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Helio A6

At 13.1 lb, the Helio A6 is light enough to lift into your trunk yourself — no help needed at the curb. Fold it down without pulling the wheels off, then push off knowing the unibody frame won’t flex and waste your energy with every stroke. Configure it below — every choice updates the running weight, the estimated overall width, and the price in real time.

Frame weight
13.1 lb
Weight capacity
265 lb (350 lb HD)
Frame
Folding aluminum unibody
Warranty
Lifetime frame · 1-yr components
Motion Composites Helio A6
Roll further on less energy, without paying for it
A 7005-series aluminum frame makes the A6 the value entry point into the Helio folding line — you still get the fold-without-removing-wheels convenience the whole Helio family shares.
A fit built around you, not the nearest notch
Seat-to-floor height adjusts across a wide range so the chair can be dialed to your exact measurements instead of picking from a handful of preset heights.
Upgrade a part later, not the whole chair
Wheels, casters, handrims, and backrests use the same option set as the rest of the Helio line, so upgrading a component later doesn’t mean replacing the frame.
Room to grow, without starting over
The HD frame option raises capacity to 350 lb for a modest weight and price increase, without moving to a different model.
Step through each section — the illustration, weight, width & price update as you go

Body-Fit Dimensions

These measurements set how the chair fits your body. Most are fixed at build time — take a minute to get them right.

Seat Width16"

The internal frame width — the single dimension that drives overall width.

How to measure / choose

Sit on a firm, flat surface and measure across the widest point of your hips or thighs. Add ½–1" of clearance. Too wide forces an inefficient, shoulder-stressing push arc; too narrow causes pressure at the outer hips. This is fixed at time of build — get it right.

Frame CapacityStandard — 265 lb

The standard frame is rated to 265 lb. The Heavy-Duty package reinforces it to a 350 lb capacity.

Seat Depth16"

How far the seat extends under your thighs.

How to measure / choose

Sit with your back against a wall and measure from the wall to the crease behind your knee, then subtract 1–2" of clearance. Too deep cuts off circulation behind the knee; too shallow tilts the pelvis forward and puts too much pressure on your sitting bones.

Front Seat-to-Floor Height16"

Front seat height — sets whether your feet rest flat with thighs parallel to the seat.

How to measure / choose

With your shoes on, measure from the floor to the back of your knee while seated, then account for cushion thickness. Too high lifts your thighs off the seat and increases pressure on your sitting bones; too low lets your feet drag. Adjustable in fine increments, so small corrections are easy to make.

Rear Seat-to-Floor Height15"

Rear seat height — combined with front height it sets the seat slope ("dump").

How to measure / choose

Usually set 1–3" lower than the front height to create rearward seat slope ("dump"), which improves pelvic stability and propulsion. Constrained by rear wheel size and axle position — if your chosen combination isn’t achievable, I’ll flag it before your chair is built.

Seat to Footrest14"

Sets which footrest hardware range fits — defaults to 2" less than your front height, editable.

How to measure / choose

Measured from the seat surface down to the footplate. As a rule of thumb this defaults to 2" less than your front seat-to-floor height, but you can change it — get up in your existing chair or a fitted one and measure directly if you have one. This measurement, together with the footrest angle you pick under Footrests & Front Frame, determines the specific hardware built for you. The 90° (most tucked) angle has a notably narrower achievable range than the swing-away angles — about 8"–14" versus 14"–20" — since the foot sits higher and more upright under the seat.

Helio A6 resources

Official Motion Composites documents — the same brochure, accessories guide, owner’s manual, and warranty terms we work from. Frame and cross-brace are covered by a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects (aluminum’s disclosed expected service life is 5 years); components are covered for 1 year.

📄 Helio A6 Brochure🧩 Accessories & Options Guide📘 Owner’s Manual🛡️ Warranty
What happens after you order
  • Daryl reviews your exact configuration. Before anything is built, a clinician-led check confirms the setup makes sense for your body and goals — and we reach out directly with any concerns or suggested adjustments.
  • It’s built to your measurements. Because each Helio A6 is custom-built to order, it is non-returnable. Most parameters, however, remain adjustable after delivery, and the chair is upgradable down the line (wheels, casters, backrest, and more).
  • A follow-up call is included. After your chair arrives you get a video or audio session to dial in axle position, seat slope, and fit — so the chair works the way it should from day one.
  • Weight and width shown here are estimates. Frame weight (13.1 lb) and option prices are accurate; component weights and overall width are clearly-labeled estimates. We confirm the final overall width against Motion Composites’ official calculator before your order is placed.

Not sure where to start? Learn how to measure, try the Fit Wizard, or see what comes with every order.