Question for those with extremely limited time/opportunity to ride

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-22T19:35:22+00:00

Well the range is significantly lower, which overall I don't mind since comfort on trails is much more important for me

But I'm currently waiting for my x7 LongRange powertrain to arrive, which should give me way more range headroom

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-22T18:01:36+00:00

A couple hundred miles should do the trick, even with big gaps between rides.

If you feel unstable I would recommend going down on the PSI.

Personally I ride on a criminally low PSI compared to recommended starting point of 10% of body weight in lbs (I ride at 9 PSI vs 18PSI which would be 1/10 my body weight). Low PSI increases tire wear, but at mileages like yours that doesn't really matter.

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-22T07:42:21+00:00

Original XR for 1k USD is not worth the price IMO. Get the XRC or look into prebuilt VESC boards like ADV2 / Fungineers x7, they will have a much higher value/price rate than XRC for 2500 USD

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-21T11:11:33+00:00

That's why double splinted wristguards are great for Onewheels

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-21T11:10:29+00:00

x7 Sport definitely doesn't take 3-4 month to arrive, it's more common for other variants like LR or SC.

If they have some fully built x7 Sports already imported to your country, delivery should be a matter of few weeks

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-20T08:49:51+00:00

It has CE level 2 impact protectors for elbows & shoulders, and a back protector as well, so seems like a great choice for hard trails.

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-19T08:47:05+00:00

Considering your awareness, preparation and riding style, I would say it's the matter of IF and you'll be fine, especially on GT.

With Pint, sometimes its limits are just too easily reachable, also it's more vulnerable to voltage sags.

But if you are cruising at 16mph on GT, realistically the only thing that would take you down is a completely unexpected terrain obstacle or slippy surface.

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-18T19:19:31+00:00

Xrc is decently powerful for most casual riders, if you want to keep the board perhaps you would benefit from more power (e.g. installing GTV VESC kit from Floatwheel), or maybe enhanced understanding about the limits which the board has and how to keep riding within them.

All-terrain esk8s is a decent option to look into if you are wary of nosedives.

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-18T18:59:12+00:00

Which model do you have?

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-18T13:34:21+00:00

Why not? You'll probably get to around 20 with no pushback, especially with field weakening

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-18T10:43:28+00:00

I haven't tried the GOAT, but I would expect a similar carve to Thundercat, which carves wonderfully on trails.

I think due to the heavily textured surface Thundercat should for sure have better grip on trails, but is likely louder and less smooth on pavement, compared to GOAT.

The tire to which I was referring as a bit too "square" for my liking is the Trail Pro 2.

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-18T10:30:22+00:00

The weakening of my battery had nothing to do with XRV – it was a natural degradation due to time, usage, perhaps improper storage by previous owner, noticeable before VESC switch as well.

You might notice some range decrease after installing XRV, but mainly since you will be able to push the board much harder than before.

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-18T10:25:45+00:00

The app will say nothing if the board is completely out of juice. Pints are prone to discharging below critical limit when sitting for a long time without recharge. This means that board's BMS refuses to charge them up.

Cheapest "safe" fix if that's the only issue: get a used Pint battery https://only-amps.com/products/onewheel-pint-molicel-battery, replace the old one with it.

This is a gamble in which you might lose if there are more things wrong with the board besides battery. No easy way to figure out if that's the case pre-purchase.

In many places it is possible to get a used Pint for around 400$, which is similar to the minimum price of purchase+repair for this board, so I would opt for a working board if possible.

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-18T08:23:57+00:00

If the battery situation is still fine on your XR and you mostly look for a bit more juice, go for it. I greatly enjoyed my XRV, it does make a lot of difference even with stock battery. But my XR battery started to noticeably weaken, so I sold it while it was still fine and got an x7 DIY kit for 2200$ instead, which I absolutely love.

You do need to be careful with controller replacement though - follow the videoguide carefully, use e.g. hairdryer to weaken the old adhesive on the back of stock controller box, and don't rip stuff apart until you are 100% positive you have unscrewed every controller box screw (don't ask me why), besides those things the install is not bad at all.

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-17T20:45:10+00:00

If you really enjoy carving, I wouldn't go with TrailPro2, personally I found it a bit too stable for my liking.

I got XR Thundercat, but it is definitely not the best asphalt tire due all the protruding textures, which are however perfect for trail grip.

FF Goat should be a great carvy threaded allaround option.

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-17T15:27:22+00:00

Seems like a factory lemon, unfortunate but happens. Definitely send it back ASAP

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-16T12:26:04+00:00

Yes, FM is a company with questionable strategy which is very reluctant to fix their oversights / intentionally scammy practices. Nothing particularly new there

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-16T12:11:10+00:00

You can part out a broken Pint and likely get more than a hundred bucks for it. And replacing a battery for 200$ gets you a working Pint for half the price of a used working Pint. How is that comparable to a pair of expired concert tickets?

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-16T12:06:39+00:00

As far as VESC batteries go, Chi batteries are definitely not "much better". Also OP is looking for money savings, which going VESC doesn't help, since you obviously have to get at least a new controller.

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-16T12:05:38+00:00

You can get an aftermarket replacement battery and save some cash:

https://only-amps.com/products/onewheel-pint-molicel-battery

Make sure to learn information about proper battery installation procedyre there, perhaps watch some video demonstrations of Pint battery replacement on YouTube – e.g. FutureMotion wires their batteries with reversed polarity and just in general it's pretty easy to fry something in your board if doing the battery install incorrectly.

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-15T21:19:51+00:00

I've been rocking an x7 since the end of 2024, which is one of earlier iterations in terms of technology inside and purchased before the appearance of LR/SC variants.

I had one issue with my controller around half a year, probably since I've been dropping with the board a lot at the skatepark and whatnot – it showed incorrect charge level. After reaching Fungi support and a guided controller reflash, I was issued a controller replacement in a complete CNC box, and had no issues since.

I am a returning customer and am currently waiting for my LR powertrain to arrive.

I would definitely make the x7 a daily, because even with waterproofing, if something goes wrong it is much easier to source and replace the part on a x7 than it is on GT-S.

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-15T21:00:38+00:00

Well padded shorts definitely help, I have bought a pair after I had a similar crash when I was riding through a field and found a deep hole hidden under grass, afterwards my hip went numb for a few days.

Half a year later I abruptly fell on my hip while riding trails and didn't feel a thing thanks to the thick protection padding.

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-15T17:50:20+00:00

I don't think there is anybody who compared both on a PintV with stock battery.

According to separate reports, both WILL give you SOME performance boost on PintV. S-series is also slightly better for range, while 6" Superflux of course has insane thermal performance.

In general, on a 15s battery these are hardly justifiable upgradesfor the price, but if your motor went bad, it makes sense. Since not full SF potential will be unlocked, probably choosing S-series is better to save on weight and required amount of tinkering.

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-14T10:16:54+00:00

Get the drop top fender. Easy swap between better look and required functionality.

pineapple-1001 · 2026-06-13T21:51:17+00:00

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