The X-1 SE is a special edition folding manual wheelchair designed around easier lifting and easier storage. The heaviest single piece weighs just 9.5kg for the 45cm seating width, making it one of the more manageable folding manuals we stock. You can choose between a 45cm or 51cm seat width, and the frame folds compactly for the car boot or the hallway cupboard. It's a considered choice for part-time users, occasional travel, or anyone who needs a lightweight back-up to their main chair. Configured in the UK before dispatch, with free UK delivery, eligible VAT relief and a 30-day home trial.

The X-1 SE takes our standard X-1 manual wheelchair and refines the details that matter most in daily UK use. The frame has been re-engineered with lighter tubing, bringing the heaviest single lift piece down to 9.5kg for the 45cm seat — noticeably easier to load into a car boot than a standard manual folder. The seat upholstery uses a firmer, wipe-clean fabric that suits longer sits. The footplate folds cleanly out of the way for transfers. The armrests swing back to clear the seat when getting in or out. Wheel hubs and axles are upgraded for smoother self-propulsion on UK pavements. The result is a chair that looks familiar but feels more considered, aimed at users who want a genuinely lightweight daily manual.

Seat width on a manual wheelchair is measured between the armrest support bars and should fit your hips with a small amount of room on each side. A 45cm seat suits most average UK builds and keeps the folded chair as compact as possible. A 51cm seat works better for broader hips, heavier winter clothing, or users who find 45cm pinches over a long day. As a working guide, sit on a firm chair, measure across your hips at the widest point, and add 3 to 4cm for comfort and clothing. Too narrow, and the chair pinches; too wide, and you slide sideways in turns. Our UK team is happy to talk through sizing before you order, and a 30-day home trial applies.

The X-1 SE folds using a single strap on the seat base — lift the strap, push the sides in, and the chair collapses in a few seconds. Folded dimensions are roughly 85cm long, 30cm wide and 70cm high, which slides into a hallway cupboard, under a stairs cupboard or behind a sofa without difficulty. The chair stands upright when folded, so it doesn't need floor space larger than a small suitcase. For longer storage — a garage, a shed, a loft — keep the chair indoors where possible, as UK winter damp can affect the upholstery over time. Genuine replacement parts are stocked in the UK for straightforward repairs, and our support team can advise on servicing if the chair sees heavy use.