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product_id: 1256017
title: "Silver Sport 1 Folding Transport Wheelchair, Black | Lightweight Folding Wheelchair Features Full Armrests and Removable Swing-Away Footrests for Easy Mobility"
brand: "drive medical"
price: "€ 1439.19"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Drive Medical"
url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1256017-silver-sport-1-folding-transport-wheelchair-black-lightweight-folding-wheelchair
store_origin: HR
region: Croatia
---

# 24-inch urethane composite wheels 37.6 lb lightweight frame Supports up to 250 lb capacity Silver Sport 1 Folding Transport Wheelchair, Black | Lightweight Folding Wheelchair Features Full Armrests and Removable Swing-Away Footrests for Easy Mobility

**Brand:** drive medical
**Price:** € 1439.19
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Glide through life with style and ease — the ultimate lightweight transport chair.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Silver Sport 1 Folding Transport Wheelchair, Black | Lightweight Folding Wheelchair Features Full Armrests and Removable Swing-Away Footrests for Easy Mobility by drive medical
- **How much does it cost?** € 1439.19 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1256017-silver-sport-1-folding-transport-wheelchair-black-lightweight-folding-wheelchair)

## Best For

- drive medical enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted drive medical brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Safety First:** Push-to-lock brakes ensure secure stops and peace of mind on every outing.
- • **Premium Comfort:** Breathable nylon upholstery with full-length padded armrests for all-day support.
- • **Smart Convenience:** Swing-away footrests and a handy carry pocket keep essentials close and transfers easy.
- • **Reliable Durability:** Powder-coated alloy steel frame built to last and withstand daily use.
- • **Effortless Portability:** Folds compactly to just 11 inches wide for seamless travel and storage.

## Overview

The Drive Medical Silver Sport 1 Folding Transport Wheelchair combines a durable 37.6 lb alloy steel frame with 24-inch urethane composite wheels, supporting users up to 250 lb. Designed for professionals and active seniors, it folds compactly for effortless travel and storage, while offering breathable nylon seating and padded armrests for superior comfort. With push-to-lock brakes and swing-away footrests, it delivers reliable safety and convenience for daily mobility needs.

## Description

The Drive Medical Silver Sport 1 Folding Transport Wheelchair is designed to provide dependable, comfortable mobility support for adults and seniors who need assistance during travel, appointments, or daily outings. Built with a durable powder-coated silver vein steel frame, this transport chair balances long-lasting strength with user-friendly portability. Weighing just 37.6 lb, it is easy for caregivers to maneuver, fold, and lift into a vehicle, making it a practical option for both short-term recovery and ongoing mobility needs. Comfort is a core feature of the Silver Sport 1. The chair includes full-length padded armrests that offer steady support and reduce pressure on the arms during extended use. Its nylon upholstery is not only supportive and breathable but also simple to maintain and clean. The removable swing-away footrests allow users to position their legs comfortably and enable easy transfers in and out of the chair. When folded, the chair becomes compact, helping save space in storage and ensuring transport remains quick and convenient. With a weight capacity of 250 lb and optimized dimensions that balance comfort and portability, the Silver Sport 1 Transport Wheelchair is an excellent choice for individuals seeking a reliable, easy-to-use mobility solution. Since 2000, Drive Medical has proudly manufactured trusted medical equipment and homecare products that are used in homes and hospitals across the globe. We offer a wide range of products to support your family’s needs, from mobility to bath safety, from patient care to personal care. Our mission is simple: to enhance the lives of our customers with products that support safety, independence, and comfort. When you shop from Drive Medical, you’ll find unmatched quality, cutting-edge innovation, and products designed in partnership with clinical experts.

Review: Sturdy, Comfortable, and Easy to Transport - This lightweight folding wheelchair is sturdy, comfortable, and easy to maneuver. The full-length armrests and removable footrests make it convenient for daily use and transportation. It folds quickly for storage, making it a reliable choice for anyone needing extra mobility support.
Review: A quality device for a surprising price - I broke my leg in a stairway fall 2/28/2026 and was abruptly immobilized, my first such experience in 72 years of living. After an ER visit, I looked at mobility options on desertcart and decided on this wheelchair, expecting a piece of Chinese near-junk given its very low price, but hoped it would serve OK. What a surprise! It's well-built, strong, a pleasure to use, folds to a car's back-seat size (about 11" thick) and is lightweight despite being (apparently) of welded steel construction. Even the instruction manual is clear, well-written, and well-printed on quality stock, with none of the grammar/language flaws that so often make foreign-product manuals humorous or incomprehensible to an English speaker. There are a few points that could be improved, although they do not detract from my 5-star rating: > What I thought was a lack of parking brakes was just that I was not pushing the brake levers quite hard enough to exercise their over-center cam latches. > The wheel tread pattern is smooth, so they can slip on smooth floors (hardwood, carpet, etc.) This would be easy for the maker to fix. > There is a rear-of-foot retaining strap on each folding footrest, held with an unnecessarily tall (3-4cm) peg, so you have to over-lift your foot to get over it onto the footrest. I was able to remove the pegs with a Phillips screwdriver and the strap with a pair of light shears, so they're no longer a problem. However, my feet slipping off the back of a footrest has never been a problem in the first place. As an extra feature, the footrest assemblies swivel to the sides when not latched in place. In this configuration, the chair is a lot less deep front-to-back which makes it easier to maneuver in tight turns. I live in a three-story house, and after my positive experience with this wheelchair, have bought two more of this model (one for each floor) so I don't have to carry it up and down the stairs constantly.

## Features

- Lightweight Mobility Support: The Drive Medical Transport Wheelchair supports daily independence and features a foldable back for compact travel and storage, and a carry pocket for storing essential items
- Easy Travel Convenience: Navigate outings or appointments with this lightweight wheelchair, designed with a powder-coated steel frame that weighs just 37.6 lb
- Comfortable Seating Experience: Ensure dependable support using this mobility aid, built with breathable nylon upholstery and full-length padded armrests to support comfort during periods of sitting
- Reliable Low-Maintenance Build: This durable folding wheelchair comes equipped with urethane tires on composite wheels, push-to-lock brakes, and a strong frame supporting up to 250 lb
- Enhancing Lives: Our mission at Drive Medical is to lead the world with innovative healthcare solutions that enhance lives

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001HOI7AS |
| Additional Features | Carry pocket on backrest, Swing-away footrests, Folding back canes |
| Best Sellers Rank | #20,535 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #3 in Self-Propelled Wheelchairs #1,629 in Sales & Deals |
| Brake Style | Push-to-Lock |
| Brand | Drive Medical |
| Brand Name | Drive Medical |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 8,174 Reviews |
| Frame Material | Alloy Steel |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00822383140414 |
| Handle Type | Push Handles |
| Included Components | Item |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 36"D x 11"W x 24"H |
| Item Nype Name | Wheelchair |
| Item Weight | 17.05 kg |
| Manufacturer | Drive Medical |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SSP118FA-SF |
| Material | Nylon, Polyurethane |
| Material Type | Nylon, Polyurethane |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 250 pounds |
| Model Name | SSP118FA SF |
| Model Number | SSP118FA-SF |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Dimensions | 36"D x 11"W x 24"H |
| Product Style | Sport |
| Seat Back Interior Height | 19.5 inches |
| Seat Depth | 16 inches |
| Seat Height | 19.5 inches |
| Seat Width | 18 inches |
| Style | Sport |
| Turn Radius | 32 inches |
| UPC | 822383140414 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 3 Year Limited Warranty |
| Wheel Size | 24 inches |
| Wheel Type | Composite Wheel |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Drive Medical
- **Color:** Black
- **Item Weight:** 17.05 kg
- **Product Dimensions:** 36"D x 11"W x 24"H
- **Style:** Sport

## Images

![Silver Sport 1 Folding Transport Wheelchair, Black | Lightweight Folding Wheelchair Features Full Armrests and Removable Swing-Away Footrests for Easy Mobility - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FxdZmT1OL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Would this be appropriate for a 235 lb person**
A: Yes we got this for a lady close to 300 lbs

**Q: I have a drive wheelchair now for my husband new pad and swing out footrests the problem is I need a chair that measures 28 inches from the outside ?**
A: This chair is about 28 inches outer wheel to outer wheel. I have very narrow doorways of 30 to 34 inches. I just make it though, but sometime knock my knuckles.

**Q: Does the chair come already assembled?**
A: Hi Oscar, Thanks for your interest in the Drive Medical Silver Sport 1 Wheelchair with Full Arms and Swing Away Removable Footrest. This wheelchair does require some minor assembly such as attaching the swing away footrests. The rest of the chair comes together.

**Q: can a person when sitting move chair around by themsleves**
A: Yes. The wheelchair has a standard handwheel located outside the drive wheel on both sides. The occupant of the wheelchair can move the wheelchair via the handwheel, without getting his/her hands dirty on the drive wheel. This assumes that the occupant's left and right hands and arms are operational.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sturdy, Comfortable, and Easy to Transport
*by I***Y on August 1, 2026*

This lightweight folding wheelchair is sturdy, comfortable, and easy to maneuver. The full-length armrests and removable footrests make it convenient for daily use and transportation. It folds quickly for storage, making it a reliable choice for anyone needing extra mobility support.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A quality device for a surprising price
*by J***N on March 5, 2026*

I broke my leg in a stairway fall 2/28/2026 and was abruptly immobilized, my first such experience in 72 years of living. After an ER visit, I looked at mobility options on Amazon and decided on this wheelchair, expecting a piece of Chinese near-junk given its very low price, but hoped it would serve OK. What a surprise! It's well-built, strong, a pleasure to use, folds to a car's back-seat size (about 11" thick) and is lightweight despite being (apparently) of welded steel construction. Even the instruction manual is clear, well-written, and well-printed on quality stock, with none of the grammar/language flaws that so often make foreign-product manuals humorous or incomprehensible to an English speaker. There are a few points that could be improved, although they do not detract from my 5-star rating: > What I thought was a lack of parking brakes was just that I was not pushing the brake levers quite hard enough to exercise their over-center cam latches. > The wheel tread pattern is smooth, so they can slip on smooth floors (hardwood, carpet, etc.) This would be easy for the maker to fix. > There is a rear-of-foot retaining strap on each folding footrest, held with an unnecessarily tall (3-4cm) peg, so you have to over-lift your foot to get over it onto the footrest. I was able to remove the pegs with a Phillips screwdriver and the strap with a pair of light shears, so they're no longer a problem. However, my feet slipping off the back of a footrest has never been a problem in the first place. As an extra feature, the footrest assemblies swivel to the sides when not latched in place. In this configuration, the chair is a lot less deep front-to-back which makes it easier to maneuver in tight turns. I live in a three-story house, and after my positive experience with this wheelchair, have bought two more of this model (one for each floor) so I don't have to carry it up and down the stairs constantly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Helped with mobility - great purchase
*by P***N on May 3, 2026*

We purchased this for travel after surgery. It was great, and went on the plane and all over the country. After full recovery, we gave it to friends. They love it, because it is lightweight and easy to manage. the footrests come off completely and the handles fold back to help it fit in small places. This wheelchair was a great purchase and helped people who need it.

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*Product available on Desertcart Croatia*
*Store origin: HR*
*Last updated: 2026-08-25*