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So I had Achilles tendon reattachment and repair surgery done. This means zero weight bearing for some time. Crutches were too temping for me to put weight on the foot and a knee scooter is highly recommended regardless. Decided to spend the extra money (HSA dollars) and get this one. Some specs on me... I'm 5'9" (1.75M) and 195-205lbs (91kg). I'm also generally good with balance as well and overall decent health. I thought for what it was it was strong and well built. I didn't need any extra padding for my knee. I was able to take it out in my yard comfortably. You aren't going to do any bike flips with it but was able to go over my bits of bumpy grass without too much issue. I do think the air filled tires were key to keeping the "rough" bumps at bay. Wife was able to fold it up and lift it into a Rav4 trunk and use the mechanism to collapse it without to much issue. My daughter thinks it is a toy for her to play with (10 year old). Is it "unstable"? I don't think so. I have a slightly tilted driveway and if I came down it too fast and tried a full turn oh ya you would flip, but I assume you don't do that. For those with qualities issues, I had none of those. The wheels were straight upon assembly. Wheels didn't leak air, never had to add more air during my month solid usage indoors and out. The issue with the nuts on the wheels is semi legit. I think the rounded tips on the one I got reduced any major issues but I was aware of them at all times and a few times it would have been nice if those bolts were recessed. Turning radius is large, but it's that or be even more prone to tipping. These things aren't a car with a wide base. Its designed to help you be mobile. One trick around the large radius for me was to hold the break which brakes the back wheel then "wheelie up and rotate" when I needed to. Use that tip at your own comfort level or not at all. I also only used it on a single floor for the most part other than when I got it outside. I used crutches for the floor I wasn't going to be on very much. I did think just buying a super cheap one but crutches worked good enough for those few times I had to go to my second floor. In the end now that I'm finally cleared for weight bearing walking (in boot) again I no longer need it would be the right time to review. I would 100% recommend this if anybody has this type of surgery and are understanding that it's not a wide wheel based "stable" device. I never tipped, I never felt unsafe, brakes worked great and if you know how to adjust wire brakes (motorcyclist and cyclist here) you can tune them in perfect. The seller also took HSA for this which is great and the shipped product came on time and there were no damages upon arrival to the shipping box. Assembly was easy for me and intuitive enough. Thank you Kneerover for making a product made my life a lot easier than it could have been during my recovery.

This scooter was a lifesaver!! Easy to adjust, easy to use, comfortable for my knee to rest on & a very sturdy feel. I did not think I was going to tip over because it has the larger tires, which will go over all terrains. BONUS!!Save yourself from being forced to use crutches. You won't be disappointed.

I like my All-Terrain KneeRover, it’s perfect for rolling over hard floors, carpet, and small bumps with ease. But where it really shines (compared to other models) is outdoors. I’ve taken this thing everywhere one might reasonably attempt to go, including through loose driveway stones with relative ease and stability. The large(r) diameter pneumatic tires help immensely in that regard. Other models with hard/small tires are prone to catching on cracks, pebbles, and even the small transition strips between carpeting and hard flooring.NOTE: if you are physically weak, unstable, have balance issues and/or have difficulty backing a car in close quarters, then, a KneeRover may not be for you. This thing doesn’t turn very short, so it helps immensely to plan ahead when you enter a room, and have your route planned out in advance.Note: This note is more of a comment than a complaint. The KneeRovers turning radius is necessarily large so that stability is maintained - otherwise people would be turning too short (at speed) and falling off. If your balance and physical condition permits it, you can lift the front wheels while standing on your “good” foot/leg and “pirouette“ on the rear wheel(s) to shorten your turning radius, thereby reducing the number of back and forth steps required to turn around in tight spaces (like a bathroom).While the positive benefits of the KneeRover far outweighs the negatives, there are a few things that could be better:* Wobbly steering column connection. As long as you assemble it properly the steering column and retaining bolt will stay secure... but it’s - loose fit and it wobbles.* The brake seems to require excessive force to get it into parking brake mode, and even then it doesn’t seem to stay engaged.* Max air pressure on the tires is 40psi, which is still a bit soft for my 270 lbs. because they feel just a little more squishy than I’d like.I initially bought my All-Terrain KneeRover “Used-Like-New, with all original packaging” from Amazon (see first photo).What I received (from Amazon) was a compact/portable model (meaning foldable) KneeRover GO with small, hard wheels (see photo two).The markings on the box indicated that it was an All-Terrain model, but that’s not what was jammed inside. And Amazon’s claim that it included “all original packing” was literally a joke (see third photo). The original purchaser obviously purchased two (2) different KneeRover models, then pulled a switcheroo by returning the less expensive model KneeRover inside the more expensive box! And Amazon never verified the contents when they accepted the return; rather they merely re-sold it as the ($100 more expensive) All-Terrain model.OK, I get it, mistakes happen. But what REALLY steamed my clams is Amazon flat-out refused to make it right by shipping me another All-Terrain KneeRover, until I had returned (and they had physically received) the KneeRover GO that had erroneously sent me.That was unacceptable since I had already spent 5 days waiting to receive my KneeRover from Amazon the first time. Not only did Amazon refuse to ship another (hopefully the correct model) KneeRover until they had the first one back in their hands, they said that it would take an additional 5-7 business days from when they received my return before I could expect a replacement.At this point I elected to switch from an Amazon Exchange to a Return/Refund, and called KneeRover directly.Trey at KneeRover was exceptionally helpful, even discounting my purchase by graciously applying a sale coupon to my All-Terrain KneeRover and even provided free shipping. I had my brand-new KneeRover directly from KneeRover in LESS time than Amazon would have taken to correct their mistake... and at a price that was within $5 of Amazon’s “Used-Like-New” price.CONCLUSION: While I am thoroughly disgusted with the refusal by Amazon to make good on their mistake, I am grateful to have found KneeRover because the walker that the hospital sold me (so I could get around with my shattered ankle) was killing my shoulders since I had to lift my entire weight for EVERY step. Like anything else there are aspects that are the result of compromises between functionality and safety, but KneeRover has done an excellent job of providing an outstanding product that fills a niche.HOORAY for KneeRover! Amazon, not so much.

This scooter was so much superior to all the cheap ones it is almost hard to explain.1. Much, much stronger and better built. I had one of the cheap ones actually break under me, and when you are recovering from ankle surgery, that is a disaster waiting to happen.2. Steering is real steering, like a car, so when you hit the occasional pebble or such, it does not twist the entire handle and try to tip you over.3. The air-filled tires make rolling everywhere a thousand times easier. Easier on your floors, easier on your knee, go on gravel, grass, parking lots, etc. much more safely.4. This can not be overstated - IT HAS A REAL BRAKE. Most of the cheap scooters have the cheap metal piece that simply presses against the tire, so it only takes a small amount of force to move the scooter even while the brake is applied. As you can imagine, this can be very dangerous to someone on one leg, trying to use the scooter to balance/assist themselves getting up and down.5. The tires are also large enough to go up a stair, and over curbs without the metal frame hitting. It worked wonderfully as an aid to get in and out of my shower even.6. Do yourself a favor and buy the memory foam cushion topper. It made all the difference on how thrashed my knee felt from being on the seat so much.