Burgerman wrote:It is a problem in the US and canada.
Best to await the Q500R from sunrise. And then get the RIGHT spec.
hotwheels_75 wrote:That's kind of what I figured. I've already delayed getting a new chair for at least three years. Guarantee the minute I choose one something better Will become available. I've looked at the bounders but didn't care for how the ass end sticks out so far. They look very nose heavy. Anyone know how adjustable they are? The specs look like they have a fairly high floor to Seat height. 19” might be too much. Have to double check what my requirements are so I can clear my van ceiling.
I tested the Q500H, and thought rude quality was awful. Dunno if that’s fixable with Center of gravity adjustment, air filled tires and tweaks to the adjustable shocks. Have my doubts based in the suspension design.
Burgerman wrote:Its not a rear drive chair. Its a mid wheel one with the drive wheels moved back around 2 inches. So its neither mid or rear. Thats why its called hybrid and needs the rear casters.
Jay_x wrote:Weird you would call the Bounder junk. Its a solid chair, I have rode one for years and it was pretty reliable. Its true about the high positino of the seat though, if you get an elevator the seat sits real high. Right now the Bounder and Aviva RX are the only true RWD chairs available in the US. That Amy chair looks okay but what is the purpose of making a RWD chair and still sticking some wheels in the back? Looks like it would be PITA to maneuver.
Fusiongoat wrote:hotwheels_75 wrote:That's kind of what I figured. I've already delayed getting a new chair for at least three years. Guarantee the minute I choose one something better Will become available. I've looked at the bounders but didn't care for how the ass end sticks out so far. They look very nose heavy. Anyone know how adjustable they are? The specs look like they have a fairly high floor to Seat height. 19” might be too much. Have to double check what my requirements are so I can clear my van ceiling.
I tested the Q500H, and thought rude quality was awful. Dunno if that’s fixable with Center of gravity adjustment, air filled tires and tweaks to the adjustable shocks. Have my doubts based in the suspension design.
For the most part Bounders are not adjustable. You cannot adjust the position of the back canes, the seat depth, or the width. Also you can lower the seat to floor height a little by moving the bolts on the caster forks, but the seating is still way too high. If you get an elevator you cannot lower the seating below 20". You might as well try the Amy systems R3. It is hybrid but it is basically the same as the old Quickie "RWD" chairs. Also if you are paying cash for any of this Amy Systems' prices are better than other manufacturers. Finally, don't consider a Bounder if you are ever planning to leave your house. In my opinion they are 100% junk.
Jay_x wrote:Fusiongoat - you tested the Bounder and the Amy? What about the Aviva have you tested that?
yes Bounder is stuck in like 1990 or something, its odd. They just refuse to update things.
Jay_x wrote:Fusiongoat - you tested the Bounder and the Amy? What about the Aviva have you tested that?
yes Bounder is stuck in like 1990 or something, its odd. They just refuse to update things.
Burgerman wrote:I must say it does not appear to be nose heavy with centre footplate etc.
youtu.be/qyu-89x5NFc
fishinjunky wrote:Burgerman wrote:I must say it does not appear to be nose heavy with centre footplate etc.
Does it have a 4pole 6.5mph motors option?
Burgerman wrote:I think that the seat still needs moving back. But dont know how easy that is.
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