Quickie Xenon 2

Overview
The new Xenon from Quickie comes in three types of frames: Fixed Frame, Hybrid, and Swing Away.  Each of the frame designs features a unique cross-brace that allows the chair to fold.  The cross-brace is so minimal and tucked so well under the seat that it is barely visible.  This creates an open-frame appearance and feel that is usually reserved for rigid frame chairs.  So you get the transportability convenience of a folding frame chair with the sturdiness of a rigid frame wheelchair.  The Fixed Frame model features permanent legrests providing minimal tubing, the most rigid-like feeling frame of the three options, and the lightest starting weight of the three frames at 19.4 lbs.  The Hybrid frame offers a reinforced fixed frame with a dual tube to the caster area which provides greater frame strength and the highest weight capacity of the three options at 300 lbs.  The Swing Away frame features swing away legrests to make transfers in and out of the wheelchair easier.  The Swing Away option also has a dual tube reinforced frame and has the most compact folded dimensions of the three options to make transporting easy.

What Makes It Different

The unique cross-brace is a real change from what you have seen on folding frame chairs.  The minimal size keeps the folding components small and out of site.  The Xenon looks and performs like what you expect from a rigid frame chair.  The minimal cross-brace also helps to keep the chair lightweight.  Combining lightweight with a very compact folding frame, makes the Xenon an ideal chair for travel and transport.

Why We Like It

With three frame options to meet your daily needs and preferences, the Xenon is a truly versatile folding wheelchair that makes transporting easy while maintaining the performance integrity of a rigid frame chair.  30 colors plus 5 frame graphics, 6 anodized fork color options, and 5 different trim color options allow you to personalize your Xenon to your taste and personality.  You also get great functional options such as a standard auto-folding foot plate on the Fixed Frame and Hybrid.  Additional options include a fold down backrest, Surge LT handrims for greater comfort and grip, an angle adjustable backrest, and padded tubular armrests.

Measuring Guide
 

Seat Depth1

Measure from the most posterior point of the body to the inside of the knee, minus at least two inches. Some prefer more leg overhang to make room for their hand when lifting their leg.

Back Height2

Measured from the seat base to the top of the wheelchair back. Depends on how much upper back support is needed, and also affects freedom for the upper body to rotate.

Rear Seat to Floor3

Measurement from the ground to the rear seat edge. Relative to the front seat-to-floor dimension, this determines the rearward slope ("dump" or "squeeze") of the wheelchair seat.

Hanger Angle4

Determines how far the toes extend away from the body, measured from the horizontal. A tighter angle allows the wheelchair to turn around in less space. Depends in part on ability of the knee to bend towards the perpendicular.

Seat Width5

Determined by the widest point of the body from knee to hip, plus an inch to ensure room to move. Consider bulk of clothing, particularly a heavy winter coat, if relevant.

Wheel Camber6

Angle of the wheel relative to the vertical. More camber improves stability and agility, but also limits ability to pass through narrow spaces. A typical daily wheelchair uses three degrees of camber.

Front Seat to Floor7

Measure the leg from the back of the knee to the sole of the foot. Then subtract the thickness of the cushion when it is compressed. Next, add a minimum of two inches for footrest clearance. Do not add the footrest clearance if the wheelchair will be foot-propelled.

Footrest Width8

Measure from the inside of each legrest tubing the distance or desired distance between legrests.Center of Gravity9Measure from the front of the seat back post to the center of the rear axel.

Seat to Footrest Length10

Measure from the edge of the seat upholstery to the top rear of the footrest.

Backrest Angle11

Measure the the angle of the back post to the floor. Ninety degrees will be perpendicular to the floor, to approximate the angle from the back post to the seat, subtract two degrees from measurment for every .5" of dump.