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This looks crazy. I'm surprised Gotway didn't run with this idea and effectively breathe new life into older wheels.

Quick one @alcatraz, do you run a 16x2.125 inner tube or 16x3.0. I cannot find a 16x2.5. The former be at the limit in a 2.5 tyre and the latter might bunch up. Bothe scenarios don't sound good!

Thanks for all the detailed responses. Really useful. I originally went with the Tesla as the snowboard equivalent of a 'one board quivver'. It has lived up to that one and done title. Battery degradation (30miles range these days vs OG 40miles) is the only thing I worry about as I want to feel comfortable around 28mph. I guess I can but I just need to get EUC world to recognise changing the alarm beeps. Hopefully a new tire (I've done 6,000km on my original tyre) will also provide some newness and confidence.

I didn't know this was a thing! With all the scaremongering on battery fires, I'm not sure I'd want to tinker! Although I'm going to look into it out of curiosity! As @alcatraz mentioned, it's nice to have the confidence post 5,000km that the wheel is not a dud. That said, the plastic construction hasn't held up as well, with a few of my screw points having broken. Unfortunately EUC spares are astronomically priced. So I keep running the slightly battered wheel as it is.

Hey. Can you PM a price for the pedals shipped to the UK. I assume Gotway/Begode pedals are universal.

Just to clarify, you're saying you prefer to ride your MSX over the Tesla (at fast speeds). I don't use power pads but tempted to add a custom knob at the front of the foot to help jump up curbs (I currently dismount and lift the wheel on to it). I find the power pads to be pretty unsightly, the same as the current Begode T4 etc aesthetic. I often wonder how we went from the z10 styling to where we are today, but I digress! It's actually why I was also looking at the inmotion v12. Sleek. It feels like there isn't anything in the current gem based on today's demands that meets my needs. I am looking at the cst-1488 2.5inch tyre upgrade now also. Are you saying you found the ride to be better with this change? Am I right in saying it fits with no mods? Maybe I should have just got an msx back in 2019!

I don't understand what you mean. Can you elaborate?

I recall at the time I bought the Tesla (2019) that the MSX was 'the one'. My only problem going down that route is that I feel like if I'm going to spend £2k ish then I'd want something that is more modern. I think of this as tech so it seems counter-intuitive to go back to the same era as what I have now. In some ways it's nice to see that older wheels still hold their own. But it would be nice to get a few mod-cons (lift switch would be nice!) I might do the 2.5inch tyre upgrade to give a different feel. I've never ridden another wheel so all I know is the Tesla.

I saw after it is 30Kg. I think it cannot be considered 'manageable' - think about your suitcase at the airport; over 28KG and they sticky a 'heavy' label on it. For me the extras you mention aren't an issue. City commuter, so realistically 10-20miles max in a day, so that would be covered by the range (I used to be able to do four trips - 10miles each on my Tesla before charging). Whilst @Funky is looking for sub 20KG, I don't mind being in/around 20-25kg since I'm kind of used to it. That said, design ergonomics could possibly help with making a wheel feel more manageable. Perfect wheel for me would be 16inch, 50mile range, 45mph top speed (for head room purposes) and some element of light suspension to help with those pot holes I don't see. In a nice Inmotion V12 like package (I find the current trends a bit OTT aesthetically) at 23KG! Seems like such a wheel doesn't exist and won't exist as the trend continues for faster and heavier.

Maybe I should re-title "I shouldn't upgrade my Tesla - tell me the grass isn't greener!" or Tesla vs the rest in 2024...

Hi guys, I'm binge watching EUC videos again having started to experience battery degradation in my Tesla V1.5 (doesn't have the BT speakers but is not the OG spec). I feel like I'm looking to get more safely into 29mph ish to help in traffic and just because I feel I am okay with that on smoother roads. The Tesla tops out at 31mph which accounting for the 6,000 km I've apparently put on it I wouldn't want to risk being in that range. The EUC world seems to be chasing 'bigger' faster speed, longer range. This is counter to my requirements and thus means there doesn't seem to many options that a smaller person can lift with one arm (for going up/down stairs etc). I feel like the Inmotion V12 HS is probably the best option out there. Although reading through the forums, I see people still keep coming back to the the Tesla for city riding. Perhaps I'm tricking myself so I can get a shiny new toy. Any other wheels I could/should be looking at? I think I want to stay in the 16inch space, I spent a long time researching to not go lower (UK streets are generally pot-holed), but not against 18inch. Seems everything these days are huge and heavy. Who is carrying a Sherman up and down stairs?!

Wouldn't it just be easier to have some basic rules of engagement. I.e. follow the rules of the road (not flying the wrong way day a one way street), yield to all traffic stops and always giving pedestrians priority. Then it would be a better measure of riding skills and ability to problem solve on the spot. So still providing the drama but without the risk of injury to (or scaring the sh!t out of) ordinary people who are just going about their daily business.

It's your research that made me decide to hold on to it. Knowing I can go up to 2.5 helps give it a different feel when I decide upon it. 1. @alcatraz has suggested sorted that 2. True. For me I have nothing to compare it to. Though I have scraped it. 3. Again nothing to compare. But I see it. Wish it was more tapered like the mcm5 4. It's kind of easy I think to add a rear light. There's certainly the space. Maybe a little project for myself... So thanks. I think I've just decided to stick with my Tesla!

I was actually just looking for something to upgrade my tesla 1020w 84v. I like it. I enjoy riding an EUC now and my escooter is nt used so much (although at 8kg it has it's advantages). Seems like the tesla is still holding it's place. Knowing I can do the 2.25 tyre (or is it 2.5) upgrade and retrofit the cut-off switch, it seems like there is very little reason to upgrade?? Although I do worry about hitting 28mph (only done 22.5mph max. And I do find battery depletes kind of quick.

I found the RC people. Was actually considering patching. Whilst I search since I don't ride very often. Did you sand down the area to be patched. I think you have to take off some of the shiny surface to get good adhesion. Speedyfeet will likely be my go to. I just feel a bit agrieved that I can buy a perfectly matched schwalbe for £6. Just the valve is the problem. Might take a punt and see if I can bend it myself.