Description
The Quickie 5R is a rigid ultralight manual wheelchair on an aluminium open frame, built to order by Sunrise Medical.
What does it do and how does it work?
The open frame has a swept-back, hydro-formed caster link, and the axle plate adjusts vertically as well as fore and aft.
- Centre of gravity moves 1.5 in (3.8 cm) forward to 4 in (10.2 cm) back, with 0, 3 or 6 degrees of camber.
- The standard build is 21.5 lb (9.8 kg), or 12.9 lb (5.9 kg) with the rear wheels and footrest off.
Who is it for, and who should choose something else?
It suits an active self-propelling rider who wants a rigid frame that adjusts with their technique.
- Choose a folding chair if the frame must collapse side to side.
- Choose a bariatric chair if the rider is over 265 lb (120 kg).
Will it fit?
- Seat width and depth each run 12 to 20 in (30.5 to 50.8 cm).
- Front seat height is 16 to 21 in (40.6 to 53.3 cm); rear seat height is 13 to 20 in (33.0 to 50.8 cm).
- Measure the seated hip width, and the back of the hips to the back of the knee.
Using it day to day
The back folds down and the rear wheels come off on quick-release axles.
- Fit a cushion: do not sit directly on the seat sling.
- Before a transfer, flip back or remove the armrests, swing or remove the footrests, and set the wheel locks.
- Pneumatic tyres take 65 psi (448 kPa) at 20, 22 and 26 in, 75 psi (517 kPa) at 24 in; Schwalbe Marathon tyres take 85 to 145 psi (586 to 1000 kPa).
- Keep the footrest and anti-tips 1.5 to 2 in (3.8 to 5.1 cm) off the ground.
What does it work with, and what are its limits?
Order the transit system to ride in a vehicle as a seat; without it, transfer to a vehicle seat.
- Keep the chair straight on a slope: under 10 degrees up or down, under 6 degrees across.
- The frame carries 265 lb (120 kg), and options count toward it.
- Empulse M90 power assist, mountain wheels, knobby tyres and Frog Legs forks are options.
- JAY cushions and backs fit, and Quickie paints the back shell to match at no extra charge.
Which version should I choose?
Choose the frame type, axle plate and colour when you order.
- Frame types are Classic, Performance, XTR Suspension and Depth Adjustable Back.
- Twenty standard frame colours, four pattern colours and a seven colour anodized package are available.
How does it compare?
The QRi is another Quickie rigid chair at 22 lb (10 kg). The Nitrum has a transport weight under 11 lb (5 kg) and a 275 lb (125 kg) limit. See rigid wheelchairs.
Frequently asked questions
Does the frame fold?
No. The back folds down and the rear wheels pull off, but the frame stays rigid.
Can the centre of gravity change later?
Yes. The axle plate moves 1.5 in (3.8 cm) forward to 4 in (10.2 cm) back, and our technicians can reset it.
Can the back shell match the frame?
Yes, Quickie paints a JAY back shell to match the frame at no extra charge.
Funding may help: see who may help pay. Warranty terms are in the Warranty tab.
Specifications
- Weight capacity
- 265 lb (120 kg)
- Product weight
- 21.5 lb (9.8 kg) standard build
- Transport weight
- 12.9 lb (5.9 kg) with the rear wheels and footrest off; 11.65 lb (5.3 kg) without the wheel locks
- Seat width
- 12 in to 20 in (30.5 to 50.8 cm), built to order
- Seat depth
- 12 in to 20 in (30.5 to 50.8 cm)
- Back height
- 10 in to 20 in (25.4 to 50.8 cm), set by the push handle position
- Back angle
- Fore (-) 17 degrees to aft (+) 8 degrees
- Armrests
- Padded swing away in 9 in to 14 in, or height adjustable single post in 8.5 in to 13.5 in, with plastic, aluminium or carbon fibre side guards
- Legrests
- Aluminium tubular, aluminium tubular with a snap on cover, aluminium platform, high mount platform or angle adjustable flip back
- Seat height
- Front 16 in to 21 in (40.6 to 53.3 cm); rear 13 in to 20 in (33.0 to 50.8 cm)
- Rear wheel size
- 20 in, 22 in, 24 in, 25 in or 26 in, in mag, lite spoke, ultra lightweight spoke or mountain builds
- Caster size
- 3 in, 4 in, 5 in or 6 in, in polyurethane, semi pneumatic or soft roll, with multi position, single side or Frog Legs suspension forks
- Brakes
- Wheel locks in high mount push, high mount pull, ergo scissor and compact styles, with optional extension handles
- Folding
- Rigid frame that does not fold; the backrest folds down and the rear wheels release on quick release axles for transport
- Frame material
- Aluminium, in Classic, Performance, XTR Suspension and Depth Adjustable Back frame types
- Available colours
- Twenty standard frame colours including Gloss Black, Matte Black, Midnight Blue and Scarlet Noir, four pattern colours and a seven colour anodized package
- Compatible with
- Empulse M90 power assist wheels, Frog Legs suspension forks, mountain wheels, and JAY cushions and backs
- Frame angle
- 75, 80 or 85 degrees
- Warranty
- Frame covered for life; one year on every other part. Coverage can vary by province with funding requirements
- Product type
- Rigid ultralight manual wheelchair with an aluminium frame, built to order
Figures from the manufacturer. Options and seat sizes can change them; we confirm yours before ordering.
Documents
- Brochure Quickie 5R brochure (frame, weights and adjustments)
- User Manual Quickie 5R owner's manual (setup, adjustment, safety and care)
- Other Quickie manual wheelchair reference guide (range comparison, weights and warranty)
- Other Quickie manual wheelchair options and accessories catalogue
- Other Quickie colour options
- Other Quickie 5R Quick Guide (setup, wheel locks, footrest, anti-tips and safety checks)
- 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
Sunrise Medical warrants the QUICKIE 5R rigid wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship, for the first consumer purchase through an authorized Sunrise Medical dealer in Canada or the USA. Not transferable.
- Frame and cross brace: lifetime, for as long as the original purchaser owns the chair.
- Sunrise-made parts and components: 1 year from the first consumer purchase.
- Tension-adjustable backrest (Ballistic and 3DX Vented): 12 months; punctures, tears and burns are not covered.
- Labour to repair, remove or install parts is paid by the owner.
- Not covered: tires and tubes, upholstery, pads and push-handle grips, and damage from neglect, accident, misuse, improper repair, unapproved modification or exceeding the weight limit.
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.
