Traditional wheelchairs can be uncomfortable to sit in, even for short periods of time. This discomfort can be caused by several problems resulting from poor posture. Wheelchairs have followed the same form for years and with a lack of appropriate lumbar support, poorly designed wheelchairs can cause chronic pain or long term health problems such as curvature of the spine. The Ergo Lite transit wheelchair is an innovative piece of mobility equipment from Karma Mobility and weighing just 8.3kg, this lightweight chair is one of the lightest you will find available on the market; and it comes at a fantastic price. The Karma Soma Sparrow is an economy compact Aluminium Lightweight folding Self Propelled Wheelchair 17†ideal for indoor and outdoor use for a short time. The Sparrow has full length armrests, fixed swivel footplates and integral hangers. The Sparrow has 8†solid castor front wheels and 24†rear wheels with puncture proof tyres.