Product Overview: TiLite ZRa Series 2 Titanium Wheelchair
The TiLite ZRa Series 2 is an elite, ultra-lightweight rigid active-use wheelchair that pairs a minimalist mono-tube aerospace titanium frame with deep, comprehensive adjustability. While its sibling (the non-adjustable ZR) utilizes a fully welded, fixed-position layout, the ZRa incorporates TiLite’s modular flexibility, making it an exceptional high-performance choice for active users who want the vibration-dampening benefits of titanium alongside the freedom to fine-tune their setup over time.
Key Specifications
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Weight Capacity: Up to 265 lbs (standard) or 300 lbs (with Heavy-Duty frame configuration)
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Seat Width: 10 inches to 20 inches (fully custom-built via TiFit individual sizing)
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Seat Depth: 10 inches to 20 inches
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Front Seat-to-Floor Height: 16 inches to 21 inches
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Rear Seat-to-Floor Height: 12.5 inches to 20 inches (adjustable)
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Transport Weight: Starting at an astonishingly low 10.7 lbs (excluding rear wheels and accessories)
Product Specs
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Frame Material: Seamless, aerospace-grade 1.25-inch diameter titanium tubing engineered for maximum fatigue resistance, structural strength, and sleek minimalist aesthetics.
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Mono-Tube Frame Architecture: Features a clean, open front-end design that improves overall transportability and simplifies lifting the chair onto a car seat.
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Precision Lock Technology: Permobil/TiLite’s intuitive adjustment system powering the caster and back angle modules, allowing exact alignments and adjustments to be made in minutes—often while the user remains in the chair.
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Adjustable Camber Mount & Tru-Fit System: Integrates an infinite adjustment mechanism providing up to 3.5 inches of rear seat height modification without being locked into pre-set holes.
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Zero Play Camber Plugs: CNC-machined from billet aluminum to remove side-to-side mechanical play in the rear wheels, yielding a tight, sports-car-like suspension feel.
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Camber Options: Available in 0°, 2°, 4°, 6°, 8°, and 12° configurations for tailored lateral stability and handrim accessibility.
What Makes This Different
The TiLite ZRa Series 2 stands apart by bridging two historically opposing design goals:
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Adjustability Meets Titanium Performance: Most ultra-lightweight titanium rigid chairs sacrifice adjustability to save every possible ounce of weight. The ZRa incorporates full modular adjustment mechanics—such as center of gravity and rear height adjustments—without adding unnecessary bulk.
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TiFit Individual Craftsmanship: Built entirely to measure as a “wheeled prosthetic,” tailoring every millimeter of the frame to the user’s exact body specifications rather than offering generic off-the-shelf sizing.
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Superior Natural Vibration Damping: Titanium naturally absorbs high-frequency road chatter and harsh pavement vibrations far more effectively than aluminum or steel, protecting the user’s joints and upper body from chronic fatigue during all-day propulsion.
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Advanced Visual Customization: Offers an expansive array of aesthetics, including over 20 frame finishes, multiple color anodization packages, and permanent titanium tattoo graphics.
Why We Like It
We appreciate the TiLite ZRa Series 2 because it solves a common dilemma for active wheelchair users: wanting the featherlight efficiency and supreme ride quality of a custom titanium rigid frame, but needing the flexibility to adapt center of gravity, seat heights, and positioning over time. It delivers a remarkably crisp, responsive propulsion feel that transforms rough outdoor environments into a smooth glide, protecting upper-body stamina while offering elite craftsmanship that lasts for years.
