KevinvdV Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 (edited) Hi all, Initially I wanted to buy the Inmotion V5F (outcome of my first thread here ?). But I missed the deal and decided to wait a little more, I can borrow a ninebot s1 untill I get my own. Now after using it for a good 2 weeks I realize that I will hate the 25 km/h speed limit pretty fast. So I was looking for faster wheels, even 30km/h would be nice. Problem is that all the wheels I'm finding are super heavy (15-20kg). I'm afraid it will cause some troubles when I want to carry it on a train for example. Do you guys know a lighter model that can reach 30km/h max speed? Shorter range is not a problem. Edited October 28, 2018 by KevinvdV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeRide Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 You can modify an S1/S2 for 30km/h see the ninebot forum for the active thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorat Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I suppose if you're after a power to weight ratio, then you'd need to go for a smaller wheel with a powerful motor. I'm also looking in that direction but I'm happy to cap myself at 25kmh so I have more choices. The Gotways seem to have these giant power rated motors and can attach themselves to smaller 10" or 14" wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinvdV Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, glorat said: I suppose if you're after a power to weight ratio, then you'd need to go for a smaller wheel with a powerful motor. I'm also looking in that direction but I'm happy to cap myself at 25kmh so I have more choices. The Gotways seem to have these giant power rated motors and can attach themselves to smaller 10" or 14" wheels. 25km/h is a nice riding speed I guess, but I don't think it feels comfortable to ride at max speed all the time (risk of tilt back etc). The wheel I'm looking for should handle 25km/h smoothly and 30km/h when I want to pass someone for example. I can't find a comprehensive list of all available wheels where I can filter on speed for example, would be a nice thing. Edit: it seems like an InMotion V8 is what I'm looking for 30km/h for 13.5kg only Edited October 28, 2018 by KevinvdV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristof Willen Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 9 hours ago, KevinvdV said: Problem is that all the wheels I'm finding are super heavy (15-20kg). I'm afraid it will cause some troubles when I want to carry it on a train for example. Not wanting to influence your choice, but I'm daily commuting by train with my V10 (+20 kg) - and I must admit I had the same fear - but it goes easier than expected. It's surely not a wheel you want to do endless stairs with, but hopping on/off the train, or taking the stairs to the track is quite doable, and doesn't leave you breathless once arrived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinvdV Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Kristof Willen said: Not wanting to influence your choice, but I'm daily commuting by train with my V10 (+20 kg) - and I must admit I had the same fear - but it goes easier than expected. It's surely not a wheel you want to do endless stairs with, but hopping on/off the train, or taking the stairs to the track is quite doable, and doesn't leave you breathless once arrived. My current monowheel doesn't have trolley mode, so I have to carry it through the train station. Might have to remember I won't have to do all that carrying anymore with a wheel that comes with a handle. I'm still leaning more towards the v8, but it's nice to hear taking a train with a 20kg wheel is not so bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Kingsong ks16, 30kmh, great trolley handle, verry stable ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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