank you for being part of our family. We wish you a happy, healthy, and New Year! :)

                    

It’s always an amazing day when we get new product in our shop! Below are the latest and greatest products from the brands you love or new ones you have yet discovered! We update frequently so be sure to check back for new products!

New in Cushions

VIVE Honeycomb Gel Seat Cushion! Available in 16x16!

Suitable for any chair, seat, bench or stadium seat, the gel cushion contours to the body providing comfortable support for coccyx issues, lumbar strain, sciatica, degenerative disc disorders and more! Features: Comfortable seating, resilient non liquid gel, open cell design, washable mesh cover, non-slip base, and easy portability!

• Fits on any16x16 chair, seat, or bench for tailbone & back support
• Relieves painful pressure points
• Open cell cushion eliminates heat buildup
• Breathable mesh cover with nonslip base
• Easily portable with additional strap

Be sure to check out our Cushions Category for more selections to meet your needs!

New in Tires

SCHWALBE DOWNTOWN WHEELCHAIR TIRE is here! Available in 24” x 1” & Black Tire or Grey/black tire!

Downtown Wheelchair Tire provides an aggressive tread pattern while still maintaining low rolling resistance and excellent handling. Sold as PAIR!

Features:

• K-Guard 3™, a puncture resistant material behind the tread designed to help prevent flats without making the ride harsh
• Schwalbe's Black'n' Roll™ compound, these tires leave no unsightly black marks on indoor floors (the black tread in the center)
• 2Grip™ smooth sidewalls allow the tire to glide silkily past the hands for a hand-friendly experience
• 4 colors to choose from
• Inflates to 85-145 PSI
• Choose to add either a french valve (FV) or schrader valve (SV) inner tube when ordering and save!

SCHWALBE RIGHTRUN PLUS Available in 24” x 1”

The Schwalbe RightRun Plus Wheelchair Tire is an entry level tire packed with features: Effective puncture protection layer, hand-friendly 2Grip side walls, and attractive two color compound. Robust Black’n Roll tread center compound that is non-marking neatly completes the feature list.

Tech Features:

• Black 'n Roll: A special compound that does not leave unsightly marks on indoor floors. Additionally it is far more robust and much longer lasting.
• SmartGuard: The safest puncture belt for bicycle tires. Unbeatable for more than 15 years. It has proved itself in practice more than any other tire. Only tires with SmartGuard® are real flat-less tires. Available exclusively from Schwalbe.
• Performance Line: Excellent quality for intensive use, these are the best value for money tires.
• Recycling: Old products made of natural rubber (such as gloves, tubes, etc.) are crumbed, and over several procedural steps, used as base material in the puncture protection system. 

New Kenda HEXON Sport Tires are here! Available in 24”, 25” and 26”!

Kenda HEXON is a high performance sport tire with a unique half and half tread pattern to keep the grip on the court while remaining soft to the hands.

T567 Kenda Euro Trek! Available in 24" x 1 3/8"

Kenda Euro Trek 24 x 1 3/8 All Terrain Tire. Designed to work in all types of weather conditions as well as on and off road. All Weather Design!  ETRTO: 37-540

Be sure to check out our Tires Category for more selections to meet your needs!

New in Cup Holders

Universal Oxford Fabric Cup Holders are here! Available in Small 12-24 OZ Cup Capacity & Large 16-32 OZ cup capacity!

• DURABLE MATERIAL: Strong and water resistance outside layer to hold your water bottle safety and thermal insulation layer keep the cool drink stay cool longer and hot coffee warm. It is washable.
• HOLD BOTTLE WELL AND KEEP SMALL ITEMS SAFE: It is not just a water bottle holder for wheelchair, there are two mesh handy pockets for small items such as keys, earphones, cell phones and credit cards. One bottom pocket with a leak hole to keep it dry and easy to clear. Cord lock to secure the items inside
• BAR BOTTLE HOLDER, UNIVERSAL FITS: Install it on strollers, golf carts, bikes, wheelchairs and many other applications with tubular bars.
• EASY TO INSTALL THE CUP HOLDER: Installing the cup holder without any tools, its Velcro straps go around a bar. You can install it on wheelchairs, scooters and strollers in under a minute.
• COLLAPSIBLE AND ADJUSTABLE: Double sturdy Velcro straps on the bar, while the cup holder can be collapsible to wash. You can also cut off the straps to adopt your need for roll bar with different diameters.

Be sure to check out our Cup Holders Category for more selections to meet your needs!

APRIL

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Join us at Triumph’s 9^th Annual Wheelchair Sports Festival on Saturday, April 30^th, 2022 in Santa Clarita. This event is hosted by the Triumph Foundation, which was founded in 2008 by Andrew and Kirsten Skinner after Andrew suffered a spinal cord injury in 2004. Their mission is to help children, adults, and Veterans with Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder (SCI) to triumph over their disability and to inspire them to keep moving forward with their lives by pushing themselves to get better every day.

Come and enjoy your time at the 9th Annual Wheelchair Sports Festival! This event is FREE to all and a great way to introduce wheelchair sports to children, adults, and veterans that are newly injured or live with disabilities. It also serves to provide education to the general public about people living with disabilities. While you are here, come visit our booth and say hello. We look forward to seeing you there and as always, enjoy the Festival!

• 1944: The history of wheelchair racing begins during WWII. In 1944, with many veterans newly wheelchair bound, Sir Ludiwg Guttman, the director of the Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in England, began to incorporate wheelchair sports as rehabilitation for his patients.
• Late 1940: After Sir Ludwig Guttman’s competitions, the popularity of competitive wheelchair sports skyrocketed in England as well as in the United States. His wheelchair sports paved the way for the international acceptance of wheelchair users in sports.
• 1952: The first ever international wheelchair race for WWII veterans is organized in Great Britain. There was a total of 130 athletes that participated in the event. At that time, they competed with very heavy and bulky wheelchairs in short races such as the 100m sprint.
• 1964: Wheelchair racing is made an official event in the Tokyo Paralympics. The races were an immediate crowd favorite. During these games, American athlete, Carol Giesse, won a gold medal for the 60m sprint.
• 1976: Officials begin to allow longer races up to 1500m after Eugene Roberts, a double amputee, unofficially completed the Boston Marathon in his wheelchair. Roberts was allowed to begin the course an hour early and finished in seven hours.
• Early 1980s: During the 1980s, athletes began transforming their wheelchairs to accommodate for smoother and faster performance during races. Before this, their chairs still had many traditional components of typical wheelchairs. They also started seeking out more specialized and targeted training.
• Late 1980s: The first three-wheeled racing chairs started to appear and were approved for use in official races. The weight of the chairs was also dramatically reduced. As these technological advances emerged, the world began to see an incredible shift and peaked interest in wheelchair sports.
• 1990s: Athletes make the move from racing in a sitting to a kneeling position. The aerodynamics of the chair became incredibly important. Athletes made small changes to deter anything from slowing them down. Helmets were redesigned and more care was taken into the making and choosing of gloves.
• Present: With such advanced technology, racing wheelchairs now allow their athletes to move faster than ever before. This sport is now recognized globally, which has opened the door for many up-and-coming athletes. Many countries around the world have incorporated wheelchair categories in marathons.

Sources:

https://www.paralympic.org/news/sport-week-history-athletics

https://www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/wheelchair-racing#:~:text=At%20the%20Tokyo%201964%20Paralympic,Heidelberg%2C%20Germany%20(1972).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelchair_racing

http://www.bwra.co.uk/history.html

https://www.washingtondc.va.gov/news/veteran_runner.asp

https://www.nytimes.com/1964/11/13/archives/us-team-victor-in-paralympics-games-end-with-americans-far-ahead-in.html

grocery store to stock up on toilet paper, disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer, and a surplus of

other hygiene products. Actually, this isn’t very hard to imagine at all because it was just days

ago that this very thing happened and will continue to happen. With all the panic in the air about

staying healthy and safe, everyone’s attention has shifted to raising awareness about hygiene

and how to maintain yourself and your home clean. However, there seems to be a lack of

attention on the fact that for many, cleanliness goes beyond washing your hands and keeping

the kitchen counter disinfected. For people who own wheelchairs, keeping them clean and

working smoothly, is something that needs to be prioritized as well, and what better time to check in on

your wheelchair than now. Below we will share with you some tips on how to make this process

simple and easy to make regular.

Know Your Chair

Besides knowing the model and the use intended for your wheelchair, as the owner of it you

know when things are not running as smoothly. Taking a moment to make a list of the issues

you have noticed on your chair, may make solving them easier. Your list could include parts of

your chair in need of cleaning, checking tire pressures, tightening screws, or checking the

positioning of certain equipment. Making this step a habit could also minimize the number of

repairs that could become more costly, and potentially shorten the life of your chair.

Wipe Down Regularly

Giving your wheelchair a thorough cleaning can be time consuming so doing it regularly be better and faster. Try making it a habit and wipe down your wheelchair regularly. Depending on how often you use your chair, wiping it down everyday or every couple day wouldn’t hurt. This

simple step could help prevent the buildup of dirt and germs. With the high demand for products

like disinfecting wipes in this health crisis, maybe opting for a “DIY” disinfecting technique could

help save you a few bucks. We recommend using warm water or a household cleaner on your

wheelchair and wiping it down with an old (but clean) t-shirt or rag.

Take it Apart

Wiping your chair down regularly is a measure that can be taken to decrease the buildup of dirt,

but there are parts of your wheelchair that can't be cleaned with a simple wipe down. Taking

some time every couple of weeks or every month to do some more detailed cleaning on your

wheelchair is also recommended to help extend the life of your chair. Detaching parts of your

chair to get those hard to reach places is a great idea, and with quick release axles you can

easily and quickly remove your wheels for a more thorough cleaning.

Once you have removed your wheels you can then spray pretty much any household cleaner on

them and wipe them down using a towel or rag. Using a toothbrush or a smaller long object can

be helpful in cleaning those tight places.

You can then detach the upholstery from your chair. If you are able to detach your upholstery you can always hand wash and hang to dry. If detaching them is not possible you can take a damp towel and wipe down the sling and back using a small amount of soap. This process can take care of any spills or accidents on the chair.

As for the rest of the wheelchair, using that same household cleaner and rag will tackle any dirt

that has accumulated over time. Once you are satisfied with the state of your chair the last step

is to re-attach any part you may have detached to clean or fix.

One Last Tip

Maintenance on your wheelchair should not bring you stress, So the last tip would be to not

hesitate to reach out to someone who may have more knowledge about your wheelchair when

you run into any doubts. If you have a question about any parts or noticed something not

working properly give us a call and we will gladly help you out.

Stay safe & healthy by keeping yourself and your wheelchair clean!

In 1999, the Volcanic Wheel began been lighting up the lives of people all over the world. Since then, they have built an iconic brand that many have tried to imitate, though the quality and technology of the original can never be matched. Over time, the Volcanic Wheel team has worked to innovate and improve its products, in order to offer the most updated technological advancements.

Today, the Volcanic Wheel brand offers a wide range of self-lighted wheels that now feature 8 LED lights with 5 color combinations. The lighting mechanism lasts as long as the wheels, and never require batteries or charging. When in use, the light beam can be activated even at slow speeds, displaying the colors from all angles without any color-bending.

Additionally, the Volcanic Wheel is available to use for a variety of applications for both indoor and outdoor settings. They can be installed onto strollers, traveling luggage, and other light-use items. The brand also offers wheels that are equally suitable for use at high speed and impact on skateboards, wheelchairs, scooters, and more.

This brand represents the perfect balance between function and visual appeal, through its high quality, durable materials that perform beautifully. Their products are known to bring joy to people of all ages. As soon as someone enters the room with Volcanic Wheels, they “light up” the mood instantly and are a great conversation starter. The Volcanic Wheel, is sure to fit the functional and aesthetic needs of your items.

Find the perfect fit for your wheelchair on our website! We offer a range of Volcanic Wheel caster wheels in varying sizes!

https://wheelchairparts.net/light-up/

***Note: Volcanic Wheels are not compatible with Ti-Lite wheelchairs with single sided Fork as they need to have 3/8" bearings and Volcanic wheels come with 5/16" bearings.

Read below to find out five ways in which life is becoming more accessible for wheelchair users.

1. Adaptive fashion

For many people, finding clothes that are both comfortable and stylish is not far from a simple task; however, for wheelchair users this has long been a pressing issue. For starters, non-adaptive clothing can overutilize rivets, buttons, and zippers that can be uncomfortable for those in a constant sitting position. Additionally, the cut and style of certain fabrics may have difficulty laying flat and may even become stuck on wearer’s wheelchair.

This is where adaptive clothing comes in. Although it has been around for some time, there has been an outburst in recent years, bringing visibility to theses issues that had long been ignored or pushed aside. Both high end designers like Tommy Hilfiger’s Tommy Adaptive collection and affordable retailers like Target’s Cat and Jack have stepped in to create clothing that is more comfortable for wheelchair users while keeping in line with the latest fashion trends.

2. Apple's new emojis

In this new era of technology and social media, emojis have become part of every-day life and now Apple has proposed 13 new characters to represent a variety of disabilities.

These include:

• Man and woman in both mechanical and manual wheelchairs
• Prosthetic arm
• Prosthetic leg
• Man and woman walking with a cane
• Man and woman signing that they are deaf
• Ear with a hearing aid
• Guide dog
• Service dog (a trained dog that helps those with hidden disabilities)

These emojis could become part of every Apple device early in 2019. They will play a large part in creating visibility for the communities they represent and help break the stigma that surrounds disabilities by portraying them in an accurate and positive manner.

3.The world's first Miss Wheelchair

In 2017, the first international Miss Wheelchair pageant took place after being inspired by the original Miss Poland Wheelchair competition. Its goal is to create opportunities in the beauty and fashion world for disabled women, allowing them to showcase their personalities and talents.

4.Wheelchair-friendly playgrounds

Today, even more spaces are becoming wheelchair accessible, with an outburst in specialized playgrounds for disabled children. These playgrounds include swings and slides that are adapted to fit and support wheelchairs. Companies like LittleTikes are partnering with various cities to create these play areas and provide children with equal opportunities for fun.

5. Online communities

The accessibility of social media has allowed people from all over the world to connect with each other on various platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, and many others. There we can share personal experiences, tips, and news. Our online site, Wheelchairparts.net, prides itself in providing access to the latest innovation and instructional information. We are available to assist and educate others to the best of our ability.

Sources

https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-43526392

https://mic.com/articles/132453/these-are-the-designers-working-hard-to-make-stylish-clothes-for-wheelchair-users#.vhOL6jJvq

http://www.papermag.com/first-miss-wheelchair-world-crowned-2494810502.html

https://www.wltx.com/article/news/local/a-playground-where-you-can-swing-even-if-youre-in-a-wheelchair/101-488615137

Polyurethane tires are expected to perform many, often conflicting functions. They must provide comfort, traction, low rolling resistance, and long wear. They are also expected to be lightweight, trouble free, non-marking, easy to install and inexpensive. While no single tire material, manufacturing process, or design best satisfies every requirement, Polyurethane Tires DO offer a unique combination of features and benefits well suited to wheelchairs

Advantages of Polyurethane Wheels

Polyurethane when used to manufacture tires provides several key advantages like:

• 1. Resistant to sunlight, oxygen, ozone, and several other environmental factors.
• 2. Resistant to damage caused by abrasive chemicals.
• 3. Resistant to cuts and tears making it extremely durable.
• 4. In the same conditions as other materials, polyurethane wears at a slower rate making it more long lasting.
• 5. This material has higher tensile strength allowing it to carry heavier loads.
• 6. Since polyurethane is produced chemically, a number of variations are possible. The density and physical          characteristics of the material can be modified according to the end use.
• 7. Polyurethane has excellent elastic memory. The flexibility offered by the material allows it to be used in several applications where plastic will fall short.

Because of all the reasons listed above, polyurethane has become the preferred material in industrial as well as commercial applications. Since polyurethane is more wear resistant, it is much more reliable compared to other materials. The reliability of a product is extremely important in an application, especially when looking at wheels and tires. A malfunction with the tire or wheel would put the entire application at risk. Hence, choosing durable and reliable wheels and tires are extremely important when it’s time to replace these products on the units they are used on.

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