AtlasP Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 40 minutes ago, h3X said: I loved riding the v10 more than any other wheel I've tried, but I won't be buying one. If it could compete with msx and 18xl on range and top speed I wouldn't hesitate to get one. All signs point to InMotion working on an 18" V12. That release will be an interesting day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZMutant Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, h3X said: I loved riding the v10 more than any other wheel I've tried, but I won't be buying one. If it could compete with msx and 18xl on range and top speed I wouldn't hesitate to get one. Hey H3X - I totally get it. That said, here's a real-world stat-shot from from today's ride. I traveled almost 9 miles over city streets and bike paths with a top speed of 23mph and an average of 15. I was left with 80% after the ride concluded. If your needs are more then by all means wait or go for the Gotway or Kingsong. I'm only posting this to show that, out on the streets, the V10F does pretty well and it's worth a look. As I suggested earlier all wheels have their fine points and their quirks. V10F is no different - but it's a lot of fun. Cheers! Edited July 2, 2019 by LZMutant Grammar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meserias Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 h3X: you are so right ! I need to buy an new wheel, in next months or so for my wife and I'm after for something near to my KS18XL range but lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Inmotion Global Posted July 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2019 On 6/25/2019 at 2:21 AM, AtlasP said: So there was that rumor of a V8 refresh, but I have no insider info, only what I read on here and a few other random places online. It's still hard to think what upgrades they could do to a V8 that wouldn't just turn it into the V10. Although I would propose a V8 with KS16S specs--decently larger battery/range with no more than mild bumps to motor and speed enabling it to get just a few more mph (20-22 mph) while importantly still staying in the 30's lbs. I think that size and weight of the V8 is crucial to its success so mostly adding range while not going overboard on the motor and things would be key. (If the KS16S can do 22 mph and 840Wh battery in a 38 lbs package, there's no reason an upgraded V8 couldn't do something similar without getting into the 45lbs V10 territory.) Alternate options would be a refresh across the lineup, and/or a new high-performance option either in the 18 inch class or the new breed of larger 16 inchers like the Nikola/16X Here is the insight. Good news is that indeed, we are testing the new V8. That's what you guys called V8 upgrade version. What's new? (It's not the final version. I'm just trying to keep you guys updated) 1.Pedal. Yes, bigger. Almost the same size as V10 series but not identical. 2.Power and speed. Definitely stronger. And you will see it soon. 3.Battery. Sorry to let you down. The inside design is too complicated to put a bigger battery in. The upgrading process is going well. We are still testing it and trying to seek a better way to find a balance with the detail spec combination. So please wait. See you soon. 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Inmotion Global Posted July 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2019 On 6/26/2019 at 4:43 AM, AtlasP said: FTFY. ;-p I still think suspension on an EUC is a fantasy and irrelevant to your otherwise excellent broader point. In fact I don't even think 18" is a requirement here--a 16" InMotion in the vein of the Nikola/16x (with a higher top speed and larger battery than previous InMotion offerings) could also achieve the same. Either way (16" or 18"), if InMotion enters the upper performance segment coupled with their already excellent production values and comparative safety record, it would be a very interesting development that could seriously shake things up. Very excited. :-) It's not fantasy, my friend. We have made it in our prototype model. The VX will surprise you guys for sure. Stay tuned for more info coming in. 7 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biped Phil Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 On 6/30/2019 at 11:39 PM, AtlasP said: It appears someone (ahem) is just making stuff up. Every V8 sold in the US now and in the foreseeable future will be branded as Solowheel due to legal/licensing reasons and a resulting agreement between InMotion and Solowheel. It has nothing to do with stockpiles. Every new V8 made to be sold in the US today, tomorrow, whenever will roll off the assembly line branded as Solowheel, period. With an InMotion dust cover? Sold as "InMotion Glide3/V8" by ewheels.com? While the vacant "solowheel.com" redirects to another site that's selling the Classic, Extreme, and Scorpion? ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristof Willen Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 18 hours ago, h3X said: I loved riding the v10 more than any other wheel I've tried, but I won't be buying one. If it could compete with msx and 18xl on range and top speed I wouldn't hesitate to get one. Well, I think that most of us would be very disappointed if it isn't a 1600+ Wh wheel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyrzone Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 On 7/3/2019 at 2:48 AM, Liamfind said: It's not fantasy, my friend. We have made it in our prototype model. The VX will surprise you guys for sure. Stay tuned for more info coming in. I can’t wait to see this. I’ve been dreaming about suspension on an EUC. Not even for off road- I know many users here want that- I just want to be able to safely ride in downtown San Francisco without the constant fear of the horrific road conditions ejecting me from the wheel. Or, in the best cases, my knees and back nearly collapsing from riding through the surprise chasms they charitably and inaccurately call “potholes” here. I bought a V10F as an upgrade to my V5F. I hope it helps, but I’d give anything for a suspended wheel. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h3X Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 On 7/3/2019 at 11:46 AM, Liamfind said: 3.Battery. Sorry to let you down. The inside design is too complicated to put a bigger battery in. How many Wh is the battery? I think it's more about keeping the chassis narrow, than it is about complexity. If manufacturers would use something other than 18650 cells they could fit more Wh in a narrow form factor. Another solution would be a taller chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaveCut Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 (edited) On 7/3/2019 at 12:46 PM, Liamfind said: 3.Battery. Sorry to let you down. The inside design is too complicated to put a bigger battery in. It’s most ridiculous excuse I’ve ever seen in my life! as now I’m riding modded v8 with 3P battery configuration I can state that all you need to do to fit 33% bigger battery inside current line v8 is to get rid of plastic battery casing as you did in v10. Also, there are 1000+ wh mods in the wilds with minor case modifications. Edited July 6, 2019 by WaveCut 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 (edited) They'll probably want to re-use their existing batteries instead of having a new assembly to deal with. Also to keep the price (and weight) down. The V8 is still the default <$€1000 wheel because they're the only ones doing any marketing. For more, there's the V10. Edited July 6, 2019 by meepmeepmayer grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h3X Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 2 hours ago, WaveCut said: there are 1000+ wh mods in the wild I'd love to see some of those if you don't mind posting some links! Maybe they'll even sway me back toward the v10. 2 hours ago, meepmeepmayer said: For more, there's the V10. For more than the V10F though, there's currently nothing with comparable riding comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonTheMad Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 On 7/3/2019 at 11:48 AM, Liamfind said: It's not fantasy, my friend. We have made it in our prototype model. The VX will surprise you guys for sure. Stay tuned for more info coming in. I am excited! "Updated V8" coming, I can't wait for more updates about this 😮 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Farrenkopf Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Isn’t VX the same as saying v10 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post h3X Posted July 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 6, 2019 I don't think it would be wise to name your product after a nerve agent. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyrzone Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 42 minutes ago, h3X said: I don't think it would be wise to name your product after a nerve agent. I was thinking exactly the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrelwood Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 The VX was the project name that is said to have turned into V10. Perhaps (and hopefully) VX turns to V12, V18 or V20 this time as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Farrenkopf Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 What I’d like to see is a V10F with a 3 inch tire, 2000whr battery, properly designed and aimed headlight, a much larger heatsink with active cooling on the outside, battery and all electronics waterproof and designed with redundant critical components. Do away with all those fancy side lights which are useless to serious riders. Also, solid aluminum pedals that won’t crack and a weight capacity of 300 pounds. The design shape similar to the V10f with the same handle and trolly but with a latched release of some kind. 40kph limit is fine with the 2000watt motor. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyrzone Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Harold Farrenkopf said: What I’d like to see is a V10F with a 3 inch tire, 2000whr battery, properly designed and aimed headlight, a much larger heatsink with active cooling on the outside, battery and all electronics waterproof and designed with redundant critical components. Do away with all those fancy side lights which are useless to serious riders. Also, solid aluminum pedals that won’t crack and a weight capacity of 300 pounds. The design shape similar to the V10f with the same handle and trolly but with a latched release of some kind. 40kph limit is fine with the 2000watt motor. All sounds good to me, but I’d add a minimal suspension system to better deal with gnarly city streets. I’d agree that during the day, side lights aren’t purposeful, some semblance of side lighting is absolutely critical for night riding. I’m much less worried about getting rammed head on or from behind- we can wear torches for visibility- but from the profile view, we’re invisible at night. The side lights help tremendously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Farrenkopf Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Simple side lights of course. Reflectors work too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentin Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Inmotion V8 1050Wh battery: https://electrotransport.ru/ussr/index.php?topic=54117.0 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Kuderskiy Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Well... While inmotion promises to bring suspension to the table one guy already did that: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYgBanHTDLc Bad news for inmotion is that he owns a patent in Russian Federation on this sort of vehicle now:http://www.fips.ru/cdfi/fips.dll/ru?ty=29&docid=2691563 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biped Phil Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 On 7/6/2019 at 8:56 AM, WaveCut said: It’s most ridiculous excuse I’ve ever seen in my life! as now I’m riding modded v8 with 3P battery configuration I can state that all you need to do to fit 33% bigger battery inside current line v8 is to get rid of plastic battery casing as you did in v10. But I don't want my V8+ to catch fire whenever it rains! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaveCut Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 17 hours ago, Biped Phil said: But I don't want my V8+ to catch fire whenever it rains! Then it should be sealed with heat shrink, no news here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h3X Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 13 hours ago, WaveCut said: Then it should be sealed with heat shrink, no news here. I think he meant the plastic battery casing you mentioned. What is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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