The Inmotion V14 Is CACA... | Secondary Impressions | Review Coming Soon

These are my secondary impressions of the V14. There is a lot to explore with this wheel, and I will upload some more V14 content once I get some more miles on it, and adjust the settings to my preference.
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[@segment932]

I really appreciate your opinion on the V14 but, I think you are riding it the "wrong way". (Pun intended) To unpack why I say that I first have to tell you a bit of my history. I have a few years background in downhill MTB, powder skiing and have studied 5years of robot engineering at MDU in Sweden. From both the downhill MTB and skiing I learned that when you are going down hill over bumpy train you need to have a stand as a "fotboll goalkeeper ready stance" (Search that on Google) it is called a dynamic stance. So If we are seeing your body and the EUC as a dynamic system of suspensions where you have three suspensions. The first suspension is the tire that absorbs road vibrations. The V14 with its progressive spring is supposed to handle the high frequency vibrations from a uneven road surface and high energy impacts from landing to hard from jumps. You the rider in a dynamic stance handles the medium low frequency but large actuation impacts from landing the jump or preloading the suspension before the jump, but if you stay in an upright position then the system misses those medium frequency but large actuation impact resistance. This will make it seam like the EUC is trying to throw you off and similarly a novice skier is not bending his knees and as soon he is going in to a train that is just a bit bumpy he is thrown of the skies. (Observe that on any KZbin winter fail video). However. I do agree with you that perhaps the fast frequency vibration dampening perhaps do not work as intended on the V14 but I have not ridden it yet. But what I can gain from KZbin that seams to be the case and that is what Inmotion is fixing (I think). So try taking the V14 out on a offroad trail and use the dynamic stance while riding it, I'm fairly certain that this will take your EUC riding to the next level (Regardless of the modell). Best regards form a snowy Sweden.

[@QMAXIMUS]

Definitely glad I switched my preorder from V14 to Lynx a while ago, especially now after watching this. Thanks for all the videos, lots of good info. Thumbs up!

[@ZenLee]

I feel you made the right decision and will really enjoy the Lynx, its my favorite.

[@user-ke9yk5qp3u]

I did the same!

[@tremartin4727]

​@@ZenLeeyou plan on trying the commander gt pro down the road?

[@Nautical33]

This wheel should not be compared with a completely different wheel , if I had a choice right now, it would v14 as it dope!!!! And the linx. Two amazing wheels for different reasons...👍👍👍

[@darkstar4494]

I don’t understand all these comparisons between v14 and lynx. They are in different classes. If you want a 16” wheel, you should be comparing v14 and Patton and bedoge extreme.

[@s0d4c4n]

Every video is like V14 vs Lynx? Lynx is better!! Uh, just because they came out within months of each other, they're head to head? No, my wallet does not agree I don't know what would get me to pay a $1000 premium over a V14, but a Lynx certainly isn't it

[@Martin-pi9xq]

​@@s0d4c4n Why even compare. Lynx cost much more.

[@HerricktheMildlyPerturbed]

I like v14 because of the rapid tire change. Reviewers need to mention ease of maintenance more. They don't ride one wheel for years at a time. It's important to consumers that you can keep your hardware maintained for a long time.

[@ZenLee]

it's a good point, will take some time to see if this V14 will hold up to long mileage and aggressive use.

[@ironorion8888]

its a bad point cause inmot put only 3a charger so u you should pay even more for nothing. by the way fast charging kills your 50gb fast as hell

[@updlate4756]

Can't speak for Spain, but the V14 is $100 cheaper than the Patton in North America and $1100 less than the Lynx. Inmotion will discount their wheels if they're not selling well, whereas Leaperkim rarely discounts. You can have any impression you want on wheels, but when you put "The Inmotion V14 is CACA" in your title, don't be surprised if the OEM no longer wants to work with you. Just sayin'. There's constructive critique, and then there's literally shtting on a company's product. Even if there are some problems with the wheel, your ride review didn't really justify the title.

[@revolutionaries007]

thank GOD someone speaks his OPINION ... screw the Brand LOYAL STAN'S -- I like honest criticism ... I would hope you do too. Doesnt mean his view would be mine but I am sick of every wheel and all I see are the reviewers ALWAYS SAYING GREAT THINGS since they got a free wheel. It has ruined trust as I dont trust any of these guys anymore .

[@updlate4756]

@@revolutionaries007 Where did I say he should be a yes man? I said he can speak his opinion without needlessly burning bridges with companies in the process. If he keeps it up, no brand will want to work with him.

[@revolutionaries007]

​@@updlate4756 I think Wrongway is doing fine and he will call it like he sees it (for the most part) but I notice alot of these guys that clearly want free wheels & who doesnt will remove valid criticism from their video b/c of what u mentioned and I am tired of just seeing a bunch of great reviews of every wheel and when I buy them (alot of them) they arent as advertised. Inmotion wheel suck imo and I will never buy another one of them after they tell you the specs and the wheel is mediocre.Blah torque etc ...yet they claim to have the most torque in the world... Now the v14 looks better for torque than any of their previous wheel and the 12 rim is key with that but all in all they somehow underachieve IN MY OPINION ... k have a great day bud :)

[@updlate4756]

@@revolutionaries007 Buddy, it's like you literally didn't even read my response. Not gonna bother responding further to your comments if you can't serve me the respect of reading and at least trying to comprehend the statements I'm making, rather than attempting to suggest I said something I didn't. I was very clear in what exactly Zen said (did) that could be considered toxic and could lose him sponsorship.

[@johnnygovroom]

The bird... bruh, the bird!!!! Lol- The funnest thing about it , doesn't bottom out easily, i haven't yet...bottomed it out- and its pretty sick for jumping- and the ergonomics at the top... paton eats my shins, but the 62lb suspension is wayyyyyyy smoother. Like your thoughts.

[@fisttaface]

Id like leaperkim to make a sherman s max with 151+ volt, 3600wh 50s batteries, 4k watt c40 motor, waterproof, smart bms.

[@FoxHound78]

Most props Zen. Ef the "powers that be" keep it real and genuine. DON'T TAKE NO CACA FROM NO ONE!! lol. Just was gonna say the lights are always dope on the inmotion vehicles.

[@mewk]

after watching many euc videos.. im discovering the safety of the wheel is most important to me. wether it can do 40 or 50mph and how fast it accelerates is secondary, because if at 50mph you hear a beep and the wheel shuts off -- thats a bad day. Inmotion seems to care about this and they implement safety features like additional head room and tilt back. I don't think i've seen a video where an inmotion wheel has dipped the pedals and/or shut off at high speed. That should be a no brainer -- "just make sure the rider can't cause the wheel to shut off at high speed."

[@ZenLee]

Stay tuned

[@nolanngo2652]

You forgot about the Begode Extreme, the most performant 16 inch wheel!

[@user-ke9yk5qp3u]

That water looks like a full on pond and you totally got me there! I thought you were riding straight into a lake!

[@AndreH5656]

You didn't say anything about the begode extreme comparing to the V14 in the video... 🤔

[@Curtish8892H]

Damn you kill me. I have been watching you for the last three year and to this day I do not know if I should listen to you or not. I think if you prepared a little more you would be a great resource. Still like you 😂 I have an order in for the V14. I have ridden the Extreme(did not have the best feeling), Patton(great feel but I am concerned about maintenance of the shocks), Mini(felt good but not impressed with build quality). I ride trails and have had my share of breaking wheels and the wheels breaking themselves. All these 16” wheel appear to be good enough for my ability level. It all comes down to reliability and durability now. That is why I am into a single shock layout that can be replaced by multiple brands. I will most likely get a Lynx as an everything wheel but the wife would kill me if I spent $6000 (cdn) on a wheel right now. Looking forward to your review. 👍🏿

[@ZenLee]

With the information you've given, I think the V14 could be good for you, and you sound like you're familiar with the competitors. The maintenance of the shocks is extremely difficult on the LeaperKim wheels, you definitely need a good service center to do it, or have some know how. Here's a video on how to do it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnbKiqyhbZ2Xbassi=HwrVgQyMWA6cKO0p I'd butter up the wife and go for the Lynx :)

[@moonbabies]

i’m ready to enter the zen zone

[@ZenLee]

do it 😎

[@Hunter_Heart]

The pigeons handed out the award for "1 meter drop/200 pounds rider" claim.

[@DarthTinderalla-qm9zw]

I'd like to see the tire change on the lynx vs v14. Everyone seems to say that and water rating are the biggest difference besides performance. I also need to learn what other maintenance wheels need besides tire changes/air checks. I'm guessing just adjusting suspension as long as nothing damages the electronics

[@EUCScotland]

The vibration in your voice tells me all I need to know about that suspension on the road.... Good video man... I paddled in that bit you rode thru... Memories!

[@ZenLee]

Right on! Glad you enjoyed Alex.

[@alex8480]

Spent 3 months in Sagunto and Valencia so cool to see that! This is my first video that I've seen of yours (well, second if you count the first part) and I have to say that some of the ways you say things really makes it seem like you're not objective. On top of that, you ignore any comments that disagree with you and thumbs up every comment about how Inmotion sucks. I'm new to the space, so I don't have any strong opinions, but the way you communicate really clouds what you're trying to say.

[@NahBra_EUC]

Thanks for your honesty, as always.

[@Ridingwheels1]

Just got that wheel , it’s my first hopefully it will treat me well .

[@Planet-ICELAND]

I like it all right, considering buying one next year, Im interested in the quick battery exchange and charge.

[@ZenLee]

Well with the included 3am charger, it charges really slow

[@skimaniac21]

So he started at 92% and then rode a good ways and said the wheel is at 91% stating that the battery was dropping rapidly that didn’t seem right, in my experience with the v14 I have done 4 plus hours of riding and never got below 50%. Whilst it depends on how hard your ride I have not had range anxiety with this wheel.

[@jonoeuc]

Hey Zen, nice to see the review. Double checking you played with the power assist settings? I imagine the suspension coil can be replaced if needed? It seems too stiff for most riders atm. The poor battery use is a shame to hear. It's hard for me to go past the Patton and Leaperkim lineup too. I'm still excited for a test ride soon!

[@ZenLee]

Yes, we are playing with the settings and trying to find optimal. Let me know what you think.

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

Please be careful when passing elderly people from behind. 4:51 Many of us don't hear well, and we can often be unsure on our feet at times. You might want to use a bell.

[@Redsun156]

Please do a review of V14 black 50S.

[@WheelGoodTime]

I agree with you about much of what you said. I felt that the v14 suspension was far too stiff for trails, with not enough suspension travel for trail use. The low end torque didnt seem like it was there for me - I could "take off" far faster on the extreme and patton than the V14. Personal opinion: the v14 isn't bad - just not as good as its competitors.

[@RaulG-vj7sb]

Looking good brother.

[@De_Jos_]

Oh i thought the braking would be better on the v14 than the patton. I do come from a non suspension wheel but i still feel like the braking is worse on the patton. Now i didnt ride a v14 but i see a lot of mixed opinions. I do like the water resistance rating on the v14 tho really handy since i ride in any weather.

[@graemebuchan1919]

Thanks to both you guys for another good vid, How is the waterproofing on the Linx?

[@ZenLee]

You're most welcome Graeme. I haven't been able to find much information on the waterproofing of the Lynx. I'll update you when I know more. Personally I have a shower cap that I put over my EUCS when raining to protect the screen, and I think the motor is sealed pretty tight as I've been riding it on the beach.

[@graemebuchan1919]

@@ZenLee Thanks man, it has been a headache trying to keep an EXN dry in Scotland last couple of years

[@ZenLee]

@@graemebuchan1919 oh man, the EXN still holding up?

[@graemebuchan1919]

@@ZenLee Literally looks like new but never ridden off road, it's been a workhorse who has never let me down once, just the tyre is crap

[@toddzang253]

Ahhh Valencia. So Nice ! Makes most US cities look like pigeon caca

[@a.d.h.dn3d461]

Awesome scenery for the bike paths but they look way too narrow!!!!😮

[@MonoPsyco]

Amazing piece of caca the v14 🎉😂😂

[@ZenLee]

😆

[@nomadmusk]

dont forget about the extreme

[@s0d4c4n]

Inmotion is knocking off the orange trend from Begode? Uh huh, sure.

[@ZenLee]

Nothings was mentioned about the colors being copied...

[@RaulG-vj7sb]

Mini Bull Foshooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@CyrusBlades]

I love Valencia!

[@ZenLee]

amazing city! did you get to ride there?

[@stevemiller123]

Beautiful area, where are you riding?

[@ZenLee]

A bit north of Valencia not sure name

[@AleGalaxyEUC]

i hope to find Zen on the street which want to make me try the v14

[@SaiyanEuc]

Really appreciate your opinions and views on these different wheels. Im kinda stuck between the s19 and extreme.

[@ZenLee]

totally different use cases imo, what will you be using it for?

[@SaiyanEuc]

@@ZenLee I like to hit little jumps nothing too crazy but I mostly ride with one wheelers so I don't need a ton of speed, I pretty much always have to lift the wheel into my car too so weight/ size is kind of important. I'm currently riding a v12ht

[@nomadmusk]

@@SaiyanEuc dont buy a kingsong. I own the s22, and I watch a lot of people have problems. I have been incredibly lucky, but its really a big gamble. Imo its only worth it if you plan on hitting shibby jumps out the gate.

[@ZenLee]

​@@SaiyanEucI love the S19, but think some of the early unita having battery issues. Make sure you get from a good dealer. Pros S19 speakers, bigger tire, and lights. Will be fun on group rides The Extreme a more rugged option and think all the kinks are worked out.

[@jonoeuc]

@@ZenLee Yea, first gen firmware deep depleted the batteries destroying some of them. Reputable dealers are checking and repairing as required.

[@user-ke9yk5qp3u]

It's funny how many people do not understand that if you're going to stop and talk you need to get the heck off the damn bike lane! We have this problem in California too. Although I always keep it friendly. In Venice Beach near Los Angeles we have pedestrian pathways and bicycle pathways side by side and the bicycle pathways say "no pedestrians" but people still don't pay attention. And while we welcome them, Asian tourists are the worst!

[@ZenLee]

Yes, I was confused why they wanted to stay on the bike lane instead of simply moving off. 🤔

[@user-ke9yk5qp3u]

@@ZenLee You were very polite and you asked them twice! I guess that's all we can do. Thanks for the great videos! 👍

[@boulate]

Thank you for your videos. Do you have a way (picture or other) to compare the size of the Patton VS V14 VS Lynx ? I'm scared of the "too big to fit in suitcase storage". I often take the train with my "little" wheel (KS18L) and I need to change it (I broke the internal shell 2x because of my weight). Is there a REALLY big difference between this 3 wheels ?

[@ZenLee]

check out this link to eWheels, they have a nice picture of the measurement of each wheel www.ewheels.com/product/veteran-lynx-2700wh-battery-3200w-motor-8kw-peak/

[@Rasputin.Bogard]

Hey Zen, how much higher is the pedal height on the Lynx than the V14 do you know? :)

[@ZenLee]

I don't have an exact measurement, but the Lynx is significantly higher

[@Rasputin.Bogard]

Thanks! @@ZenLee

[@KhairulKlang]

6:50 you forgot the Extreme.

[@ZenLee]

Ah yes, thanks! My ranking of the 16inch performance wheels 1) Patton 2) mini Bull 3) Extreme 4) V14

[@Euc_spirit]

Is there a bottom out "clonk"?

[@ZenLee]

I don't think so, or at least haven't heard yet, one of the positives.

[@samuelju9247]

Thanks for the video; the power efficiency is very bad for v14, I have seen some range test from China, seems no one can get over 80km even for moderate weight/speed; and I did ask the FB inmotion group whether they would consider to improve firmware or design a eco mode to improve efficiency, and I get the negative answer plus “this wheel probably not for you “; Lynx on the other hand, more power full yet with much higher real world range compared to v14

[@ZenLee]

exactly! We'll test comfort mode more, but I don't think it will be much different in terms of range.

[@suppahero9861]

Glab i cancel

[@KevinRedmondWA]

I suspect the CEO of inmotion doesn’t know how to ride an EUC.

[@jonoeuc]

InMotional Damage!

[@eucLogic]

This wheel really isn't very good at all. It offers nothing more than what current wheels have and for much more money. People that want to do bigger jumps will not be happy with it either. It can't keep up with more powerful wheels. We had the Master, Extreme and V14 at the park and the V14 was so far behind and didn't have the torque to make it up the steeper lips. People that are over the top for it..are unfortunately mostly having the placebo effect or just haven't rode much more suspension wheels.

[@ZenLee]

That's logical 🤙

[@jonoeuc]

I was excited by the specs and features but the ride reviews are a bummer. It seems like it has a following for it's 'Inmotion safety ' and easy teardown / maintenance.