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Motion Composites Wheelchairs
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Motion Composites specialises in cutting-edge materials and ergonomic design to ensure every wheelchair is lightweight yet strong, stylish yet practical. These wheelchairs are built for long-term performance, making them particularly suitable for active users and anyone seeking a highly customisable mobility solution. Discover our manual wheelchair guide for information on wheelchair features.
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Key Points
- Motion Composites wheelchairs are ultra-lightweight and high-performance, ensuring comfort and durability.
- Various models, such as Move, Apex, and Helio, are designed for different user needs and preferences.
- The Move is an entry-level folding wheelchair
- Rigid frame Apex models focus on rigidity and manoeuvrability.
- The Helio folding series is ideal for active users, offering adaptability and advanced features for changing needs.
Move
The entry-level folding wheelchair delivers exceptional design and user support. A precision-engineered wheelchair is more energy-efficient to propel than most competitors' standard wheelchairs. Best suited to occasional wheelchair users.
Features
- Lightweight standard wheelchair - affordable, efficient mobility
- Hybrid frame - HEMI and standard frames
- Ultra-low seat to floor height for foot propulsion
Apex - Rigid Motion Composites Wheelchairs
An active user's rigid wheelchair is designed to be as stiff and light as possible. Using a high-quality carbon fibre frame and components means the Apex is highly manoeuvrable, and lifting is strain-free. The wide range of options allows users to personalise the Apex for their needs. The exposed carbon fibre, with a superior finish, provides a high-quality, contemporary look.
Apex Carbon
This is the ultimate choice for active users with a cutting-edge, super-lightweight carbon fibre frame for maximum motion efficiency.
Features
- Carbon fibre ultra-light rigid material
- Integrated impact guard to prevent frame scratches
- High-friction transfer grip & Lower extremity protection
- Bubble level caster adjustment accuracy
Apex Aluminium
The APEX A is a rigid-frame Motion Composites wheelchair built from high-performance aluminium. It balances strength, adjustability, and cost-effectiveness while still being lightweight and stylish.
Features
- Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
- Reduced weight - maintained strength
- Carbon Fibre camber tube - rigid ride without weight
Veloce Elite Carbon
An award-winning folding rigid wheelchair. It is lightweight, highly responsive and encompasses a folding frame for easy storage. This world-class design is ideal for users who need the benefits of a rigid-framed wheelchair but have limited storage space at home or in the car.
Features
- Mantis frame - cantilever front - symmetrical moulded cross-brace
- Performance of a folding wheelchair, stable as a rigid frame
- Carbon-fibre - Ultralightweight, rigid material for vibration dampening
- Ultrarigid folding system - superior propulsion efficiency
Helio Folding Motion Composites Wheelchair
This collection of quality wheelchairs from Motion Composites meets the needs of users ranging from mid-active to active. They are highly adaptable, meaning their designs can be easily altered as the user’s needs change. This is an essential capability for most wheelchair users who are new to a disability or have a degenerative condition.
Helio A6
Similar to the Move, this wheelchair is, however, more adaptable and includes more advanced features. As a wheelchair for mid-to-active users, it is a highly competitively priced product for many users.
Features
- Symmetrical hydroformed crossbrace - better energy distribution and propulsion efficiency
- Anti-flutter system
Helio A7
The ultimate version of the Helio A6. It features even more options, high-end accessories, and a higher-quality 7000-series aluminium frame designed to reduce weight and improve rigidity. The Helio A7 will meet the needs of many mid-active to active users.
Features
- Ultralight Aluminium - High strength-weight ratio
- Rigid unibody frame - strong, lightweight, with maximum propulsion efficiency
- Optional Heavy-Duty (HD) configuration
- Lightest crash-tested wheelchair
Helio C2
The carbon fibre frame version of the Helio A7. It includes all the high-end features of the A7 with the latest folding frame technologies. It is a top-of-the-range wheelchair for mid-active and active users.
Features
- Carbon-fibre rigid, ultra-light vibration dampevibration-dampeningtrical moulded cross-brace - reduce torsion
- Improved propulsion
Helio KIDS Carbon-Fibre
This specialist paediatric wheelchair includes features to adapt to growth and changing needs, including adjustable floor-to-seat height, centre of gravity, and seat size. A mid-active / active child will be suitable for this wheelchair.
Features
- Carbon-fibre - Ultralight rigid material
- A kids' wheelchair that goes further with less energy
- Symmetrical moulded cross-brace - energy distribution and propulsion
- Precise rear wheel adjustability
- Maximised rigidity and responsiveness
Compare Motion Composites Wheelchairs
| Model | Material | Frame | Key Benefit | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APEX A | Aluminium | Rigid | Lightweight Responsive | Active users on a budget |
| APEX C | Carbon fibre | Rigid | Ultra-light Maximum performance | Highly active users |
| HELIO A6 | Aluminium | Folding | Entry-level Lightweight Reliable | Everyday user |
| HELIO A7 | Aluminium | Folding | Stronger aluminium Smoother propulsion | Mid-active Active users |
| HELIO C2 | Carbon fibre | Folding | Lightest folding chair Highly efficient | Active users Frequent travel |
| VELOCE | Carbon fibre | Folding | Folding design - Advanced rigid performance | Travelling ultralight portability |
| HELIO KIDS | Carbon fibre | Folding | Growth-adjustable Child-friendly design | Children Young users |
| MOVE | Aluminium | Folding | Durable Adjustable | Entry-level wheelchair users |
