GT S-Series Range Test - I Didn’t Expect This…
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- Опубликовано: 6 дек 2023
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The Onewheel GT-S Series is advertised to get 16-25 miles of range. I went out to test the range myself. There is a round trip ride that I like to do that touches a few famous D.C. landmarks, including the Lincoln Memorial, the World War II Memorial, the Reflecting Pool, the Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol Building. I purposely left my charger at home and tried the ride on my Onewheel GT-S Series for the first time.
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Here are stats that are relevant to the range test:
I'm 240 pounds. My backpack weighed approximately 5-10 pounds.
Tire pressure was 24.5 PSI.
The high temperature for the day was 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The low temperature was 43 degrees.
I rode in the "Flow" setting with no Custom Shaping adjustments.
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** I'm so sorry I had to reupload this. There were errors from my video editing software that appeared in the original upload that I missed until after it was published.
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Advertised range numbers could have been benchmarked with average-weight humans (which Google tells me is 180 pounds in North America). As a 6'3" human being, I weigh more than that. Perhaps disclaimers are appropriate when factors like these can significantly impact the advertised numbers. 
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I'm so sorry I had to reupload this. There were errors from my video editing software that appeared in the original upload that I missed until after it was published!
No problem. I was worried FM had sent a hit team to take you out and deactivate the video. I'm glad it wasn't that bad.
@threeohm Nope! That was all my fault. The video isn’t a hit piece. Just my own experience.
@@followdon No your video was TRUTH. I was worried FM would do a hit job on you!
lol. They've only asked me to take one video down. That was when the haptic buzz update killed my board. And I only removed it because it seemed to be fixed for everyone.@@threeohm
Also the platysense footpads are a great upgrade IMO
I average 20 miles on my GTS riding 80/20 street trail at 14psi going 18-20 mph at 175. Board gets more miles than my XR, so the range isn't an issue for me. Also it has power till the end of the battery where my xr will get soggy. Board looks and rides amazing for me, love it!
I’m glad to hear it. I had to ask around to see if I was the only one getting the low mileage numbers. I still enjoy the board!
Loved this video! Live in Fairfax, VA and you've given me some great riding ideas!
Nice! You should come to a DMV Onewheel Riders group ride or attend a demo days event on Sunday at Hains Point at around 11:30 am. You’ll meet a lot of other riders there.
Great video!
Nice surprise seeing
The Onewheelwing - Javier Starks make a cameo 💯
Thank you! Yes! It was a pleasant surprise to bump into Javier. Thanks for watching!
i just took mine out for its first float. wow. i am impressed. it wants to cruise at 20 mph! im used to casually riding my XR around 10-12 mph on this loop, so when I looked at the speed and saw 20 mph I was in disbelief haha. I went for a 10 mile ride, in 45 degree (F) weather, and when I got home I still had 47% battery. I clock in at 169 (nice!) lbs. 466 ft of elevation change. All on pavement. 15 psi. For me, personally... worth. every. penny. the unit 1 bucket is legit, too. love mine.
Super glad you’re enjoying your board. There seems to be a lot of negativity around Future Motion and their products, but at the end of the day, I enjoy the ride.
Even with the lackluster range (for me - lighter riders probably have it better), I enjoy riding the GT-S.
Great video!!
Very smooth commentary!
I just got my GT here in Okinawa Japan! Will def get the GTS later down for the full riding experience
The GT is a great board. If you haven’t ridden anything faster or better, it will feel totally capable and you’ll have plenty of fun. And you can’t beat its range with anything from Future Motion. Be safe out there and I know you’ll enjoy your purchase! It would be a dream for me to ride in Okinawa.
@@followdon thank you Brodie! 💯💯
I've been researching floatwheel as well
But Japan has strict rules on shipment from china (I've heard that's where it's shipped from) hopefully it shows up if I buy it lol before the year is over, I'll def get 1 or the other (GTS or Float)
Your channel has inspired me to make content as well, you mentioned the 360 INSTA, getting that this weekend. 🙏🏾🤞🏾
@nanisantana2155 awesome! Yes, I’m using the Insta360 X3 in these videos. I used to use a full camera and gimbal when I was making videos of others. Maybe I’ll bring that back.
@@followdon super Dope! And epic! 💯💯💯🫡
Thanks for the support and encouragement ☺️
I really love this board and it has made riding my regular GT more fun for some reason 😆
I rode my GT with the shaping setting it had before I sent it in for repair and it nearly nosedived and made some funny sounds. I’m a little concerned some custom shaping settings aren’t healthy for the board.
It is back! Loved your Video and edit style my man.
And what Retired dude said! Very classic Son thing to do, running the red light while apologizing xD
Don we have a similar weight class, what is your range on the GT?
Yes! Sorry for removing it the first time. I appreciate that you took the time to comment on both!
I am going to do my landmark ride on my GT. I likely won't make a video even half as long as this one, but I'll share the results. I estimate I can add the White House and a couple more landmarks to the ride, but we will soon see! The battery of my GT is almost 2 years old now!
@@followdonthank you Don! And that makes it even more interesting for the GT range test because we can see what to expect from a battery with some real life to it versus a new one.
I agree. Thank you for the idea!
Love that you joined dc bike party!!
Yeah. Bike parties seem to be getting bigger every time. They’re fun, but I definitely have to have a plan for charging.
Awesome video I work by the capital and will ride to the Lincoln memorial all the time. One thing I like to do is ride in grass along the reflecting pool and surf around the grates. Or just ride in the grass by the Washington monument. Hopefully I run into you one day.
That would be awesome! I wanted to ride the grass, but was concerned with the range at that point of the ride. I’ll have to bring my charger and top off at Lincoln so that I can make the most of it.
Do you ride with the local group, often? Sometimes rides are planned on Telegram or Facebook. I hope to meet you out riding soon!
@@followdon I haven't yet, but it would be cool to try one when it gets a little warmer again.
Yes. I look forward to the warmer months. Feel free to reach out to me on Instagram (@followdon) if you want to get connected with the local groups. There are the monthly DC Bike Parties as well!
When I saw you were in DC, I was literally about to ask you if you ever ran into Javier while out…And then he shows up. Wild. 🤣 Thinking about winning lottery numbers now.
Also, that range…13.78 mile pace. Ouch. It’s seeming like the range has been a little overestimated this time (which FM hasn’t been known to do in the past). On your last video, I told you I’ve been averaging 11.4 miles…Makes me think I might hit the low end of the estimate if I was to do a full test (and I weigh less than a lot of other 35 year old guys haha). Thanks for sharing!
You got it!
Yeah, Javier is the homie. We didn’t plan to meet at Lincoln. He just happened to show up while I was filming.
I think overestimating the GT S range needed to happen to market the board at such a high price premium. But on Reddit I asked what range people are getting, and most answers are easily over 16 miles per charge. I figure I just need to lose weight, ride slower, and wait for warmer weather!
@@followdon If I lose too much more weight, I’ll die. Haha. 6’0” 171 lbs and I should be getting more than 11.4 miles per charge. I did just take it to the grocery store (which had a good amount of uphill - 160 ft) and was on pace for 17.14 miles so that’s a better start.
That sounds much better than what you said before!@@fixmypev
I probably see Javier 40% of the time I'm out on the Mall ha ha. Someone is always at the Washington or Lincoln Monument that I know. It's been a while on the board though. Thanks @followdon for the great video!
@@followdon Let's hope it stays that way!
Great video... which path has all those murals?
Thank you! It’s the Metropolitan Branch Trail next to Alethia Tanner Park in the Eckington neighborhood.
Looks a little chilly tho? Yeah that is a little low. I plan to use mine for short trails but I’m a dense dude and typically ride in 50-65 degree temps. Can’t wait to get on it though, dumped two feet the night I got it, guess I’ll have to wait until I make it to the desert. Thanks for the content.
Thank you for watching! It averaged 45 degrees Fahrenheit on that day. Mid 40s to low 50s during the ride.
I got that exact experience where euc riders are going way fast on supposedly slow/beginner group rides.
Group rides are really tough to organize now with so many wheels and riders with different capabilities.
@@followdon yeah I think there needs to be more and more specific to each vehicle and rider speed. Easy to say though.
@Funcentric when I visited Raleigh, they specifically do slow rides that are beginner and kid friendly. Each city seems to have its own group ride culture.
How long did it take you to build up to being able to ride 6.2 miles straight? I’ve been away from board sports for some time after and Achilles injury. Just got my onewheel gT this week. Longest ride so far 3.5miles. trying to go a little further each day. My legs are jello. 6ft 195lbs, and posture or stance recommendations?
I ride with a pretty wide stance. My feet are relaxed on the pad. In the beginning I used to grip the foot pads with my toes which was totally unnecessary and caused foot fatigue. I keep my center of gravity over the tire and control the speed with subtle shifts in weight. I will use my arms in front to pick up speed rather than lean forward. My stance forms a “V” typically. Once I’m moving, I’m always ready to slightly lean back to brake. Getting low helps when rolling over obstacles. You can always stop and rest at traffic lights.
carving will help with foot fatigue more than anything... keep carving. ;-)
Good point. Learning to shift your feet on the board while riding can also relieve pressure-based pain on your feet.
*Say whaaaaaat ?* Thanks for the real world headsUP on GTS range. I had higher hopes.
Same. But I opened up a thread on Reddit asking people what range they get. Most get at least the advertised range, but most riders are lighter than me.
Cool stuff very futuristic dc is a very nice looking city i live in Baltimore lol.
There are Baltimore-based riders that visit for group rides. Come join us sometime if you can. Thanks for watching!
@@followdon for sure but I enjoyed watching you alone more tbh the big group looks a little boring they go so slow.
@SK8orDIE768 that’s true. Group rides tend to be slow. Maybe I’ll try to ride with the EUC crowd one day 😅
I'm 230 more or less. I'd recommend upping the tire pressure. At 30 PSI, I always get awesome range. Does it suck with high PSI? yes, it is more bumpy, but we be big guys man.... got up that PSI. At 30 PSI I can easily get 15 miles on an XR with battery to spare. I live in the mid-west and have noticed that the boards don't really have significant battery reduction until around 40 F or lower.
BTw, I got an evolve hadeon bamboo all terain for just under $1800. I get 30 + mile range and can hit 20 MPH easily. It can hit 30 MPH but I have it capped at 20. I didn't have to modify anything. Its slightly different from onewheels but honestly it feels safer....I haul @$$ and you can't nosedive. Bumps and little jumps no longer scare the hell out of me if I don't see them.
Personally, I ride at around 27.5 PSI. If I need more range for a ride, I might try to up it to 30 PSI. One of the electric skateboard brands wanted me to do a video in exchange for a board, but I’m not personally interested in that form factor. But 30 mph and 30 mile range sounds awesome!
Have you gotten the Kush-wide/ Air-pad from craft & ride? I think for size 12th feet they helps a lot. I would pick air-pad because of comfier ride. But if your ride trail and want more lock-in feeling Kush wide does better.
I haven’t tried any of those. I did have a Kush low back in my Pint days. For the GT-series boards, I’ve only tried the footpads I mentioned. I do like the idea of the footpads that flair out for larger feet. In general, I’m a keep it simple type of rider. I don’t go crazy accessorizing the board or installing new rails. Thanks for the recommendation for the AirPad!
Really like the format of the video, the voice over is very much appreciated. I like it when someone walk me through/talk while the background visual happening.
@@followdon Anytime. I thought you will like it. I didn't regret my purchase. If your backfeet is not hurting for long commute, then there is no need for footpad changes.
Dang!!! I got about 8 miles on my $750 pint with some battery to spare. Would’ve thought they’d parallel the battery pack instead of just making a high volt board.
That would have been nice. The board would likely be heavier. You probably weigh less than me, so maybe you could get at least 16 miles on the GT S.
👍👍video, I know people judge how they spend money differently but just can’t see paying over $3200 for board that still glitches & cuts off, has way less range than it should, and ya can’t replace the battery or electronics without bricking board🤦♂️
I didn’t enjoy spending the money, but I enjoy riding the board.
It’s so worth it and much less than many of my toys!
I’m glad you’re enjoying yours!
Glitches and cuts off, ummm this isn’t a stock XR. It cuts off when the battery dies. It’s a thing.
im 6'2 217lbs and I feel you on this. The difference in range and all around what a wheel can do for someone who is under 180 pounds is pretty extreme. Bigger guys like us just unfortunately are gonna have to wait for battery tech to get better to give us the same experience a smaller guy gets on the current boards.
True. The GT S-Series is still a fun board. And DC is so small that the limited range isn’t a total buzz kill. I’m glad the thing exists.
Bummer! I’m 155 and can easily get 18-20 miles! Glad to see this for reference when people ask about the bigger riders.
@flyingfarmer92 that’s solid range! I’m happy for you!
Some one is lying to us about battery tech. My phone battery has trouble lasting a day while some one who has a pace maker installed that pumps blood though the entire human body, can communicate with the hospital, and shock the person back to life if necessary can last 5-15 years WTF kind of batteries are in those things?
@BellahWorks no clue. To be fair, lighter riders have said they get the advertised range.
I enjoy this video so much. ( I like the original better, though I may not be in your target audience)
Thanks for checking it out, Gyasi. This was a long one to watch if Onewheel isn’t your thing. You’ll have to visit soon though and you should try riding through the city with me.
Yeah I'm a 210 lb Rider running at 15 psi and it looks like I can get about 16 mi out of a charge. That's with some nice hill climbs. I'm sure if I stayed on nothing but flats and increase my PSI up to 20 I could improve that. I do live in San Diego so weather conditions are pretty optimal
Some who have commented said they get 20 miles of range, and others end up on the lower end. I also asked on Reddit, and there is a wide variance in the answers. Most often, I ride for errands, and the 14 miles is enough. But I definitely would have liked to have more range!
Tire Pressure, Weight, Speed, Terrain. Those are your factors. Try to average 10mph at 20psi, I bet you get 18-20. @@followdon
@davemicah3086 if I’m averaging 10mph, I may as well own a Pint X. For me, one of the appeals of the GT S-Series is the top speed and stability at 18 miles per hour and up.
I manage to get over 20 miles easily with my XR, however im 150 and in florida, it doesnt get cold
Stock battery or aftermarket? 20 miles is really good. You’d likely get more on a newer board.
@followdon my xr barely has a hundred miles on it, but per charge, I average like 21-22 stock
Just sub'd. Great video. I am trading in my broken GT towards a GTS and I'm selling my XR to buy another GT. I want the power and I want the range. I am 6'4" 205 and I'm interested to see what range I can get on the GTS. If I could get 16 miles it would be more than enough for most all of my rides.
I'll give you my thesis ahead of posting my next video (in which I planned to share this). The GT S-Series, post the Gradient Tracking update, has widened the ride-experience gap over the GT. It’s an even smoother ride now. If you own both boards, you won’t want to ride the GT. Even though you’ll have more range, you’re riding more miles with an objectively worse ride experience.
If you’re riding with friends, maybe this is tolerable. Or perhaps, if the range is necessary for a commute, same idea. But the quality of ride is unquestionably better on the GT S-Series.
I’m contemplating selling my GT.
Thank you for subscribing and I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
What backpack is that to light up?
It’s the Unit 1 Torch backpack. You can save 20 percent and support the channel if you use code: FOLLOWDON at checkout if you choose to buy one. You can find it at unit1gear.com.
@@followdon thank you!!
Of course!
I get around 11 miles on my two GTS boards riding trails
Sounds like the trail demands a lot from the battery. I wonder how the range estimates were made. I thought I’d get better than 14 miles range riding street.
I'll have to wait a few minutes to start watching. I don't think I can watch you disappoint your mother again running those red lights 🤣.
I am so sorry that I had to re-upload, and thanks for watching again @oldretireddude!
have you considered getting a float wheel they're way cheaper and have a lot more range
They weren’t really on my radar until after I ordered the GT S-Series. Now I don’t have the budget to buy or try anything new.
@@followdonsell your gts, buy the floatwheel and put money back in your pocket!
@chrisc790 lol. Someone just give me a Floatwheel to test so I can see what the hype is about. I believe it’s amazing when I see Tony’s videos, but I have to test it for myself.
@followdon noone in DC has a floatwheel? I find that hard to believe. Maybe ask in your local group.
Going the same speed or even higher on my gt I get 2.5 miles in the first 10 percent
How many miles do you have on your GT?
@@followdon 2609
I’m 5’7” and 165lbs and I get 13-14 miles on the GTS.
That seems low for your weight. There must be other factors at play. Are you enjoying the board?
@@followdon I ride at 13psi which is kinda low and it’s pretty hilly as well. I ride close to or at pushback the majority of the ride. I love the GTS. Carving at 20+mph and feeling completely stable, ummm, all the way enjoying it.
@myrap8you love to hear it. I like to push the higher speeds while carving as well. The board spoils you with that power. I hit 26.1 on accident today.
I’m 225 and got 16 miles before it officially died.
That’s as good as advertised! On the low end.
That range sucks! I just watched a video, and he got 20 miles, on mostly city ride. You, cant get 16? WTF! I really am torn about trading in my GT for a GT-s...Now, you said it was cold...so maybe temperature decreases range/battery life? Plus, what was your average speed? Also, hate I can't run my WTF rails on a GTS ...Id like to see a video of how much range 10% batter gives you...Thanks!
I just went out on another ride with weather in the high 60’s. I didn’t make it home without a walk of shame. My battery gave up while the app reported I had 10 percent left. The ride had a lot of steep hills. I pumped up the Gradient Tracking settings and the board powered up them (at slow but consistent speeds). I’d love to have a board with GT S-Series power and slightly better range.
walk of shame for me tonight at 11%😩
Which board was it? Older battery?
@@followdon GT. No, pretty new. 300 miles. I’m balancing the cells as we speak. I also took apart the foot pad after this and got glued the battery and sensor plugs in case I had a loose connection. We’ll see. Still love her
@demonhogo definitely! Love my GT too!
Yea my gt dies at like 25-30% every time. 1300 miles on her
@mikehiggins5682 when you can’t trust the battery meter, that makes the anxiety even worse! I hope you can get the cells rebalanced and get more out of your battery.
I'm so sorry that anybody is buying those boards: poor range and poor topspeed compared to Floatwheel and VESC+ higher cost... What is exactly the advantage again?
Jeff from @thefloatlife gave the best rundown on the pros and cons of Floatwheel VESC and FM. We need more VESC creators out there to show us normies the light!
Don't worry bro: I haven't even VESC my XR but I definitely will! I see more people or companies starting to do full VESC kits so that noons like us can do it! 😂 it's pretty cool!
@sylrider I’m excited for more innovation in the space!
as a pint owner 8 miles at half sounds amazing, funny my top speed is higher than ur gts too haha wtf
The mileage is actually working out to be enough for 99.9 percent of my rides. I think it just hurts to lose so many miles when you spend so much. What is your top speed on the Pint? I’d be terrified to go faster than what I’ve done so far. My current top speed is 26.1 miles per hour without a crash or nosedive.
$3000+ for a something that get 16 -20 miles range??? Quite expensive don't you think?
Also those Range estimate are usually done at 9 - 10 mph. If you are going 15-20 mph you ain't getting that range. Have to read the fine print.
Just get a Electric Unicycle (EUC). You will get way more speed, about 10x more range and it way more fun than a Onewheel...and less expensive...$3000+ on a EUC will get you about 60 mph and over 100 miles range per charge.
My EUC cost less than $2000 and I get 90 miles range and can go 45+ mph...way more bang for your buck than the Onewheel
That is a wild difference! I don’t have the budget for a new PEV right now, but it would be nice to have an EUC in the stable.
A few weeks into owning the board and I’m realizing I don’t need a ton of range most days. And if I’m going any faster than 30 miles per hour, I’ll need a new class of safety gear.
Your EUC sounds awesome though! Which model do you have?
Send back and . Probably bad battery
I doubt they’ll take it back. It would be nice if the app gave you more info about the battery cells and their health though.
I have the GT S and I get 20 miles out of it
I envy your range, but I’m also happy for you!
This is pretty disappointing. Didn’t even get the lower end of their range estimate. No excuse from FM. This product should have had the same battery of the GT. Feels like a major downgrade.
Range is super important to me and it was a bit of a letdown in that respect, especially considering the premium price. The ride experience itself is nice. It isn’t life changing to me, but it’s my preferred board to grab. And in many everyday scenarios, the limited range I get is enough for a simple round trip.
@@followdon Wouldn't the poor range be also explain by the cold temperatures?
@Mowguli yes. The weather was in the mid 40s to low 50s during this ride. I’m looking forward to testing again in the spring.
That kinda sucks. You were even riding mostly flat land.
I hope it will get better when the weather gets warmer. It's a fun board to ride, but I wasn't as blown away as I thought I would be upgrading from the GT.
Ridicule! Une planche à presque 4 000 dollars pour faire 13 miles(même les températures sont très basses)sans compter que tu ne roulais pas vite.
Autant rester sur une gt ou un xr avec batterie cbxr ou encore mieux d'acheter une floatwheel qui est à tous les niveaux supérieurs pour la moitié du prix avec la possibilité de réparer sa planche soit même ou dans une boutique spécialisée en ayant à seulement acheter la pièce défectueuse.
En tout cas FM prend vraiment ses clients pour des pigeons mdr 🤣
FFM
I’ll release a video with my updated thoughts. I would like to have more range for sure, but I find myself riding my GT S much more than my GT.
@@followdon I understand for the torque 🙂 buy an adv and you will get big torque and range(36 miles constructor data)for less 2000 dollars
@mickaelmendes4513 yes. I wasn’t aware of the Floatwheel at the time that I ordered. Tony has since been active in my RUclips algorithm. Maybe next time.
you'll be very happy@@followdon
Walk of shame sucks!
It definitely sucks! I’m glad I know what ballpark range to expect so I know whether I’ll need to carry my charger or just take my GT instead.
That range is atrocious.
Considering the cost, I agree. It’s just enough for most of the rides that I do though.
I actually like the haptic buzz. Kind of a scary foot massage 🫠
I agree with you. For the GT S-Series, sometimes I confuse it with the natural vibration from the treaded tire though. If I have headphones in, I don’t always hear it.