Most wheelchair companies still use bolted frames like it's 1985. Reckless Wheelchairs uses all-welded construction that actually makes sense for people who need their chair to work every single day. Here's why welded beats bolted every time:
1. No More Screws Falling Out Mid-Roll
Bolted frames constantly loosen up from daily use, leaving you with rattling screws and wobbly connections. All-welded construction eliminates this problem entirely—there are no bolts to come loose, period. Your chair stays solid no matter how hard you push it.
2. More Push Power Goes Forward, Not Into Frame Flex
Every time a bolted frame flexes at the joints, you're losing energy that should be moving you forward. Welded frames transfer nearly 100% of your push power directly into motion, making every stroke more efficient and less tiring.
3. Quieter Operation That Won't Announce Your Arrival
Bolted chairs develop squeaks, rattles, and creaks as joints wear and loosen. Welded construction stays silent because there are no moving metal-on-metal connections to make noise. You can roll into meetings without sounding like a shopping cart with bad wheels.
4. Built to Take Real-World Abuse
Wheelchair users know chairs get dropped off curbs, bumped into doorframes, and generally beaten up. Welded joints are stronger than bolted ones and won't fail when you need them most. The frame is one solid piece, not multiple parts held together with hardware.
5. Zero Maintenance on Frame Connections
Bolted chairs require constant tightening and adjustment as screws work loose. With all-welded construction, the frame connections never need maintenance—they're permanent. Spend your time rolling, not wrenching.
6. Lighter Weight Without Sacrificing Strength
Bolts, brackets, and reinforcement plates add unnecessary weight to traditional frames. Welded construction eliminates all that hardware while actually creating a stronger structure. You get a lighter chair that's more durable, not less.
7. Professional-Grade Construction at Real-World Prices
High-end racing wheelchairs have used welded construction for decades because it works better. Reckless brings this same professional-grade building method to everyday chairs for under $4,000, while competitors charge $7,000+ for inferior bolted designs.
8. Designed by People Who Actually Roll
The Reckless team has over 100 years of combined wheelchair experience. They know firsthand how frustrating it is when bolted frames start falling apart. That's why they committed to all-welded construction from day one—because they have to live with these chairs too.
The truth is simple: if bolted construction was better, race car manufacturers would use it. They don't, and neither should your wheelchair.
When your independence depends on your equipment working perfectly every day, why settle for technology that's designed to come apart?
