My first real chair was an AeroZ (aluminum ZRA); I loved it. Tinker away. After five years of serious tinkering, I used it's measurements to get a TR3. I love it even more, but only cuz I tinkered...
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My first real chair was an AeroZ (aluminum ZRA); I loved it. Tinker away. After five years of serious tinkering, I used it's measurements to get a TR3. I love it even more, but only cuz I tinkered...
The ETRTO/ISO tire-sizing system is the ONLY consistent cross-discipline tire-sizing system. Sheldon Brown (RIP) offers a glimpse into the nightmare of tire sizing:...
no arm rests for me either . . .
I'm having trouble getting camera and PC to play nice together . . . I'll keep trying.
Thanks, E
oops . . . forgot . . . tomorrow
I have them on my TR3's fixed backrest canes. Photos later today. I removed bolts at the bottom so the push handles pull right out.
TiLite Designs Unlimited:
ZRA was my first chair, too. It's a fabulous first chair because of its adjustability. As said above, post some pics of yourself in the chair when you get it. We love to share our opinions (as you...
I have the flip-up footrest. When I tried the Freewheel several years ago, I got a fixed footrest to use with it. The Freewheel did not work for me; I ended up with a hand-cycle attachment instead,...
Frog Legs 5x1.4 EPIC Aluminum Hub Wide Softroll Casters are my choice as a perfect compromise for both indoor and outdoor everyday use. They use ubiquitous 608 bearings.
I am 63 with MS; I can stand and walk a bit. I own a Dragonfly, which required a lot of significant tweaking to become functional and reliable. I can share details if you ask. I used to work on bikes...
If yu want to replace it, hardware store stores sell nut crackers. They brake the nut so it can be removed. video link
Will this be your first chair? If not, what have/are you in now?
(PS: I'm a Tiite fan.)
solid? pneumatic?
online
tires made for wheelchairs are generally nonmarking rubber for when they're used on floors.
bicycle tires are made for outside, and tend to mark floors.
http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/showthread.php?131927-Simple-question-tire-sizes&p=1177839&viewfull=1#post1177839
Super Cool (pun intended). Very impressive innovation!!
Consider patenting before someone steals your idea!!
One thing to look at is whether the rim is true. Study up on it before adjusting anything. Here're some youtube videos:...
My casters have internal and external spacers, which hold the bearings firmly in place. Do you have spacers?
pic?
https://www.antimonkeybutt.com/
If it fits well, serves your wants and needs well, remains comfy, and is not always needing repair (and parts are available if it does), I see no need to get a new one.
I absolutely love my TiLite TR !!
Awhile back on this forum, a young adult with special needs in addition to SCI was searching for a new chair. She ended up having a chair built by Mike Box, who custom-built it for her special needs...
ADI brakes perhaps. Pricey though.
My Rio Mobility Dragonfly is several years old now and works well after a lot of DIY mechanical work. It's setup is not friendly. I happen to be mechanically inclined with bicycle experience;...