What was your concern with this review?
I have an incurable neurological disorder that affects (mostly) my balance. I cannot walk at all without hanging on to something. Having led a very active life (I'm now 76) this was obviously a serious setback. After using my first (borrowed) walker it became obvious that wheel size and composition was a limiting factor. I came across the Trionic Veloped while searching on the web for "big wheel walkers." I read a number of the reviews, spent time on the phone asking questions of (a very helpful) Oshin, and finally decided to give it a try. It's costly in comparison to other walkers but has features not available elsewhere and provides me with a degree of mobility so I can get out of the house and negotiate surfaces that would otherwise be impossible. In short, I love it.
The primary drawback is that it's definitely for outdoor use. It's too large to be used in the house, in restaurants, etc. Though many would probably think it an advantage, for me it pushes too easily, to the point where I feather the brakes all the time except when going up hill. (Since I tend to fall backwards I probably don't stand as straight up as I should.) I'd love to be able to "dial in" some resistance. Also, for my use, it turns more easily than necessary in the "city" mode and with more difficulty than I like in the "off-road" mode. A complaint - the brake cones on my Veloped were neither precisely round nor flat across. This caused the brakes to pulse when applied until I wore the cones round, a process that took about three months. Further, there was loose crystalline debris in gap of one of the brake pads. This fell between the pad and the cone causing grooves in the cone and excess brake dust. No permanent harm from this but quality control should have caught it.
Complaints aside, I am about to order a Trionic 12er walker. It will be a good bridge between the conventional walker I use in the house and the Veloped. It's easily transported behind the driver's seat of my car and will allow me not only to quickly and safely navigate less-than-smooth sidewalks, streets, parking lots, lawns, etc. and still go into restaurants et al. For airline travel, it will provide one device to accommodate all my indoor and outside mobility needs without paying a fee to ship the Veloped. While Trionic products may on the surface seem costly, being able to continue to participate in and enjoy life is well worth the small investment.
It is easy to use and fun.…
I am simply thrilled with the kind person who assisted me and the Veloped, which is brilliant. My dog is happy that we can also go downhill from paved roads again. I’m going to talk about it a lot because finally there is a help that looks great and …
Expectation fully met…
After the expected prompt delivery, there was an initial problem with one of the two brakes. We received a precise description of how to remedy the problem by phone and email. Since then, see above.…
I am delighted with my new Veloped,the……
I am delighted with my new Veloped,the build quality is exceptional.
The large wheels are so beneficial on rough ground. Trionic's documentation and delivery is "First Class" It's been a pleasure doing business with them up there in Sweden.
Ogi…
A liberation!…
My Trionic has liberated me. A walk with the dog has become a pleasure again. I easily and smoothly can walk on woodland trails, even soft beach dune sands, and a trek in the hills along pebbly paths is possible too! But it's convenient and cool to w…
Completely convinced!…
The Veloped Tour is really a great help for taking a walk or a hike if you have shortness of breath.
In fact, you can sit on the 30 cm deep seat at any time, the brakes keep the Veloped perfectly stationary. The armrest and back support are very c…
Thoughtful walker for terrain and everyday use…
Trionic makes thoughtfully designed walkers adapted for terrain and everyday use.
Built-in features that make it easier to get over curbs, for example, are missing from other walkers, but Trionic has solved this in a smart way.…
Keeps the weather off…
Had this for a few months; easy to fit, the clips keep it in position and it gives it good protection as needed.…
Alison , Bristol…
I have had my Veloped Sport since mid April of this year and it has been fantastic! The ordering and delivery service was easy and quick and, when it arrived, we were immediately impressed with the design, construction and way in which it comes apart…
Excellent walker…
Lovely walker, beautifully made. Wonderful for going up and down kerbs. Try to persevere with it but need an armrest walker to take some of the weight off my legs due to MS. I was advised you didn't do these but wanted a walker I could use on roug…
