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Might as well do the same pendulum tests that eevee's does:

So Begode added a heatsink to the cover in order to fix the overheating problem, then didn't ship the fix? 🤔 Sounds like someone is trying to clear old stock. I'd do some extended pendulum tests to confirm that there's some magical way that heat is escaping the thermal silicone sock encasing the MTen5's battery and control board. The only ways I can see Begode "fixing" the heating issue without the cover heatsink are: remove the waterproof silicone sock (which would falsify their marketing claims around waterproofing) neuter the power output with a firmware update I hope I'm wrong.

The tall ET Max had significant braking wobble issues. Let's hope the Apex 01 doesn't exhibit similar characteristics.

Does your mTen5 have the heatsink built into the top case?

A track wheel doesn't need suspension. Save weight, improve frame rigidity, reduce points of failure, reduce maintenance, and create a more predictable riding platform with a lower and more stable centre-of-mass.

150mm geared suspension adjustment: Will be interesting to see if the market sees the value in adjustable suspension Will convenience of adjustment be worth the extra weight, point of failure, maintenance, and cost? How will this hybrid compare to having a dedicated large-suspension wheel for the trails and a lighter low/non-suspension wheel for the track? Balanced Weight Distribution Should be standard in all EUCs Pro Grade Stanchion Marketing fluff until they can prove what they're doing differently to make it "professional" Obstruction Proof Front Bumper Was this ever a problem? 20W Headlight with Cutoff Reaching for features to market here... 95mm Wide Tire Clearance Wide body to accommodate wide tires. Hope you don't have short legs. Optimized Software for Track and Trail Marketing fluff until they can prove what they're doing differently to make it "optimized" This being a reveal trailer, they didn't provide any engineering specs, which will probably be revealed as teasers to gradually build hype. Kudos for Nosfet for trying something different. I hope their engineering is better than their marketing. Not that the marketing was bad - it had several good aspects, but also some overlooked issues. It feels like Nosfet is a small scrappy startup trying to do a lot with few resources. This isn't a bad thing. But it's definitely not a OneWheel or Boosted Board looking to revolutionize a market segment.

Interesting how the Toronto Police categorized the vehicle as a Motorized Unicycle. Hope both rider and pedestrian recover fully. Also hope this doesn't spur changes to the law.

Additional details on the Dan Fou crash. Looks like he was forced onto the road when a car turning in front of him didn't clear the bike path as expected. As wheels get heavier and faster, they require more effort and distance to stop. Looks like Dan recently picked up a Begode ET Max, which a few riders have reported wobble crashes on when hard braking. I don't know if that was the case here. https://www.facebook.com/groups/montrealwheelers/permalink/1718496822233111/

Montreal rider Dan Fou in crash with car. https://www.facebook.com/groups/montrealwheelers/permalink/1718229502259843/

This board has an Ignore feature that pops-up when you hover over a user's name. I haven't used it yet because it can be useful to be aware of contrasting opinions.

https://forum.electricunicycle.org/topic/33861-inmotion-v12-pedal-snap/ https://forum.electricunicycle.org/topic/34554-begode-extreme-review-off-road-thrills-durability-insights/ https://forum.electricunicycle.org/topic/31824-v13-first-batch-defect-motor-screws-breaking-in-shear/#comment-461662 https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricUnicycle/comments/wwhzbz/i_keep_losing_screws_on_v12_pedal_hangers/ Ideally, the parts should be designed so that vertical loads are carried by the parts, instead of the screws - particularly for areas with frequent load cycles, prone to fatigue. Screws should be used for their tensile strength rather than shear strength. If a fastener must be used in the vertical shear plane, then the shearing force should be applied to the shank part of a bolt.

Why do EUC manufacturers keep using screws in the vertical shear plane? Pedal attachments, motor bolts, battery pack attachments have all had failures due to this simple design mistake.

These are understandable concerns for a company trying to break into an existing market, following a traditional business model. There’s certainly room to compete on design and engineering, although the domain of performance looks to have diminishing returns. It feels like a lost opportunity to disrupt the entire industry by creating a company that provides quality hardware components based around open source software. Arduino, Adafruit Industries, and Prusa Research have successfully navigated this space. In the automotive world, companies like Bosch, Magna, Brembo and Sparco successfully embraced the OEM and aftermarket parts market, enabling customers to mod and create their own vehicles without liability concerns for the whole vehicle. It’s great that there’s more competition to be the “best” EUC manufacturer. It’d be even greater for the EUC community if an open source project were to be established and supported.

From his FB posts, it looks like Dakota started learning to ride on a modded Master Pro V2 with EX30 motor, just 2 weeks before his death. This wheel weighed about as much as he did ~120lbs. The police report says he lost control of his EUC and crossed over to the oncoming traffic lane, where he was struck by a truck.