The Fat Unicyclist Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 4 hours ago, Hatchet said: You sure the render isn't just a mirror image of the comparison shot? The vents on the front are reversed too aren't they? Am I off base? It looks like a mirror image to me, but I'm tired, ha. You're correct the rendering is a complete mirror image (or the other side of the wheel)... EXCEPT for the pad, which is not mirrored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbhb Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 In this video posted by Lukas Gotway on the 26th April to Facebook, the pads have been fitted the same as shown in these more recent renders. This is obviously opposite to the way they were fitted to the original demo model shown in the photos at the beginning of this thread. All that is known is that this lady was videoed riding the Msuper X in Shenzhen, so not sure really if she owns it or is just testing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 10 minutes ago, fbhb said: In this video posted by Lukas Gotway on the 26th April to Facebook, the pads have been fitted the same as shown in these more recent renders. This is obviously opposite to the way they were fitted to the original demo model shown in the photos at the beginning of this thread. All that is known is that this lady was videoed riding the Msuper X in Shenzhen, so not sure really if she owns it or is just testing it. But it looks backwards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbhb Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Just now, The Fat Unicyclist said: But it looks backwards... Yep, I totally agree. The shape of the pads fit the curve of the shell correctly in the original photos. In the renders and this video the wider part of the pad may be better placed pointing forward, but then the shape of the pad looks all wrong with the curve of the shell. A redesign of the pads is in order I reckon, as fitted this way round they look like an afterthought. The other way around, the narrower part of the pad is in the position where you would want to grip the wheel, so it makes no sense at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techos78 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Left, right, left, right, as you want, with a little double-sided tape ? but the pedals can no longer be swapped (if you prefer to have your feet apart), because of the shape of the new shell. Here is the extreme position of the legs, after a jump ... unreasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasenutty Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 That lady is not a lady? Do you know more about her than we do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannings Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 8 hours ago, kasenutty said: That lady is not a lady? Do you know more about her than we do? Thought this was china not thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kael Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Maybe lady means older woman in Italian ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 That looks like 谭花娟... And (knowing her age) I would say she is a lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambino Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 12 hours ago, Leonte Mihai said: First of all, this is not a lady, but she is a beautiful Chinese girl, and no, she can not have the Msuper X, but only test it, for now. And I noticed that none of you detected the mudguard. The pad is well fitted both forward and back, thanks to the asymmetric forms of Msuper X. And guys do not make stupid observations, but positive and constructive ommentaries. Think that Gotway reads and takes note of the discusions and commentaries, again, of this forum. So say loud and clear how you want the Msuper X, and Gotway will do it for you. Remember, Gotway listens the customers............... I love this wheel... But i like that wheels can play music.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I wonder if they could design a shell with a BT sound tube or use some sort of vibration speaker system like this one. I'm sure with a little bit of imagination, Gotway should be able to bring integrated sound to their wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchet Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 If I can't rattle windows with "Celebrate Good Times" as I cruise by it's just not worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrd777 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 a trailer from Electroway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeRide Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Wow that is pretty ugly. I have a feeling they had a Russian designer for this one. It's got that Russian square utility look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik's Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 33 minutes ago, FreeRide said: Wow that is pretty ugly. I have a feeling they had a Russian designer for this one. It's got that Russian square utility look. Quadratisch. Praktisch. Gut. Not that GW is anywhere near the gelendvagen though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeRide Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 12 minutes ago, Vik's said: Quadratisch. Praktisch. Gut. Not that GW is anywhere near the gelendvagen though.. ? That's one way to describe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchet Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Yeah the MSX just says (in East Baltic accent): "Looks is for parade, we make wheel strong, like tractor!"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kael Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Oof, looks like a tractor alright. Yeah no, not for me. Couldn't have that as a daily driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Leonte Mihai said: The side pad is already totally worn out, on a wheel with a few miles, not cool Gotway, you have to fix it. Does anyone really know how many miles are on it? I saw a post in Facebook by Gotway that said the wheel was a development wheel that had seen lots of abuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchet Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Well sure she's uh..not ..(*cough!*) ..not much to look at, okay. But she's real powerful and c'mon, what man doesn't dream of a nice big tire on his wheel, be honest now! You fellas in the back, you know what i'm talkin' about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbhb Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 7 hours ago, Marty Backe said: Does anyone really know how many miles are on it? I saw a post in Facebook by Gotway that said the wheel was a development wheel that had seen lots of abuse. From all the videos shown so far, it does look to be the same wheel that was actually seen in one video being dropped going up those steps at night and also seen dropping off walls and the like. A good number of riders seem to have been shown in videos riding/testing the same development wheel, but what we don't see too often is the massive amount of abuse/drops some most likely at speed too. If torn pads is the only extent of the damage after all these different riders have thrown everything they can at it, I for one, will be more than happy to stump up the cash for a production version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannings Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 13 hours ago, Leonte Mihai said: The side pad is already totally worn out, on a wheel with a few miles, not cool Gotway, you have to fix it. actually nah i'm an idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Each pack has 60 (3x20) cells and is the same size and weight, both 650Wh and 800Wh. Not sure how big/heavy though. Should be around 2.8 kg, and maybe 29x13x5cm (these are estimates from looking the shell, didn't open my wheel). Maybe @Jason McNeil has one lying around for a quick measurement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I know pretty much nothing about building battery packs. But it's not easy. You need the BMS (if you connect it with other battery packs, it's best when all have the same BMS, I believe) and you have to somehow weld the connections between the cells (spot welding?). Maybe start a thread in the DIY section and people who have done this before can tell you how they did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 @Leonte Mihai I disassembled my ACM today and measured the pack, it is 30 x 14 x 3.5 cm (30cm may be 30.1 or 30.2 exactly). 2 layers of 2x15 cells each for 60 total. Because they are stacked, it's not rectangular, but with angled ends. Measurements also do not include the glue foam stuf at both ends which maybe needs 1cm more length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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