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I've been using a solid wheel rollator walker for 3 years. I wish I'd known about Trionic from the start! My old rollator broke for the second time in 2 years. They claimed it was an all-terrain rollator, but it obviously couldn't keep up with me as the same part kept breaking. This time, I couldn't even get it repaired because of the global shipping crisis. That's how I stumbled across Trionic - I was desperately looking for a replacement walker that was manufactured in Europe in the hopes that delivery wouldn't be hampered by the shipping crisis. I emailed Trionic to confirm they weren't having shipping delays and was shocked to receive a reply directly from Johan, one of the founders, who reassured me that delivery would be unaffected.
I decided that instead of going with one of the Trionic rollators, I was going to order a Veloped Trek 14er M. It arrived in days and all of the accessories I'd ordered arrived already installed, which was a bonus.
From my very first spin around my very muddy garden - I knew the Veloped was a game-changer. Hand on heart, one of my first impressions (as I easily crossed muddy, boggy, grass and then took it up and down every kerb and obstacle that I could find) was that the Veloped feels like it was designed by someone that needs to use mobility equipment - or someone who loves someone that does. The Veloped has made me realise that some of the exhaustion, pain, and difficulties that made me need to stop to rest so often with my old rollator were due to its difficulties handling obstacles - needing to be lifted or twisted around or over them, and also the massive amounts of vibrations transferred through the rollator to the user when crossing any sort of textured surface - be it brick-paved, gravel, or cobblestone. And it was painful when something as small as a pebble could bring you to a violent stop by locking up one wheel. Using the Veloped, there's a massive improvement in the amount of vibration transferred to the user. The front wheel design is excellent for getting over obstacles - and not needing to search for and use a dropped kerb reduces how much walking is required if there isn't one readily accessible. I don't need a ramp to get up the (low) steps to get into my house anymore. The Veloped and its sliding seat also encourage me to walk more upright and feel more like I'm walking normally, not like I'm pushing something in front of me like rollators often do, and that has improved my posture while walking.
The customer service has been great. Delivery was great and even the packaging, user manual, laminated quick reference info, and letter from the founders felt premium. The product is great. I have already recommended it a few times to people trying to use a rollator to maintain an active life because it likely would be a better fit for their lifestyles.
My only criticisms:
-It *will* fold down narrower than its narrowest locking position. It would be nice to be able to lock it securely in its narrowest position especially when travelling. It just seems like it works to be less likely to be damaged in transit that way.
-The seat is quite narrow. With the maximum weight capacity of the Veloped, you'd think that there was at least one model available for those with broader hips and bums. This is the main complaint I hear about the Veloped so I know that it's not just me that finds it pretty snug and not something that I would like to sit on for long periods of time. However, I have seen many people strap a folding chair to the side of the Veloped so they do have a comfortable seat they can use when they reach their destination or for a longer rest. It would just be nice if that weren't necessary.
There is simply nothing better than walking with this device.…
It has given me the strength and self-confidence to walk off the paved roads.…
We are very satisfied!…
The Walker is perfectly suited for cobblestones and is very easy to handle! It is more flexible than the conventional walkers and offers much more comfort; we are highly satisfied!…
DEFINITE GAMECHANGER…
This walker is perfect for my height, my previous NHS rollator was too low down, being as this one can be adjusted to your correct level, I no longer get such an aching back, which in turn means I can walk further comfortably. The steering is much mo…
Simply more comfortable than without back cushion…
My mother is very happy with the Veloped back cushion.…
Fantastic service!…
I'm thrilled that TRIONIC offers every spare part for my VELOPED. And that's not all – they even provide a video showing how to install it.
Everything worked perfectly. Our German companies could definitely learn a thing or two from this service!
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Sad to see the missing brand on the Vendor list in Canada…
This review is specific to the ordering process as I have not yet received my product. I am absolutely impressed at the wealth of information that was provided in order for me to feel comfortable about choosing the right product for me. I was sadly…
Very good…
Very good, in-depth and quick consultation in chat, always very friendly, quick delivery, easy to understand and punctual, all additional parts were mounted on the Veloped, only the tyres had to be attached. The Veloped is just great; my daughter onc…
Excellent little folding stool…
Very light & easy to use one handed. It is high enough that I can get up easily without using any support.…
