My Turn With The Hype Machine -a concise review of the Veteran Leaperkim Lynx

Big thanks to Jason over at Ewheels for sending the Leaperkim Lynx over, while I didn’t receive what Leaperkim had in mind when they made this wheel, I was able to extract the gist of it- it’s an awesome wheel.
Certainty not the wheel for me, but I hope you find my thoughts useful in your decision-making and considerations of the wheel.
I put for my most sincere effort to date to making the most concise but informative review so far, I really like the microphone quality. Please let me know what you think.
If you’re not buying the wheel and stopping by for the footage, I hope you enjoy what I was able to get -
Thanks so much for your support as always, your friend Johnny .
The charge enhancer that I spoke about is coming soon -
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[@dustinhankins2153]

It is disappointing that you are not disclosing all the information that you are finding with the Lynx. It makes you seem disingenuous. As a reviewer you should share every finding with the wheel good and bad regardless of what kind of feedback or backlash you may receive. Don’t hold anything back. Put it all on the table and be brutally honest.

[@DaleClark1000]

Your opening remarks were kind of cryptic..... can't help wondering what you're not saying. 🤔

[@Kay0Bot]

I am assuming it's like getting a car from a rental company after it's been in service for a few months. who knows how it was driven. the review just wouldn't be about a new the new car, but a used/abused car.

[@thuggooch1776]

Lots of good info here. Thank you for sharing!

[@Nautical33]

Yo Johnny, great video. Your video content is most enjoyable!! You have a natural ability to talk literally, well spoken, easy listening.. I know you are a well established rider, so when I've overdosed on KZbin (EUC), listening to your content is very easy.. 👍👍🤛👌 Keep up the good work ,Lynx, and hopefully be my next wheel. Adventure arriving soon!!!!!!😊

[@johnnygovroom]

Thank you so much , I recently got a new microphone so i could help it be a little nicer. I will keep on trying to make it better and better and I thank you for your support

[@tlgrimmy]

Really enjoying your take on the new wheels available and am thoroughly impressed with your skills on an EUC! I have a batch 2 Lynx and can't pull off nearly what you can on it. I'm learning more every day and appreciating it more and more as well. I'm also looking forward to the Begode Falcon. It would be really interesting to get your take on that wheel as well when it comes out. Thanks for the great videos and I'll look forward to watching your future releases:).

[@leetNightshade]

11:22 Mentioning being able to put a basket on the top and use like a shopping cart, love it. 😂

[@johnnygovroom]

when i figured it out, i felt like a proper domesticated EUC puppy.

[@renelr12]

Entertaining and informative as always dude! Very slick riding also 👏 👏 👏

[@johnnygovroom]

Thanks bro!!!

[@AereForst]

Great review 👏🏻👏🏻

[@user-ke9yk5qp3u]

After 600 miles I had my first violent speed wobble. Tire pressure was set at 26 psi. Look at the video that Chooch just posted where he crashed on a speed wobble. Mine did the same thing and it came on hard and fast. Still not blaming it on the wheel however. I like my tire pressure on the Kenda all the way down at 20 psi.

[@johnnygovroom]

a wheel that required shims from the factory in order to correct a motor alignment issue, may be prone to wobbles as such... yes

[@user-ke9yk5qp3u]

@@johnnygovroom thanks! Now it's in the back of my head every time I speed up! 🙄

[@omidel.]

can You please make a comparison between master v4 and Lynx..no one did it..

[@johnnygovroom]

I was going to- but my lynx was not in a condition I would have felt safe doing this. Sorry brother

[@stealtherider3008]

Good video!

[@johnnygovroom]

Thank you brother

[@tomjackson5451]

Overcharging, cut outs, berm angle problem? Did we forget a few things?

[@EUCvibes]

The hype is real 🤙💪

[@flowsolo]

Loving my Lynx!

[@johnnygovroom]

So so happy for you brother !!! What’s your favorite thing so far?

[@flowsolo]

it's insanely fast. I still have a lot to learn but wow. Also definitely big guy friendly!@@johnnygovroom

[@zipzep]

the beat starts at 14:16😁

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Well said👍

[@johnnygovroom]

THanks so much !

[@TheNazradin]

good review. pity you didnt get a chance to do some serious wet weather. I live in a place where it rains a lot and its a major consideration. Guess i need to wait for some of the long term testers to do a wheel breakdown.

[@johnnygovroom]

I really think it will be a great performer over all in the wet weather - thanks so much for stopping by and being kind.

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Rewatched, better than the 1st time, 👍

[@johnnygovroom]

thanks brother!

[@trueslumber]

Awesome video! For the lynx street riding what PWM % you recommend?

[@Trener_Artem]

Thank you! How it is compared to Master V4? Perfomance wise

[@johnnygovroom]

more planted at speed- the weight and suspension do this- In a group ride the master will not last as long at speed. - Master4 feels lighter and easier to corner.

[@keptick]

Interesting considering the master v4 is heavier! Might have something to do with the pedal height and weight distribution?

[@wutruriding1355]

Agree, I had to remove toe block and ditched the stock pads for my Clark Titans I luv, alsoI removed the kickstand because I kept hitting my shins and tripping over it. Wonder what u mean by it not being what Leaperkim intended, like what’s it doing that makes u think that, suspension, speed, torque and why not just put it out? Ride safe.

[@johnnygovroom]

My unit had a slight manufacturing issues which made it a not ideal sample for me.

[@Duf]

Tilt back at 26? Not sure how that would have been set. I was at 45+ and never hit it (or heard a beep)

[@johnnygovroom]

Not sure... but it was aggressive. :p Come ride with me!!!

[@Duf]

@@johnnygovroom Very weird. Yea dude next time I am road tripping up that way I will hit you up.

[@MulberryWombat]

I fell backwards off mine at low speed the other day, i think because of the top panel. My wheel stopped balancing fore/aft suddenly. eWheels is sending me new parts to replace top panel and bumpers that got marred

[@johnnygovroom]

damn brother , wishing you a swift recovery- Ewheesl is tops for the service !!!

[@MulberryWombat]

Yup, just a tiny scrape near left elbow! The Lynx got the worst of it and I’ve already changed out all the damaged parts and top panel courtesy of eWheels sending spares promptly

[@rkaid7]

this is peak video content

[@johnnygovroom]

thanks bro!

[@BigORider]

My main wheel now is the Lynx 50s. Just put the shinko 241 on it. I’m loving this wheel. Can you explain more why use android device for euc?

[@johnnygovroom]

Im so happy you like the wheel!!! It was my understanding the leaperkim app only work with the android ,

[@wutruriding1355]

@@johnnygovroomNope, I have it on my iPhone and works just fine but it’s so limited I only use it to check firmware updates and changing ride modes is quicker.

[@Mpower31]

What suspension lb did you get? Is it the 66lb?

[@johnnygovroom]

70lb i think

[@dustinhankins2153]

What do you mean you didn’t get what leaperkim had in mind? Customize It how you want. Set the settings to your liking and ride it hard.

[@johnnygovroom]

I'm not going to get into it. Wheel was not a good sample , thats all I will say.

[@-JohnSmith-]

Did you try breaking pulling back hard on the handle?

[@johnnygovroom]

The braking is so good that i never needed it - i imagine you could make it peal out in reverse coming to a stop that way.

[@-JohnSmith-]

@@johnnygovroom crazy!

[@jordanb722]

There is no world in which you get 100 miles at 40mph lol. You'd be lucky to do 50, I bet closer to 40. Simple physics, wind resistance is high at 40mph and the batteries aren't that big. You'll get a little more range than a Master because... it has a little more battery than a Master :)

[@user-ke9yk5qp3u]

It'll do 55 no problem

[@segment932]

If you only could afford one what would you take the V14 or the Lynx?

[@johnnygovroom]

For pure fun of riding , the v14 is my favorite wheel right now. If a longer commute was a consideration then we would consider the Lynx.

[@segment932]

@@johnnygovroom Yea. That is my exact taking on the difference. I primary want a wheel to have fun on, but also fits in to my commute. Thus I stick with my order for the v14. Its more then enough capable for that plus it got its IP rating for bad whether.

[@VllKlNG]

That pidzoom charger you mentioned will not work on the Lynx. It's max voltage is 140V.

[@johnnygovroom]

The lynx one is almost ready- I am receiving in next day to test and review, I think its ready tbh Let me ask Bob. I'll get back to you

[@VllKlNG]

@@johnnygovroom that would be great. Thanks for the update. I'll check back on their website soon.

[@foxywolfboy4636]

The Lynxxxxx the lynx is reeeeeeaalllllll

[@2MuchMustard911]

Stiff, which spring?

[@johnnygovroom]

70lb i think

[@deadbluesky]

You don't get what Leaperkim had in mind ?? Simple they wanted to give us an all-around and powerful quality wheel lighter than the Sherman S and same weight than the 16 inches Patton by using magnesium allow which is lighter and stronger than aluminum, also the best suspension ever made on EUC until now... Get the Grizzla toes lock they are larger and smoother than the original it feel a way better and you won't stay lock unless you squeeze it to your feet's. The only thing i don't like about this wheel is the pedal, they are slippery if your foot are wet... Cast studs sucks, NyloNove got the best and lighter removable studs pedal on the market but they are damn expensive.

[@johnnygovroom]

I get it. Just don’t like it , and it’s over priced for what it is. Never sent a wheel back so fast. It didn’t inspire me to want to explore it , I wanted to get it (the review) over with.

[@deadbluesky]

@@johnnygovroom magnesium allow and Samsung 50S are more expensive so this is why the wheel is expensive not over priced. Its sad that you send it back.

[@johnnygovroom]

@@deadbluesky I review wheels , I ride what excites me. I’ve ridden a lot of wheels. It’s not that great … from that perspective.

[@deadbluesky]

@@johnnygovroom I did try most of every wheels since the last 4 and half years my friends own a store in Montreal so yeah i got deals on wheels but i can try them before buying it, one of my favorite was the V13 and the Master pro but they are too heavy 110 pounds or more is just a cruiser and i do 60/40 street/offroad so when i try the Lynx for the first week it was a perfect fit.

[@deadbluesky]

@@johnnygovroom i didn't try the V14 yet but the weight and the range don't hold up compare to the Lynx

[@williambird141]

Im positive the toe pad is removeable. So it shouldnt be a design flaw if its optional imo

[@johnnygovroom]

you know i think on the lynx youre right it is not complicated to access the full side, for mounting pads... i think its a flaw because it is a tremendous safety issue. But thats just my opinion.

[@rkaid7]

2:44 - CNC is a reductive manufacturing process

[@johnnygovroom]

Until I saw what it did to the patton, i wasn't really sure it was bad- but having been through 3 boards and counting, vibration knocking loose parts of the motherboard... Its dangerous, anyone with this wheels should find a way to use rubber spacers, or get an aftermarket armor kit with softer tpu style for impact protections.

[@sethdick4196]

Good review, but please turn your head from the mic when clearing your throat. (I also own a Lynx)

[@johnnygovroom]

sorry- it was really bad, I will make a concious effort to edit it out, in the future i didnt realize how bad was :/ my apologies

[@sethdick4196]

@@johnnygovroom its not a dig on your video, it was good, my headphones may have made it worse than it may have been.

[@HumbolSkitso]

Ok so there is a defect but it must be a small one? Im guessing it has to do with the ability to tune the plushness of the suspension, because everything else seemed fine from what we're shown here lol. Or maybe he got the sticky button like another youtuber had, they just sent him a new updated cover and it was fine. Either way great video but you're teasing me now man lol how you gonna have a fire ass beat like that, and not add the bars lol next video will have the beat and the bars 👍? Lol i was over here bop'n my head like oh shit he about to kill this!!........left me hangin lol im used to hearing your bars at the end of the videos now, im spoiled lol.

[@johnnygovroom]

Bro... I really thought about putting the actual song in there... I won t make another video without it having a song of mine on it! :) Thanks bro!!!

[@Euckiministeri]

Yeah Leaperkim headlights are bright but that doesn't mean it's good. All these ShermanS, Patton and Lynx has shitty lights that blind all oncoming traffic and loses lots of light on the sides since these lights are "working lights" and not made to be used in traffic. Even some 20 dollar bicycling lights are better than these lights that well any EUC manufacturer uses.

[@johnnygovroom]

Of all the manufacturers I prefer Leaperkim light first The inmotion Then Begode

[@user-ke9yk5qp3u]

Motorcycles don't have traffic friendly headlamps either. I love the headlamp on the Lynx!

[@Euckiministeri]

I think it depends where you live :) In Finland motorcycle lights are regulated so they must be traffic friendly to be legal :)

[@johnnygovroom]

@@Euckiministeri In the USA the only thing regulated in free speech lol

[@tcruisor68]

only half the stroy you told, so far you made mainly offroad videos. I have the Lynx with the offroad tire, it is an amasing offroad wheel. are you going to test it offroad.

[@johnnygovroom]

I sent my unit back. :/ Would love to test a properly configure lynx with the offroad setup

[@user-ke9yk5qp3u]

I started taking mine off road and realized this is where the real fun begins. I've been plowing through rocky sections that would've scared me in the past but I just blast through them on the lynx.

[@kostyarogers]

>"At 35-40 mph can easily achieve 80 to 100 miles range with your weight of 90kg" This is pure BS. Instead of "I have no doubts" do the actual range test. At this point I stopped the video

[@MrMalaman]

you're surprisly don't seem very enthusiastic

[@wutruriding1355]

Johnny Go Vroom did not hype the Lynx… at all!

[@grahamkearnon6682]

UHM! Please rehearse your narration, nobody & I mean nobody enjoys your multiple uhm' per minute.

[@johnnygovroom]

sorry the dabs got me brodi, Take the rest of your day less serious