Merit Drive - Affordable Add-On Wheelchair Lever Drive

A project in Clemson, SC by Marissa Merit
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A lever drive that will attach to most existing wheelchairs and wheelchair wheels to enable lever drive for the user
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Backers: 24
Average Pledge Per Backer: $68

Funded: $1,643 of $12,700
Dates: Jan 31st -> Apr 1st (60 days)
Project By: Marissa Merit
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Latest News

End of the Kickstarter, Start of the Merit Drive Shop

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all! As we near the end of the Kickstarter, it is looking more and more like we may not have the backers to successfully fund the Kickstarter, but do not despair!!!  You have inspired me to go ahead and get an initial 50 pairs of Merit Drives... (Read More)

BIGGEST UPDATE YET!

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We have officially ordered our first 50 pairs of hubs with universal backing plates! What does this mean? It means we will be able to ship your Merit Drive in April! If you've already backed our project, thank you so so much for making this dream... (Read More)

HUGE Update!!! Universal Fit

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Jude here.  I'm ecstatic to announce that we have further tweaked the design of the Merit Drive to ensure that the drive can fit perfectly centered on your wheelchair wheel. As you may have noticed, my current version is a few... (Read More)

Quick Release Buttons Are Still Accessible With The Merit Drive!

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Worried about your quick release wheels staying quick release wheels? No need to worry! They're still accessible with no need to remove the hubs (although it's definitely advisable to take them off if you're getting on a plane, and I'd suggest wing... (Read More)

Ratchets, ratchets, and more ratchets!

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
For everyone who's asked about my ratchets, here is an in-depth overview of both types. For those backers who choose to add levers to their reward, you'll receive the telescoping ratchets with the blue handles!  You'll need an HTML5 capable browser... (Read More)

Get the same levers I use!

February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
After much consideration and a number of people letting me know this was what made it a deal breaker for them, I've decided to offer the socket wrenches (the same ones that I use) as an upgrade.  This way, you can be absolutely certain that the... (Read More)

Thank you to my backers!!!

February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Hi everyone! Thank you so much for backing The Merit Drive and being my first backers. I'm so excited to get this started and wanted to... (Read More)

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