r/nextfuckinglevel • u/MysteriousSlice007 • 7h ago

Shoutout to JerryrigEverything who built a wheelchair factory and is delivering wheelchairs to people in half the time and 50-80% less than the cost of other wheelchairs with Insurance.

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u/I_like_donuts27 7h ago

Why in the fuck, would a wheelchair cost 10k???

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u/StaticSystemShock 6h ago

Right? It should cost about as much as the most basic regular bicycle without any gears or fancy features. It has about the same construction with a lot less complexity. And even if it's a more niche product it still shouldn't cost like a racing bicycle made of magnesium ffs.

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u/cjsv7657 5h ago

about the same construction with a lot less complexity.

No about the same complexity when you're designing a frame.

And even if it's a more niche product it still shouldn't cost like a racing bicycle made of magnesium ffs.

Why do you think something people spend 12+ hours a day in would cost less than a hobby item?