Popular Post Marty Backe Posted June 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) Rumors are starting to come at a fast rate for this new Gotway wheel. Until today I had not heard the wheel size. 24-inches! Otherwise, I think the consensus is that it'll have lots of batteries (>3000wh), a new class of motor (>4000watt), and be fast. There may even be pictures soon Maybe Gotway should call it Godzilla (hey, they asked our opinion about the Monster and took our suggested name). EDIT: And here it is ... Edited June 2, 2020 by Marty Backe 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post xorbe Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 13 minutes ago, Marty Backe said: Maybe Gotway should call it Godzilla (hey, they asked our opinion about the Monster and took our suggested name). Gotzilla. 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Marty Backe Posted June 2, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 22 minutes ago, xorbe said: Gotzilla. Perfecto 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will R Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 Looking forward to the 4kwh, 4500w v2 with tri-headlight and 45° pedals coming out as soon as all the preorders are in for the v1. Jokes aside though, I can't wait to see that motor tech drip down to Gotway's next gen of 18's. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 19 minutes ago, Will R said: Looking forward to the 4kwh, 4500w v2 with tri-headlight and 45° pedals coming out as soon as all the preorders are in for the v1. Jokes aside though, I can't wait to see that motor tech drip down to Gotway's next gen of 18's. Unfortunately I think we need more batteries to properly feed a 4500-watt motor. There's room in a 24-inch wheel. 18-inch? Not so much 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will R Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Why do you have to be so right 😭 I see fantomas ride with an external pack almost exclusively now though, I wonder if backpack expansions are just the way things will go until we have a huge breakthrough in density. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Kim Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 The negative Nancy in me thinks this wheel will suck simply because it will be SLOWER than the current gen Monster, but I’m hoping it’s equally as fast (89-90kmh freespin) because it’s an instant buy for me if it is. I really dislike where Gotway is heading with more torque and lower top speed. Those of us in more suburban areas with pristine road conditions would appreciate higher top speeds. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Marty Backe Posted June 2, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 55 minutes ago, Ben Kim said: The negative Nancy in me thinks this wheel will suck simply because it will be SLOWER than the current gen Monster, but I’m hoping it’s equally as fast (89-90kmh freespin) because it’s an instant buy for me if it is. I really dislike where Gotway is heading with more torque and lower top speed. Those of us in more suburban areas with pristine road conditions would appreciate higher top speeds. If the motor is indeed >4000-watts then I think that power will greatly help to overcome the limitations of a 24-inch wheel. After all, the Tesla car has bigger wheels but it's not exactly slow. Gotway released one wheel with reduced speed (still a very fast wheel - faster than any KingSong or Inmotion or Ninebot) and increased torque. 1 does not a trend make. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Kim Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Just now, Marty Backe said: If the motor is indeed >4000-watts then I think that power will greatly help to overcome the limitations of a 24-inch wheel. After all, the Tesla car has bigger wheels but it's not exactly slow. Gotway released one wheel with reduced speed (still a very fast wheel - faster than any KingSong or Inmotion or Ninebot) and increased torque. 1 does not a trend make. After their president face planted on that dten scooter they’ve trended “safe” and i am afraid the MSpro is a sign of things to come. I hope i’m proven wrong because i’m ready to buy it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Ben Kim said: After their president face planted on that dten scooter they’ve trended “safe” and i am afraid the MSpro is a sign of things to come. I hope i’m proven wrong because i’m ready to buy it. So what's the slowest wheel that you'll buy? Would 40-mph be unacceptable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Kim Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 23 minutes ago, Marty Backe said: So what's the slowest wheel that you'll buy? Would 40-mph be unacceptable? Given top speed is battery, slope, weight, and skill based, Ill compare apples to apples and reference the freespin speeds; If it freespins to what the current Monster does, that is acceptable to me. Ideally, more would be nicer but i’m not asking too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post who_the Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 35 minutes ago, Marty Backe said: So what's the slowest wheel that you'll buy? Would 40-mph be unacceptable? As you know Marty the top speed of a wheel isn't just about going fast, it's about an increased margin of safety at lower speeds, especially against potholes, dips or terrain that can demand a surge of current. We don't all have to go 40 mph, but we can all feel safer on a wheel at 30 knowing it can top out at 42, not 32. And, to answer the question, 45 mph is the threshold I would consider for my next wheel. Either a next-generation Gotway or perhaps the Veteran if it proves reliable. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post meepmeepmayer Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 9 hours ago, Marty Backe said: Maybe Gotway should call it Godzilla Kaiju (if Godzilla is trademarked) Titan Gotway Giant ... ok nothing beats Gotzilla 9 hours ago, Marty Backe said: (hey, they asked our opinion about the Monster and took our suggested name) Really, they did? Didn't know that. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WaveCut Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaveCut Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 @Marty Backe plz rename thread to be more relevant, also, add this pictures to top post 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Is this an official picture? Looks like it is the same size as the Monster, just they give the real diameter instead of "22 inch". 3600Wh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arbolest Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, meepmeepmayer said: Is this an official picture? Looks like it is the same size as the Monster, just they give the real diameter instead of "22 inch". 3600Wh I don't know... with 4x 900wh battery packs, the board is probably top-mounted, so it's gonna have to be different... Edited June 2, 2020 by Arbolest 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMA Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, meepmeepmayer said: Is this an official picture? Looks like it is the same size as the Monster, just they give the real diameter instead of "22 inch". yes it's official and it's real 24 inch, they need the 2 inch more to put the 4th battery pack into 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, EMA said: yes it's official and it's real 24 inch, they need the 2 inch more to put the 4th battery pack into Not sure if you are joking or serious. Isn't the Monster close to 24 inches real diameter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arbolest Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Just now, meepmeepmayer said: Not sure if you are joking or serious. Isn't the Monster close to 24 inches real diameter? it's about 23 at my last measurement. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMA Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Just now, meepmeepmayer said: Not sure if you are joking or serious. Isn't the Monster close to 24 inches real diameter? i'm serious and i mean it's bigger monster right now has 17' rim and a 23 inch outer diameter (if i remember correctly) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post meepmeepmayer Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 Well with a 3 inch wide tire instead of 2.75, this might make the difference to "24 inches". So much for my speculation. Anyways, sweet!! I can only repeat: 3200Wh Marty this is going to be an expensive year for you I think 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukasz Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) Looks like it will have the handle finally - check the rounded ends shape below the main handle - this seems to be retractable handle... Edited June 2, 2020 by Lukasz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) Grand specs, the looks is a step back however IMO. MS3 4life Edited June 2, 2020 by null 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post houseofjob Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, null said: Grand specs, the looks is a step back however IMO. MS3 4life ? It looks like a blown up MSV3/MSX to me, ugh. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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