Titanium Frame
The 5Ti is a titanium framed version of the Catalyst 5. As the metal with the best strength to weight ration on the planet, it results in an ultra strong and extremely lightweight chair. The 5Ti has a transport weight of just 4.94 kg, 860 g lighter than the standard Catalyst 5, reducing the weight you need to propel around. The Ti3AL/2.5V titanium alloy used to construct the frame has twice the strength to weight ratio of 6061 series aluminium, and is also highly resistant to scratches and corrosion. The end result is a wheelchair that performs better, lasts longer, and retains its sleek appearance for longer.
Titanium also has the benefit of dampening harmful vibrations. We would recommend upgrading the cross-braces to titanium too, allowing you the maximum benefit from this property of titanium.
Adjustability
The Catalyst 5Ti is just as adjustable as the standard Catalyst, ensuring your wheelchair works for you in the long-term. This includes the centre of gravity, front and rear seat heights, backrest height and angle, footrest and armrest lengths, and more.
Seating and Options
With seat widths of 14 - 22" and depths of 14 - 20", the Catalyst can provide people of all sizes with a perfect fit. We recommend Ki's Axiom range of cushions and backrests, which are precision engineered to provide a high level of comfort, support and pressure relief. Third party seating, such as Jay, Matrx and Roho products can be fitted instead if you already have a preferred seating set-up.
The front-frame is available as both a fixed front - popular for weight saving and top performance - or with swing-away legrests that help with transfers. Ki Mobility offer a lifetime warranty on their legrest hangers - unmatched on the market, and a relief for those who know that legrests tend to be one of the most common parts of a wheelchair to go wrong. They are the most intuitive hanger available, allowing you to attach or detach them from any angle by simply pushing them up or down, while the tapered engagement keeps them snug and rattle free.
Other options include the popular swing-in anti-tips - easy to activate, they are there when you need them and gone when you don't, without sacrificing the compact frame design. Fender sideguards protect your clothing from the road while adding a sleek look to your chair, and are available in either padded aluminium or ultra-light carbon fibre. If you require armrests, the height adjustable version features a no rattle design, with a rock solid feel, and are functional, easy to use and lightweight. A full selection of industry standard wheels, tyres and handrims are available to choose from - after all, the wheels are a crucial part of your wheelchair. In particular, the Maxx Performance spoke wheels are really impressive for a "standard" option on a chair - light, durable and stylish.
Style
The Catalyst 5Ti has a sleek, elegant frame that comes in a raw titanium finish. These can then be set off with an accent colour of your choice to create a wheelchair that is an extension of your style - our demo 5Ti has bright green accents.
Our Verdict
The 5Ti is quite significantly more expensive than the standard Catalyst 5, but comes with significant benefits too, in strength, durability and vibration dampening.
