Drive Medical Cruiser III Wheelchair Review

Our review

The Cruiser III is the wheelchair equivalent of a reliable sedan: it does everything a self-propel chair should, it is built to last, and parts and support are everywhere. The large rear wheels let the user drive themselves, the flat-free tires never need air, and the swing-away, removable footrests make getting in and out far easier, a detail that matters every single transfer.

What earns it the top spot is fit. It comes in multiple seat widths, so you can match the chair to the body instead of forcing the body to the chair, which is the most common mistake people make buying a wheelchair online. The steel frame is heavy to lift and the seat padding is standard rather than plush, so for full-day sitting you may want a cushion. But as the everyday self-propel chair, it is the dependable default.

Bottom line: The dependable everyday self-propel wheelchair. Durable, widely supported, and sized to fit, just heavy to lift.