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Product Reviews – What Trionic users say about their rollators
Find out what genuine rollator customers say about their purchases and shopping experience at Trionic. We work hard to make every customer happy.
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I have a rare neurological condition Hereditary Spastic Paresis which causes muscle stiffness, balance issues, and consequently mobility problems. I have used walking poles for the last couple of years but when I walk I no longer enjoy my surroundings as I am so busy looking at the ground and concentrating so I don't fall. I thought long and hard about buying a walker as it felt like giving in but I was equally fed up of hanging off my husband or treating a walk like a battle to stay upright rather than an enjoyable experience. After much research, I came across the Veloped and ordered it in July.
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I can honestly say it has changed my life, I am learning to enjoy my walks and not stare at the ground constantly. I am getting used to steering it, I prefer 2 wheels down as it feels more stable and there is a definite knack to turning it in that mode, but the more I use it the better I get.
I am now walking every day and on the 8th of Oct, I start a 100-mile walking challenge to be completed in 4 weeks for MND research. I need to walk 3.2 miles every day over that period to reach my target which will be hard, I would never have considered this without my Veloped. I seriously cannot recommend the Veloped enough, I've got all the gadgets for it and love it. It has definitely been a big investment but worth every penny, life-changing in such a good way.
Veloped Sport 12er M navy/red/white
by Siobhan Taylor -
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Expensive but worth the quality of life it brings. As opposed to an ordinary walker. The first day I walked 5 miles around an indoor shopping mall. I was tired at the end of it. But something I could never have done before. I have used it on rough ground and the grass works well, still need more practice. The only thing that would be helpful is a catch to close it together when I am putting it in the car as it does tend to open which makes life difficult. What I have done is use a bungee cord which helps.
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Veloped Sport 12er M black/white/white
by Sue Cooper -
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This is a well-made product which, unfortunately, has two major flaws:
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1. It is not possible to sit comfortably on the seat because the horizontal bar does not allow me to sit far enough back. This renders the seat useless. I discussed this with the inventor and suggested that the horizontal bar should be moved further forward. He said, for some reason that this was impossible. This is nonsense and I have designed and made my own modification which moves the bar forward by about 5 inches. That works perfectly well and means the seat is usable.
2. The twin front wheels are a really bad idea because they make it very difficult to steer. So much so that, when trying to get through doorways etc, I have had to lift the front. I shall be investigating how to get rid of one of the wheels in order to make it much more manageable.
Veloped Tour 14er L black/reflex/red
by Adrian Shooter -
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My Veloped Trek has begun to change my life. My service dog and I can go for long walks or short ones. When I feel the most off balance, I use the Veloped because it provides me more stability than other walkers.
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The 14 inch wheels and tires make for a quiet walk in buildings. My doctor took the information on this walker to share with other patients. I heartily recommend this for anyone who needs a walker and wants to be outside more.
Oshin was very, very helpful in answering my questions and helping me when I needed some clarification on the product...not due to the product but due to my brain.
I just wish it were Norwegian, not Swedish... just kidding!
Veloped Trek 12er L navy/black/yellow
by Janis Johnson -
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The Walker is perfectly suited for cobblestones and is very easy to handle! It is more flexible than the conventional walkers and offers much more comfort; we are highly satisfied!
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Rollator Walker 12er M/L navy/black/red
by Carina Birgitta Brask -
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Anxiety followed by satisfaction
Was concerned that it was a big commitment to enter blind but in the event it turned out well.
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Veloped Sport 14er M black/white/white
by Brian Pack -
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Most life-changing piece of equipment I've ever bought!
I suffered a severe spinal injury in February, 2009, just slipping on an icy path.
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Overnight, I went from an independent, hard-working, active 43year-old to having to be hospitalised for a month, bed-ridden for 3 months, and convalescing with kind friends for 9 months, until I was, eventually, well enough to return to my home home - in a wheelchair, with an adapted vehicle, and a mobility scooter for 'longer' trips out, as my injury permitted.
I have been left permanently 'disabled', with a partially paralysed leg - and a very 'delicate' back/spine.
As well as the 'physical' injuries, I found the 'emotional backlash' equally as hard to deal with.
Having worked with children with special needs, prior to my injury, I was quite used to the 'stigma' that being 'disabled' entails, but to experience the difficulties of getting around in an 'able-bodied world' first-hand led to my feeling massively frustrated, and exhausted with effort, as well as very fed-up - to say the least!
My gradual rehabilitation has involved the researching and purchasing of various items of equipment, as required...starting with a wheelchair, then a mobility-scooter...and, eventually, the Consultant agreed that, in September 2010, I could begin to try and learn to walk again.
The problem was, I live in a very rural location, on a farm, surrounded by woodland and meadows - which is often muddy and wet (this is England, after all!).
I tried a 'conventional rollator' to start with - but couldn't manage the uneven ground, and was terrified of sliding, as the tires and brakes seemed insufficient, and my spine was jolted over bumps...
However, the mobility scooter was also struggling with the terrain - so, in desperation, I put in "all-terrain rollator" into the search engine on my laptop - and up came the VELOPED!
It seemed everything I was looking for - combined in one piece of equipment.
Was it too good to be true?
I ordered one to be tried out for the week-end....and can honestly say, it began to change my life.
The quality and design is breathtaking.
Every bit of the 'machine' has been so well thought-out and functional - and, suddenly, I not only felt comfortable being 'upright' again, but SAFE.
The all-terrain tires and magnificent brakes gave grip on mud and snow, and the pneumatic design took the 'bumps' and jolts away from my spine, and were absorbed by the Veloped, instead.
The adjustable handle-bars were ideal - raising the rubber, sturdy, hand-grips at just the perfect height for me - whatever my condition that particular day.
If I was tired, I can lower them and put more of my weight through my arms (thus taking the strain off my spine for a while), whereas, on a 'good' day, I could have them higher, so I am walking more 'upright' and with less upper-body support.
The quick-release lever moves them, easily and quickly, into position when the Veloped needs to be folded for transport in my little car - and the numbered column means I can easily put the hand-bars up to 'my' individualised height when I'm ready.
When walking, the 'sporty' seat slides right into the centre of the frame, so, unlike other rollators, I am walking 'upright' in the middle of the frame - in the perfect walking posture.
Good, comfortable grip is established on the handle-bars with my hands, and the effective brakes mean even steep downhill sections of wooded paths are suddenly accessible to me again, and safe (as when my legs are weak, the Veloped brakes 'for' me).
In fact, the Veloped is equally at home' in Town or Country.
The 'climbing-wheel' enables me to negotiate tree roots or rocky ground in the woods, pebbled beaches and coastal paths by the sea, and pavements, shop-doorways and kerbs in the Town.
Crossing roads is easy - even when the basket is full of groceries - there is no lifting involved!
When I am tiring, the 'sporty' seat is easily and quickly slid into position, and provides a comfortable and supported means of sitting - so that I can take necessary rest when in a supermarket queue, or can enjoy taking time to enjoy a favourite view, when out with my dog.
(I have a Staffordshire Bull Terrier who is nearly 13 years old - and even he opted for a ride home in the basket of the Veloped last week, when we were out for a particularly long walk!)
It is so lightweight, also, and folds down for transporting in my car - I have found it no problem to take on an aircraft either.
The quick-release wheels also remove for storage, and, when I had a puncture, recently, it was readily repaired by dropping the tyre off in a bicycle shop for the inner-tube to be patched, whilst I went in the hydrotherapy pool!
Physically, my muscle-tone, stamina and posture continue to improve with every outing, and, being enabled to negotiate steep hills once more, I am experiencing aerobic exercise for the first time in over 2 years - to the benefit of my lungs and heart.
Perhaps the most 'life-changing' aspect of my obtaining the Veloped has been emotionally, though.
Having been so active, prior to my spinal injury, I was very downcast with being unable to access the countryside where I live, and my confidence had dropped considerably - especially as I had become so aware of people's attitude to me, when in a wheelchair or on my mobility-scooter.
I found people assumed I was mentally impaired also, or unable to do anything, physically, for myself - and was often 'grabbed hold of' and pushed along in my wheelchair, when my desire was to self-propel!
Being 'upright' again, and surrounded by the sturdy frame of the Veloped, I am 'protected' from being knocked over when in crowds, but am also very much back 'in control' of my own direction!
The glances I draw now, are NOT those of 'pity' at my being unable to get about, but admiration at the nature of the terrain I am conquering, and wonder and awe at the nature and design of the Veloped that is enabling me to do so!
I can honestly say that it has, indeed, been the most "...
Veloped Tour 12er M black/reflex/red
by Jo Franks -
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As an enthusiastic walker who also likes to travel with my dog through woods and meadows, I had to give up this pleasure at some point because of my progressive muscle disease. A rollator I bought from another Scandinavian brand was able to maintain my mobility in the city, but walking on cobblestones has been a difficult endeavour. Then my Internet research led me to my Veloped and as of then my dog and I were happy again. Some time later, the smart Swedes brought the Walker on the market and I added the 12er Walker to my fleet. This is optimal in the city area, so that I am now perfectly equipped for all occasions. The customer service is also very excellent—fast, competent and uncomplicated—full recommendation!!!
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Veloped Tour 14er M black/reflex/red
by Lucia Bonnet-tullius -
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Walker 12er—a complete success
Many things at Trionic have made me enthusiastic:
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1. excellent service, there is none better
2. well thought out technilogy
3. light weight and maneuverability
4. easy folding and unfolding
Since I do not use the Walker myself, but gave it to my father, I cannot write too much about the experience with this aid. He was very impressed by his new Walker at the presentation of the gift and the following celebration. However, I could see at once that he can walk far more upright from the first step and thus walks more briskly. In addition, he found it very pleasant that his hands no longer vibrate and that the Walker rolls wonderfully easily, whether on cobblestones, gravel or lawn.
Rollator Walker 12er M/L navy/black/red
by Heike Papenfuhs -
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Dream device! I get everywhere with this Walker. Obstacles are no problem! It is not exactly inexpensive, but I would buy it again.
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Veloped Sport 14er M black/white/white
by Elke Steinringer