MadVlad Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 I have hopes that either Ewheels people or Begode people are reading the forums, and will adjust the build plan for this thing accordingly. When you are creating a vehicle of any kind, a car, a motorcycle, an EUC, an airplane, anything, it is important to define the use case for that vehicle, so you know what to add, what not to, and so that the vehicle doesnt become "confused". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 23 minutes ago, MadVlad said: I have hopes that either Ewheels people or Begode people are reading the forums, and will adjust the build plan for this thing accordingly. When you are creating a vehicle of any kind, a car, a motorcycle, an EUC, an airplane, anything, it is important to define the use case for that vehicle, so you know what to add, what not to, and so that the vehicle doesnt become "confused". Good thing it's an object.. Not a person. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jason McNeil Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 (edited) The Falcon preproduction sample has been produced, it will be shipping out from China tomorrow. We're trying to have them switch to flat side panels for more modular/univeral side pads to be fitted. They've also added a damper function to the shock assembly. It's really come a long way in the past two months Edited March 20 by Jason McNeil 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 That is one fat tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbera Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 47 minutes ago, DavidB said: That is one fat tire. Remind me, what are the consequences of a big wide tyre like this ? Better pothole resistance I would assume, but maybe increased tramlining tendencies from all that extra contact with the road ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Ryder Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 18 minutes ago, Jason McNeil said: The Falcon preproduction sample has been produced, it will be shipping out from China tomorrow. We're trying to have them switch to flat side panels for more modular/univeral side pads to be fitted. They've also added a damper function to the shock assembly. It's really come a long way in the past two months Mini Extreme!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniVehje Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 4 minutes ago, Cerbera said: Remind me, what are the consequences of a big wide tyre like this ? Better pothole resistance I would assume, but maybe increased tramlining tendencies from all that extra contact with the road ? I’ve tested the Z10 and I didn’t like the behaviour. This will very likely feel about the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robse Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 2 minutes ago, Ronin Ryder said: Mini Extreme!! hey, i was going to say that 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Ryder Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 7 minutes ago, UniVehje said: I’ve tested the Z10 and I didn’t like the behaviour. This will very likely feel about the same. I don't think so. This tire's width will likely bring more stability to the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Hmm. I don't know how i feel about it.. Yes it looks nice and sweet. Also much better color scheme (old - blue). I still don't like it's 2 hand carry handle and weak trolley handle. Looks wise it's simply awesome. Practicality wise it's a dud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asphalt Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Looks quite sturdy! It's impressive that they were able to squeeze a damper to into the shock - this will improve the suspension feel. @Jason McNeil do you know the final production specs? weight suspension travel speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 2 minutes ago, Asphalt said: Looks quite sturdy! It's impressive that they were able to squeeze a damper to into the shock - this will improve the suspension feel. @Jason McNeil do you know the final production specs? weight suspension travel speed I bet it's over 25kg. No CAP! Same time it makes me sad. Aww i made myself sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jason McNeil Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Asphalt said: weight suspension travel speed There's still some weight-shedding targets to get it under <25kg net. 60mm of suspension travel & max cruising speed is 50kph. Oh.... we've requested to have them package the Wheel with a 5A charger as stock! Edited March 20 by Jason McNeil 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) Waaa Motor power 1500W???? Or is that "peak"? Is it hallow bore motor? And what's it's max carry capacity? It's sure is wide/tall boy.. If i'm gonna buy it - i will need to make new storage for it. ~300$ worth. xD At least this time i'm gonna buy it much bigger and pad the box inside, not outside.. Edited March 20 by Funky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slippyfeet Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 There's definitely an ergonomics issue with the design, but that's to be expected with a prototype/1st batch wheel packed to the brim with performance specs. I'm sure it will satisfy the consumer it's intended for, which isn't exactly for the commuter-style of riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mono Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 37 minutes ago, Jason McNeil said: There's still some weight-shedding targets to get it under <25kg net. 60mm of suspension travel & max cruising speed is 50kph. Oh.... we've requested to have them package the Wheel with a 5A charger as stock! As I am not aware of the current way how this works on Begode wheels, are (speed) alarms configurable as tiltback? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) 45 minutes ago, Mono said: As I am not aware of the current way how this works on Begode wheels, are (speed) alarms configurable as tiltback? Beeps... Or do you want tailback at first and then second alarm.. That would be stupid. Or at least i think? Kingsong also had those alarms.. But you can change those in app. I bet it's that wheel default speed alarms. So if one isn't using app - they know what speed first/second alarm is set at. (Otherwise - who knows what speed one is going without app.. Just bought wheel and never connected to app.) Edited March 20 by Funky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiwrs Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 I think it looks great and I hope it sells really well so we have further small suspension models in the future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litewave Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) 3 hours ago, UniVehje said: I’ve tested the Z10 and I didn’t like the behaviour. This will very likely feel about the same. The Z10's [4"] tire is very low profile. I am hoping that the taller sidewall and 3.5" width will be much more forgiving, given that 3" tires are great. Edited March 20 by litewave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 9 minutes ago, Spiwrs said: I think it looks great and I hope it sells really well so we have further small suspension models in the future. Yeah. Aside of it's carry/trolley handle (Which is crap and afterthought in my mind and not practical at all. Overlooked again by manufacturer - resulting in less sales.) It looks amazing mini Master or what ever bigger Begode brother. (I don't really follow their bigger wheels and their names, as they release new one every month..) Big mistake in my mind, by not having ONE-handed carry handle - i would seriously thought about buying Falcon. Of course after 3rd, 4th batch, when all first batch problems have been fixed. Maybe one can CNC extension and screw on centered carry handle coming from front.. We will see. (You got those 2 screws per side. So one could DIY a carry handle.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterwheel Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 this might be the technically perfect city wheel; sadly I expect it will cost 50% than it needs to in order to get widespread adoption Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterwheel Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 4 minutes ago, winterwheel said: this might be the technically perfect city wheel; sadly I expect it will cost 50% than it needs to in order to get widespread adoption I just looked...maybe not! $1600 is right in the ballpark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueCrow Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 6 hours ago, Funky said: Yes it looks nice and sweet. Also much better color scheme (old - blue). No! Blue is better! At least it was different from all the other orange wheels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 (edited) 5 hours ago, winterwheel said: I just looked...maybe not! $1600 is right in the ballpark I personally don't care how much it cost.. If it had amazing carry/trolley handle - i would be ready to pay upwards to 2000-2500$.. But sadly right now as it is - not even 1000$. Edited March 21 by Funky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planemo Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 12 hours ago, Mono said: As I am not aware of the current way how this works on Begode wheels, are (speed) alarms configurable as tiltback? You can, but I think it's still only up to a certain max mph. I'm not entirely sure as I've never used them, but Begode does have a PWM settable tiltback which for most was what users were screaming for, and is the one I use myself (at 80%). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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