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Scooters and Power Chairs - which is best for you?


  • Power wheelchairs have the best maneuverability and are most typically used indoors.  They operate with a joystick.  There are numerous types, from portable models that fold up or disassemble, all the way to larger chairs with captain's seats and functions like powered elevation, recline, and more.


  • Scooters  are more typically for getting around outside of one's living space, whether it's a hallway, out to the mailbox, the store, or to take along on a vacation.  They have a tiller (steering column), and operate by pushing levers.  Like power wheelchairs, there is a huge variety of scooters, from tiny folding models to larger models that can handle large weights.  Similar to power wheelchairs, scooters can be highly portable for outings or vacations.


  • 3 wheel scooters have the advantages of maneuverability, lighter weight, lower cost, and for some customers, more comfortable foot or leg position (because there are no fenders).


  • 4 wheel scooters are favored by customers who want to maximize stability, especially if uneven surfaces are involved.


Step Ahead Mobility will discuss your specific needs and recommend the best options for you.

TRANSPORTING YOUR SCOOTER OR POWER WHEELCHAIR

Disassembling a Scooter (click for video)

Disassembling a power wheelchair (click for video)

Click on the photo for a 55 second video showing how a scooter is disassembled.

Most portable scooters disassemble into 4 pieces, plus basket.

Disassembling a power wheelchair (click for video)

Disassembling a power wheelchair (click for video)

Portable power chairs (like the Go Chair) break apart into 4 pieces.

Putting a folding power wheelchair in an SUV (click for short video)

Putting a folding power wheelchair in an SUV (click for short video)

Folding power wheelchairs like the Jazzy Carbon are easily lifted into your vehicle.

introducing the amazing baja bandit!!

    new scooters for sale

    New Pride GoGo Super Portable!

    pride elite traveler 2 PLATINUM - new!

    New Pride GoGo Super Portable!

    Pride saw the growth of portable scooters and answered the call!  The Super Portable folds in seconds to a height of 12" without having to remove the seat! The Go Go Super Portable scooter features Charge360 technology for  convenient, magnetic battery charging and weighs just 41.6 pounds  without the airline-friendly lithium battery.  300 lbs capacity, up to 10 miles range for a 220 lb rider. Available in black or the stylish minty green!

    pride baja bandit!

    pride elite traveler 2 PLATINUM - new!

    New Pride GoGo Super Portable!

    This all-duty scooter is amazing in so many ways - - from its 400 lb capacity to the 4.5" ground clearance to the upgradeable 14.5 mile range (on lithium-ion batteries) to the amazingly smooth ride to the 8 mph speed to the high-intensity light package to the sliding swivel seat, and lots more.  Must be test driven to believe!

    Click for more info

    pride elite traveler 2 PLATINUM - new!

    pride elite traveler 2 PLATINUM - new!

    pride elite traveler 2 PLATINUM - new!

    The brand new Elite Traveler 2 has innovative iTurn technology that allows 3-wheel steering with 4-wheel stability.  But that's not all - - it also has the super-easy magnetic charging port and one-touch tiller adjustment. 

    300 lb capacity, 4.2 mph top speed, 10 miles of range.  And it comes in a ton of cool colors*. This is an awesome new scooter!

    *at a small extra charge

    FDA Class II Medical Device

    pride GoGo Sport 3-wheel

    pride gogo ultra x 3-wheel

    pride elite traveler 2 PLATINUM - new!

    The Pride GoGo Sport is an excellent 'tweener' model with upgraded weight capacity of 325 lbs, higher max speed at 4.7 mph., but still having a compact profile and modest weight pieces. This model comes with higher capacity 18AH batteries, good for extended maximum range of 12.75 miles on a charge.  

    FDA Class II Medical Device

    pride gogo ultra x 3-wheel

    pride gogo ultra x 3-wheel

    pride gogo ultra x 3-wheel

    The GoGo Ultra X is an extremely capable, very affordable model in the Pride lineup.  With 300 lbs capacity, 4.3 mph top speed, up to 8 miles of range and with tiller-mounted charging, it competes with many other more expensive scooters.  But with the heaviest piece under 30 lbs, it's also very easy to live with.

    FDA Class II Medical Device

    pride gogo ultra x 4-wheel

    pride gogo ultra x 3-wheel

    pride gogo ultra x 3-wheel

    The GoGo Ultra X 4-wheel provides a stable, very affordable model in the Pride lineup.  With 300 lbs capacity, 4.1 mph top speed, up to 8.9 miles of range and with tiller-mounted charging, it competes with many other more expensive scooters.  But with the heaviest piece just 34.5 lbs, it's also very easy to live with.

    FDA Class II Medical Device

    golden buzzaround ex 3 wheel

    golden buzzaround LT 3-wheel - updated

    golden buzzaround ex 3 wheel

    An amazingly competent and versatile scooter.  Longer wheelbase, larger wheels and suspension provide comfort for up to 350 lbs capacity.  

    The larger motor is powered by large U-1 batteries, enabling 5 mph speed and up to 18 miles of range.  3 wheels means it has great maneuverability.

    FDA Class II Medical Device

    golden buzzaround xl 3 wheel

    golden buzzaround LT 3-wheel - updated

    golden buzzaround ex 3 wheel

    The Buzzaround XL is a terrific value scooter that happens to have a long, comfortable footwell (you can guess what XL stands for).

    300 lb capacity, 4 mph top speed, up to 10 miles of range, and the great maneuverability of a 3-wheel.  Lots of our taller and not-so-tall customers appreciate this scooter's all-around liveability.

    FDA Class II Medical Device

    golden buzzaround LT 3-wheel - updated

    golden buzzaround LT 3-wheel - updated

    The Buzzaround LT is the heart of Golden's lineup, and it has recently been updated.  Simplified handlebar tiller, black gloss mag wheels, and the unmatched Golden footroom.  Weight of heaviest piece has been reduced to 28 lbs, making this usable for all.

    300 lb capacity, up to 7 miles range..  

    FDA Class II Medical Device

    pride i-go folding scooter (iceberg blue)

    Brand new and super-cool, the i-Go is Pride's newest entry into the folding market. Disassembles into two 32-lb pieces, folds down to 12". With a very capable 275 lb capacity, it goes up to 4 mph and has a range up to 9 miles with a Lithium-ion battery!  Ice Blue color.

    Click for information

    pride GoGo Elite Traveler 3-wheel

    pride GoGo Elite Traveler 3-wheel

    The GoGo Elite Traveler is Pride's mainstay scooter line.  The 3-wheel offers great maneuverability in a compact size that won't eat up your living space.  Very easy to live with.  

    300 lb capacity, 4 mph, up to 8.5 miles range, heaviest piece just 29 lbs.

    FDA Class II Medical Device

    Click for information

    new scooters on order

    more coming!

    USED SCOOTERS FOR SALE

    PRIDE ELITE TRAVELER PLUS 3-wheel - $600 - sold!

    Pride's GoGo line has become synonymous with high quality portable  scooters.  The Elite Traveler Plus is the best-selling model in the  line.  This 3-wheel scooter is actually the Elite Traveler Plus - -the  'Plus' means that it has 50% larger batteries for greater range (normal  scooter batteries are 12 amp-hours; this scooter's batteries are 18  amp-hours.  3 wheels means it is highly maneuverable.
    This scooter has an almost-new 17.5" wide stadium seat with swivel and adjustable arms.  This scooter would cost over $1300 new.
    There are only 2 cosmetic areas of non-perfection - it's missing a  colored shroud on the rear left, and there is a small patch on the seat  (see photos).
    - capacity up to 300 lbs
    - top speed 4.5 mph (this one is quick!)
    - range up to 10.25 miles on a charge
    - highly compact 34.5" turning radius
    - can be disassembled into 4 main pieces for transport - - heaviest piece only 32.5 lbs.

    FDA Class II Medical Device

    new power wheelchairs

    new!! the amazing Pride Ultra Light

    The Jazzy UltraLight is brand new and awesome!  Carbon-fiber makes it very light at 33 lbs without battery.  Generous 300 lb. capacity.  14.7 miles max range with 10AH airline-compliant lithium-ion battery.

    FDA Class II Medical Device

    Click for video

    Pride jazzy carbon

    The Pride Jazzy Carbon has proven to be very popular, due to its excellent performance and light weight.  Only 39.6 lbs (without battery), it still has 300 lb capacity, 3.7 mph top speed, and up to 9 miles per charge. Airline-compliant 12AH lithium battery, front springs for a smoother ride.  Available in white or black.

    FDA Class II Medical Device

    new!! travel buggy city 2 plus heavy duty

    new!! travel buggy city 2 plus heavy duty

    new!! travel buggy city 2 plus heavy duty

    New to the market - for those who need a little more in their folding power chair.   395 lb capacity, 15 miles range, width adjustable to 23"; quick-release removable wheels reduce carry weight by 25 lbs.  

    FDA Class II Medical Device

    Click for information

    new!! travel buggy dash lite

    new!! travel buggy city 2 plus heavy duty

    new!! travel buggy city 2 plus heavy duty

    The Dash Lite provides class-leading performance at an  excellent value.  Weighing just 43 lbs, it has 265 lb capacity and up to 9.5 miles of range.

    FDA Class II Medical Device

    Click for information

    new power wheelchairs on order

    travel buggy aerolux - updated version coming

    At just 33 lbs, the carbon fiber Travel Buggy Aerolux is among the lightest portable power wheelchairs on the market, and is blowing people's minds!  Super lightweight, yet it still handles 300 lbs and has a range of up to 11 miles.  Available in red, blue, purple or black, FDA Class II Medical Device

    used power wheelchairs

    pride gochair - orange - $900

    pride jazzy select elite - $850

    pride jazzy select elite - $850

    This Pride Go Chair is very clean, in  near-perfect condition and works perfectly.  NEW BATTERIES!  Capacity 300 lbs, has an 18" x  17" very comfortable seat with swivel and long, adjustable arms.  Would cost  $1700 or more new.
    Not all joysticks are created equal - the Pride Go Chair joystick is one  of the best - super-smooth and responsive, which makes it easy to use,  even for those who haven't used a joystick before.  Joystick can be  mounted on either right or left arm.
    Can be disassembled for transport; comes apart in 4 main pieces, heaviest piece weighs just 36 lbs.
    - range up to 11.2 miles
    - speed up to 3.8 mph
    - 300 lbs capacity
    - heaviest piece 36 lbs.

    FDA Class II Medical Device

    pride jazzy select elite - $850

    pride jazzy select elite - $850

    pride jazzy select elite - $850

    The Select Elite is a front-driver and one of the mainstays of the Jazzy line. This unit was a demo but spent most of its life in a closet.  It is exceptionally clean.  We have put BRAND NEW PREMIUM BATTERIES in, so it shouldn't need any maintenance for years.  Generous 19" captain's seat, charger included. Top speed 4.0 mph, range up to 15 miles. Weight capacity 300 lbs.

    FDA Class II Medical Device

    more coming soon!

    RECENTLY SOLD

    golden lite rider 3-wheel (pre-owned)

    golden lite rider 3-wheel (pre-owned)

    golden lite rider 3-wheel (pre-owned)

    GOLDEN LITERIDER - 3 WHEEL - red

    golden lite rider 3-wheel (pre-owned)

    golden lite rider 3-wheel (pre-owned)

    GOLDEN LITERIDER - 3 WHEEL - blue

    golden lite rider 3-wheel (pre-owned)

    GOLDEN LITERIDER - 3 WHEEL - blue

    pride gogo ultra x 3 wheel

    GOLDEN LITERIDER - 3 WHEEL - blue

    pride gochair

    pride gochair

    pride revo 2.0 3-wheel

    triaxe sport scooter

    golden xl hd - 4 wheel

    Pride GoGo Elite Traveler - 4 wheel

    Air Hawk Folding power wheelchair

    Pride gogo elite traveler plus (pre-owned)

    RECENTLY SOLD (continued)

    pride revo 2.0 3-wheel

    Air Hawk Folding power wheelchair

    pride jazzy elite es (pre-owned)

    pride gogo sport 3 wheel

    pride Victory 10 3 wheel (pre-owned)

    pride Victory 10 3 wheel (pre-owned)

    pride Ultra x 3-wheel (pre-owned)

    pride Victory 10 3 wheel (pre-owned)

    ev rider transport folding scooter (pre-owned)

    golden buzzaround xl 4-wheel

    Pride GoChair (in Duke Blue)

    Pride ultra-x 4-wheel

    pride ultra-x 3-wheel

    pride jazzy passport

    RECENTLY SOLD (continued)

    air hawk (in perfectly yellow)

    vive 4-wheel scooter

    2015 Pride GoGo Elite Traveler 3-wheel.

    PRIDE Jazzy ZERO TURN 8 - green moonstone

    golden buzzaround carryon

    new! golden buzzaround lt

    golden lite rider 4-wheel - Blue

    golden buzzaround XL - 3 wheel

    vive 3 wheel

    pride gogo ultra x 3-wheel

    pride gogo ultra x 3-wheel

    pride gogo ultra x 3-wheel

    pride gogo ultra x 3-wheel

    vive series a 4-wheel

    pride gogo ultra x 3-wheel

    vive series a 4-wheel

    RECENTLY SOLD (continued)

    air hawk (blue)

    pride go chair (white)

    golden literider envy

    golden literider envy

    pride go chair (white)

    golden literider envy

    pride go chair (white)

    pride go chair (white)

    Pride iride (mango)

    Pride Victory Sport lx

    Golden xls hd

    golden lite rider 3-wheel

    moving life - atto folding portable scooter

    Golden buzzaround ex 4-wheel

    Golden buzzaround ex 4-wheel

    BRANDS WE SELL

    Golden Technologies (Buzzaround), Pride Mobility (GoGo), Invacare, Merits, Drive DeVilbiss, Vive, EV Rider, Jazzy, Quickie, Mobile Stairlift, Shoprider, Moving Life (ATTO), Travel Buggy


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