Description
The Motion Composites APEX A is a rigid aluminium manual wheelchair with a triple-butted AluLite frame, built to order for an active adult.
What does it do and how does it work?
- Triple-butted AluLite aluminium frame, with a standard carbon fibre rigidizer bar and camber tube.
- Rated 265 lb (120 kg), including the rider and anything carried.
- Centre of gravity adjusts 0 to 6 in (0 to 15.2 cm); camber is 0 to 8 degrees; front frame angles run 70 to 90 degrees.
- Seat width and depth are each 12 to 20 in (30.5 to 50.8 cm); front seat height 14 to 21 in and rear 14 to 20 in.
- Back height 9 to 21 in, back angle 80 to 101 degrees, and armrest height 6 to 14 in.
- Transport weight is 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) at 16 by 16 in without rear wheels, armrests, cushion and anti-tippers; the lightest functional build is 18.0 lb (8.2 kg).
Who is it for, and who should choose something else?
- An adult who propels every day and wants a rigid chair tuned to their measurements.
- A chair that folds across the seat: a folding wheelchair. Needs tilt: tilt-in-space wheelchairs.
- Over 265 lb (120 kg): bariatric wheelchairs.
Will it fit?
- Measure seat width across the seating surface from the outside edge of the side frame tubes, and depth from the front of the back cane to the front of the seat sling.
- Overall width is 18.75 to 31.5 in (47.6 to 80 cm); measure the doorways on the route.
- A therapist or our free home assessment turns the measurements into the order.
Using it day to day
- Remove side guards, mudguards or armrests, pull the release cable behind the seat and fold the backrest until it locks.
- Make sure the backrest is fully unfolded before transferring or sitting.
- Rear wheels use quick-release axles; press the axle button to remove a wheel for loading.
What does it work with, and what are its limits?
- The rider and anything carried must total no more than 265 lb (120 kg).
- Transfer to a vehicle seat when possible. The optional occupied transit anchor kit is tested to RESNA WC-4 Section 19 and ISO 7176-19.
- Centre of gravity, camber and back angle need a qualified setup for stability.
- Warranty: aluminium frame and cross brace 5 years; components 1 year; tires, tubes, cushions, slings, upholstery, armrests and grips 30 days. See the Warranty tab.
Which version should I choose?
- Front frame angle: 70, 75, 80, 85 or 90 degrees.
- Frame and accent colours are selected independently.
How does it compare?
- APEX C: the carbon fibre frame.
- Ki Ethos: another rigid order-form chair.
- Rigid wheelchairs: the full range.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the carbon frame?
No. The APEX A is AluLite aluminium with a carbon rigidizer bar and camber tube; the APEX C is the carbon frame.
What does the chair really weigh?
18.0 lb (8.2 kg) in the lightest functional build; 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) is the stripped transport figure.
Can it be used in a vehicle?
Transfer to a vehicle seat when possible; the optional occupied transit anchor kit is tested to RESNA WC-4 and ISO 7176-19.
Funding may help: see who may help pay.
Specifications
- Weight capacity
- 265 lbs (120 kg) including carried items
- Product weight
- 18.0 lbs (8.2 kg) lightest functional reference build
- Transport weight
- 10.6 lbs (4.8 kg), reference build without rear wheels, arms/side guards, cushion and anti-tippers
- Seat width
- 12-20 in (31-51 cm)
- Seat depth
- 12-20 in (31-51 cm)
- Back height
- 9-21 in configuration range
- Back angle
- 80-101 degrees
- Armrests
- Height adjustable 6 to 14 in (15.2 to 35.6 cm); armrests and side guards are order choices
- Seat height
- 14-21 in front; 14-20 in rear
- Overall width
- 18.75 to 31.5 in (47.6 to 80 cm)
- Folding
- Rigid main frame; selected rear wheels removable
- Frame material
- Triple-butted aluminium with selected carbon components
- Transit
- Optional occupied transit anchor kit, RESNA WC-4 Section 19 and ISO 7176-19
- Camber
- 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8 degrees
- Centre of gravity
- 0 to 6 in (0 to 15.2 cm)
- Warranty
- Aluminium frame and cross brace 5 years; components 1 year; tires, tubes, cushions, slings, upholstery, armrests and grips 30 days
- Product type
- Rigid aluminium manual wheelchair
Figures from the manufacturer. Options and seat sizes can change them; we confirm yours before ordering.
Documents
- Brochure Motion Composites Apex A brochure
- User Manual Motion Composites Apex A user manual
- Warranty Manual Motion Composites Limited Warranty Canada (0070513D, revised 2025-07-30)
- Warranty Manual Motion Composites Apex A warranty manual
- Order Form Motion Composites Apex A order form
- All forms and documents
Delivery and service
Delivery and setup
We deliver and set up equipment across Toronto and the GTA, and show you how everything works. Custom and special-order products can take longer; we confirm timing with you before delivery.
Service and repairs
Our technicians service what we sell, at home or in our shop.
Try before you buy
Visit a showroom in Etobicoke or Brampton to try products first, or book a free home assessment.
Warranty
Warranty details
Motion Composites warrants the APEX A rigid wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship, for the first user only. Warranty service goes through an authorized Motion Composites dealer in Canada.
- Aluminum frame and cross-brace: 5 years from the date of purchase.
- Other Motion Composites parts: 1 year.
- Tires and tubes, cushions, seat sling and upholstery, back upholstery, armrests and push-handle grips: 30 days.
- Not transferable. Excludes normal wear, negligence, accident, misuse, commercial or institutional use, exceeding the weight capacity, unauthorized repairs or modifications, and a removed serial tag.
Questions about this product?
Talk to our team, try it in a showroom, or book a free home assessment. We help with sizing and funding.
