Begode Falcon prototype: stairs and hill climb

Note - I said 165*F about the V11; I meant to say 165* C
range test results:
100% to 86% battery charge over a 4.3 mile distance
21.3 MPH top speed
10.4 MPH average riding speed (I was doing a lot of low speed riding at stop lights and parking lots that greatly reduced the average speed)
Max temperature: 100*F - this is very good for the place that I was riding at the end
Max power: 2,652 watts
Min safety margin: 48% (I don't trust this. It almost dropped me at the top of one of the low speed hill climbs)
This is the second mini range test I've done on this wheel and I'm quite shocked by how little battery consumption has been used by my riding. I'm going to do more range tests to see what is going on.

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  • @urthpainter
    @urthpainter3 ай бұрын

    "Make us wheels that are small, light, portable and powerful". Amen to that! As technology evolves, especially batteries, this class of wheel should really evolve over next 10 years.

  • @ItsNotMeItsYou007
    @ItsNotMeItsYou0073 ай бұрын

    It has a certain use case. Made for easy, soft cruising on most terrain but not built for heavy weight bashing. Seems like a lot of fun for certain people.

  • @nothoughtsheadempty6220
    @nothoughtsheadempty62203 ай бұрын

    Totally agree with your point with not trusting companies. It’s a shame one has to choose between spotty quality at best with PEV makers or blatantly anti-consumer and anti-competition companies like FM.

  • @skipsmoto
    @skipsmoto3 ай бұрын

    Very cool wheel. I love these smaller wheels. 👏👏

  • @sunwow5204
    @sunwow52043 ай бұрын

    Please do the comparison with the MCM5 like you mentioned! Maybe a side-by-side would be sick, if possible. Loving the video and thanks for the deep insight on the wheel

  • @ThePwnagealle

    @ThePwnagealle

    3 ай бұрын

    Also very keen to see that comparisson! I've got an mcm5 v2 and I wonder if this is worth the upgrade =).. to be fair though, i recently got the v14 and it's pretty dope, so the question is basically: does the falcon do the smallwheel stuff in an even more satisfyin/fun way than the mcm5? =) A detailed comparisson would be great, if you could run both through your usecase for a small wheel like that ❤ I don't expect to do jump-jumps with it, but for it to feel safer to go through potholes (because I dab pretty hard sometimes on my mcm5 hehe) Thanks for your awesome videos man! Apprechiate your perspective a lot! :)

  • @sunwow5204

    @sunwow5204

    3 ай бұрын

    @@ThePwnagealleRight? Haha. Although the Falcon weighs quite a bit more than the MCM5, I’d love to see if the Falcon would be a great upgrade from the mcm. Kinda like whether it would be a substitute/upgrade from the MCM5 with the added suspension

  • @FunTech4Real

    @FunTech4Real

    3 ай бұрын

    The MCM5 is significantly lighter and more portable than the Falcon. That is really the only advantage it has. The falcon has more power, more speed, suspension, better ergonomics, better build quality, etc. The Falcon is also a lot more fun to ride thanks to its wide tire, the MCM5 tire is incredibly narrow and that provides very few advantages (mostly cons). I like the A2 a lot better than the MCM5 even though the A2 is a little less powerful. The wide tire is a game changer (also wetproofing, screen, and a great handle).

  • @guiguiteplouche

    @guiguiteplouche

    3 ай бұрын

    There is no connection between the Falcon and the MCM5, we must stop making absurd comparisons! The MCM5 is an old wheel finished in plastic just good for rolling on flat ground...

  • @ThePwnagealle

    @ThePwnagealle

    3 ай бұрын

    @@guiguiteplouche maybe you weigh more than me (65kg) but I put my mcm5 through hell and it's still a fucking pegasus, very rarely complains & takes me where I want to go in a swift & convenient way :)

  • @TheBergMan
    @TheBergMan3 ай бұрын

    I'm someone that loves to blast through mountains and get places fast! But ive realized that i use my mten4 the most for practical reasons. Shopping, picking up packages etc... the fact that this has more power and suspension than my mten4... I'm VERY VERY excited to get it soon! Thanks for the video, my giant friend!

  • @FunTech4Real

    @FunTech4Real

    2 ай бұрын

    Same here... MTB trails are the best but monster wheels are so impactable for the short trips

  • @user-lk2kk8ve6y
    @user-lk2kk8ve6y3 ай бұрын

    Great review! Thank you so much! In summary, I think that large people will prefer the T4pro or S16pro and smaller people like me (70Kg) will prefer the Falcon. :-) I can't wait for batch 2 of the Falcon to order it! Could you do a complete autonomy test from 100% battery to 10-15% (safety margin)? There is only that left to really test I think and you will be the demonstration hero of this Falcon!!! Thank you again for your clear and effective explanations!

  • @FunTech4Real

    @FunTech4Real

    2 ай бұрын

    The Falcon gets more range than my Begode Extreme... but I ride them very differently... one I like to ride at 15-25 MPH, the other at 30-40 MPH. You will easily get 20 miles on the Falcon unless your riding it super hard.

  • @dustinhankins2153
    @dustinhankins21533 ай бұрын

    I have the S-18. I’m looking at purchasing the Lynx.

  • @nothoughtsheadempty6220

    @nothoughtsheadempty6220

    3 ай бұрын

    Cool

  • @o_________O

    @o_________O

    3 ай бұрын

    Linux feels like 3 times heavier than s18 xD But also has unlimited power comparing

  • @kristopherduvall2520

    @kristopherduvall2520

    3 ай бұрын

    Lynx all the way

  • @Full-master

    @Full-master

    2 ай бұрын

    I also have s18 and bought patton. It completely another unicycle. It's sad but it's not replaced s18 😢😢😢

  • @dustinhankins2153

    @dustinhankins2153

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Full-master How does it not replace your S18? What does the S18 have that the Patton doesn’t?

  • @JaradVonNguyen
    @JaradVonNguyen3 ай бұрын

    I always hear as I'm passing, the guy to his girlfriend, "I'll die on that"

  • @dustinhanlin

    @dustinhanlin

    3 ай бұрын

    I think what it is, is that people see it and really think it looks fun, but they don't really understand how it works so they think it's inherently unstable. I mean, on its own it is, but so is a bicycle. It's just that most people braved the learning curve of a bike when they were young and more invincible. They just haven't wrapped their head around it yet and don't know how to.

  • @jakubhusak1624

    @jakubhusak1624

    3 ай бұрын

    I would never say this to my spouse, because obviously she would never let me ride this:) I always tell her: I ride safely, this is perfect stable, the wheel is strong, it will not throw me off etc etc. So she is not comfortable with this at most, not scared.

  • @nowEUCme
    @nowEUCme3 ай бұрын

    Begode: What color should we make it?... inmotion orange Also begode: What safety features should we include?... How about we attach some blades on the front of it?! WTF Begode?!

  • @FunTech4Real

    @FunTech4Real

    2 ай бұрын

    yeh they are the only company who likes to manufacture handles that can be used as weapons

  • @Wortificator
    @Wortificator3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this. Great vid with a lot of info.

  • @tlgrimmy
    @tlgrimmy3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the great Falcon videos! It almost seemed like the first prototype was torquier and more difficult to overpower. Do you think that was just because you were in the garage, or do you think this one truly has a bit less torque?

  • @FunTech4Real

    @FunTech4Real

    3 ай бұрын

    I wish I could do a side by side but the earlier prototype is no longer with me

  • @urthpainter
    @urthpainter3 ай бұрын

    random, but with a quick mod I rode my EX.N HS up to a weather station near wear I live - 4500 foot climb over 7-10 miles with some steep sections. Not ideal, and I had to let it cool down once. biggest issue was just riding non-suspension on such rough mountain roads. Not a ride I'd ever repeat on EX.N HS, but did validate mod - I velcro'd on a mini-inflation air pump that forced outside air through hole in shell, straight onto the board. Both the EX.N HS and the Monster Pro (their giant non suspension wheel) have terrible ventilation for the board, EZ to overheat without some sort of ventilation mod. edit: just fyi, but I think those temperatures you are reporting are board temps, not motor temps. Some wheels do report both board and motor temps - motors can get pretty hot, in my limited understanding, but those temps in that 155-180 F are board temperatures.

  • @freddeau5568
    @freddeau55682 ай бұрын

    Bonjour, pourrais tu nous dire combien de distance tu peux parcourir au total en miles ou kilomètres avec la batterie chargée. Sur le forum "Esprit roue" en France on se pose la question ? Hello, could you tell us how far you can travel in total miles or kilometres with the battery charged. On the "Esprit roue" forum in France, we ask ourselves this question?

  • @jeduwardovega6239
    @jeduwardovega62392 ай бұрын

    New here brother awesome content and information ❤it 🔥🔥🔥👏😎

  • @archmagus1510
    @archmagus15102 ай бұрын

    iam 220 lbs with gear...need a commuter that goes no more than 32 mph becouse of the city limit...but it has a good torque for 15-20 inclines for that speed constant...mileage about 30miles is ok with me needs to be light....do you recommend this for me...should i wait...my first wheel but i have now a little experience with eucs...some of my friends got them and teached me..extreme is over my budget....was considering t4 pro with 50s cells for better constant output...this one got also 50s cells.

  • @danoseus
    @danoseus3 ай бұрын

    interesting pads what are those ? It gives me idea !

  • @eucfamily
    @eucfamily3 ай бұрын

    Haha I loved my S18 as well, but it was only fun for a "minute" until I found its limits

  • @WeigelAlina
    @WeigelAlina3 ай бұрын

    It's disappointing that the stock pads are uncomfortable and the wheel doesn't look very nice when you remove it

  • @agashamnon
    @agashamnon25 күн бұрын

    Which pads are those? They look super comfy

  • @eurojewel
    @eurojewel3 ай бұрын

    What knee / shin guards are you wearing?

  • @misubisu
    @misubisu3 ай бұрын

    I see you are using the Mini Shark Pads from Russia... what do you think of them?? I'm after a decent set of pads for my S16 Pro, and I'm considering a set of these.. any feedback would be appreciated.

  • @FunTech4Real

    @FunTech4Real

    3 ай бұрын

    they are great but my favorites are nylonove kinetic and grizzla and look almost the same. the shark pards are the most comfy but hard to get adjusted just right

  • @bgcheese
    @bgcheese16 күн бұрын

    What’s the rider weight limit for the falcon?

  • @brandoncarter9000
    @brandoncarter90003 ай бұрын

    What pads are you using

  • @sazzowl_gaming8203
    @sazzowl_gaming82033 ай бұрын

    Can you adjust the suspension? Like dampening or compression?

  • @guiguiteplouche

    @guiguiteplouche

    3 ай бұрын

    Well then why are you interested in the Falcon since you keep denigrating it? You really have a mental problem.

  • @sazzowl_gaming8203

    @sazzowl_gaming8203

    3 ай бұрын

    @@guiguiteplouche i was hyped up until I saw what it is or what it isn't.....the fact it's a 60mm Suspension with no rebound dampening makes it a pogo stick and takes away so much comfort for commuting outside of maybe stairs but how many stairs do you ride a day....

  • @Full-master
    @Full-master2 ай бұрын

    Where did you get it?

  • @erider_spider
    @erider_spider2 ай бұрын

    hey what knee pads are those?

  • @jonathanhenderson7134
    @jonathanhenderson71342 ай бұрын

    And that commercial where the lady goes over the water saying i make so much money I can afford electric unicycle doesn't help

  • @shibadoesntcare
    @shibadoesntcare2 ай бұрын

    u keep saying you dont like the street tire on ur videos but never once have u explained why

  • @dustinhanlin
    @dustinhanlin3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the info. I'm glad that at least one person has access to this thing, to give us some info. I want to order one but I'm an even bigger guy than you and now I'm a little concerned about the power. Do me a favor and strap a 100lb weight to your back and ride it around for a day and let me know what you think. lol

  • @FunTech4Real

    @FunTech4Real

    3 ай бұрын

    what wheels do you currently have?

  • @dustinhanlin

    @dustinhanlin

    3 ай бұрын

    @@FunTech4Real haven't been riding long. I have a V11 And a Monster Pro. Both with a street tire. The V11 is ok in the grass but the Monster Pro is a bear. I'd like to have something specifically for riding in grass and on rougher trails. I'm not really interested in jumps or huge drops but obviously the more capable, the better. If nothing else, just to have a bigger safety margin.

  • @Kay0Bot

    @Kay0Bot

    3 ай бұрын

    Lynx sounds like your best bet

  • @dustinhanlin

    @dustinhanlin

    3 ай бұрын

    @@Kay0Bot that's pretty funny, comparing this wheel to a Lynx. Yeah, if I want something with more power and didn't care about price, size, or weight, the Lynx is one of the top picks. The whole point of this is that it's more compact. That means a lot of things - in particular when I'm camping at a festival or event, it's a lot easier to keep this in my camp site. And it's a lot easier to maneuver around foot or vehicle traffic at those events.

  • @Kay0Bot

    @Kay0Bot

    3 ай бұрын

    @dustinhanlin ah...with all thise constraints, definitely dont go for lynx 😉

  • @watapikman
    @watapikman3 ай бұрын

    How would you say it compares to the s16? the new kingsong suspention wheel

  • @bondo31

    @bondo31

    3 ай бұрын

    S16 is nearly 15lbs heavier than this with a much louder motor. I've had mine for a month and will likely replace it with a Falcon.

  • @watapikman

    @watapikman

    3 ай бұрын

    Yeah, but it has more power and battery. Got a bunch of 35 degree inclines in my neighbourhood, don't know if the falcon will make it. Also, the net weight in the begode aliexpress page says it's 26 kg, net weigh means without the battery installed, with the battery pack it's probably only about 6lb lighter.

  • @bondo31

    @bondo31

    3 ай бұрын

    @@watapikman with those inclines, then yes S16 does very well on hills. Just my use case doesn’t require such a large motor so I’m looking for a quieter street runner

  • @danoseus

    @danoseus

    3 ай бұрын

    check eucforum mate s16 isnt best purchase right now.

  • @watapikman

    @watapikman

    3 ай бұрын

    @@danoseus I did take a look, and I don't think I would buy early batches anyways. That being said, the worst problem seems to be the suspension without spacers from the factory

  • @dantemarcos1410
    @dantemarcos1410Ай бұрын

    Power to the people video😂

  • @boblatkey7160
    @boblatkey716023 күн бұрын

    So I have three electric unicycles now and my friends do not understand why. So I simply say this one is my Toyota Land Cruiser and this one is my Baja bug and the last one here is my Honda Civic. 😂😂

  • @jonathanhenderson7134
    @jonathanhenderson71342 ай бұрын

    Same as u in Michigan people act like they don't do 1000miles hr on a mini bike then see me chill setting down never crash in people will walk up in ask how many time you fall in how much even had guy trying taking may wheel out of my hand in I'm a big guy

  • @patrickmckowen2999
    @patrickmckowen299927 күн бұрын

    👍

  • @suppahero9861
    @suppahero98612 ай бұрын

    I need knobby tires and a top speed of 40mph on that hahah

  • @linotaffoni2820
    @linotaffoni28203 ай бұрын

    Better choice for beginner?

  • @Corn8Bit

    @Corn8Bit

    3 ай бұрын

    Best beginner wheel imo. Otherwise check out the T4pro (bigger), the A2 (smaller), the s16pro (bigger), the v11y (bigger) and the patton (much bigger)

  • @FunTech4Real

    @FunTech4Real

    3 ай бұрын

    This or the A2 are likely the best beginner wheels (decide if you want suspension or not)

  • @sazzowl_gaming8203

    @sazzowl_gaming8203

    3 ай бұрын

    Not really because it's still nearly 27kg.....a V11Y is better or a T4 with just 5kg heavier but galaxies apart in basically every spec. I hoped for 20-22kg but 27-29 is just too heavy for what it is

  • @linotaffoni2820

    @linotaffoni2820

    3 ай бұрын

    Il peso del v11y è simile ​@@sazzowl_gaming8203

  • @linotaffoni2820

    @linotaffoni2820

    3 ай бұрын

    @@Corn8Bit non ho capito la data di uscita..come mai non ci sono recensioni?

  • @da5603
    @da56032 ай бұрын

    Question should I go for a2+ with the new controller and 50s battery for $1350 Or the falcon for $1599 ? Falcon we don’t know when we will get it, but the a2+ I can get asap. Coming off a v12ht as my first wheeel and I hated how heavy it was making learning hard I’m 220lbs

  • @Corn8Bit
    @Corn8Bit3 ай бұрын

    Lol people love to tell me how they'd die on it. I think they think it's cool and want to justify why they're afraid to try it. I try to tell them it's as easy as riding a bike but it's a new skill that takes time to learn.

  • @brianshaffer1207
    @brianshaffer1207Ай бұрын

    People tell you I'd kill myself on that is because you can get yourself killed on one of those. It's not rocket science.

  • @boblatkey7160

    @boblatkey7160

    23 күн бұрын

    Probably safer than a motorcycle and other toys.

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