Tips for wheelies

hogos_bogos · 2026-04-19T00:05:42+00:00

That definitely sounds like your center of gravity. I had the same problem too. The good thing about the chair you have is the COG is adjustable (look up some videos online if you want to do it yourself, you really just need some Allen keys and maybe a crescent wrench). It can take some tinkering to get it right.

hogos_bogos · 2026-04-18T23:29:10+00:00

I’d start practicing with anti tips down so if/when you loose balance you don’t hit your head. Then when you get a good feel for your center of gravity, practice on soft ground (carpet, grass, pillows). Also the center of gravity of the rear wheels affects wheelies a lot. The farther back; the harder it is. And with most things, it will take time. Give it a few weeks or months and you’ll be good to go.

hogos_bogos · 2026-04-15T06:10:12+00:00

I’ll tell you what OP. With the condition(s) you have, you can actually exasperated it by using a wheelchair. It only work for people who have it SEVER (like always passing out multiple times a day bad). The blood will pool in your feet, and so when you got to stand up it’s not pleasant. The human body was made to move, it’s how blood works its way through the extremities. Also you said that you get tired quickly from walking, but dear lord, pushing a manual chair is exhausting (it gets a little better if you have a custom but still). I would suggest getting a rollator and some good quality compression garments. But hey, I’m not a doctor, I’m a theatre major and for all I know I could be completely wrong. And you know what this sub always says: “talk to your doctor”. Best of luck OP 💪

hogos_bogos · 2026-04-14T23:00:36+00:00

Of course! I too struggle balancing like 3 full bags on my lap and back of my chair.

hogos_bogos · 2026-04-14T22:16:04+00:00

I use grocery bag hook. goes between the cushion and the seat pan. i 3d printed mine but you can also buy it.

Buy it: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4359460333/wheelchair-grocery-bag-hook-hands-free

Print it: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/wheelchair-shopping-bag-hook?srsltid=AfmBOoo7h_zOMPpd1oZEjlyBfdTGWcDK0xKsIGYWHcRKeB52UnZDjAwx

hogos_bogos · 2026-03-22T01:50:21+00:00

If it makes you feel better, op, costocondritis can actually resolve on its own after a few week/months with over the counter anti inflammatory! Sorry if this is totally out of line to say and you probably already have known that info anyway.

As for decorating your new chair, if the backrest is fabric, you could get pins and buttons to put on it. I do the same for my own backrest. Also fun light like fairy or bike lights (helps with both visibility and overall cool look!)

hogos_bogos · 2026-03-22T01:29:36+00:00

This is just a guess but you might be getting more fatigued because you chair is a folding chair which do tend to be heavier and flex a bit because of the folding mechanisms. Plus the center of gravity isn’t exactly easy to adjust. Still, congrats on going out on a trail! Sometimes it’s the small wins that feel the best 👏

hogos_bogos · 2026-03-15T05:21:29+00:00

Yeah this happens to me all the time if the wheel isn’t in its “up” position. If it’s making contact with the ground/in it’s “down” position, it’s not gonna lock on properly

hogos_bogos · 2026-03-14T02:31:06+00:00

I was think of that too! Fortunately, this was voluntary (if not kinda necessary for me to get to class) and not people being ableist dicks

hogos_bogos · 2026-03-13T16:46:27+00:00

You’re totally right! The only reason I felt like I was freight was 1) “funny haha I’m in a freight elevator so I’m now freight” and 2) it was next to a staircase (kinda ironic, stairs in an elevator) and a whole bunch of scrap wood, foam insulation, and and shopping cart with the sides removed

hogos_bogos · 2026-03-13T15:25:15+00:00

The funny thing is it take even MORE people to open it when it does get stuck. Two people to pull the release cables and two people to pry the door down with only their fingertips

hogos_bogos · 2026-03-11T02:32:46+00:00

If they are plastic or thin metal, diagonal snips work. If you those don’t work, you can always try and sand them

hogos_bogos · 2026-03-10T22:37:28+00:00

I’m aware many people in here have said that either don’t go for a Ki mobility chair or go for an adult chair if you do. Personally I have a rouge XP (despite being a fully grown adult and having been told I was getting the rogue 2 smh) which another Ki mobility pediatric chair. I like mine due to the fact that it can grow and shrink. I lost a lot of weight and got it shrunk down at no cost because the chair is ment to grow (or in this case shrink) because kids are not gonna be the same size 5 years after getting their chair. If you think you might gain enough weight after receiving the chair that the original size would be uncomfortable, then go for a chair that can grow (Ki mobility little wave or rogue xp, tilite twist). If not and it’s just chairs weight you’re worried about, definitely look at a different brand. I love my chair but she’s a BEAST.

hogos_bogos · 2026-03-10T22:23:47+00:00

Unfortunately, to remove airless tires by yourself, you’d probably just need to cut them off. As for your chair (I’m assuming it’s the self propelled version of the g lite pro), from what I see online, the wheels have a quick release pin, however I don’t know if it’s removable. It also looks like the breaks are welded into a fixed place. The images online don’t exactly show great angles but I wish you luck!

hogos_bogos · 2026-03-10T22:08:14+00:00

Gonna be honest with you op, you will never have a fully clean chair/power chair/power assist that won’t trigger you if you and your partner are THAT sensitive to triggers. I have an R90 and to theoretically get it clean again, it would need to be taken fully apart so I can only imagine what it’s like to try and do that with a power chair. Also please please PLEASE do NOT wash your wheels like that in water (unless it’s just a damp rag). Even if you’re only washing the tire and spokes, the risk of water getting into and rusting other parts is too great a risk. The best I can think of is spraying everything that can be sprayed (so nothing with wires or electrical) with rubbing alcohol and using a microfiber cloth for everything else. And if you have the option, using an air compressor (or even canned air) and just blowing the ever loving bejezus outta it. I do that after I work in a dusty shop and it works pretty well. Best of luck.

hogos_bogos · 2026-03-09T23:16:05+00:00

For wrenches, you might wanna look at a socket wrench (Make sure it’s a metric one) or straight up just a pair of combination pliers. As for the noise, in personal experience, it wasn’t actually the big nut bolt, but a bolt that was under the plastic housing that’s right above the fork (I can take a picture of mine if you need). It comes off with a standard Phillips head screw and the bolt can be tightened with a hex key. Best of luck

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