Lumex HybridLX 2-in-1 Rollator Walker & Transport Wheelchair, Large 6" Wheels, Majestic Blue, LX1000B

I took my elderly parent on a cruise and we had several ports of call and a lot of unknown terrain in the future. If your elderly parents are anything like mine, they can be very stubborn when it comes to what they can and can't do. While yes, they can walk "just fine" and don't "need any help", to me this was more about energy conservation. I had resigned myself to bringing a wheelchair and a walker for her when I found this chair. I bought this chair based on the review from E. Gail Chandler which she had some great pics of her mom on vacation. I thank her wholeheartedly because it was a game changer. My only concern was that her momma was a tiny thing and my mom is a bit more sturdy. I figured what the heck.I bought this product in blue and lovingly named it "Optimus Prime". The first thing that struck me was how light weight it was. A huge difference from the standard lightweight wheelchairs (which aren't that lightweight, BTW) and how small it could be folded down. We took it for a few test drives before the cruise to the local mall and it performed brilliantly.The nicest part of the product was the hybrid feature. My mom could start out using a walker on the rough cobblestone or gravel terrain, and then sit in her own chariot once we got to flat land or a museum or whatever. Instead of having to bring two separate pieces of equipment, we got everything we needed in one. We put it in the trunk of sedan taxi's in Russia, water taxi's in Copenhagen, and even brought it aboard a dinner cruise in Paris with ease. The study construction withstood the cobblestones of Prague, the uphill terrain of Estonia, and the muck of rainy weather in Stockholm.Some suggestions: for ease of transport I always popped the legs and wheels off because it made it super small. I also never inserted the safety screws. Yeah, yeah, don't judge. Gravity was going to keep the wheels splayed out and quite honestly it was a super pain in the butt and took way too much time to have to out them in and take them out with every use. You will need to adjust the back when you transfer from walker to transport chair. The handles and the back of the chair need to be higher as a wheelchair, otherwise the strap is across the lower back and super uncomfortable. BTW, it fit into a large duffel bag, but NOT a large hard sided suit case. Because this is a transport chair, it doesn't have the large stabilizing wheels. On the cruise ship there were bumps where the seams of the carpet came together were covered with elevated brass. I nearly launched my mom out of the chair. Take bumps backwards.I should also note that I bought one for my dad once we figured this was a good purchase, but had to order a different brand. Total piece of crap. The back wheels looked uneven from the get go, like they were pointing out, and after a few ports of call, they finally sheered off on a long flat straightaway. We didn't even a bump. So these products are not all created equal.In the end my 78 year old mother who has about 2-3 hours in her before nap time, did full days with no complaint, including a full tilt morning till evening back to back days of tours in one port. Even the tour guide said that most 60 year olds can't hang the second day.I'm including pics of my mom using the chair. I'm also including a pic of this thing in the pile of luggage. The wheels and legs had been popped off and it is the side view, but still, kinda impressive. Look for the long blue metal pieces on the left of the car.BTW, my 6' father had no issue using this as well. My mom is 5'1".

This is a true hybrid rolling walker/transfer wheelchair and it solves some problems better than others.If you are a solo user that sometimes wants to stand and use a rolling walker, but also wants the option of sitting in a wheelchair and 'schoching along" by shuffling your feet, then this is absolutely the chair for you. It is very well made and every moving part functions smoothly. The seat is placed mid way between the front and back wheels and the seatback rotates to allow the user to sit from either the walker or wheelchair sides. Because of the seat placement, the Lumex is very stable in either mode.Unfortunately, the seat position that makes the Lumex such a great hybrid solution for the solo user of the chair, has its shortcomings when an assistant is pushing the user in transfer chair mode. In transfer chair mode, the majority of the user's weight is over the front wheels. With the user's weight on the front wheels, the Lumex has difficulty climbing ANY bumps or ridges that the wheels encounter. There is so much weight over the front wheels that is is nearly impossible for the assistant to tip the chair backward to get over these obstacles. In addition, because of the weight over the front wheels. when pushed across even a gentle slope, the chair wants to turn downhill. Note that these issues are only a problem when an assistant is pushing the user in transfer chair mode. The Lumex works fine for the solo user in either walker or "scooch" mode.Bottom line: For the solo user that wants the option of standing or sitting while getting around, the Lumex is a wonderful solution. For the solo user that occasionally has an assistant, this is a workable solution, particularly over flat, smooth surfaces. Just keep an eye out for door sills and expansion joints. If you are primarily looking for a transfer chair, the Lumex is not your solution.

After spending hours reviewing and comparing the walkers/wheelchairs available, based on the Amazon review of another multi-generation traveling family, I bought this for my 85 year old mother so my sister, my daughter and I could travel with her from So. California to Budapest to Amsterdam and then home. Mom uses a cane or a walker at home. We checked the Rollator with our luggage and had no problems. Mom used it more as a walker. It collapses quickly by pulling up on the seat, which allowed us to quickly transition from between boats, buses, cabs, and even up and down the Castle Hill Funicular in Budapest. Cobblestones proved to be the most difficult surface, but it still handled very well. While the Rollator is adjustable, we are tallish women (5’9”), and it would have been nice if it adjusted even taller.

Basically I'm very happy with this chair/walker. It meets my needs very well . I have two complaints that some might find major. First, I really expected the footrests , once attached, to swing around flat to the sides to allow me to use the device in walker mode without completely detaching and storing them. Maybe unrealistic , but still what I thought. Second , and this really bothers me more , there is no bar or foot lever to help a pusher lift the front of the chair over a small curb or door sill. This can make every little irregularity in a path or pavement a major obstacle. I certainly can and will use the chair,but hope that these comments will help improvethe next model .