The Best Rigid Wheelchairs on the Market 

Really late to the party, but this has been super helpful giving me things to search for as I go down the rabbit hole of shopping for my first wheelchair!

nice to meet you i have cerebral palsy I am Japanese I am using the translation function It was a very educational video thank you There are a lot of nice wheelchairs overseas. I subscribed to your channel Please keep doing a good job

Huge help! I am nearly 4 years overdue for a new wheelchair and scared to go through that process again. Thank you, thank you!

I just recently received a TiLite Aero Z and absolutely love it, in gray with green forks for the front wheels. I had a Per4Max before that, it actually lasted me 8 yrs. I had a Quickie before that. The Aero Z is the one I like the most.

Until I started following your channel about 3 years ago, I thought every chair was like the ones you see in hospitals and “rentals” in malls. I’d never seen ones with colour push rims or spokes. In addition to being critical for mobility, may I say that a lot of them are beautiful as well. Truly a lot of engineering and aesthetics goes into the design of these wheelchairs!

Man, that sure is a lot of wheelchair brands! Before I started here, I’d only heard of 2 brands - Quickie and TiLite. You certainly did a lot of work on the list and the specs. And Deb & I are very happy that you found a model that you love the look of, and works well for you! Live happy Brittney!!

Thanks for taking the time to do this! Very helpful.

I am not quite two years into my folding manual wheelchair and already cannot wait to get a rigid. The video was a great help.

thank you for this. ive used a wheelchair all my life and this is really helpful

I just ordered a Ki Mobility Rogue 2. The caster adjustability is for if you want more dump in the seat. It allows you to adjust the casters to true vertical even when your frame angle is more steep in the back

Great video. A lot of work put in and it shows.

Lots of work beautifully presented. Thank you.

Lot's of good info in this video, and comment thread. Thanks for doing this! Hope your channel grows so much more. I have a Tilite Aero T. Most of the chair is well made. The Tilite brakes aren't durable though, I replaced mine with Eagle scissor brakes. But pushing translates well to forward motion, making the chair feel lighter than it is, and there's zero castor wobble.

You are a dear! Thank you for all this information all in one place!!!

Very cool. I'm in the process of looking for a new wheelchair right now. I'm currently in the Motion Composites Veloce, which is a folding chair. It's time for an upgrade. This helpeda lot with the comparisons. Some of the ones you talked about, I'd never heard of before.

Great video! :) I have a Quickie Argon 2 (I think it’s called a 5R in the US/Canada) from the NHS here in Scotland, plus I just got a RGK Tiga FX. Quickie and RGK are actually owned by the same company, but my RGK chair is SO SO much better. I think it being measured by an actual wheelchair user really helped - it just fits perfectly! Plus the way it folds is very handy, yet it still feels totally rigid. I love it.

This is amazing, Brittney. Thanks!

Thank you so much for the research you’ve done. This has been so helpful. I’m in Ontario.

First time using a wheelchair. I don’t know too much about them. I was fitted for one and I got the Ki Mobility Catalyst 5vx. Took it for a spin on a hiking trail and so far so good, no complaints.

Thanks for this detailed and informative video!

God bless you. ❤️ You are a godsend. Thank you for saving families' lives!

Excellent Resource, many thanks.

Here in the United States, TiLite is the only brand of wheelchair to own. All others are simply sub par. I can say this because I have owned both Quickie and TiLite through several different chairs. TiLite is king in my book.

Extrem helpful! Thanks! ❤

Thanks for sharing and information

Been 9 years in my invacare a-4, i just recently had an evaluation for a new one, unfortunately they don’t make the chair I want any longer, going to switch it up and go with a Quickie Nitrum. Thanks for the video, i found it while looking for videos of the quickie. ✌🏻

Wow! Thank you so much for your review and appreciation. We're confident to arrive also in Canada ASAP, so Aria could be your next wheelchair then 😜

Thanks this is really useful information. 👍

Hi I have the ki rogue xp wheel adjusting the casters is very important because it prevents you from falling forward if the wheelchair were to tip forward you can adjust it to how you would feel comfortable with but the recommended adjustment is square the way the chair would come from the manufacturer.

I like the Küschall. I got the k4 before. Now the old ksl (10 years old) I hope i can get the new ksl 2.0 this year. I like them. Is very light weight and looks clean

Many thanks for such a positive review. We highly value this feedback.

I have the Ki Mobility Rogue and I honestly love it! Easy to maneuver and adjust as I lose weight and super light! I was originally looking at tilites but think I got the best chair picked for me!

Great video , give people's idea which wheelchair they may like 👍

I know you said to comment on 'why would anyone want to adjust their caster angles'. I know of someone who got a chair with adjustable angles and asked: Here's what she said: 'So, generally, you want the castor angle to be 90 degrees. On some racing chairs, they angle them a bit to help keep the chair straight, but that is a different thing. If something happens though and you switch the wheels or you increase the dump (lowering the butt so you sit in a bit of a pocket) of the chair, we'll then the rest of the frame's angle with the ground has changed a bit. We don't want that, we want them at 90 degrees. But with the ability to adjust the angle, you can now make those kinds of changes to the rest of the chair safer. Wheelchairs are really fun to do work on because, when you change one part, it has little following adjustments all across the chair. Especially with a chair usually seeing 5-10 years of use, it helps to be able to change up to adjust with your body, style, part availability, etc.' Show less Reply

This is super helpful! If anyone is looking into the KiMobility Rogue, I just want to put a bit of information out there that I wish I had had when choosing my chair. I wish I had known about that chair when I got it was the caster wobble. It is horrific, and according to my ATP, the caster mechanism on the Rogue tends to be a place that wears out quickly and causes a lot of problems. He said it basically every Rogue user he's met has had the same problem. I'm constantly embarrassed by the loud noise and I can't go fast or far because half the power in all my pushes gets wasted by the casters moving from side to side rather than into actually moving me forward. Granted, my caster wheels themselves are pretty big so that's part of it, but I'd really warn people thinking about a Rogue to beware of the fact that the caster mechanism is not very durable. This was my first chair, so I can't speak to how comparable it is to other brands or models, but I've never come across a manual chair as noisy or prone to visible vibration as mine and my ATP agreed that this is a particular problem with the model. The folding mechanism is somehow both super flimsy and requires a huge amount of strength and perseverance to use. Mine no longer folds at all, but when it did, I swear I never spent less than 3 minutes pulling the string back and forth trying to get it to engage the mechanism. If you're looking into that model, I would just be wary of the fact that it doesn't necessarily age very well and there are a few aspects of the chair that are not designed particularly well. I have a TiLite Aero Z coming tomorrow, and while my Rogue has given me a lot, I'm very happy to be leaving it behind.

Very helpful, thanks.

Box wheelchairs FTW….Mike is the original master!

Box wheelchairs FTW…. 100% Custom built to your specs like a custom suit!😍

I have a ti lite for 7 years . Definitely the best robust chair I have had. I'm due a new one and was going to get a helium but decided to get another ti lite. Better stick with what I know

thanks so much!!

You adjust the front casters when you change to a different back wheel for the front casters to be 90 degrees or if you change the seat depth to the floor other wise your casters would flutter like crazy.

I was 283lbs when I had my accident so I was having a hard time finding a rigid frame wheelchair with a high weight limit cause my Dr and pt both thought I would gain weight. So I settled for a ki mobility but I wouldn't recommend it. Now i'm down 40lbs and I was able to get a ti lite ZRA and holy shit i'm on love!!

24 years in a chair. I've had 3 Quickies, a Ti-lite, one made in Denmark (can't recall the name) that by pumping the hand rests, it transformed into a standing chair. Currently in a Motions Composites Veloce. Personally I prefer folding chairs since I am driving all over the place. Rigid chairs are more comfortable, however over the years I've ruined too many articles of clothing from axle grease. It also gets on the car upholstery. It's a pain in the ass taking the chair apart constantly and muscling it across the between you and the steering wheel. My last few chairs fold neatly and tuck behind the drivers seat. Yes I drive a car, not a van. My favorite is an AirInc. Sadly they went out of business about 3 years after I got the chair. So lightweight, and comfy, but trying to get parts is impossible. I've actually had a machine shop make me new brake parts. The chair is now 12 years old and is my travel chair. Around the house I like the Motions Composites. It too is a folding chair. I believe you say Quasar like the astronomical term for a massive blackhole - kway-zar. Progeo, like Geographic Pro-Geo. Outstanding video for helping people see just what's out there. Too often only 1 or 2 vendors are available for the new person to talk with, and unfortunately like you mentioned, they end up with a chair that is not "you". Wrong measurements are crushing. Over time you realize what works for you. My rant wasn't about promoting folding chairs, that is just what works for me. Everyone has his/her own needs and the chair for them is something they will learn, but that only comes with time. Thanks for an informative video!

Awesome vid thanks

I currently have the Tilite Aero T in aluminum, but getting the Tilite ZRA in titanium very soon. I can't wait!

thnx!!! i dind't know a lot of the wheelchairs

As for materials, old kuschalls come in carbon, titanium or aleminum. New kuschalls chair the ones seen in video are made of some special material unique to kuschalls which includes both aleminum and titanium. I used kuschall chairs for some time.

The caster adjustment on the Ki Mobility chair allows you to correct the caster stems to vertical if you change the seat dump, camber, center of gravity, wheel or caster size. The stems should be vertical but changing any of those things requires an adjustment to that angle. The TiLite TRA and ZRA have this feature as do many others.

Great video.

I have ordered a quickie 2 wheelchair and it's always been my favorite design my original one was with a 5R and they were very good

I have a Quickie QRi, which is basically the cheapest ultra lightweight chair. I wasn’t sure what to order and was not certain I would need something long term as I have a bad ankle fracture. Long story short…a wheelchair is always going to be part of my existence. It is very adjustable. I’m still working through where my center of gravity should be along with other details. I’ve upgraded the push rims and brakes. As I’m doing all this I’m learning what I need in my fit for a better chair. I’m seriously looking at HOC and RGK, but this Quickie chair has been a good first chair. Similar mistakes on a more expensive chair would have been painful.

My first rigid wheelchair other than a hospital style, Quickie Qri Lightweight, it is fully customized to my specs, it has adjustment that you can tweak, while my doctor approved a prescription for a new chair, a year ago I had received a power chair, and basically the medical/physical therapist who puts in the order, didn't want to do all the paperwork, so I ended up paying for it, the assistant manger at Quickie handled the order herself, she even through in a few things no charge, I did first look at a TiLite but couldn't afford it, the Quickie was on sale, and as you know, out of pocket, sales are the way to go

Since the caster wheels are different sizes and styles, the adjustable part would make it so you can use any caster size and still have a level ride.

Tilite Terminator crossfire is an awesome chair

My late fiance's initials are RGK. I'm sure I'll get one just because of that. By the way, I love your hair.

I would first like to say that you are fabulous in your delivery of the subject matter and I say that in the most respectfully way I, like you, have been going crazy trying to find the best wheelchai choice for me. Not easy with so many different companies out there. I was just recently paralyzed as a result of being forced into being vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus. One minute I’m being vaccinated for COVID and three weeks later I wake up and I’m calling 911 for the paramedics because I can’t get out of bed. Now one of the most important things in my life is a wheelchair not a MBZ I am also blown away at how many wheelchair manufacturers there are out there; and most don’t have a RETURN POLICY. YOU PAY FOR IT IT. YOU OWN IT NO MATTER WHAT THE ISSUES ARE. I liked hearing your views, especially your view as to how the wheelchairs looked and how they were made. What you did took a bit of work, and thank you for that. I've pretty reducing fatigue issues, you will have far more quality time in getting around. I'm looking for your second would abou Kind of like "Smell the Roses." The downside of these choices is a significant increase in the cost of manufacturing. Ted

What folding wheelchair would you recommend to someone who needs an HD model, but still wants an ultralight chair?

I love O4 wheelchair from Germany. Take care.

Hi Britney I'm a whole week late but I've seen the video now and it was so well made. I had made my mind for one already but this was very informative regardless, thank you. On a side note but related I was wondering if there's a way to talk on a one to one setting. I have a kind of personal request. Hope this comment reaches you keep up the great work You have an awesome channel.

I push my mom around with my EUC, what's a good wheelchair that will go fast and can take a few bumps?

Adjusting caster angle would only be needed if you raised the back wheel to frame height. Making the caster post perfectly vertical always.

There's Colours as well. They are sweet wheelchairs.

Does someone know the baseline price for the standard 2.0 Aria? Or where to find an order form or something to get an idea of the price?

Hola me gusta mucho esas sillas. yo tengo lesión médular en c6 y c7 que tipo de silla debo utilizar alguien sabe

Can you do same research into folding chairs collapsible towards center but super light weight?

one small comment: Note that the position and angle of the backrest of Panthera (x and U models) Chairs are adjustable. The angle is adjustable by 2 screws (no steps). The position of the backrest (and with that the depth of the seat and the tipping-point of the chair is adjustable in roughly 1 cm steps, by 4 drilled holes in the frame. so... +/- 2 cm from the regular backrest position.

I came across a lil video the other day on the RGK chair which showed it having the backrest folded down and the front part of the frame by the casters being folded underneath. Then it was stored in a very compact travel bag. In turn the 2 wheels were stowed in a separate bag. When I think of a folding wheelchair, I think of one which folds in the middle of the seat. Whereas you refer to your RGK as a Rigid Chair. So would the one I see in this recent RGK ad still be considered a Rigid Chair?

cool hat!

I’m looking at getting a new chair, my current chair is RGK octane sub 4, and one of the chairs I’m looking at getting is the tilite zr, I saw you mention that’s your old chair, woukd you recommend it at all? How did you find the Weignt etc? Xxx

I need opinions! Help! Im considering a Quickie Nitrum or Motion Composites. I'm thinking Quicke as my castors can be set right behind the frame vs. Wide to allow meto get into narrow spaces but I need honest opinions.

I’ve been using Tilite chairs since 2002. I find them to be very durable. I’m pretty rough on my chairs and I have found the Tilites hold up pretty well. I have an Aero T.

I do have 2 questions: when you described the last 3 chairs, you said they were very customizable. I was under the impression that your new RGK Octane SUB4 was “made to measure”. Is yours different than those last 3 chairs in terms of what can be customized? And the Octane FX is pretty amazing in that it can be fitted into the overhead storage in an airplane! Certainly would make travel easier and less-stressful! Did you consider this FX for yourself Brittney?

Has anyone tried the Offcarr Eos ? their priced really well at least in Italy

Hola soy de centro américa Nicaragua y como hago para comprar una de la marca Tilite

I am a lbka and rt leg doesn't straighten.i can walk with brace and walker,for a limited distance.i spend 15 hrs a day in my horrible hospital chair.48 lbs,adjusted as much as I can.now it needs to be replaced and my case manager tells me to go to m.....e, but I really like the ki mobility rogue and can't find a dealer,much less that will take my insurance. I really don't want another glorified hospital chair meant to take patients to x ray or to their car,when I have to live in it. Any suggestions, not written in stone about make/model.

Man, the Panthera X is sure light! Do all/most of these wheelchairs cost about the same range, like $10,000 to $15,000?

Picking a Wheelchair is like car shopping

Any update on the prototype Kuschal chair

Cuál es el precio de una Tilite

Caster adjustment just allows the feet to be out or back.

With the cost of the nice ridged chairs are you getting financial aid? I just got help with a Catalyst VX folder but I can’t imagine doubling it’s price for a ridged.

So wish we could trade in our first chair for an upgrade since you know what you need, want and don’t want after 6 months in. 😆. The hospital I was at made all the decisions on my chair, which were not so great. 😢

ahh! I just got a wheelchair through motion with the ADP in ontario and they only gave me one option :( how do canadians go about getting a different kind of chair funded by ADP? do you know?

Hey, I'm shopping for a chair right now. Why didn't you go with the Aria?

is a rgk Max lite good wheelcher?

WCMX stands for wheelchair motocross

How do you afford your wheelchairs? Insurance? Cash? Foundations?

Can you use this type of wheelchair with muscular dystrophy Becker

I have only ever owned Quickie. This time I got a Catalyst something. I hate to say that I find it highly uncomfortable. I've never had an issue in a Quickie chair. Just wondering if anyone else found any Ki Mobility chairs to be more uncomfortable than a Quickie or is it just me?

Thank you for doing this show. I'm in the US and looking forward to researching the Motion Composit. I like the Ki Mobility Box Wheelchair so far, but I'm having a hard time choosing. Have you ever tried the one that uses poles in front of you? GRIT? I think? I'm in the market to purchase my first manual wheelchair. I had a Drive from my insurance company but it was very heavy and bulky. Thanks again!

How often do you all change wheelchairs?

Came to me....Levo rigid frame, made in Switzerland, not Denmark.

The Tilite ZR is not adjustable...the Tilite ZRA is adjustable. You had it backwards.

Affordabul chepest whellchair

It's ki....long i. why would anyone need to adjust the casters on a wheelchair

Ki rogue is trash. I’ve had 3 back rest brackets tear up and a crack in the frame and a bent frame within 2 years. Too much adjustability too many things can get messed up

The Küschall k 2.0 series is really shit, you really don’t have to buy it I bought it and a lot of problems with it. Front fork and fixing kit that does not work and that quickly up €500, it is necessary to count to change the two forks plus the fixing kit.

Quickie, Tilite and RGK are the best ones you can get your hands on. I do not give a shit about Ki Mobility they mostly make hospital wheelchair the last time I checked which was a good while back but anyway... and also this info in this video here is coming from someone who is not born with a disability who is going to know less. See that Quickie they have I would never get my chair measured wrong and that is a decent wheelchair. If you are going to spend a lot of money on a wheelchair that you think looks cool, always make sure it is ultra lightweight and is light but also sturdy as possible making sure it is very sturdy matter even more when it is folding, try it out on bad terrain, if you can get a strap for the legs and or feet, get one so your feet do not fall off the foot plate or foot rests while you travel. One lady I once knew was bleeding all the way down the street with a shoe lost as their feet dragged for a good long while and nobody gave a fuck to stop them and tell them they were dragging their feet down the street so get a strap for the legs and or feet or something that goes behind the legs. Some of these wheelchairs they show are not very good as nice as they look and I was be careful about the bars that go on the side of your legs that go to the foot plate you want something with more shape to it then a bad U shape with a _ on the bottom. |_| vs. \_/ or better then I can do with ASCII characters really lol, overweight people are going to have it worse off maybe. {_} still not good enough of a shape as the top is skinnier but yes a straight line down for the most part or too much like that, is gong to suck for most overweight or not. I will say it seems in many cases we either have someone who puts their legs together too much and needs something to keep their knees apart or we have a person who puts their legs too far apart compared to a person with no disability but either way those bars on the side can suck and you do not want to be stuck with that, but I guess someone who is paraplegic is not going to be bothered by it until they have spasms, unlike someone who is also in a wheelchair who is able to move some and feel everything fine. LOL I would not want to be called a Joker because my wheelchair says it on it especially if I was a younger person, but it is better then having a late 1990's wheelchair called SPAZ, F@#% that!

Hello! Caster fork adjustment is a marketing thing from Ki, every wheelchair has some adjustability to basically ensure the caster is completely level. The ki rogue original just has an easier method of getting your castor level with an Allen key. Just a tad bit of over advertising. Ideally once it’s level DONT MOVE IT!

no one ever gives any prices