Have been looking at replacing SWMBOs 22 year old wheelchair. Have homed in on a (very) lightweight model, with the help of a local firm.
You can get a plain vanilla model, but it is very customisable ... for a price.
Looking at our selection of changes, we have some cleverly engineered fold down handles, at £40. And a set of mudguards for £112.
SERIOUSLY ? Two pieces of injection moulded plastic are equivalent to almost 4 pairs of precision engineered metal components ??????
Fuck off.
I am weeping with frustration that I no longer have access to a decent machine shop, as with my limited skills, I'm pretty certain I could make them up with couple of hours work.
To be honest, I would have complained if they wanted to charge £20.
Even worse, is the fact they are one-size-fits all, so there's not even an excuse of having to manufacture a spread.
I would say rant over, but this is going to run and run ....