Adjust according to your comfort
The Action 2 NG Transit Lite boasts four features to personalise your manual wheelchair: adjustable attendant handles and backrest, customisable seats and removable armrests. The adjustable backrest provides the freedom to choose what feels comfortable for your back and is a rare innovation found in manual wheelchairs. The wheelchair additionally accounts for the comfort of the attendant, the attendant handles can be adjusted to allow the attendant’s hand to rest comfortably regardless of their height and avoid slouching over time. Adapting to smaller or larger wheelchair users, the seat can come in four different widths, 16, 17, 18 or 19 inches; we recommend trying the chair with an assessor for guidance on setting up your chair. Users with difficulty transferring to and from the wheelchair can easily remove the armrests to transfer conveniently.
Light, compact and stores your belongings
The foldable wheelchair stands at just 13.1 kg and comes with removable armrests and leg rests. Ideal for users who prefer a lightweight mobility solution, the wheelchair can be reduced to as little as 10.2 kg with the armrests and leg rests removed. Store your belongings in the back pocket for daily use. Whether you are catching up with a friend or going on a shopping errand, the light and compact wheelchair seamlessly adapts to your lifestyle — bring the wheelchair with you regardless of the occasion.
Mobility made easy and safe
Control your safety outdoors with readily accessible parking brakes incorporated into the wheelchair. The user can effortlessly pull the parking brakes on uneven surfaces to keep the chair stable or pull the brakes to use your chair as firm support while you are getting in and out. Apart from its safety features, the chair has a smaller wheelbase and turning circle to make manoeuvring around tight spaces easy.
Our verdict
The Action 2 NG Transit Lite is a convenient blend of features focusing on transportability, customisable comfort and safety. The wheelchair effortlessly integrates into your everyday life with its foldability, lightweight frame, and back pocket.
For users who prefer extra padding on their seats, the Karma Ergo 115 offers a more comfortable ride with thicker upholstery. The wheelchair also provides the flexibility to be self-propelled. Similar to the Action 2 NG Transit Lite, the Karma Ergo 115 folds easily and offers three different seat widths, 16, 18 and 20 inches. However, Karma's Ergo 115 is costlier compared to the Action 2 NG Transit Lite. Given the Ergo 115 weighs 12.1 kg, the Ergo Lite 2 Transit is a lighter alternative at 9.2 kg. The Ergo Lite 2 Transit also comes with comfortably padded upholstery designed to prevent bacteria and mould. Comparing all three wheelchairs, the Ergo Lite 2 Transit is best for seat comfort although Karma's Ergo 115 has the advantage of a self-propelling feature. Optionally, a range of padded cushions can be purchased for the Action 2 NG Transit Lite. Individuals with complex health conditions who may want to invest in a highly customisable seat can opt for the prescriptive chair, the Invacare Action 3 NG Light.
For individuals looking for an easily transportable yet budget-friendly option, the Action 2 NG Transit Lite is the ideal manual wheelchair.
