Hey guys.
As some of you may have seen, I’ve been in the market for a board and have been tossing up whether to buy or build.
In my research or different boards and products, I’ve come across a couple of new videos from Evolve Skateboards of what looks to be an pretty awesome new remote and possibly a new board.
One video looks to have a different board in the back ground. In the other Jeff mentions a new board?
Reckon I might be holding out to see what this brings before jumping on anything.
Likewise, I’m holding out for the release. My guess is their new model(s) will address the weaknesses of their previous models, namely not enough torque, not enough ability to customize settings, not enough info on remaining range. Can’t wait!
Looks like they still use a single bulky motor.
A new controller and another wheel color doesn’t make the product any better.
Good for some causal cruising in the flats but not if you have some claims in performance.
I’m not sure hey. Interested to see a full shot and specs. But that shows right side, had a look at their gear and they all seem left side drive. Something must be different
Speed and battery status at a glance? I’d love to have those features! I also like that there area easily switchable “modes.” I’ve never ridden an evolve board, but folks seem to love them.
I don’t quite understand the display that shows the gearing of the motor pulley and wheel pulley - it seems like a static feature that wouldn’t need to be displayed dynamically. Maybe one can tap a button and change the feeling of the acceleration to mimmic those gearings?
Wondering what replacement cost is of that fancy remote when you drop it. But ya, I’m looking forward to seeing the new board, if only to get new design ideas
I think the gear ratio is what works out your speed. So the esc knows the motor rpm. And thn you select your ratio so that it can display the correct speed.
Yes I loved the ride on my Evolve. Really decent acceleration. The biggest issue in my opinion was the overall length coupled with the weight biased to the back end. In short they were a bitch to carry.
I did notice in the first video that it appears they are using a different belt/motor housing. Looks a little smaller and more custom as opposed the giant chunk of metal on their current rides.
@lowGuido I think you’re right, but does that mean that Evolve is now supporting different options for their motor and wheel pulleys? I’ve never seen any options in their online store, which is why I thought they were static.
I have used phone app’s before with cycling and have found they tend to start chewing battery pretty quickly.
I use a garmin device on my bike now. It is one option while riding, but would be annoying to hold in hand as well as a remote.
The new Evolve will be awesome. Get your orders in. Still think the Raptor is the one to beat at the moment for completes. Untill the production version can be tested back to back.
I do wonder however if the battery of the remote can last with having to deal with extra features. Ive just used my Raptors for over 1.45hrs. Space cell ran out before remotes. No point making a board that can go for longer range if the remote cant last.
