Amazon
SuperHandy GoRide 2 Power Wheelchair
Features
- Drive type: Rear-drive (with Neutral/drive switching)
- Seat width: 19” (with Premium cushion)
- Weight limit: 300 lbs
- Range per charge: 5 miles
- Speed: up to 4 mph
- Batteries: 2 x Lithium Ion (included)
- Brakes: Electromagnetic
- Wheelchair dimensions: 29.5”x 12.4” x 29.3” folded
- Wheelchair weight: 40 lbs (without battery)
- Warranty: limited lifetime on frame, 2-year on electronics; 1-year on battery
Other features: 360-degree joystick control, motor lock/freewheel function, quick folding frame.
The SuperHandy GoRide 2 remains one of the strongest choices for anyone who puts portability near the top of their list. At around 40 pounds without its batteries, it is substantially easier to lift into a car than a conventional full-size power wheelchair while still supporting users up to 300 pounds.
Its biggest strength is not outright range. In fact, the current manufacturer specification is only up to 5 miles, so this is best thought of as a compact everyday and travel chair rather than a long-distance machine. The trade-off is an unusually manageable combination of weight, compact folding and simple controls.
The chair uses dual brushless motors, electromagnetic braking and an intuitive joystick controller. It folds for storage in a vehicle and the batteries can be removed, reducing the weight that needs to be lifted at one time.
SuperHandy currently lists the GoRide 2 at 40 pounds without batteries, up to 44 pounds with two installed, a 300-pound capacity, 3.7 mph top speed and up to 5 miles of range. Amazon also has a live GoRide 2 listing specifying a 300-pound capacity, approximately 42-pound chair weight and dual 250W motors.
What we liked
The combination of low weight and a 300-pound capacity is what makes the GoRide 2 stand out. It is compact enough to use as a travel chair but does not feel like a stripped-down mobility aid. The removable batteries and fast folding design are particularly useful for anyone regularly transferring the chair into a car. The colouring on these wheelchairs is striking and a very modern design which is always nice to look at. The controls and simple and the switching between drive and neutral was effortless so it made it really easy for the end user to access. It really is an incredibly lightweight chair for an electric and the one lever fold mechanism made transport a breeze.
What could be better
The short range is its obvious limitation. A maximum of around 5 miles is well behind many current folding wheelchairs, so people planning long days away from a charger should look at one of the longer-range models below. The front foot rests also had a tendancy to fall down sometimes, however this could just be an issue of tightening the screws in place and was more likely an issue from how long we had been using this wheelchair as a daily support aid for general wear and tear.