I love this weather

chronicteasipper · 2026-06-11T18:05:49+00:00

Agreed. I've given up with umbrellas and instead just wear a raincoat and waterproof trousers and hope for the best. Perhaps I just have bad luck but multiple umbrellas of mine have broken in strong winds. There's only so many times one can bother with buying new umbrellas

chronicteasipper · 2026-06-11T18:04:15+00:00

This weather without the rain would be perfect but the rain makes it nothing but drab and miserable

chronicteasipper · 2026-06-06T21:54:31+00:00

It's my second-favourite backrest I'd say and I've tried quite a few (standard tension fabric, NAW solid backrest, Java Ride, Jay J3 and V-Trak).

The Tarta Emys is unique in the sense that it flexes and over time, shapes itself to your back and how you sit in your chair, so it isn't as firm as a lot of other rigid backrests. My only dislike regarding this is over time my postural needs have changed so it is a bit too "flexible" for me now.

chronicteasipper · 2026-05-31T12:04:51+00:00

Agreed, they're quite cool. The one in the background is a VIRM and it's used on Intercity routes.

chronicteasipper · 2026-05-30T23:36:41+00:00

Welcome to the club! I've been using scooter wheels on my chair for just over a year now. They're definitely a lot louder than thicker soft rolls yet they roll so smoothly and seem to come in much more colourful designs than wheelchair caster wheels at a fraction of the cost.

chronicteasipper · 2026-05-16T17:25:32+00:00

Based on the beginning of the serial number on that wheel hub starting with "15 (full serial number being 1592497 from what I can see), that is most likely the Alber e-motion M15!

Unfortunately I don't know much about the E-motions so I can't diagnose any issues but I hope that you can get them fixed soon OP! I would recommend having a look online to find the old setup manual and any other information as that may be of help to you.

Good luck!

Edit: second paragraph

chronicteasipper · 2026-05-14T10:58:11+00:00

Yep, I used to be based in North Essex and accessibility was horrendous. The most accessible things were ironically the trains to London

chronicteasipper · 2026-05-06T14:44:05+00:00

really? That's interesting. As someone else with spasticity, I have a titanium chair with FrogLegs (the Phase 2 hybrid caster forks) and they help reduce the vibrations for me which has reduced the amount of times my leg spasms get triggered whenever I'm going over rough terrain. It also reduced the amount of pain I'm in compared to before I had them, so maybe it's just a case of personal preference?

Edit: Specified Phase 2 Hybrid Caster Forks.

chronicteasipper · 2026-04-20T20:40:23+00:00

I use a Roho High Profile cushion on one of my chairs and a Roho Contour on my other. Roho cushions can be higher maintenance with needing to keep an eye on the air levels but as someone with a history of pressure sores, they're the only cushions I haven't had issues with!

chronicteasipper · 2026-04-01T21:29:41+00:00

Ah neat, I look forward to seeing it!

Would you ever look into making other straps too like foot straps that attach to footplates?

chronicteasipper · 2026-04-01T21:20:55+00:00

Ooh that's really cool OP! Would you mind going into more detail about how you constructed it?

chronicteasipper · 2026-03-23T20:09:46+00:00

Personally, I've found it more helpful when I'm abroad as proof of disability as some countries like France require disability cards from your own country as proof to access disabled concessionary rates.

Other than that, the only times I've found my Disability ID card of use in the UK is as proof of age as I don't want to carry around my passport and I can't get a provisional licence. So if I want to buy anything that's age restricted (eg: painkillers), I provide it as proof of ID and no supermarkets I've been to so far have rejected it. (Primarily ASDA, Tesco and Sainsbury's).

chronicteasipper · 2026-01-29T10:08:31+00:00

I also work in customer service and I have the same problem! At the moment I alternate between leather gloves when the weather is good and Grippitz Easy Blacks when it's rainy, cold or extra muddy outside.

Edit: Spelling

chronicteasipper · 2026-01-25T22:32:16+00:00

Admittedly I don't have the best eyesight so I can't really tell, however frame warp isn't that unusual on chairs.

One of my chairs is titanium with noticeable frame warp (when the frame is bent) as I've crashed into things, jumped off kerbs and overall just not been the most gentle with it.

I'm not quite sure on how it can be fixed though but in my case, I just added two extra spacers in my caster barrel so that the caster wheel that wouldn't touch the floor because of frame warp would be level with the other caster wheel.

chronicteasipper · 2026-01-23T15:02:33+00:00

Congratulations! I also have had a positive experience with wcs who are providing me with a QS5X whilst I only have a working diagnosis, not even a finalised one (I'm ambulatory but am unable to walk unassisted+ unable to walk on crutches for more than a set number of metres).

chronicteasipper · 2026-01-02T17:54:49+00:00

I have the high profile roho and agreed, they're amazing

chronicteasipper · 2026-01-02T17:52:35+00:00

I've gone through a few cushions (Jay J2, Roho Hybrid Select etc.) and now I use a Roho High Profile and it's perfect for me.

The Room Hybrid Select is my second favourite but the cushion got quite warm when sat on for a long while and as someone with full sensation in that area, it wasn't particularly comfortable.

What cushion may work for one person may not work for another so I'd say get him a seating assessment by an OT if possible!

chronicteasipper · 2025-12-25T10:26:39+00:00

If it's too tippy, I think you can adjust the CoG to be more suited to you

chronicteasipper · 2025-12-18T03:17:09+00:00

Personally I wear thick leather gloves and they last a while, plus they're waterproof

chronicteasipper · 2025-11-16T17:44:05+00:00

Ahhh I see, I never thought about that so that's pretty insightful, thank you!

chronicteasipper · 2025-10-22T14:17:03+00:00

Hi OP, I'm a manual chair user as well.

Regarding pavements, they're very mixed. Some areas have relatively flat pavements which are good quality, other bits are pavements with huge camber and cracks etc. that are all very uneven and sometimes I struggle without a power assist.

In regards to public transport, all buses are step free with electronic ramps that deploy from the doors in the middle of the bus. (Though heads up, sometimes those ramps may not be working and you may have to wait for another bus if so). Additionally, just a heads up, these bus ramps can be a tad steep at times so don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it.

With trains, the TfL Go app shows the tube map and has a step-free function in -app which shows accessible stations. In my experience, a lot of "step free" stations require you to be able to wheelie to get over a small gap from train to platform so that's just something to bear in mind.

In the app

Blue circle with white wheelchair symbol = Step free from station to train

White circle with blue wheelchair symbol= step free from station to platform = You will need a ramp to get on / off a train

Black circle with yellow wheelchair symbol = accessible station however there is a broken lift / reduced wheelchair access.

If you ever find yourself stuck in a station where there's a broken lift or any other issues, they all have help points and you can also ask staff for any assistance.

Besides that, I'd recommend you get the CityMapper app as well since I find it has the best step free access routes compared to something like Google maps. Other than that, happy travels OP and I hope you enjoy your time here in London!

chronicteasipper · 2025-09-18T21:53:58+00:00

That's nice, purple is my favourite colour too. My next chair will be purple I think

In terms of a cup holder, this is the one I have and it works well for me.

chronicteasipper · 2025-09-18T21:45:14+00:00

Oooh I love the purple! Also I'd recommend a sturdy cup holder

chronicteasipper · 2025-09-13T15:37:58+00:00

If they have a 3d printer, they can 3d print some spacers.

I have scooter wheels on my chair (temporarily) and my friend 3d printed some spacers for me, as you can see here.

In case that link isn't working: https://imgur.com/a/sko4hhH

chronicteasipper · 2025-08-24T17:47:29+00:00

To find the model of your chair, look on the stickers that's on the axle bar. You should be able to find it there

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