maxkan Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Hi guys, Could you recommend a wheel to upgrade form the V8/S3? I'd like at least 1.5x more range, speed is fine, same or not much bulky, no less than 16 inch, more safe and less cutoff-prone, with more powerful engine. Trolley handle is a must. I'd like it to be more agile/sensitive, with faster acceleration and faster braking My routine commute is maybe 40% sidewalks and 60% city roads, 7 miles one way What would be the best choice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 16S - not too heavy, nice handle, very snappy by all accounts, good price. Safety comes from the bigger battery. Or maybe a V10, as it's close to the V8 form factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibo993 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Would have to be the V10 ticks all the boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Hollinghurst Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 someone just got a nice deal from email only offer on gear best. V10 for £658 (~$850). unbelievably cheap. You might be able to ask gearbest to give you the same offer. Otherwise go secondhand and get a Tesla or something... although if you're willing to spend a lot that new KS18XL looks nice :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxkan Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share Posted November 1, 2018 Any other options considering the price is no issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibo993 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Z10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanghamP Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 I'm with the Z10 as well, as I'll hopefully get a discounted grey-market one from Gearbest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibo993 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 There will be a sale on AliExpress on the 11th some trusted dealers on there. Do a search on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
who_the Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Gotway Tesla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Hollinghurst Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 I "upgraded" from my V8 to a Gotway Tesla, theres a few pros and cons. pros - more range, speed, power (can brake harder without worrying of overpowering), feels more stable at higher speeds, better tire.. cons - no handle button, not as nice looking, not as good off road (lower pedals), lower build quality (plastics are more likely to crack if dropped), lights/sounds not programable. app sucks. less safety features (warning sounds /tiltback can be ignored/removed). all the cons can easily be overlooked - tesla is an excellent machine. honestly, if you wanting something as a full allround upgrade without cons, just stick with inmotion and get the V10. otherwise check out the king songs, they may be even better, however they're more expensive. faster and more range though, and are pretty close in design. i'd watch the youtube videos on speedyfeet channel, they give a really good indepth overview of what to expect. there's vids a guy chooses a new wheel, he takes the V10 over MSX, KS18L, KS16S. Basically because its a more useful allrounder / comfortable commuter. V10F has extra battery capacity, but is slightly heavier. places to shop #1 always check local resellers (they'll give the best warranty, quickest delivery etc.) Ebay/gumtree - don't be afraid to look at second hand options - wheels are really low maintenance and will be good for 1000sof miles. usually if theres something wrong its going to be within the first hundred miles or so of use. scratches etc can be overlooked easily. Aliexpress - Gotways - MSuperX, Monster, MCM5, Tesla etc. Aliexpress - ninebot z10, Gearbest - inmotion v10, ninebot z6 inmotion website - V10F kingsong website - kingsongs speedyfeet.co.uk ewheels.com just shop around to get the best deal, and do your research to avoid disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mono Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 2 hours ago, Daniel Hollinghurst said: if you wanting something as a full allround upgrade without cons, just stick with inmotion and get the V10 Not quite without cons. The V10 weighs 7kg more than the V8! And it seems to have a rare but rather serious fire catching issue due to a poor design of the battery casing and water intrusion, which leaves some serious question marks on the evolution of the engineering quality standards at InMotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Hollinghurst Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, Mono said: Not quite without cons. The V10 weighs 7kg more than the V8! And it seems to have a rare but rather serious fire catching issue due to a poor design of the battery casing, which leaves some serious question marks on the evolution of the engineering quality standards at InMotion. hah fair comment, i think new units won't have issues, they recalled them etc. To get a significant upgrade in power 7kgs aint bad ks16s ticks the boxes, if you want low weight. but not much of an upgrade really. ewheels charts are useful: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafal Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 My vote goes for Tesla. It is faster, lighter, more agile than Z10, V10. Compared to V8 or KS16s is a big upgrade. I have Tesla since 6 months, I traveled over 1000km without any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mono Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Nice to see pedal height and body width in the first table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gon2fast Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 I have a G3 and a V10. I love them both. can't speak to the experience of riding a Z10 or a Tesla as I have not ridden them. I hope the same factors are taken into consideration before posts are made that may guide new riders. I am a dik, but want to help new riders by being truthful, sorry... is there a perfect car, no. same goes with wheels, it is personal preference and experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gadgetfann Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 I have a Solowheel Glide 3/V8 and a Z10. For me, I think the Z10 is a natural upgrade. They both perform similarly at low speeds. Very quick and agile, but the Z10 is the road warrior and is perfectly suited for commuting due to the stability from the wide tire. I wouldn’t give up either wheel, but the Z10 would be my choice if I could only keep one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxkan Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 Why are you guys suggesting Tesla and not MSX? <checked the wheel size and I guess I know the answer> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
existensil Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 On 11/5/2018 at 10:56 PM, maxkan said: Why are you guys suggesting Tesla and not MSX? <checked the wheel size and I guess I know the answer> You said not bulky. The MSX is my upgrade of choice after starting with the V8. It does appear like it will be bulky. Arrives soon, so I'll find out. I considered the Z10 as well. The V10 just didn't seem like much of an upgrade to me, but I haven't actually been on anything but the V8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Ronnedal Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 I bought my V8 in july and now I’ve just ordered the KS18XL. I’m 195cm/100kg which is a big factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxkan Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 KS18XL is tempting. Looks like Z10 has motherboard issues so probably not an option... Tesla is not last-gen V10f looks like a safe upgrade but my concern is that there would not be much difference from V8, also the handle is ugly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Just now, maxkan said: Looks like Z10 has motherboard issues ??? Can you elaborate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxkan Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 Just now, meepmeepmayer said: ??? Can you elaborate? That info comes from the wheel comparison screenshot in this topic, above. "Controller reliability" row is "<10% defects/year" for Z10 which is the highest from all the wheels in the table Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Not sure how true/representative that is. But thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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