@sidjtd

Honestly either both the FF and Burris tire are awesome. Can’t really go wrong, but a couple mile test ride may help you decide. Check Facebook for a local group near you

@sidjtd

That site is out of date. Facebook is really the champion of OW information rightnow.

The 5.5 Hoosier slick already existed but is "like riding on a ball". It makes riding harder than it should be in my opinion.
The 6.5 Hoosier treaded tire also existed but is too large for the stock rails. People were shaving the tire down until two companies come out extended length rails, Beast Rails and Rukus Rails. Beast were strictly aluminum while Rukus I could be ordered in mild steel or stainless steel... I'm testing my memory here.

Both Hoosier and Burris currently make 6" (correct size) treaded tires for the OW. Big difference in price, tires are similar but each has it's subtle differences in how they ride. You can't go wrong with either. I've personally done two Burris tire installs for local guys and it was very straight forward. There is a YouTube video by Eric that is really detailed and well laid out. Biggest tip is to watch Eric Marshall's video first a couple of times (note the notch in the hub for tire removal) and make sure you are using a compressor and not a hand pump to seat the new tire. Hand pump has led to issues with some locals.... compressor has much higher rate of air flow which makes a big difference.

What type of terrain do you ride? Is money an issue? Do you have any locals you can meet up with to see what tires they ride?

@dirtydabs420

Yes, a few recently.

https://community.onewheel.com/topic/8248/miles-on-my-new-ow

@rm3327375

Check the tire pressure. Does it click or anything? If not, probably just your muscles that haven't developed yet if you don't normally skate or snowboard.

@willbelwood
They advertise 19 mph because that makes the board fall into a specific category of vehicle.

Similar to the "20 minute charge" of the OW+, the marketing can be slightly misleading. That number was for 80% charge... and the board is capable of doing 19 mph but requires you to have some balance. The ads also show them riding through puddles, used to show the beach, dropping off curbs/ledges, etc... all of which are stated to violate our warranty in the manual.

So as become more comfortable with the board and know it better... say at the 200-300 mile marker, you will know where/where/how you can push the board... or not. If you respect pushback at 15-16 mph, you have a significantly better chance of not nosediving. Risk vs reward thing... Stroh rides his board at 25 mph all day and all night.

And yes, temp and battery level do effect the board's capability/power.

Also, join the Boston OW group on Facebook if you haven't already...

@readysetawesome

Other than concave front foodpad, water proofing, increased range and mixed requests of swappable batteries.

@LidPhones

You maybe laughing at both of us tomorrow as you preorder your suspension board!

@tomfoolery

The other two systems are the www.two-x.com and then the X-2 & X-3. All of those are for V1 and OW+ I believe.

@LidPhones There is a longer length version of that video on YouTube... no suspension and I think 3 riders going down the mountain.

Patents are often filed but not used. Protects research, ideas, market space, etc... Not saying it's not possible but not my first guess.

@bryphi77 said in No gyro rider balanced:

I dont own one, but I have ridden them a few times... Its just a suggestion.

Bry guy, do you think the majority of bicycle rider and motorcycle riders spend a lot of time on one wheel?

I understand your concept but I just don't think it's feasible. See my previous reply. The OW is remote-less and that is a huge selling point... it becomes and extension of your thought at some point. It just goes where you want it to.

Also, a lot of folks spend time in busy cities or on rough trails, you can feel when the board saves you, especially in Delirium. I understand if you want to try and experiment but don't think FM is going to change their business model or already niche fan base.

I clicked on your profile and was reading your posts from 2016 when you saying the OW could be improved by decreasing traction and allowing the board to "power slide" more easily. Again, as someone who rides a OW, loves the OW as it is, and rides off road, this is another idea 180* different from what I think people would want.

Borrow a board, buy a board or rent a board, go beat the hell out of it in its current form. Put on 200-300 miles and then come back because I think it'll completely change your perspective on what "improvements" are needed.