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Strongback ErgoSteel Wheelchair

Name: Strongback ErgoSteel Wheelchair
Brand: Strongback Mobility
SKU: ES0001
Price: 399.95 USD
Availability: InStock

ManufacturerStrongback Mobility

Model ES0001

$399.95

Most items ship in 3 to 7 business days.

The ErgoSteel puts Strongback's patented curved backrest on a steel frame. It has an 18" seat, 24" quick-release rear wheels with hand rims, desk-length armrests and swing-away footrests, arrives assembled and carries 300 lbs.

Seat width

18"

Weight capacity

300 lbs.

Frame

Steel

Chair weight

35.7 lbs. complete

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Overview

The Strongback backrest on a steel frame 18" seat, 300 lbs. capacity

A folding steel-frame wheelchair with Strongback's patented curved backrest and adjustable strap tension, an 18" seat and 24" quick-release wheels. It carries 300 lbs.

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Built for real life

What stands out

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The Strongback backrest at a lower price

The backrest is shaped to fill the curve of the lower back. It hangs on broad hook and loop straps, so you can set the tension firmer or softer at any height, and it folds down for the car.

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A steel frame

Steel keeps the price down and takes years of daily use with little upkeep. It also makes the chair heavier than Strongback's aluminum models, at 35.7 lbs. complete.

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Comes apart for the car

The rear wheels release with a button, and with the wheels, legrests, casters and anti-tippers off the frame weighs 18.3 lbs. Folded with the wheels on it measures 25" X 13" X 25".

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Made for transfers and tables

The footrests swing away and lift off without tools, which clears the front for a transfer, and the desk-length armrests let the chair roll up to a table.

The Hieline Take

The ErgoSteel is the way to get Strongback's backrest for $399.95. The shaped panel with its adjustable straps is the reason to buy any Strongback, because it holds the lower back where a sling back lets it sag, and here it comes on a plain steel frame. The steel is the trade. The chair weighs 35.7 lbs. complete against 27.4 lbs. for the aluminum Comfort, it comes in one 18" seat, and the frame warranty is 2 years instead of 5. If the chair stays mostly at home and you want to sit upright in it all day, the ErgoSteel does that job. If it goes in and out of the car every day, spend the extra on the Comfort.

Straight talk

Is it right for you?

A good fit if you

want the Strongback backrest for $399.95
are comfortable lifting a steel frame
weigh up to 300 lbs.

Look elsewhere if you

lift the chair into a car often and want the lighter aluminum Comfort
need a seat other than 18"
want attendant brakes on the push handles

Build & Buy

DeliveryStandard shipping

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This section is how your order reaches you.

Shipping is free on orders of $500 or more and $45 below that, to any address in the 48 continental states. Most items ship in 3 to 7 business days. No carrier quotes an exact date, so treat that as an estimate rather than a promise.

Standard shipping$45.00 at checkout

$45 to the 48 continental states, free on orders of $500 or more. Most items ship in 3 to 7 business days.

WarrantyStrongback Mobility limited warranty

Included.What does this mean?

This section covers what the manufacturer warrants and for how long.

There is nothing to buy here. The full terms are in the Warranty & Return tab on this page.

Strongback Mobility limited warranty+$0.00

Included with this wheelchair at no charge. The full terms are in the Warranty & Return tab on this page.

Your total

$399.95

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Getting the size right

Not sure it will fit you?

Five measurements, taken at home with a tape and a firm chair, tell you whether a seat will suit you. The guide opens right here with a printable worksheet.

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How to measure for a wheelchair

Getting the right wheelchair starts with getting the right fit. A chair that is too wide, too narrow, too deep or too short is uncomfortable and hard to use.

You do not need dozens of measurements to get started. For most manual wheelchairs, transport chairs and power wheelchairs, the five below will get you to the right size.

Before you measure

Sit upright in a firm chair. Wear the shoes and the clothing you expect to use with the wheelchair. Have someone help you, because the measurements are far more accurate when somebody else holds the tape.

Measurement A. Hip width

Measure the widest part of your hips or thighs while seated. Keep the tape straight across your body rather than wrapping it around you.
This is the measurement that points you at a seat width.
Leave yourself a little room. If your seated hip width is about 19", look at a seat that gives you a small amount of clearance rather than one measuring exactly 19".
Do not go wider than you need. A wider seat makes the whole wheelchair wider, and that makes doorways and indoor turns harder.
Measurement B. Seat depth, also called upper leg length

Measure from the back of your buttocks to the crease behind your knee while seated.
The front edge of the seat should never press against the back of your knees. Aim for about 1" to 2" of space between the seat edge and the back of the knee.
A seat that is too deep presses behind the knees. A seat that is too shallow leaves your thighs without support.
Measurement C. Lower leg length

Measure from the crease behind your knee down to the bottom of your heel, wearing your normal shoes. Keep your knee bent at about 90 degrees.
This one tells you about seat-to-floor height, footrest height, legrest adjustment and footplate position.
If the wheelchair comes with a cushion, remember the cushion raises your seated height.
Measurement D. Back height

Sitting upright, measure straight up from the seat surface to where you want the top of the backrest to sit.
The right back height depends on how much upper-body support you need. A lower back gives an active manual wheelchair user more freedom to move. A higher back gives more trunk and upper-body support.
If you are unsure how much support you need, call us before you order.
Measurement E. Elbow height, where the armrests adjust

Relax your shoulders, let your arms hang at your sides, and bend your elbow to about 90 degrees. Measure straight up from the seat surface to the bottom of your elbow.
This gives you a comfortable armrest height on any chair with height-adjustable armrests.

Weight capacity

Always compare the rider's weight against the manufacturer's stated weight capacity. Never choose a wheelchair rated below the rider's actual weight.

If the rider is close to a chair's maximum, move up to a higher-capacity model.

Band	Capacity
Standard	Up to 300 lbs.
Heavy duty	Above 300 lbs., up to 400 lbs.
Bariatric	Above 400 lbs.

Make sure the wheelchair fits your home

Seat size is only half of it. Before you order, compare the wheelchair's overall dimensions against the places it has to go. Measure:

The narrowest doorway it has to pass through
Hallways and tight corners
The bathroom entrance
The bedroom entrance
Elevators, if you use one
Your vehicle's cargo space, if the chair travels

Check the manufacturer's listed overall width as well as the seat width. A wheelchair with a 20" seat measures considerably more than 20" from wheel to wheel.

For a power wheelchair, check the listed turning radius too, so you know it can turn where you need it to.

Your measurements

Type your numbers straight into the boxes below, or print this page and write them in by hand. When you are done, copy them and email them to us, or call and read them out.

A. Hip width inches

B. Seat depth, upper leg length inches

C. Lower leg length inches

D. Back height inches

E. Elbow height inches

Rider weight lbs.

Narrowest doorway inches

Need help choosing the right size?

Sizing varies between manufacturers and between models. If you are unsure which size to order, we are happy to help.

Send us your measurements along with the wheelchair you are considering, and a Hieline Medical specialist will compare them against that manufacturer's available seat sizes and specifications.

Call 1-855-HIELINE or email care@hieline.com with your measurements and the model you are considering, and we will tell you which seat size to order.

Important

This guide helps you select standard mobility equipment. It is not a clinical seating assessment. A rider with significant postural needs, pressure-management concerns, asymmetry, contractures or other complex seating requirements should be evaluated by a seating or rehabilitation professional.

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How to measure for a wheelchair

How to measure for a wheelchair

Before you measure

Measurement A. Hip width

Measurement B. Seat depth, also called upper leg length

Measurement C. Lower leg length

Measurement D. Back height

Measurement E. Elbow height, where the armrests adjust

Weight capacity

Make sure the wheelchair fits your home

Your measurements

Need help choosing the right size?

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