Product Overview

CarboLife Ergonomic Handrims are premium, German-engineered wheelchair pushrims designed around the precise biomechanics of the human hand. Unlike traditional circular metal tubing, these handrims utilize custom-shaped profiles that maximize force transmission, drastically reduce upper-body fatigue, and ease joint stress on your wrists and shoulders.

Flexible Mounting Options

Every model in the CarboLife line features a versatile 6-tab mounting setup. This design lets you easily customize your wheelchair's lateral profile during installation. You can choose to have them mounted in to create a narrow, compact setup for maneuvering through tight doorways, or mounted out to achieve a wider, more accessible stance that gives your thumbs and fingers additional clearance.

The Complete CarboLife Model Lineup

For Complete Hand Function & Strength

The CarboLife Curve features an innovative, low-effort profile with a flat top for your thumb and a curved side that lets your fingers wrap completely around.

• Best For: Individuals with normal hand strength who want a relaxed grip that prevents carpal tunnel strain and hand cramping.

• Finish: Available in smooth anodized or powder-coated finishes.

The CarboLife Curve L delivers the exact same muscle-relaxing ergonomics as the standard Curve model but features a significantly scaled-up cross-section.

• Best For: Wheelchair users with large or normally-sized hands who require a more substantial surface area to grip comfortably.

For Enhanced Grip & Limited Hand Strength

The CarboLife Gekko integrates a prominent oval design with a high-traction, replaceable silicone strip embedded directly into the outer surface.

• Best For: Users with full hand function but limited raw strength who want extreme propulsion efficiency and slip resistance.

• Braking Control: Features low-friction anodized sides to prevent heat buildup when slowing down on hills.

The CarboLife Gekko S packs all of the carbon fiber durability, silicone strip traction, and low-friction braking of the standard Gekko into a downsized profile.

• Best For: Wheelchair users with smaller hands, as well as pediatric setups for children learning proper pushing techniques.

For Limited Hand & Quad Function

The CarboLife Curve Tetra-Grip combines the original Curve shape with an oversized, highly aggressive, anti-slip plastic coating.

• Best For: Tetraplegics who retain full triceps function but have highly limited hand strength, allowing them to push efficiently with less effort.

The CarboLife Quadro is built with a striking, four-sided square tubular geometry that maximizes flat contact surfaces.

• Best For: Tetraplegics without triceps function. The flat, angular edges provide vast surface area to secure momentum, brake safely, and steer without hand slippage.