Effortless braking
With the Dreeft Wheels, you can brake without friction and use 80% less effort on your handrails when controlling the wheelchair. The handrails of the Dreeft Wheels are not attached to your wheelchair’s rims, and the handrails do not rotate with the wheels. As a result, the Dreeft Wheels reduce the risk of injury and friction burns.
The Dreeft Wheels minimises the need for support by creating a smooth braking experience and makes manoeuvring around corners and on slopes easy.
Technology designed for convenience
At only 3.7 kg, the Dreeft Wheels are extremely lightweight for daily use and portability. The Dreeft wheels flexibly adapt to your lifestyle, operating effectively even on wet terrains.
To operate your wheelchair with the Dreeft wheels, simply move the handrail lightly forward to propel your wheelchair forward. To stop, move the handrail backwards and to travel backwards, move the handrail backwards after it has stopped moving. All movements are made easier with the Dreeft wheels, ideal for users with weak upper body function.
Our Verdict
The Eppur Dreeft Wheels is the first ever braking system in the mobility market. Its braking system is patented and unique to the Dreeft Wheels. As a lightweight solution, the Dreeft Wheels is an effortless and effective solution for wheelchair users who would like to prevent friction burns and injury, and reduce fatigue when propelling their wheelchair.
Similarly, the Alber E-Motion M25 Power Wheels are power wheels aiming to reduce fatigue when propelling a wheelchair. However, the E-Motion M25 is powered and requires charging, whereas the Dreeft Wheels is not a powered product. As the Dreeft Wheels are not powered, it is more cost-effective compared to the E-Motion M25. The E-Motion M25 is also heavier at 7.8 kg, while the Dreeft Wheels are 3.7 kg. Although the E-Motion M25 is heavier, it gives users the feature to control the wheelchair through Bluetooth connection and travel up to 5.4 mph.
The Sunrise Medical Empulse WheelDrive 2.0 Power Wheels is a flight-friendly solution with dual rim technology, allowing you to switch between the push assist and continuous drive mode. The push assist feature works similarly to the Dreeft Wheels, the main difference is the motors in the WheelDrive 2.0. Although the Empulse WheelDrive 2.0 is more costly compared to the Dreeft Wheels, it allows users to travel at three different speeds without the need for self-propulsion.
Overall, the Eppur Dreeft Wheels is an excellent add-on for users with limited upper body strength or who would like to reduce the risks of injury and friction burns when propelling their wheelchair. The Eppur Dreeft Wheels are a cost-effective option for users and offers an innovative alternative to powered wheels.
