Product Overview: TiLite TRA Titanium Wheelchair
The TiLite TRA is a premier, ultra-lightweight rigid active-use wheelchair that combines the exceptional strength-to-weight ratio of aerospace-grade titanium with full modular adjustability. Unlike folding frames, the TRA features a solid, welded dual-tube main frame engineered for maximum propulsion efficiency, while integrating advanced adjustment mechanics that allow the chair to adapt to changing physical needs over time.
Key Specifications
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Weight Capacity: Up to 265 lbs (standard) or 350 lbs (Heavy-Duty configuration)
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Seat Width: 12 inches to 20 inches (fully custom built via TiFit sizing)
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Seat Depth: 12 inches to 20 inches
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Front Seat-to-Floor Height: 15 inches to 21 inches
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Rear Seat-to-Floor Height: 13 inches to 21 inches (adjustable)
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Transport Weight: Starting at approximately 11.1 lbs (excluding rear wheels and accessories)
Product Specs
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Frame Material: Seamless, aerospace-grade titanium dual-tube architecture engineered to optimize rigidity while leveraging titanium’s natural flex characteristics.
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Tru-Fit System: Infinite adjustment mechanism that clamps components directly to the frame, eliminating traditional pre-set mounting holes and reducing structural stress points.
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Zero Play Camber Plugs: CNC-machined from billet aluminum to eliminate side-to-side movement in the rear wheels, providing a tight, sports-car-like suspension feel.
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Speedloader Caster Housing: Allows fast, accurate micro-adjustments to the front fork angle in 1-degree increments.
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Camber Options: Extensive range of rear wheel camber choices from 0° to 12° for tailored lateral stability and handrim accessibility.
What Makes This Different
The TiLite TRA stands apart by merging the performance of a custom rigid frame with deep adjustability:
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The Adjustable Dual-Tube Advantage: While its sibling (the TR) features a fully welded, non-adjustable center of gravity, the TRA incorporates full adjustability—allowing the center of gravity, seat height, and backrest parameters to be fine-tuned without sacrificing the superior torsional rigidity of a dual-tube platform.
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Titanium Vibration Damping: Titanium naturally absorbs high-frequency road chatter and pavement micro-shocks far more effectively than aluminum, significantly cutting down upper-body and joint fatigue during all-day propulsion.
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TiFit Individual Craftsmanship: Every TRA frame is built entirely to measure based on an individual’s precise body dimensions rather than standard off-the-shelf increments, functioning essentially as a wheeled prosthetic.
Why We Like It
We appreciate the TiLite TRA because it delivers the elite performance, durability, and legendary ride quality of titanium without locking the user into a permanently fixed configuration. For active users who want maximum propulsion efficiency, featherlight lifting weight, and the peace of mind that the chair can be adjusted if their positioning or lifestyle needs evolve, the TRA represents the absolute pinnacle of custom mobility engineering.
