Buy Drive Medical Blue Streak 18-inch Wheelchair
in Nigeria.

Where can I request a Blue Streak wheelchair quote in Nigeria?

Use the Drive Medical Blue Streak listing filtered to model BLS18FBD-SF, browse the wider wheelchair category, or send Franance a Blue Streak quotation enquiry. The brand listing uses a legacy Drive brand slug but the current brand identity and product name are Drive Medical. The exact model filter distinguishes the requested 18-inch swing-away footrest variant from other widths and leg-rest configurations.

Include code BLS18FBD-SF, required quantity and delivery city and state. State the user's assessed seat width, intended setting, transfer needs, transport or storage constraints, and whether additional accessories are requested. A clinician or wheelchair professional should check fit and suitability before procurement. Do not treat the catalogue image, seat width or capacity rating as a completed assessment.

The official manufacturer listing serves the U.S. market. It does not establish local stock, price, import status, delivery lead time, warranty coverage, repair support or service availability in Nigeria. Ask Franance to confirm these terms in the written quote, including the exact item and package contents. This is a quote order; there is no online payment.

What does BLS18FBD-SF mean?

Drive's current product page identifies BLS18FBD-SF as the 18-inch Blue Streak wheelchair with swing-away footrests. The manufacturer's configuration list separates 16-, 18- and 20-inch seat widths, and lists both SF swing-away footrest and ELR elevating leg-rest variants for each width. The suffix matters: BLS18FBD-SF is the swing-away footrest version, while BLS18FBD-ELR is the 18-inch variant with elevating leg rests. Request the exact model code rather than “Blue Streak wheelchair” alone.

Drive lists the 18-inch seat as 18 inches wide by 16 inches deep, a 19.5-inch seat-to-floor height, 16-inch back height and overall dimensions of 42 inches long by 24 inches wide by 36 inches high with riggings. When folded without riggings, the listed dimensions are 32 by 12 by 36 inches. Product weight is 41.25 lb, carton shipping weight is 47 lb, and capacity is 300 lb. These figures are manufacturer-reported dimensions for the listed configuration. Confirm current documentation and package dimensions for the unit that Franance quotes.

The wheelchair is a manual folding chair. It is not a powered wheelchair and does not include powered positioning simply because some options can change the footrest configuration. A caregiver may propel it, and a user may self-propel if their clinical assessment and chair setup support that use. Have the responsible clinician or wheelchair professional assess the user's posture, transfer ability, upper-limb function, pressure-care needs, environment and expected duration of use.

How do I determine if an 18-inch seat is the right size?

An 18-inch nominal seat width is one product dimension, not a universal fit recommendation. The user should be measured by a clinician or wheelchair professional following an appropriate seating assessment method. The assessment should consider hip width with suitable clearance, clothing, posture, cushion thickness and the environment in which the chair will be used. Too narrow a seat may create pressure or restrict movement; too wide a seat can make it harder to reach wheels or arm supports and may compromise posture. Do not select the 18-inch model solely from a person's height, weight or a previous chair size.

The listed 16-inch seat depth and 16-inch back height also require review against the user's body dimensions and support needs. Seat-to-floor height affects foot placement, transfers and the user's relationship to tables or desks. A wheelchair configuration, cushion and footwear can alter the final seating position. Ask the evaluating professional to specify the model and required accessories. If a different width, depth, cushion or positioning support is needed, identify it separately and ask Franance to confirm the available Drive variant or suitable alternative before ordering.

Drive's product page lists a 300 lb capacity. A capacity rating is a maximum product specification, not an individualized clinical recommendation or guarantee of safe fit. Include any required support equipment, cushions or accessories in the assessment and quote. Verify that the proposed configuration's limits meet the intended use, and follow Drive's manual for operating and maintaining the chair.

Which footrest configuration is listed?

The selected code BLS18FBD-SF denotes the 18-inch Blue Streak with swing-away footrests. Drive lists the 18-inch ELR model separately as BLS18FBD-ELR with swing-away elevating leg rests. Those options are not interchangeable descriptions: confirm the exact code, riggings and whether the quoted package includes the required components. Drive also says SF models include a calf strap; ask Franance to confirm the supplied package and condition.

A footrest or leg-rest choice should be assessed in relation to the user's leg length, positioning plan, transfers and clinical needs. Do not assume the elevating leg-rest model is suitable for every user, or that the swing-away version meets a particular positioning requirement. If a clinician specifies a footplate angle, leg-rest function or support, include that instruction in the enquiry and request a written configuration response. This guide is product-selection information, not medical advice or a substitute for seating assessment.

Drive identifies flip-back, padded desk-length armrests. This supports a configuration discussion, but the product page does not confirm compatibility with every transfer method, desk, cushion or accessory. Ask for current technical documentation and confirm any required armrest, anti-tipper, belt, limb support, wheel-lock extension or other accessory by part number. Optional accessories may affect package cost, shipping or safe use and should be itemized.

What should I inspect and ask about before order?

Ask Franance to confirm model BLS18FBD-SF and the exact 18-inch seat configuration on the quote. Confirm frame colour and condition, wheel and tyre type, armrest style, swing-away footrests, calf strap, wheel locks, upholstery, seat dimensions and package quantity. Request the current owner manual, product sheet and parts information for the quoted variant. If the supplier proposes BLS18FBD-ELR or another seat width, ask it to state the new code and identify every difference before approving the substitution.

The manufacturer describes a blue powder-coated frame with black cross brace, nylon upholstery and solid polyurethane tyres on composite wheels. It also lists push-to-lock wheel locks. Ask the user or caregiver to review brake operation and safe transfer procedures from the manual. A listed brake does not guarantee it is appropriate for the person's strength or intended environment. Have a qualified professional determine whether the chair should be self-propelled or attendant-propelled and whether additional anti-tippers or other components are required.

For room and transport planning, compare open and folded dimensions with doorways, lifts, car storage, wheelchair-accessible routes and the available turning area. The listed 24-inch width is with riggings and may not describe every point on the chair. Request the manufacturer's dimensional drawing or measure the delivered configuration if tight clearance is critical. Confirm shipping carton size and weight, since the published carton weight does not guarantee the packing for a shipment to Nigeria.

How should a Nigeria quotation be prepared?

Send Franance the model code, assessed seat width, intended user setting, quantity, city and state, full delivery destination, delivery access details and any required accessories or services. Include whether the chair is for self-propulsion or attendant use if that has been assessed, and whether a clinician has specified a cushion or positioning support. Avoid sending sensitive medical records through a general quote form. If this is for a hospital, clinic or rehabilitation centre, name the department and any procurement documentation required.

Ask the written quotation to itemize the chair and model code, selected width and footrest variant, frame and upholstery details, accessories, unit price, currency, quote validity, availability, estimated lead time, freight, insurance, import responsibilities and final delivery terms. Request explicit confirmation of warranty territory, local repair route, replacement-parts availability and support arrangements for Nigeria. The manufacturer's U.S. product page cannot establish these locally.

If fitting, assessment, user training, delivery assistance or maintenance is needed, list each as a separate service request. Ask Franance to state what it can provide or coordinate and what is excluded. Do not assume that product supply includes clinical seating or installation. Franance receives the quote order and follows up by phone or email; the catalogue is not an online store.

Frequently asked questions

### Does BLS18FBD-SF include elevating leg rests?

No. Drive lists BLS18FBD-SF as the 18-inch model with swing-away footrests. The separate BLS18FBD-ELR model is the 18-inch elevating leg-rest variant. Have Franance repeat the exact code in the quote.

### What is the Blue Streak's weight capacity?

Drive lists a 300 lb capacity for the reviewed model. It is a product rating, not a user-fit assessment. A wheelchair professional should confirm the right size and configuration.

### Is the wheelchair powered?

No. The Blue Streak listed here is a manual folding wheelchair. It does not have a powered drive system.

### Can I buy it with online payment?

No. Use the BLS18FBD-SF filtered Drive Medical listing or the Franance quote enquiry. Franance follows up by phone or email after the quote order is received.

Manufacturer sources and scope

This guide uses Drive Medical's Blue Streak Wheelchair product listing, including its model and footrest configuration table. Drive's listing is the source for the product description and stated specifications. It does not confirm fit, clinical suitability, Nigerian availability, price, import eligibility, delivery, warranty territory or local service. Confirm the exact item and current terms with Franance before ordering.