Most active wheelchairs are built to order after assessment, with lead times that commonly stretch into several weeks. The Rehasense Icon 60 takes a different approach. Rather than being fully bespoke, it is supplied in a predefined specification and a range of seat widths, allowing it to be delivered quickly — often within days rather than months.
That makes the Icon 60 particularly useful where time matters. It can work well as a first active wheelchair, a rapid replacement, or a short-notice solution when waiting for a made-to-measure chair isn’t practical. Despite being pre-built, it is not a basic or stripped-down design.
The Icon 60 is available in seat widths from 36 to 48 cm (14–19 inches). Seat depth is adjustable between 42 and 46.5 cm in 1.5 cm steps, and further adjustments are available for backrest height and angle, front and rear seat height, footrest length and centre of gravity. In practical terms, this allows the chair to be set up accurately for many adult body shapes, often to a level that feels comparable to a prescribed chair once adjusted correctly.
There are, however, clear limits. The Icon 60 is not suitable for children, very tall or very short users, or those who need larger seat sizes or higher, more supportive backrests. More experienced users who already know their exact setup often prefer a chair built precisely to their measurements, with fewer adjustment components to save weight. The Icon 60 sits deliberately between those worlds: flexible enough to fit many people, but not a substitute for a fully bespoke active chair.
Although supplied in a fixed specification, the Icon 60 includes a high level of equipment as standard. The frame is made from 7000-series aluminium alloy and uses a compact 90-degree tapered front frame with a tubular D-shaped footplate. It comes with compact horizontal scissor brakes, a double-locking folding backrest, and a tension-adjustable backrest with padded, breathable mesh upholstery. A removable padded mesh cushion is included, along with carbon fold-in, removable sideguards, 24-inch quick-release rear wheels, 4-inch aluminium-core castors, and a removable under-seat bag.
One notable omission is push handles. The Icon 60 is supplied without them and does not offer push-handle options, which reinforces its focus on independent use rather than attendant pushing.
Visually, the chair is deliberately restrained. It is available in a single finish — matt black — including black wheels and handrims. The result is a clean, discreet appearance that avoids the “medical equipment” look without drawing attention to itself.
Only a small number of options are offered. Spring-loaded, swing-away anti-tips can be added for extra stability, particularly helpful for those new to active wheelchairs. An alternative set of fat rear wheels is also available, intended for rougher ground and off-road use. These are best paired with an off-road front add-on. Rehasense’s own lightweight carbon Track Wheel works well for self-propelled off-road use, while powered front add-ons such as the PAWS City, Cruiser or Tourer allow higher-speed assisted travel.
Because of its standardised nature and compatibility with add-ons, the Icon 60 can also work well as a temporary or loan chair, or as part of a wider setup where a powered attachment is planned.
Overall, the Rehasense Icon 60 suits people who need an active wheelchair quickly, want meaningful adjustability, and are comfortable with a fixed aesthetic and limited options list. It is not intended to replace a fully bespoke chair for complex or unusual requirements, but within its intended role it offers a rare combination of speed, quality and practicality.
