Student4Life Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I put 650 miles on a Ninebot E+, I can jump it confidently over a 5" curb. Started in the level grass just jumping up while riding. Then worked my way down a driveway apron. Now I have a new MTen3. Big motor and 512Wh battery, it weighs more like 24 lbs than 22 but still lighter than the E+ at 27 lbs. So when I jump the MTen3 I can't grip it to pick it up, it just slides and my feet leave the pedals. So what is the technique for jumping with the MTen3? I'm sure I'm going to wipe out... (I guess that's just a matter of how high the curb is) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie888 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 You can certainly diy some pads for your forefoot to hook on to assist the lift for jumps. You might have to remove the stock lower pads though & I'd use velcro instead of just adhesive for obvious reasons. That said, the Mten3 isn't the wheel for doing jumps or jump type tricks. One of its known weaknesses is the axle & there's been numerous cases of axle breakage due to overstress cause by impacts & jumps. The rock hard 10" tubeless tire doesn't help either. If skatepark tricks & jumps are in the program, I'd get a MCM5v2 instead. Wait....I do have it🤩! The 14"x2.5" tire is a pretty good shock absorber plus it has GW's standard 24mm axle used in all of its big wheels (hollow bore motors excepted ofcos). Its also significantly more powerful & has a higher topend with more safety margins. Amazingly it still retains most of the Mten3's playfulness. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tawpie Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Yeah. There’s a video of somebody putting Clark pads on an mTen and then jumping up and down like a maniac. Broke the poor thing. Do tricks like @pico does on it, and save the aerials for an MSuper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..... Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 You're doing it wrong. Keep practicing and just grab with ankles. I have little issue jumping up and down tall curbs on the mten and Im a terrible rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagingGrandpa Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 13 hours ago, Scottie888 said: That said, the Mten3 isn't the wheel for doing jumps or jump type tricks. One of its known weaknesses is the axle & there's been numerous cases of axle breakage due to overstress cause by impacts & jumps. ^ this 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurseMGV Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I am not jumping jumping, but I wanted a little better control dropping off a curb or when hitting bumps. I'd also like to try jumping up onto a curb if the need arises. I just cut some closed-cell foam I had and velcroed it to the shell in between the pads. It gives me a bit of an edge under which to tuck my toes. My roll.nz neoprene cover also helps hold it in place. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tawpie Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Nice. "MGV Drop Pads". Makes me want to make something similar for under my 16Xs roll.nz. Slender enough to fit under the cover, but extra grip for small hops. How thick did you go with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..... Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Tawpie said: Nice. "MGV Drop Pads". Makes me want to make something similar for under my 16Xs roll.nz. Slender enough to fit under the cover, but extra grip for small hops. How thick did you go with it? RollNZ covers stretch a LOT. I found you can easily fit 3/4" under on both sides of mine. Tho I nixxed the idea promptly after bothering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurseMGV Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Tawpie said: Nice. "MGV Drop Pads". Makes me want to make something similar for under my 16Xs roll.nz. Slender enough to fit under the cover, but extra grip for small hops. How thick did you go with it? I used a 1/8' thick foam strip with two 1/2" strips of velcro to match the depth of the existing pads. Then I have two 1/2" pieces that form the shape. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurseMGV Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I find it really nice for the little drops/bumps when your feet might slip forward a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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