TiLite ZRa S2 - All things Back Rest Related

[stephen212]

Yes, same as Oracing

There isn't anything protruding in the Lasher design. The screw in inset.

[totoL1]

There isn't anything protruding in the Lasher design. The screw in inset.

Because in lasher the bolt go inside the footrest holes, in mine not, the bolt press the footplate tube, i don`t have holes in my footrest.

[stephen212]

Because in lasher the bolt go inside the footrest holes, in mine not, the bolt press the footplate tube, i don`t have holes in my footrest.

Does that mean that the footrest height adjustment on the Lasher is in set increments? Regardless, the Lasher approach has the cleanest-looking, most streamlined down-tube/footrest junction design IMO.

I don't like the idea of something sticking out at this location. It's an invitation to scratch a foot/leg or get your pants caught on the bolt.

[Edinburgh Colin]

Dang. I got my new hinges and they didn't lock in the folded position, I assumed they eliminated the feature until I read your post and looked at the TiLite parts breakdown. I can see now I will have to order the parts to make mine lock in the folded position. I only fold the back down when I use my hunting truck (Sept-Dec.) so I don't miss the option that much.

I have my supplier here in the UK checking, TiLite were supposed to provide me with the same chair from the ground up as the previous one that I had all the problems with except it was to be Red rather than Blue to try and exorcise the jinx that my previous one seemed to have. My previous one locked folded and as I travel a fair bit it's crucial in car loading and also airline baggage handlers and plane holds will quickly damage a back that is free to move open.

If Todd from Tilite still frequents this forum then perhaps you could chip in and confirm what Sarcastrix has told us.

[amyk]

off topic colin, but do you normally fold down the backrest on a plane? i usually deny anything is quick-releasable or collapsable on my chair, including the rear wheels...

[Edinburgh Colin]

off topic colin, but do you normally fold down the backrest on a plane? i usually deny anything is quick-releasable or collapsable on my chair, including the rear wheels...

All I do is take the cushion on board an fold the back, no mention of the wheels, just take the brakes off. I just figure the back is potentially going to bet twisted or something like that, probably very unlikely and they are very strong but if like this one they can flop open/closed then that risk is greatly enhanced I would have thought.

[totoL1]

I don't like the idea of something sticking out at this location. It's an invitation to scratch a foot/leg or get your pants caught on the bolt.

that can`t scratch anything, even if you try to get scratched, but forget this and speak about the title of the thread lol.

[Oddity]

Because in lasher the bolt go inside the footrest holes, in mine not, the bolt press the footplate tube, i don`t have holes in my footrest.

No holes in the Lasher footrest on my BT-Mg, built the summer of 2008.

Uses small (one size too small) 'allen' set screw which is recessed into the frame tube. There is also some additional 'shank' or 'collar' inside the down tube which adds friction and eliminates any wiggle.

This is actually the only part of my Lasher I've ever had a problem with. I almost stripped the left one (over tightening a titanium screw in a softer Mg alloy = rookie move) so it never would stay tight, as not all the threads were damaged. I tapped it out one size bigger (don't recall off the top size).

[totoL1]

I don't like the idea of something sticking out at this location. .

Just in box frames, in cantilever frames don`t have it.

[Oddity]

Here is what the Lasher foot rest set screws look like. Well, one Lasher and one DaleB custom. Didn't realize it was oxidizing until I flipped it over to take this picture. Ewwww.

No holes in the Lasher footrest on my BT-Mg, built the summer of 2008.

Uses small (one size too small) 'allen' set screw which is recessed into the frame tube. There is also some additional 'shank' or 'collar' inside the down tube which adds friction and eliminates any wiggle.

This is actually the only part of my Lasher I've ever had a problem with. I almost stripped the left one (over tightening a titanium screw in a softer Mg alloy = rookie move) so it never would stay tight, as not all the threads were damaged. I tapped it out one size bigger (don't recall off the top size).

[Edinburgh Colin]

I have my supplier here in the UK checking, TiLite were supposed to provide me with the same chair from the ground up as the previous one that I had all the problems with except it was to be Red rather than Blue to try and exorcise the jinx that my previous one seemed to have. My previous one locked folded and as I travel a fair bit it's crucial in car loading and also airline baggage handlers and plane holds will quickly damage a back that is free to move open.

If Todd from Tilite still frequents this forum then perhaps you could chip in and confirm what Sarcastrix has told us.

UK supplier admits TiLite built it with the wrong part! So my replacement (everything will be all right chair) is now doing the classic "waiting for new backrest hardware"!

[stephen212]

UK supplier admits TiLite built it with the wrong part! So my replacement (everything will be all right chair) is now doing the classic "waiting for new backrest hardware"!

Did you do something very bad in a past life?

[Edinburgh Colin]

Did you do something very bad in a past life?

Certainly looks like I did does it not!
I hope it was really bad and I enjoyed it a lot, because the price seems to be fairly high so far!

[sarcastrix]

So my replacement (everything will be all right chair) is now doing the classic "waiting for new backrest hardware"!

Funny enough, got an email from my dealer today saying that my 3rd or is it 4th? set of hardware is in the post ... along with a new CF camber bar, CF back release bar, seat base etc I could build a new chair with all the spare parts I have laying around.

[funklab]

God TiLite is a huge PITA to deal with. I guess i got one of the last ones to be shipped out with the shitty back hardware. I call up tilite to get the replacement parts, and they tell me I HAVE to go thru my DME. They say they didnt sell ME a chair, they sold it to my barely competent DME.

What kind of garbage is that???

Tilite makes a decent chair, but they seem to go out of their way to make it difficult for you to own/maintain/fix one. I will have to think really hard before buying my next chair.... and then buy a quickie