Rhythm Cadence K3 Lightweight Wheelchair, 16"
Rhythm Cadence K3 Lightweight Wheelchair — 16" Seat, Desk-Length Flip-Back Arms
Overview
The Rhythm Cadence K3 is a lightweight, durable folding wheelchair built for everyday mobility and independence. An aluminum frame with a steel cross brace keeps it strong yet light at about 35 pounds, and it folds down to just 12 inches wide for easy travel and storage. Flip-back, detachable padded desk-length arms make self-transfers simple and let you pull right up to a table or desk, while a standard dual axle lets you set the seat to hemi (lower) or standard height.
This 16" x 16" model supports up to 300 pounds and rolls on low-maintenance urethane tires with composite wheels. Height-adjustable 8-inch front casters (three positions) and comfortable, durable nylon upholstery round out the everyday comfort, and you can choose your leg support at checkout: standard swing-away footrests, or elevating leg rests that raise and support the legs. It's backed by a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects.
Leg Support Options
Select your configuration at checkout. The wheelchair is identical apart from the leg support:
- Swing-Away FootrestsStandard detachable footrests that swing aside for easy transfers — lighter and simplest
- Elevating Leg RestsRaise and support the legs — for comfort, circulation, or keeping a leg extended
Key Features
- Lightweight aluminum frame with a steel cross brace — strong yet just 35 lbs.
- Folds to 12" wide for convenient travel and storage.
- Flip-back, detachable padded desk-length arms for easy self-transfer and table access.
- Choice of swing-away footrests or elevating leg rests.
- Standard dual axle transitions easily to hemi (lower) level.
- Height-adjustable 8" front casters (three positions).
- Low-maintenance urethane tires with composite wheels.
- Durable, comfortable nylon upholstery.
- 16" x 16" seat; supports up to 300 lbs.
- Optional add-ons: height-adjustable arms and a 2" seat extender.
- Limited lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects.
The Cadence K3 is a lightweight-class wheelchair — a good balance of low weight (about 35 lbs, folds to 12") and durability (aluminum with a steel cross brace, 300 lb capacity) for daily use and travel. The desk-length flip-back arms are the practical touch: they're shorter at the front so you can pull up to a table, and they flip back and detach so you can slide in and out. The main choice here is leg support — swing-away footrests are lighter and simplest for frequent transfers, while elevating leg rests raise and support the legs, which helps with swelling, circulation, or a leg that needs to stay extended. The dual axle also lets you drop the seat to hemi height if you prefer to foot-propel. Go swing-away for lower weight and cost; choose the elevating leg rests for comfort and leg elevation.
Technical Specifications
- TypeLightweight manual folding wheelchair
- BrandRhythm Cadence K3
- FrameAluminum with steel cross brace
- Seat Size16" W x 16" D
- ArmsDesk-length, flip-back, detachable, padded
- Leg SupportSwing-away footrests or elevating leg rests
- Front Casters8", height-adjustable (3 positions)
- TiresUrethane, composite wheels
- AxleStandard dual axle (hemi-capable)
- Weight Capacity300 lbs
- Product Weight~35 lbs
- Folded Width12"
- Handle Height36"
- Seat-to-Back Height16"
- UpholsteryNylon
- WarrantyLimited lifetime
What's the difference between swing-away footrests and elevating leg rests?
Swing-away footrests are standard, detachable, and swing aside for easy transfers — lighter and simplest for everyday use. Elevating leg rests raise and support the legs, which helps with swelling, circulation, or keeping a leg extended. Choose the option that fits your needs at checkout.
How portable is it?
Very — it weighs about 35 pounds and folds to just 12 inches wide, so it fits easily in a trunk or closet. The flip-back desk arms and dual-axle hemi option add flexibility for transfers and foot-propelling.
What do the desk-length arms do?
They're shorter at the front so you can pull up close to a table or desk, and they flip back and detach so you can slide in and out from the side. The padded armrests keep things comfortable during longer use.
Specifications and included contents are provided for reference and may be updated by the manufacturer without notice. Verify configuration, seat size, and capacity against the product documentation before use, and follow the manufacturer's instructions for safe setup and operation.
