Gotway Monster Pro

[Marty Backe]

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

[xorbe]

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.

[Marty Backe]

22 minutes ago, xorbe said:

Gotzilla.

Perfecto 

[Will R]

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.

[Marty Backe]

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 

[Will R]

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.  

[Ben Kim]

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. 

[Marty Backe]

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.

[Ben Kim]

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. 

[Marty Backe]

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?

[Ben Kim]

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. 

[who_the]

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.

[meepmeepmayer]

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.

[WaveCut]

[WaveCut]

@Marty Backe plz rename thread to be more relevant, also, add this pictures to top post

[meepmeepmayer]

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

[Arbolest]

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

[EMA]

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

[meepmeepmayer]

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?

[Arbolest]

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. 

[EMA]

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)

[meepmeepmayer]

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

[Lukasz]

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

[null]

Grand specs, the looks is a step back however IMO. MS3 4life

Edited June 2, 2020 by null

[houseofjob]

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.