Wheelchair Center of Gravity
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I ordered my chair with a 1" cog. Very stable and hard to get off the ground.The frame is marked in 1/2" increments from 1" to 3". I moved it to 11/2". Much easier to move and launch. Also had to move the brakes. Like your videos, thank you.
Awesome, and thank you! Yes, smaller increments of 0.5" are recommended since these adjustments can change comfort in regards to tipping backward. But it sounds like you got it dialed and a lot more efficient and comfortable. And congrats on the new wheelchair, please check out our other videos to help get your chair best set for you!
Agree with most of it except "it should be done by a professional" . If you are able, you should experiment with this yourself. Same with your wheelchair maintenance in general. Empowerment is Independence.
What professional do you suggest? I got my chair second hand and no repair place will touch it since it’s not from them.
Please explain the statement, "more difficult to get a full propel..." I know not what the term "propel" means with relationship to center of gravity.
Thanks for commenting Chad! What we mean by a lesser Center of Gravity possibly resulting in a limited propulsion, is if the rear wheels are back towards the backposts. Likely, it'll be more difficult to get your starting grip around 10-11 o'clock and over to 2-3 o'clock on the handrims, resulting in shorter and less powerful propels! We hope this helps and please don't hesitate to ask more questions.
closer to your center of gravity easier to push but more tippy, farther back harder to push, but more stable, it's user preference usually.