TiLite Ultra Lightweight Wheelchairs

The TiLite TR ultra lightweight wheelchair combines the latest innovative design with excellent performance in one wheelchair. The 1” titanium tubing has a super thin wall and is sculpted into a completely custom “Dual-tube” frame that is specifically engineered to maintain rigidity when you using the Tilite Wheelchair.

The durable titanium frame makes the wheelchair ultralightweight and will easily absorbs road vibrations. The TiLite TR can easily be adjusted to fine tune the wheelchair, without sacrificing weight or durability. The Tilite TR titanium wheelchair features an array of options and an eye-catching combination of materials and style that yield high performance.

Features of the TiLite Ultra lightweight titanium Wheelchair

• Complete Customization
• Color Anodized Components Available
• 3-2.5 Seamless Aerospace Grade Titanium
• Compact Frame Geometry

Key Specs

• Frame Type: Rigid
• Weight capacity is 250 lbs.
• Weighs 15 lbs.

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Sunrise Medical Quickie 2 Foldable Wheelchair

The Sunrise Medical Quickie 2 wheelchair is the most popular ultra lightweight folding frame wheelchair on the market. The Qickie wheelchair comes with a variety of interchangeable frame components mean that the Sunrise Medical Quickie 2 can be adjusted to everyones needs or as your needs change. Coming with the Quickie's True Fit Program offers a one-time free growth adjustment with the purchase of every Sunrise Medical Quickie 2, so this Quickie wheelchair will fit you for years and years.

Features of the Quickie 2 Wheelchair

• Adjustable axle plate allows for center-of-gravity adjustments to provide improved stability and maneuverability.
• Integrated seat sling strap makes folding easier.
• Forward and rearward caster housing adjustments for wheelbase stability.
• Interchangeable footplate and hanger options.
• Angle-adjustable backrest provides 15 degrees of rearward and 3 degrees of forward angle adjustment.
• New tubular front frame gusset for improved strength.
• Black anodized chair parts look great and are durable too.
• Multiple wheel and caster options.
• Frame Type: Folding
• Weight capacity is 250 lbs.
• Weighs 27 lbs.

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The Quickie GP and GPV chairs are designed to maximise performance while reducing the effort required by the user. The extensive array of accessories makes this model ideal for all users. A variety of wheel options (tires, rims, hubs) are matched to the desires of the rider with choices from no maintenance to high performance, including Quickie Performance Wheels for tennis and basketball. With all the options the Quickie GP an fit tall,short and wide people alike.

Features:

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Used wheelchairs or second hand wheelchairs are available from a variety of sources for a huge cost saving and these are often from some medical supply stores that will have a few used wheelchairs for their customers. Other types of ultralight wheelchairs are refurbished and are available from with considerable bargains for the consumer. These used wheelchairs are often the latest models that have not been used much by the previous owner so these are in excellent condition.

Used Wheelchairs Should Be Purchased With Care

People looking for a used wheelchair will do good to check out the classified advertisements of the local newspaper to get a real bargain. These wheelchairs could be a great bargain, but they should be purchased with care. People looking for one of these used wheelchairs should try to have a good look at these bargains to make sure that they are not faulty in any way.

A used wheelchair might be cheap, but these may be discarded because the owner has upgraded and bought a brand new one which may be more light weight or even ultralight weight and with a much more favorable design. Wheelchairs can be custom designed for each user so a person in need of a wheelchair might want to have one that will suit their needs perfectly. A wheelchair that was designed for someone else might not be suitable for everyone.

A folding wheelchair is a good choice for occasional use as they can easily be folded and stored when not required or being transported.As the rear wheels will usually be removable then it can be stored in a very small space. But this type wheelchair is ideal for the odd day out or a person who can’t walk for too long. By buying a motor for the wheelchair can make hill climbing a lot easier.A folding wheelchair can range from anywhere between 15-20kg

Folding wheelchairs are available in many different sizes, but often do not offer the specialized features that a prescribed wheelchair can offer to you. For others where its use is more it’s recommended to look for a wheelchair with comfort and maneuverability in mind rather than the cost. These type of wheelchairs will not be folding models but a more rigid wheelchair with a lightweight frame and wheels, and possibly come with a more specialized back, seat cushion, foot rests and arm rests.

Wheelchair users who lead active life and might play sports will require a different chair all together. These won’t be the heavy folding wheelchairs but a sports wheelchair will be constructed from titanium which is stronger and lighter than aluminum. The style of foot rests will be different as the foot rests will be built into the frame. The wheels on some rigid wheelchairs can be pushed inwards so that they lean towards the user to provide more responsiveness. These very lightweight wheelchairs are utilizing a lot of technology and techniques from mountain bike manufacturers. Indeed, some of these rigid wheelchairs resemble a mountain bike more than a traditional wheelchair, and depending on the model and specifications may only weigh 15-17lbs / 8Kg.

The process of choosing a wheelchair can be complicated and the manufactures will provide a prescription for some models. This is a step by step method of choosing the right wheelchair, based on the user’s condition, daily activities and any other special requirements.

Whatever style of wheelchair you choose, a wheelchair cushion will be recommended; this improves posture, comfort and can help to prevent pressure sores.

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Quickie GTi Titanium Wheelchair

As the title says it's Titanium! The weight of the ultra light wheelchair is less than 19-lbs amking it a high performance. Built with tough 1 1/8" titanium tubing, the GTi® responds like a sports car, struts like a model, and floats like a feather from the road to the front seat. It's smart, it's advanced, and it's loaded with the most sought after features in today's marketplace. In short, it is our top of the line performance chair.

Open-frame design
The Quickie GTi's "L" shaped design with the mono-frame is perfect for transporting around. With the optional folding push-handles and the standard folding backrest combined with the "L" frame-shape makes the Quickie GTi frame easier to move across the driver's seat than most non-folding and folding aluminum-frame chairs.

Front and Rear Optional-Suspension
The Quickie GTi titanium ultra light wheelchair features optional front Frog-Legs and rear Quickie custom suspension systems. These two systems can be purchased separately or in combination to provide the ultimate smooth ride. Add on the mountain-wheel option and 6" wide front caster-wheels and the chair is ready for an off-road adventure.

The Gti is available in 15 painted colors so if grey's not your color thats not an issue and the axle plate and caster forks are available in 6 anodized colors. So there many options to make a stylish wheelchair.

The Quickie Gti now features Schwalbe tires, Kik tires, and Natural-Fit handrims. These options, along with our fabric, plastic, aluminum, and carbon fiber side guards keep your hands clean at all times.

The new GTi backrest has some additional features you wouldn't expect from thai type of lightweight wheelchair . Along with 20° of angle adjustable, height adjustable, and a quick release folding mechanism, it also has a fold-down locking mechanism that secures the backrest in the down position during transfers.

Live in a rocky or bumpy area or like off road? No issue for this lightweight wheelchair as the Quickie GTi offers Froglegs front caster suspension, wide 6" caster wheels, rear axle elastomer suspension, and super knobby mountain wheels.

The Quickie GTi features different types of tension-adjustable backrest upholstery: standard, vented, and Jay Precision adjustment. If wicking away heat and moisture is most important, vented is an ideal choice.

Quickie ultra light wheelchair has been beefed up by having a tubing (1 1/8"), maximized the strut tube placement (sits below the user's center-of-gravity), and eliminated all non-essential structure that results in an elegant ultra-lightweight wheelchair that turns on a dime and responds instantly to the slightest push.

The GTi's "L" shaped frame design is perfect for moving in and out of the front seat. When you combine this with its low titanium weight and quick release wheels, loading becomes a pleasure not a chore.

We hope you enjoy the ultra light wheelchair made of titanium

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A: The difference can be as much as 15-lbs. or more.

Overall weight is a large factor of consideration if the wheelchair is going to be carried in a car trunk, backseat, or propelled by an individual. Some standard steel framed chairs can weigh as much as 50-lbs. and can be too difficult to push, propel, carry, or lift. More popular lightweight wheelchairs range in weight from 28-lbs to 36-lbs and are easier to lift into a car trunk.

A person's condition may determine the weight of a chair too for example, if a patient has suffered a stroke, has limited mobility, arthritis,etc they may not be able to propel a heavier chair. However, this same patient may be able to propel a lightweight wheelchair.

Size
By using the chart in About lightweight wheelchairs you can determine the correct chair size. Seat width, seat depth, back height, and seat-to-floor height are crucial to configuring the correct wheelchair.
Seat-to-Floor Height?
Seat-to-floor height is very important if the patient is going to push themselves along by their feet. Seat-to-floor height can be lowered down approximately 2" by purchasing a "dual axle" lightweight wheelchair. On these "adjustable height" chairs with "dual axles" the front forks have several holes to allow moving the front wheels up or down a few inches. The combination of these adjustments allow for about 2.5 inches of adjustment in seat-to-floor height.

In General
Standard seat-to-floor height for a wheelchair is 18" to 20". Hemi is 17.5 to 18.5- inches and varies somewhat with manufacturers. Anything lower to the ground is either a "super" or "ultra" Hemi. Too reduce the lower seat-to-floor height the rear wheels are changed from the standard 24-inch to either a 22 or maybe 20-inch. The front casters are also changed from a standard 8-inch to a 6 or 5-inch.

Remember: if you are adding a cushion to a wheelchair allow that differential (you'll be adding approx. 2" to seat height.)

The overall widths and other measurements will vary across several categories of Ultra light Wheelchairs. All wheelchair buyers should be concerned with some of the basic dimensions such as overall width, etc.

You should begin by scouting out the basic layout dimensions of the wheelchairs. Do this by identifying the smallest and narrowest doorways, passage ways, elevators, or whatever will affect your daily life.

In general, use the formulas below to determine the overall width of a wheelchair:

• Transport Wheelchair: Seat Width + 3"
• Standard Folding Wheelchair: Seat Width + 8"
• Reclining Wheelchairs: Seat Width + 8"
• Bariatric Wheelchairs: Seat Width + 8"

How to Measure for Wheelchair Size:

Who needs to measure?
Measuring for Transport Wheelchair, standard wheelchairs and most lightweight wheelchairs need only the seat width & depth. If the person wants to propel themselves then the seat-to-floor height.

Helping you configure.
Some of the lightweight wheelchairs have detailed configuration information and require additional measurements. To help you through the configuration process we have provided the Seating Chart below to help with various menu selections and choices. In addition, this information may be needed when placing your order.

Write down your measurements as these will be required when selecting your lightweight wheelchair.

1. Rigid
2. Folding
3. Titanium Rigid and Folding

The following overviews and tips should answer some queries or questions that you may have and help get you on your way.

Rigid Ultra lightweight Wheelchairs
Rigid wheelchairs are by far the most popular choice in ultra lightweight wheelchairs. The rigid frame eliminates the additional hardware and mechanisms of a folding frame and therefore enables a lighter weighing which will increase the response and performance. These wheelchairs have a long list of options including the basics like push handles and flip-up armrests to Spinergy SPOX wheels and light-up front casters.

Folding Ultra lightweight Wheelchairs
This style of wheelchair is ideal for transporting your wheelchair behind the seat of your car or can't live without swing-away leg rests but don't want to sacrifice weight or performance, then a folding ultra lightweight wheelchair is the choice for you. These wheelchairs offer all the options of a rigid ultra lightweight wheelchair with the benefit of being able to fold up with a tug on the seat upholstery.

Titanium Ultra lightweight Wheelchairs
Titanium is the material of choice these days for its strength,lightness, durability and the built-in shock absorption of the metal itself. The wheel chairs come in both folding and rigid titanium chairs. Titanium wheelchairs are generally more expensive and may take a little longer to custom build.