Gotway EX First Impression & 8 Things you should Know!

[@travsformation1]

Thanks for yet another quality, thorough, honest review! 👍👍👍 BTW, I'm sensing an increasing amount of frustration with GW/Begode coming from NYC...as someone who was about to buy an MSP but ended up waiting and bought a Sherman instead (and would have hated GW for releasing the RS so shortly after if I'd bought the MSP), all I can say is that since GW doesn't listen to their customers, I hope your honest reviews (and other NYC-based KZbinrs) will influence buyers and they might think twice before buying re-freshes and half-assed upgrades, and maybe, just maybe, the company will start to listen once it hurts their pockets. Really, these reviews are doing the community a great service, keep it up!

[@OWGAC]

I definitely see a pretty steep drop in interest for the EX and even if Gotway don't pay attention to us I think the sales number should be pretty alarming to them. I think they get that there's a problem but the question now is really whether or not they are willing to adapt and learn to be more communicative.

[@JonS]

It's obviously pronounced "X", because like my ex, it looks good, is a pretty good ride, but has some serious issues, and requires an undue amount of maintenance.

[@OWGAC]

LOL =D

[@JonS]

@@OWGAC also, both would benefit from losing 10lbs

[@GlenEdwards]

And cost too much

[@kyleharvey7622]

These wheels just keep getting better and better and better

[@OWGAC]

Very much so, excited to see what’s coming next year!

[@kyleharvey7622]

@@OWGAC Nice to talk to you you have a good weekend bro🤙🤘😁

[@eucjunkie3965]

This is a nice video. I haven’t seen any of these type videos and it’s usually how I get my knowledge and info about wheels. Thanks for making it.

[@OWGAC]

Thank you, glad you enjoy it! Check out my other videos! =D

[@mrandmrswheels1142]

Great review as per usual. Really enjoy your balance of both positivity with ‘telling it like it is’ excellent filming and editing too. Keep ‘em coming 👏👍

[@OWGAC]

Thank you!!

[@2slice805]

Another classic from Hsiang

[@OWGAC]

Thank you!

[@appalachian1x195]

Great detailed first impression! looking at the design I get the sense that Gotway was way behind the curve, slapped this together with a massive motor and called it good. This wheel just took the spot of the V11 for my least favorite suspended EUC. Thank you for another amazing video!

[@OWGAC]

Thank you! Gotway wheels always seem more experimental than kingsong or inmotion wheels, but pushing to release 3 new wheels at the same time prob also stretched their capabilities

[@林國珠-i7r]

It is good to meet you ! Thanks you !

[@vnmnavarro71]

Always enjoy your reviews. Ride safe.

[@OWGAC]

thank you!!

[@Jammnferrari]

Best suspension wheel, no debates on that for sure. 🙌🏼 Has both good range and speed. Other suspension wheels you’ll need to sacrifice one or the other.

[@OWGAC]

Yes.. sort of, it's a complicated question. More thoughts coming next!!

[@OWGAC]

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[@Stan0619]

“Arch Nemesis the Sherman”, HSIANG🥂 I am loving 2020’s EUC tech upgrades, and most importantly the competition for fanatic dollars. Many Thanks

[@Stan0619]

“Arch Nemesis”, Hsiang 🥂 I am proud of the EUC companies technological efforts this year, even with questionable designs. The EUC 2020 upgrades are the most underrated in the transport industry. I am anticipating 2021 to be even better than 2020. My piggy bank will be prepared for the upcoming onslaught of jaw dropping tech. Many Thanks

[@OWGAC]

This!! I think we are seeing the start of something huge!!

[@nyconeroll]

Great video! Your night time capture is crisp.

[@OWGAC]

Thank you! I had to drag out the big camera for it!

[@nyskiclub]

Another good video! Need to set the notification now.

[@OWGAC]

Thank you!

[@Simonisms]

Best waste of my time on KZbin 😁 Great video as always 👍 Funny and informative

[@OWGAC]

Thank you!!

[@cdiaz1313]

The first time I ever saw a EUC was in one of your videos, the only place I ever saw something like this was in a sci-fi movie. I thought, oh Sh#t the future is here and I was hooked. Your videos are extremely informative and the NY sceneries are amazing. I am originally from Brooklyn but now live in Orlando, FL 12 years now. I have not seen one here yet. Because of your videos I ordered a V11 from eWheels, I should be getting it next week. Thank you, for your amazing videos. I am now a patreon.

[@OWGAC]

Thank you! I hope you did take the plunge and got one to try and if you haven’t! You should!!

[@cdiaz1313]

@@OWGAC Thank you, Hsiang I just became a patreon.

[@michelaveline]

Your videos and feedbacks are awesome!

[@OWGAC]

Thank you!!

[@Ukreefside]

Love the look of it but hate the weight, trolley handle and suspension solution. Pretty though.

[@OWGAC]

yup, its a hard one to make a call on this wheel!

[@stevenbradley2628]

Hsiang, what they actually say is that "the proof of the pudding is in the eating". Please accept this comment in the manner that I intend it; a friendly tip about English idiom. Thank you so much for your videos. When I see you have a new one I check it out Immediately. Please keep them coming ☺️

[@OWGAC]

LOL thank you! Raining cats and dogs still puzzle me =D

[@mikeintampa250]

The only reference I've ever heard is the proof is in the pudding.

[@jspark6351]

I like Gotway's approach for suspension and I will wait till they roll out a 18 inch economy class for my second EUC.

[@OWGAC]

I am not sure if they ever will, Gotway is always all about pushing the envelope

[@jspark6351]

@@OWGAC Gotway's suspension design can be easily ported to previous line of EUCs. I was surprised for their bold and smart attempt.

[@oldretireddude]

Absolutely love this review!!! Just kept laughing...

[@OWGAC]

Thank you!!

[@caramelzappa]

That trolley handle alone makes it a no-go for me. The price is so premium, wheel is so heavy, that handle is just straight up unacceptable for that amount of investment.

[@OWGAC]

It is very annoying, but at the same time Gotway has always about the core riding experience and little else. The MSupers all have bad shells, bad trolleys, bad water proofing, but people still love them for the simple reason that nothing can match its performance.

[@caramelzappa]

@@OWGAC To each their own I guess, I would personally demand much more from anything I spend over 3k on.

[@DontKeeptheFaith]

I like the way it looks.

[@OWGAC]

I agree, its actually my favorite gotway shell

[@cessarelbu]

Roll Introoooooo 😅👍🏻 Always make me smileeee Greetings from Houston Texas

[@OWGAC]

Thank you!

[@KaiSosceles]

Thanks for the info. Excellent vid as always 👍

[@OWGAC]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@realvikingsrideelectricuni6054]

you are the best ! love love love your sharp comments:-)

[@OWGAC]

Thank you!!

[@PaulA-pm3gx]

Wow. The EX seems to be a lemon. That price, the bad design, 1200 psi, questionable QC record, weight, other comparable EUCs, trolley handle.....First generation buyer guinea pigs. Motor scooter would be a better choice at that price. Great vid, fantastic humour, look forward to the next one, thanks.

[@OWGAC]

It's weird, all of those issues is true of the Msupers as well but people love that wheel and kept buying it's update. I love the ride on the s18 but I always had be to mindful about speed but not the case with the ex.

[@revolvingrider2146]

Thanks for 8 great point of interest. I would say, that the EX feature a more narrow tire (2.75 inch) than the last wheels fro Gotway (begode).🙏 I was kinda hoping that it would go the other way for example a 3.5 inch tire. # love the 4 inch tire on my Z10🤩😉❤️

[@OWGAC]

Me too! I am still hoping that more EUC companies would start experimenting with even wider tire like te Z10

[@AfeezKayeRIDES]

Awesome as per usual 💪🏼

[@OWGAC]

Afeez!!

[@tommesshoo]

Great vid man...

[@OWGAC]

Thank you!

[@doyoucomply8770]

Love this channel !👌 viva la france ✊ love from the UK

[@OWGAC]

Thank you!!

[@PoshByDefault]

really thinking about switching my V11 that hasn't arrived yet for THIS! yeah? YEAH?!

[@Jammnferrari]

YEAH! V11 has nothing on this one, poor range for looong rides. If your looking for long range, speed and suspension packed in one wheel then this is the one. Still not sure about the design but powerpads and some aftermarket aesthetic add ons can make it look better.

[@OWGAC]

well the V11 is probably a lot more practical for day to day use if you commute with one, I had to drag it up 5 flights of stairs yesterday and it damn near killed me.

[@PoshByDefault]

@@OWGAC I ended up getting myself an S18 and I'm happy so far

[@RobUKTH]

Thank you Hsiang! 👍😎🙏

[@OWGAC]

=D

[@Culmination-d2i]

Great video dude 👍🏾

[@OWGAC]

Thank you!!

[@KaiSosceles]

Very cool to see you carry the Veteran up stairs too. You make it look easier than I had imagined in my head. 👍

[@OWGAC]

It heavy but doable, not sure about the 100lbs monster though!

[@mancbiker17]

Man, I wish I was in a position to move to the u.s and get involved with the EUC scene there.

[@OWGAC]

The large community is half the fun! You should come out for the Halloween ride!

[@Deuce_Allan]

@@EUCvibes where you out of?

[@ahmadthabet-ceo8087]

Why not in position

[@realvikingsrideelectricuni6054]

i think the same ...I would LOVE to join the guys and spread som MonoSKi vibe into the community ;-)

[@rallicraze]

well done video thank you!

[@OWGAC]

Thank you!

[@kyleharvey7622]

OK I’ll buy one you got me, I am in!! Im all in😝

[@OWGAC]

Lol your are the few who are still excited about this wheel!

[@kyleharvey7622]

@@OWGAC it’s a tossup between that wheel and the Lacroix Nazere??

[@DonovanWert]

Awesome 😎 thanks brother!!🙏

[@SwitchUpYt]

Let's be honest: this was a rush job from Gotway.

[@LilElfo]

yes

[@Jammnferrari]

How is exploring a new type of suspension and not simply copying the competition is a rushed job? If they simply copied other suspension technology from other wheels then that would be rushed, they didn’t. Maybe because the looks didn’t improve and the preprod demo wheel is not dialed in yet? I somewhat agree with the looks being rushed, since it looks the same as other gotway wheels. But isn’t Iphone and Porsche have the same looks for decades now? They didn’t seem rushed. Not being dialed in is typical with demo wheels as well. Let’s wait for a production EX wheel to be reviewed IMHO.

[@OWGAC]

I think gotways tendency to forge their own path is both a blessing and a curse. They are not bad engineers and do come up with solid solutions but at the same time, there had been so much advances in suspension design that they are not leveraging due to their inability to look to outside sources. As the competition for building the next gen EUC heats up we'll see if they can continue to stay relevant.

[@JonS]

Hi from California! What's wrong with riding in the middle of winter?

[@OWGAC]

LOL rub it in why don’t you! =D

[@JonS]

@@OWGAC that was my intention, yes

[@alanclayton3775]

Hsaing, great videos. You got me hooked on EUC riding and I bought my Kingsong 16x Thanks to your review. And I still love it! I have no envy for the EX or the Sherman, though. Their size and speed are taking EUC riding out of the "Fun zone" and into the motor vehicle zone. Licence, tax, registration, INSURANCE PAYMENTS?! No thank you. Keep my EUC under 30 mph so I can stay on the bike paths and sidewalks and away from crazy drivers.

[@OWGAC]

I feel like people's appetite for speed increases the more experience they have, it's like snowboarding where ppl start riding those steep/fast black diamond trails after a few years of experience

[@alanclayton3775]

@@OWGAC I appreciate that haven ridden motorcycles myself. Here in Florida, though, the legal capable speed of PEVs is 30 mph. Anything at that speed or below can travel the sidewalks and bike paths. any vehicle capable of higher speeds must use the travel lanes of the roads. I cringe at the thought of a 50 mph collision between a EUC and a pedestrian on a sidewalk . I Don't want to be a wet blanket here. I just want everyone to have fun and be safe. And keep the law on our side.

[@frederickoparah1669]

I think that this is a great design, it is simple, looking at this i feel that I could take that apart and reassemble again, this is not the case with the V11, could you do a video showing a full tear down?

[@OWGAC]

I do have more videos of me taking it apart and it's not hard to do, which is one of the main advantage of Gotway wheel. Problem is that you sort of have to because of their poor qc and need for maintenance. I may show more of the tear down clips but it's pretty boring 😃

[@LS-jk3fk]

Have the money but my just stick to getting someth like RS or even MV3 for around the same price.

[@OWGAC]

I'd stay away from anything Gotway right now. seriously.

[@alexeypilipenko7111]

I use climbing loop sling to comfortly carry EUC upstairs. And actually this type of handle is where it works best. But I guess even loop sling is useless for such weight.

[@OWGAC]

I am sure you can make something, like maybe with cargo straps, but it’s annoying needing an accessory just to carry it up stairs!

[@themystx2]

No mention about how powerpads (or tug pads) are a virtual necessity for this wheel? Or the various tuning issues this wheel has

[@OWGAC]

I think the cost was the major issue since all of those other issues applies to other Gotway wheel also.

[@walid_hdh]

My brother, I have a problem with my scooter gotway ACM 820w . When the speed reaches 45, the alarm goes off and the scooter turns off. Do you have any solution to prevent it from turning off, or a video clip explaining the method, brother?

[@AdamU1016]

Nice video, Hsiang! You had me at “price” and “pistons at 1,200 psi pointing at sensitive bits”. 😂

[@eyealienit]

Hell no son, you'll shoot your eye out.

[@OWGAC]

😁

[@hanxor]

12:50 - SENSITIVE BITS

[@OWGAC]

LOL I like to keep them intact if possible..

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Great review 👍 Shame on Gotway. Planning my next wheel to be a suspension. Loving my MSP for ride for now - but thinking I should have got the KS 16x as I regret trying to trolley the MSP into some place every time. Wishing someone would come up with a good trolley mod for it! Cheers

[@OWGAC]

I wouldn't count the EX out just yet, the release is definitely rushed and there are issues but at the same time the combination of speed and suspension is very attractive, supposely Gotway will address some of our complains so we'll see!

[@kurtXhecticXpl]

Inmotion will win this market.

[@Jammnferrari]

Sort of think so because their products are well polished and thought through. But for the V11 to win the suspension category, they need to improve the speed and range IMHO.

[@OWGAC]

They did well with the V11, but they also need to up their production QC as there are still more day one issues than there should. also the long wait just to get one sucks also!

[@thepulgo]

Great review man! I live in Brooklyn, I'd be super down to meet up with some other euc riders. Is there a group I can follow? Thanks, and keep up the awesome reviews!!

[@OWGAC]

Get telegram and join the NYC euc collective!

[@ericlinville564]

Oh wow your intro music...I havent heard that since the early 2000s.....dum lakalaka dum dum laka laka. just a sample, lol

[@OWGAC]

I am old school like that =D

[@theDigited]

I passed 300km mark on my Ex, and I'm not eager to go back to any unicycle without suspension now. btw the recommended 8 MPa may be too much for riders

[@OWGAC]

Have you noticed any oscillation with your wheel above 30mph? I have it pretty bad on my

[@theDigited]

@@OWGAC I have some kind of oscillation close to max speed, a minor one. Also the tire on my Ex deformed and I had to deflate it and correct it manually, slowly rotating and checking clearance.

[@very9000]

Hey. what is your approximate speed when driving in the city?

[@OWGAC]

Usually around 30-35 since thay is the timed speed for traffic light changes on larger avenues, slower when I am on KS wheels

[@pierre1509]

What's the brand/model of your helmet ? Do you believe that the front piece is enough in case of a face fall ?

[@OWGAC]

check my video description, its quite stiff and although not as good as a full face its much better than not having any protection there!

[@vertigev]

So which is your favorite all around suspension wheel?

[@OWGAC]

I only had a little bit of ride time on the v11 and the EX so I can't really say just yet

[@countryacademy9053]

The s18 is slow but the rides quite nice

[@mikeintampa250]

Sean, your videos are always the best waste of my time!

[@OWGAC]

Lol thank you!!

[@eBoard3R]

🔥 *dope* 🔥

[@OWGAC]

Thank you!

[@small-timegarden]

I see like u have on a roost deflector...what you got bro

[@OWGAC]

It's a rib protector from forcefield, I like it so far as it's low profile and easy to wear

[@hhead56]

OK if you don't have stairs to go up.

[@OWGAC]

Wait till the 100lbs monster pro gets here!!

[@darioivicek5473]

As long people by their wheels only because of the speed they don't give a f**k about quality,trolley handle etc.

[@OWGAC]

Gotway has always pushed to maximize performance while ignoring most other things and since people keep buying their wheel they probably figure it was a fine way to operate, things may be a bit different now because of competition

[@RogerFingas]

For $3,400, I think I’d rather buy a Super 73 RX or Lacroix Nazare, if we’re talking PEVs. At least then you get good support!

[@OWGAC]

I would love to have any of those except that they aren’t very practical in NYC since many places won’t let you bring them indoor and bike thief is so rampant that you can’t lock them out either.

[@RogerFingas]

@@OWGAC Makes sense. Still, $3,400 is excessive for something you can’t get fixed very easily.

[@GlenEdwards]

@@OWGAC good point actually... for something you pay so much money for, it should be expected to have some sort of security like a keyless proximity fob you keep in your pocket, so if the EUC is moved when you’re not there it screams a loud siren, or explodes into flames...

[@jamesbaynes6580]

Great video, as usual. But no way am I going to spend that much money. These companies are going to price themselves out of business if they continue to make their EUC’s less affordable as people have less money.

[@OWGAC]

I can't really tell, I thought ppl wouldn't buy the sherman because it's price but turn out there are lots of ppl whom are willing to spend $2700 so what's another few hundred? Honestly compare to things like motorcycles euc are still not that expensive.

[@Petr75661]

If those pistons fail, you will turn into wolverine.

[@OWGAC]

LOL 😅

[@leedart]

That’s a big nope Gotway. Sorry my concern is like yours with the suspension design. What do you do when something fails with it buried in the motor? As well it’s totally fugly! Thanks for the review.

[@OWGAC]

Everything looks super heavy duty and over engineered so I dont think it'll fail. Buuut the home bre approach Gotway took can't match he effectiveness of something like the s18 which is based on tried and true design from mountain bike suspension design

[@mangu768]

TGIF!

[@OWGAC]

=D

[@HungrySpinz]

09:04 🤣

[@OWGAC]

=D

[@daley1985]

U didn't answer the question.Is it worth the money???

[@OWGAC]

I thought about this but problem is that money and worth is super subjective. $3k is not cheap but people whom ride motorcycles easily spend 10x that on a high-end bike so it's all relative.

[@kirbyscovers]

Great stuff Hsiang ... so let me throw this out there ... why isn't there any US or Canadian or UK manufacturers of these wheels? It's obvious that this community is growing globally and with the ever increasing political friction between a certain two countries, I wonder if a ban on these products could happen at some point down the road? .... But besides that possibility, surely there must be some engineers out there contemplating a new start up business in this space? ... and don't call me shirley! :-)

[@BlackTalon53]

Those wheels are still a niche product and basically hand assembled. A wheel made in the US, Canada or the UK would be at least twice as expensive as a Chinese made one, and it would still contain many parts made in China, like the motor and the battery as the most expensive parts.

[@kirbyscovers]

@@BlackTalon53 - good point - Any domestic product would have to be competitive in pricing or they would have no sales & no company for long - let's see if any competition arises in the next 6 months to a year from the home-grown entrepreneurs out there ... 4 overseas companies, Gotway, Kingsong, InMotion and Veteran can't have 100% of this market for long can they?

[@OWGAC]

Issue is IP, someone owns the patent on EUCs and will sue anyone who try to build them in the us

[@kirbyscovers]

@@OWGAC Very good to know ... that explains it .... thank you.

[@Michimich97]

This wheel must perform pretty great but that trolley handle is embarrassing... unbelievable for the price of that thing cmon

[@OWGAC]

I was really annoyed, especially knowing that monster pro will get the same poor trolley!

[@Sscott1985]

Not one thing about this wheel to justify buying this over the Veteran Sherman.

[@ZenLee]

feeling the same way atm

[@OWGAC]

Even though this wheel feel heavy, I do have to say that with practice and good pads, it clearly has more torque than anything else on the market.

[@mickeyorshikich5845]

One thing I don't understand, why do you wear the mask while riding the unicycle?

[@OWGAC]

I keep one on whenever I am out of my home, I don't really think about it no more.

[@kyleharvey7622]

Veteran Sherman is the best

[@OWGAC]

LOL I do love the sherman, I miss riding it actually.

[@marcusnyalakaloh23]

Gotway selling expensive wheel but too lazy with the design 😜😜😜 especially the trolley

[@OWGAC]

So I have been told that they will send me a new trolley handle.. let see if it's better, I hope!!

[@__dummy__7523]

Appears to be at the front side on our head.... 😋 Funny one... Gotway capable of the worst and the best... I think the marketing engineer was shit on this model. They have no marketing supervisor?!

[@Jammnferrari]

I thinks so, they need to hire a different marketing team. Lol! They barely marketed this wheel, but this is no surprise. Same with other wheels they released previously, almost zero marketing.

[@OWGAC]

I doubt there's even a "marketing engineer" at Gotway, they have sales ppl that takes orders but that's about it.

[@DIVA-MC-7]

Believe me or not here it will be 4200€ (1€ = 0.90$) xDDD bullshit! that trolley handle, sit, voltage screeen XDDD etc oh lord that wheel is a joke lol They keep thinking speed will do everything but but but 1/ v11 and s18 are already on the market and getting better, money does not grow on trees 2/ general ergonomy of this wheel sucks, i mean it's the worst i've seen till now :O 3/ so heavy for 39 to 45mph meeh 4/hollow core ==> see v11 bearing (early reviews) 5/do i have to go deep on the suspension subject ? (-__- ), stoppin right here, i'm tired. 4200€ for beta testing....Lolilolalol and people thought beta testing s18 was too expensive duh! Gotway always digging deeper in mediocrity. Thanks for the review, i needed a good laugh xD

[@OWGAC]

Ppl love speed, even though 90% of the ppl won't drive a Porsche anywhere close to what it's capable of, they are willing to pay the premium for the idea of it. And Gotway very much lives in the same area

[@ewi57ty]

Stop complain :D at least you have a mudguard :D

[@OWGAC]

Typical Gotway rider!! LOL

[@Bryzle1]

All wheels are so overpriced. The manufacturers are squeezing out as much profit as they can from these machines. After all, they will charge as much as people are willing to pay. I am giving up on the hope to replace my Inmotion V8. At these prices it simply isn’t possible. They’ve priced me out of the market. If this is where the future lay, I no longer want one. The quality isn’t there to even come close to justify the price on this one.

[@OWGAC]

Maybe look for a used wheel? So many people are eager to jump on the latest and greatest means that you can probably pick up a reliable used EUC for a decent discount?

[@SolarizeYourLife]

UHG... ouch...

[@OWGAC]

I assume you meant the price...

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Begode EXpensive/EXtreme

[@OWGAC]

LOL you got it

[@Gi3style]

dude need subtitles i undestend ;-(

[@OWGAC]

Maybe try the autogenerated sub??

[@menkros1]

WET NOODLES!!!!!!

[@OWGAC]

=D

[@PeeedaPan]

Gotway strikes again with ugly design

[@OWGAC]

I actually like the way the EX looks

[@yeahbuddy6852]

Like a wet nudle 🤓

[@OWGAC]

Wiggle wiggle =D