Jean eRide.ie Community Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 On 6/3/2019 at 9:58 PM, Peteshmete said: JEAN , I forgot to ask if you would know a website with accurate Rockwheel info...such as v3 had THESE chages done ...and the 1036wh version was only since v3(so if we see a 1036 for sale it should most likely be a v3)? TIA Just saw this, the mention didn't work. I'm asking Rockwheel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hal2000 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 SO, WHERE IS IT ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 They are going to finish the assembly line of the Pulse Glider first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee guy Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Is there an image/pic of the Pulse Glider? Specs? Is this part of the Rockwheel line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post meepmeepmayer Posted August 26, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) The pulse glider (warning: 2 year old thread) was empty promises/vaporware by some guy in California who lists a boy scout medal as his credentials. There was a working prototype but I believe it was just some stock wheel hardware in a custom shell. It has absolutely nothing to do with Rockwheel (actually, the stock hardware included a Rockwheel board, but you know what I mean). It's just as vaporware as any new Rockwheel EUC, which is why it was mentioned in jest. Rockwheel apparently didn't find investors, which stopped them from releasing their 18 incher or doing more wheels. No idea if that was just bad luck or they weren't competitive with GW/KS. In hindsight, they had quite some technical chops, for example the big TO-247 mosfets long before the other used those, and the main guy was very talented. I guess the company is dead as a manufacturer and any new Rockwheel model (including this GT18) won't happen. Would be happy to be wrong on this, but doesn't seem likely. Still running the Rockwheel Store on Ali, so who knows... Edited August 26, 2019 by meepmeepmayer clarifications 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee guy Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Thanks meep ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandin J. Mercer Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Any update on this wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scatcat Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 15 hours ago, Brandin J. Mercer said: Any update on this wheel? Seems to have hit a serious snag, like no financing or somesuch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkererboi Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Still eagerly waiting for a new rockwheel release! Just tried the Gotway nikola for the first time today after reading how responsive and agile it is, and it just wouldn't do it for me.. so much wasted space, pedals dipping when you turn, way too heavy with no reasonable bonus in performance over the GT16.. Perhaps the only excuse to get one is that you can get better sustained speeds with bigger tires but I am already getting 50+km/h sustained effortlessly with my 2.5 inch tyre gt16, which seems to be on par with what others are getting with their MSX and Nikolas.. Please hurry up Rockwheel I need a new upgrade so I can inject it straight into my veins! Its an addiction only you can satisfy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA-B8 Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 14 hours ago, Tinkererboi said: Still eagerly waiting for a new rockwheel release! Just tried the Gotway nikola for the first time today after reading how responsive and agile it is, and it just wouldn't do it for me.. so much wasted space, pedals dipping when you turn, way too heavy with no reasonable bonus in performance over the GT16.. Perhaps the only excuse to get one is that you can get better sustained speeds with bigger tires but I am already getting 50+km/h sustained effortlessly with my 2.5 inch tyre gt16, which seems to be on par with what others are getting with their MSX and Nikolas.. You're doing sustained 50+km/h on your GT16? That doesn't sound very safe...I thought around 48 was the max safe limit? Plus can you fit a 2.5" tire on the GT16? Will it rub? I just got my GT16 not long ago.. not interested in any of the newer wheels at all. They all look too big and dorky to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkererboi Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 9 hours ago, BA-B8 said: You're doing sustained 50+km/h on your GT16? That doesn't sound very safe...I thought around 48 was the max safe limit? Plus can you fit a 2.5" tire on the GT16? Will it rub? I just got my GT16 not long ago.. not interested in any of the newer wheels at all. They all look too big and dorky to me. Haha 48 was the max speed for the v1 62v version. Manufacturer states 55-60 as the max for 84v version. Never really hit 60 except for a few occasions when I wasnt paying attention to my pebble watch. Yep 2.5" fits perfectly. I use a korean brand called Seorae cause it doesnt have the ugly chaoyang logo or bright yellow "e-bike pro" print. In my opinion its grippier as well. Not sure if you can get that where you are but they come in basically the same tread patterns as chaoyang and cst. Didnt change anything to make it work except remove the useless sliding mudguard. Made my own externally mounted one out of flexible plastic and loving it. Will post pics when I figure out how. Agree on the big and dorky designs on other brands. Whats with all the empty space? I want full tire clearance like on the MSX and rockwheel so I never have to worry about bashing the shell going down stairs too slowly, and a compact body so you can actually jump with it comfortably to clear unexpected ditches that are too big for even 18" wheels to roll over. Saved my life several times already when I spotted ditches too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 @Scatcat had the V1 and V2, but I believe he had several issues over time. Would you consider buying another Rockwheel after your GT16 experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkererboi Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 (edited) @Hunka Hunka Burning LoveNot at the current prices on Aliexpress. Maybe thats why it isnt a popular wheel. Even the Tesla with its similar specs and improved modern hardware is cheaper. Btw update: just decided to swap to 2.5 inch tyres on the older gt16, a V2 dated 2017 june, and it didn't fit somehow. On closer inspection, the V3 model shell is mounted just slightly higher (1cm at most), but that makes all the difference. Do not try this on pre-v3 models unless you are ready to shim the pillars and drill new holes to make it fit. Will glue acrylic strips inside the shell pillars where it meets the wheel hangers to increase clearence tomorrow. Wonder if i might as well go all the way and aim for a 3 inch tyre mod while i'm at it ... Edit: 3 inches is impossible to do without ruining shell integrity completely Edited September 29, 2019 by Tinkererboi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 It’s too bad Rockwheel and IPS both have faded into the background. Rockwheel had some pretty innovative designs and performance specs. It’s just the reliability issues that seemed to work against them. IPS had the solid Lhotz that was indestructible. It must be a challenge in this niche industry to invest a lot in product development and production. Without deep pockets or a well selling diversified product base, it must be difficult to keep bringing new products to market. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA-B8 Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Tinkererboi said: Haha 48 was the max speed for the v1 62v version. Manufacturer states 55-60 as the max for 84v version. Never really hit 60 except for a few occasions when I wasnt paying attention to my pebble watch. Yep 2.5" fits perfectly. I use a korean brand called Seorae cause it doesnt have the ugly chaoyang logo or bright yellow "e-bike pro" print. In my opinion its grippier as well. Not sure if you can get that where you are but they come in basically the same tread patterns as chaoyang and cst. Didnt change anything to make it work except remove the useless sliding mudguard. Made my own externally mounted one out of flexible plastic and loving it. Will post pics when I figure out how. Wow good to know but I won't go faster than about 40 ish regardless since I'm a bit chicken but the more reserve power the better. I don't even know which version I got and now they're on version 3? I thought version 2 was the newest. The Green Fashion shop page just said 2019 1036WH 84V 2000W version so I'm assuming I have the V3??? Also good to know it can handle bigger tires. If you're able to squeeze a 3" on yours please post. Otherwise I'll just try to put on a 2.5" instead. Edited September 27, 2019 by BA-B8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peteshmete Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Do any of you know how to tell v3 from v2 and/or v1 just by looking at it?....i would like to buy a v3 but online its kinda tough to get “clear” communication with seller so i would like to resort to my own eyes from pics. tia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tinkererboi Posted September 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2019 Yeah v1 comes with the red gloss paintjob, and no-contoured side pads V2 has contoured side pads and red gloss paintjob. V3 only has the matte paintjob and contoured side pads.. Its a cheaper paintjob with less attention to detail, most are just flat red blue or black with no black logos or speed controllers or light and charging panels unlike the previous gen ones. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tinkererboi Posted September 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2019 Anyway update: converted the V2 to 2.5 inch tyres, in addition to a few other mods to spruce it up. immediately feels much more responsive, stable and agile compared to the v3 with 2.5". They managed to mount the v3 higher and add clearence by shortening the pedal hangers it seems. Good for offroading, but man I just realized how much I missed the stability of lower hanging V2 pedals. Its only 1cm difference but changes the feel of the ride completely. Here's a summary of the conversion process *ONLY FOR GT16 V2: You have 3 options: 1- Mill the pedal hangers shorter by 1cm at the end where it clamps onto the wheel. (+pedal clearence + shell height clearence -comfort and stability) 2- Shim the shell pillars with acrylic to raise it 1cm, drill and tap new holes in hangers. (+shell height clearence) 3- Shim the shell pillars, drill new holes into the plastic to fit, cut off the side cover screw holes cause you can no longer close it or use those holes with the new screw position. I recommend option 2. 3 should only be a last resort if you have no access to tools as it compromises the shell somewhat. Might work with V1 but I havent seen one myself. And with its flimsy axle one probably shouldnt do anything with it except normal commuting which doesnt require bigger tyres. P.s. how the hell do you add photos 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scatcat Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 On 9/27/2019 at 4:51 PM, Hunka Hunka Burning Love said: @Scatcat had the V1 and V2, but I believe he had several issues over time. Would you consider buying another Rockwheel after your GT16 experience? Stuff I miss: Low end torque Low centre of gravity Firmware response Stuff I don't miss: Squeaky shell Peculiar internal layout Too small pedals Slightly craptastic sense of quality, with divergence in pedal arm widths, angles, in shell conformity and so on. Would I buy it again? Maybe. But today there are more modern wheels that might be worse in one or two areas but superior in all others. It would be hard to go back to the narrow tire and low battery capacity of a GT16. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad0z Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Aha! So this is where kingsong ripped the ks16x design from Or i guess you could call it "inspired by" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean eRide.ie Community Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 On 10/24/2018 at 11:31 AM, Scatcat said: Something very interesting is going on at Rockwheel... Not sure how this relates to the GT18, but as you see some prototype work is going on... This thing looks indestructible! Turns out this was going to be a suspension EUC back in 2018 which didn't go ahead due to lack of funding. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaveCut Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Its incredible how ugly it was supposed to be 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean eRide.ie Community Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 (edited) Rockwheel is asking their Wechat followers/friends if people would preorder a Rockwheel GT18 if they made it (without giving any specs yet). What do you think? Would you? Me, with right specs, I would. Mainly if they make it 134v (remember, the GT16 was the 1st 2000w 84v wheel not made by Gotway, and also the 1st wheel balanced wheel with top board and 4 packs on sides) Poll: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ElectricUnicycle/permalink/5041552092609380/ Edited April 25, 2022 by Jean eRide.ie Community 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Rockwheel still exists? I would want to see their wheel first. EUCs have come a long way, I wonder if they can be competitive with a new design. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean eRide.ie Community Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 (edited) 23 minutes ago, meepmeepmayer said: Rockwheel still exists? Yes, they stopped doing EUCs due to "AFAIK: the safety concern with cut-outs being possible (and investors deciding not to go ahead with the GT18)" and went into building fast folding and non folding ebikes (Google CMaceWheel) instead, easier, less safety concerns and more popular. Edited April 25, 2022 by Jean eRide.ie Community 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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