Description
The Drive Blue Streak Wheelchair is the standard wheelchair done in Drive's signature blue: a powder-coated steel frame with a black cross brace, flip-back padded desk arms, and your choice of swing-away footrests or elevating legrests — in 16, 18, and 20 inch seat widths, all rated for 300 lb.
- Blue powder-coated steel frame – durable finish with a black cross brace that folds for storage
- Flip-back padded desk arms – flip them back to pull up to a table or transfer sideways
- Two rigging choices – swing-away footrests (with calf strap) or elevating legrests for leg support
- Push-to-lock wheel locks – simple, positive locking for transfers
- Solid polyurethane tires – flat-free rolling on composite wheels
- 300 lb capacity at every width – 16, 18, and 20 inch seats on one proven frame
A Standard Wheelchair with the Details Sorted
The Blue Streak covers the classic standard-wheelchair brief without the usual compromises. The steel frame folds on its cross brace to a 12 inch width for closets and car trunks, the nylon upholstery wipes clean, and the desk-length arms are padded and flip back — so the chair pulls up to a dining table like a chair, and side transfers are not a fight with a fixed arm. Seat depth is 16 inches at every width, seat-to-floor height is 19.5 inches, and the back height is 16 inches. Choose swing-away footrests for everyday use (they include a calf strap) or elevating legrests when legs need to be raised. At 41.25 lb it is a manageable lift for a caregiver, and the solid tires never need air.
Features and Benefits
Frame and Arms
- Powder-coated steel frame – blue finish over steel with a black cross brace
- Flip-back desk arms – padded arms flip out of the way for tables and transfers
- Folding cross brace – folds to 12 inches wide for storage and transport
- Nylon upholstery – durable seat and back that wipe clean
Riggings
- Swing-away footrests – swing aside or remove for transfers; calf strap included on footrest models
- Elevating legrests – raise and support the legs; choose them on the 18 and 20 inch seats
Wheels and Locks
- Solid polyurethane tires – flat-free, mounted on composite wheels
- Push-to-lock wheel locks – push forward to lock the rear wheels for safe transfers
Product Specifications
Dimensions and Fit
- Seat Widths: 16, 18, and 20 in (40.6, 45.7, and 50.8 cm)
- Seat Depth: 16 in (40.6 cm)
- Seat-to-Floor Height: 19.5 in (49.5 cm)
- Back Height: 16 in (40.6 cm)
- Overall Width: 22 in (16 in seat), 24 in (18 in seat), 26 in (20 in seat)
- Overall Dimensions Open: 42 in long × 36 in high (106.7 × 91.4 cm)
- Folded Dimensions: 32 in long × 12 in wide × 36 in high (81.3 × 30.5 × 91.4 cm)
Weight and Capacity
- Weight Capacity: 300 lb (136 kg) at all seat widths
- Product Weight: 41.25 lb (18.7 kg)
- Carton Shipping Weight: 47 lb (49 lb for the 20 in elevating-legrest model)
Wheels, Locks, and Codes
- Tires: Solid polyurethane on composite wheels
- Wheel Locks: Push-to-lock
- Frame Material: Steel, blue powder coat
- HCPCS: K0001
- Warranty: Limited 3 Year
Shopping the wider range? Compare this chair with our other wheelchairs, browse all mobility aids for transfer and daily-living support, or read our wheelchair buying guide.
Why Choose the Drive Blue Streak Wheelchair
Choose the Blue Streak if you want a dependable full-time standard wheelchair with the two features users ask for most: arms that flip back for tables and transfers, and a real choice of footrests or elevating legrests — without stepping up to a premium price. It is a self-propelled manual chair (HCPCS K0001), not a transport chair, so the rider can move independently.
- Full-Time Chair, Not a Premium Price – a self-propelled K0001 standard chair – independence without stepping up a price class
- Pull Up to the Table – desk arms flip back out of the way – meals and desks without a transfer
- Legrests That Match the Legs – swing-away footrests or elevating legrests – support for swelling and long sits
- Never a Flat Tire – solid polyurethane on composite wheels – rolling that never waits on a pump
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How much weight does the Blue Streak hold?
300 lb at every seat width — 16, 18, and 20 inches. The chair itself weighs 41.25 lb.
Which seat width should I choose?
Measure the widest part of the seated rider's hips and add about an inch. The 18 inch seat fits most adults; the 20 inch seat suits broader riders.
What is the difference between the footrests and the elevating legrests?
Swing-away footrests support the feet at a fixed angle and include a calf strap. Elevating legrests raise the legs to reduce swelling and are available on the 18 and 20 inch seats.
Do the arms move out of the way?
Yes. The padded desk arms flip back, so the chair pulls up to a table and side transfers are unobstructed.
Does it fold?
Yes — the cross brace folds the chair to 32 by 12 by 36 inches for a closet or car trunk.
How do I keep the wheel locks gripping?
Per Drive's owner's manual, the lock shoe should embed into the tire at least 1/8 inch when locked; have a dealer adjust the clamp if the grip fades.
What warranty does it carry?
Drive covers the Blue Streak with a Limited 3 Year warranty.
Additional Information
Back Height: |
16 in (40.6 cm) |
Seat Height: |
19.5 in (49.5 cm) |
Overall Width: |
22 in (16 in seat), 24 in (18 in seat), 26 in (20 in seat) |
Seat Depth: |
16 in (40.6 cm) |
Folded Size: |
32 in long × 12 in wide × 36 in high (81.3 × 30.5 × 91.4 cm) |
Product Weight: |
41.25 lb (18.7 kg) |
Weight Capacity: |
300 lb (136 kg) at all seat widths |
Wheels / Casters: |
Solid polyurethane on composite wheels |
Brakes: |
Push-to-lock |
Frame Material: |
Steel, blue powder coat |
HCPCS Code: |
K0001 |
Warranty: |
Limited 3 Year |
