Ki Mobility Catalyst 5Vx
The Catalyst 5Vx is a folding ultralight aluminum wheelchair. You choose every part, and we check it against Ki Mobility's rules.
A folding chair in 7000 series aluminum, built to your measurements
The Catalyst 5Vx is Ki Mobility's redesigned folding wheelchair in 7000 series aluminum. Ki Mobility gives a 13.9 lb. transport weight at 16" x 16". Its axle plate moves the center of gravity over 2" in 1/2" steps, and camber spacers let the camber be changed later.
Choose the frame, seat size, rear wheels, casters and seat heights, footrest, back, wheel locks, armrests, accessories and color. Each choice is checked against the Catalyst 5Vx order form as you build.
What stands out
7000 series aluminum frame
A folding frame in 7000 series aluminum, redesigned by Ki Mobility with a cleaner look from the logo to the frame.
Adjustable axle plate
The axle plate gives 2" of center of gravity adjustment in 1/2" steps and 5" of rear seat height adjustment over 7 positions.
Adjustable camber
Camber from 0 to 4 degrees, and camber spacers at no charge so the camber can be changed later without new parts.
Swing-in anti-tips
Anti-tips that swing in under the frame when they are not needed, as a pair or on one side.
Transit wheels
Small wheels built into the rear frame let the rear wheels come off so the chair fits through narrow spaces.
Color accents
14 gloss and 7 matte frame colors, a color accent package for the forks and axle plates, color anodizing and six hydrographic patterns.
The Hieline Insight
The Catalyst 5Vx suits a full time manual wheelchair user who needs a folding chair, up to 300 lbs., or 350 lbs. with the heavy duty frame. It also suits a user who expects to fine tune the chair, because the axle plate and the camber spacers let the center of gravity and the camber change later. Take your hip width, seat depth, lower leg length and back height before you start, since Ki Mobility fixes every size when it builds the chair. Choose your rear wheels and casters before the seat heights, because they set the heights the page offers. Ki Mobility builds the chair to order, so it cannot be returned once it is made.
Is it right for you?
A good fit if you
- a full time manual wheelchair user who needs a folding chair
- a user up to 300 lbs., or 350 lbs. with the heavy duty frame
- a seat width from 14" to 22"
- a user who wants to adjust the camber and center of gravity later
Look elsewhere if you
- a user over 350 lbs.
- a user who wants a rigid frame
- a user who needs a seat narrower than 14"
- a user who needs a reclining or depth adjustable back, which is on the Catalyst 5
How you get yours
Build it
Work through the guided build one step at a time. Your progress saves as you go.
Rules checked
Every choice is checked against Ki Mobility's own rules as you build, so you cannot order a combination that cannot be made.
Add to cart
Your finished build goes in the cart at the price shown, with every part number on the order.
Made and shipped
Ki Mobility makes it to your build and it ships to you, with free shipping nationwide.
Specifications
Because the Catalyst 5Vx is built to order, some figures depend on the options you choose. The figures for your own build are on the build summary as you go.
Every figure here comes from Ki Mobility's own documents.
How your Catalyst 5Vx reaches you
Your build goes to Ki Mobility exactly as you ordered it, with every part number on the order, and ships to you when it is made. Shipping is free nationwide.
Warranty and support
The Catalyst 5Vx carries Ki Mobility's manufacturer warranty. Hieline supports it after the sale, and parts and repairs are handled directly through us, right here on hieline.com.
Returns
Resources
Here are the manuals, brochures, and videos for the Catalyst 5Vx, all from Ki Mobility.
Owner's manuals
Brochures
Order forms
Videos
Ki Catalyst - How to Operate the Swing Away Hanger
Ki Catalyst - How to adjust the Footrest
Ki Catalyst How to resquare the Standard Caster Housing
Ki Catalyst - How to Resquare the Performance Caster Housing
Common questions
Measure seated on a firm surface. Hip width sets the seat width, the back of the hip to the back of the knee sets the seat depth, the back of the knee to the floor in shoes sets the seat to footrest length, and the seat to the shoulder blades sets the back height. The measuring guide on this page shows each one.
300 lbs. With the heavy duty frame it carries 350 lbs. The heavy duty frame needs 5" or larger casters and is not sold with the transit system, the performance caster housing, Frog Legs forks, swing-in anti-tips, transit wheels or tipping levers.
Ki Mobility gives a transport weight of 13.9 lbs. at 16" x 16", with 5" x 1" poly casters and height adjustable T-arm receivers, without the footrest and rear wheels, and a standard weight of 24 lbs.
The Catalyst 5Vx has its own axle plate with 7 rear seat height positions, camber in 1 degree steps with spacers for later change, a half-folding back, transit wheels and tipping levers. The Catalyst 5 offers the depth adjustable and reclining backs, one arm drive and the amputee axle plate, which the 5Vx does not.
The front seat height depends on the caster size, and the rear seat height on the rear wheel size and the tire profile. Ki Mobility also limits how much lower the rear can sit than the front for each seat depth. The page offers only the heights on Ki Mobility's charts for the parts you chose. Ki Mobility's site lists rear seat heights to 21", and its order form charts go to 20", so the page follows the form.
The photographs show Ki Mobility's MAXX Mag wheels and a cushion. The current order form does not offer the MAXX Mag wheel, and the cushion is sold separately. The wheels on this page are the ones the order form offers.
Ki Mobility sells the Twist power assist from Klaxon as an add-on on its order form. We do not offer it on this page yet. The e-motion ready option, which installs the adaption kit for an Alber e-motion, is offered here.
Ki Mobility warrants the frame, cross braces, hangers and quick release axles against defects for the life of the original purchaser, with an expected frame life of five years. All other parts are covered for one year from the first purchase. Upholstery, tires, tubes, armrest pads, armrests and push handle grips are wear items and are not covered.
No. The Catalyst 5Vx is built to order to one user's sizes, so it cannot be returned. Ki Mobility's warranty covers defects.
No. You can order a Catalyst 5Vx from Hieline without a prescription.
No. Hieline does not bill or accept insurance, so the Catalyst 5Vx is a direct purchase. Any reimbursement is strictly between you and your insurer.
Yes. Your progress saves automatically in your browser as you go, so you can step away and pick up where you left off on the same device.
Every combination is checked against Ki Mobility's own compatibility rules as you build. An option that does not fit your other choices is greyed out with the reason printed on it, and the build cannot be added to the cart while a conflict is open.
Build your Catalyst 5Vx
You build the Catalyst 5Vx one step at a time with our guided assistant. It checks every choice against Ki Mobility's own rules, and your progress saves as you go.
Answer for the person who will use the Catalyst 5Vx, whether that is you, a family member or a resident in your care. You can change any answer until the build is in your cart.
The user's measurements
Every size in the build is set from these numbers.
You need the user's measurements before the build can start. Download the measuring form, fill it out with the user, and return to this page when it is done. Your progress is saved on this device, so you can pick up right here and enter the numbers.
Download the measuring formThe user's weight and height
The weight sets the weight capacity of the build. Height is optional.
Two ways to build your Catalyst 5Vx
You have given us the measurements. Now choose how much you want to decide. You can go deeper later without losing anything, so start wherever feels right.
The essentials, chosen for you.
Move through the choices that shape how the Catalyst 5Vx fits and works. We start each one from your answers, and you adjust anything you like. Every choice is checked live against the manufacturer rules as you go, so the build stays valid the whole way.
- What you decideThe essential choices
- Roughly14 decisions
- Every choiceChecked live against the rules
Best if you want a well-fitted build without weighing every option.
Every option from the order form.
Work through the complete Ki Mobility build, every choice on the order form, with the same guided steps and the same live rule checking. Nothing is hidden. This is the full depth of the Catalyst 5Vx, laid out so you can set each detail exactly the way you want.
- What you decideThe complete build
- Roughly68 decisions
- Every choiceChecked live against the rules
Best if you want control over every detail.
Here is the full build with its part numbers and the price you pay. Add it to your cart and check out, and it reaches our order desk as one record.
