Onewheel GT Review: Some Hate, But Many Love the Big Changes
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- The Onewheel GT is the best Onewheel ever made, but it is has several flaws including a strong pushback that some die hard Onewheel XR fans will not like.
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Great video! The only thing that's missing is the fact, that the board is purposely broken by FM software if the battery is disconnected. Why would one do that (besides modding)? For example when you want to travel with your Onewheel and can't fly with the battery. So you ship the battery only and carry the rest of the OneWheel on the plane. Impossible with the GT because FM is actively blocking it.
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The real question is why do people take it? You can just not buy the board and tell them what you think with your wallet it's a lot louder than your complaining.
People that buy GTs are just people that are slaves to FM.
Want to modify something you own and the law says you have the right to sorry FM tells you what to do and you do it because you bought a GT.
If people keep buying GT's FM will keep doing what they've been doing.
I'm just glad I don't have to be a slave like all the other FM GT rider's. I have principal's GT owner's have few. It's easy to talk it's harder to walk.
But now they have aftermarket faster when will hyper cores that are about to be put into production.
A little faster than the GT and XR core but fully unlocked.
I'll put my money where my mouth is and I'll prove my principles by my actions I won't be buying a GT I will be buying a fully aftermarket produced "renegade one wheel".
That way all the new GT/FM owners can get treated worse than Apple customers. An the rest of us with self-respect will build our own renegade OWs now all the one wheel can be built completely from aftermarket components from the ground up. The only thing Future motion had on us was our loyalty but they betrayed that first.
All FM's efforts to restrict ownership of your board will be for not. But GT owners can't replace any electrical component so they are fucked. Much like the cattle they are.
@@anarex0929 🐮 can’t wait to get my new GT 🐮🐄
@@anarex0929someone is big mad
@@anarex0929 I think most people who are buying these boards for the first time don't know anything about their terrible business practices. They are just trying to get a new movement option. It wasn't until i did a fair amount of digging on the subject that i started to come across the videos. Yes you can vote with your wallet but i dont think disparaging people who already bought the product is rather productive either.
Good to see more positivity about the GT. My biggest complaint is currently no one knows how to disconnect the battery without bricking the board. Just went on a group ride with a bunch of GTs and didn't hear about any issues from anyone there, but I'm still holding off until there's at least a few 3rd party tire options. The nudge indicator is currently a useless meme, but it might become better through software updates (probably not tho lol).
What did the GT folks you ride with have to say? Did they like the GT?
its common to hear more negativity online about products. People that have no issues are less likely to come online and say its working fine, they will just be out enjoying it. My big issues are deciding if I want to support a company that has this attitude. I get that they are partly doing it to limit legal action against them but they should have authorized service centers around the world then. I live in NZ, FM will not sell to NZ because its too difficult to manage servicing. they have even threatened stores that were shipping to NZ. They also end up being close to $4k.
@@freshlycharged Most people liked everything other than the height and the tire so once a lower rails kit and other tires are available I think everyone is going to be happy (until the batteries start to go).
@@freshlycharged i have a GT and absolutely love it so far. i'm about 40 miles in. been a fan of your channel ever since i started onewheeling and have tried the pint, XR & currently own the PX & the GT. my all time top speed on the XR was 17.8 and i actually just hit 20.2 mph today without even really trying. kinda crazy how strong it is.
I was going to buy a GT until i heard about the bricking issue if the battery is disconnected. FM have just killed pretty much all their sales outside the US.
Enjoyable watch as always, Jimmy. Glad to see you're doing well! 🙏
Mr. Mario! Appreciate the support! Hope your GT is treating you well!
@@freshlycharged So far so good. 🙏
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Man, sitting here in eastern Canada during the Nth blizzard of the season, I never felt more envious than watching Jimmy Chang riding a GT on Oahu.... I think I might have to buy plane tickets now.
Watch my last few videos and you’ll see that it’s been cold in Colorado. So nice to get away to somewhere warm!
@@freshlycharged Seeing shorts in the first few seconds was a hard tell.
Great video, Jimmy! The GT seems like a pretty decent improvement over previous models. You're right though, definitely needs a fender. I have a hypothesis that the beep is mcbeeping when the voltage sags and the battery gets low. You're spot on that no one would hear it though. Very solid solo video, would love to see more of them.
And I’d love to see you on a Onewheel!
@@freshlycharged I'm making a video on it as we speak. Filming done. Editing now
@@GingerOnWheels 😍
I Rode my onewheel fenderless recently, the 1st time in a long time. I had geese poop flung up at me and remembered why I don't take my fender off Lol. Great Video.
Awesome video Jimmy! Glad to see you're stoked on GT. Looks like some amazing riding out there!
As soon as the first reviews came out, I thought oh my God Jimmy is going to love this. Thanks I was waiting for your review, I think it’s fair, I have not ridden one yet, I do believe FM will get it together, though I’m distressed to see some of the increasing proprietary actions that they’ve taken to lock in non-repairability. Time will tell, I’m sure at some future point I’ll own one, but for now, my 4209 with kush-lo front and rear IS my fave, while my 4212, gets the street miles. Enjoy!
Pretty awesome bud. I just got my pint a month ago and loving it. I use it to go from hotel to hotel transporting rental cars in Waikiki. Perfect to execute small movements without having to be shuttled around. Though I got used to the speed of the pint, and wishing to go faster but now seeing the gt, Xr, and pint x not that far off from the pint speed other than torque and battery life I guess settles it for me. I bought the perfect cruiser for work. Just like your other videos, one wheel has opened the door for electric vehicles of all types for me now. I just wished I got into it years ago. Thank you for sharing 🤙
Thanks for the review Jimmy! I agree with all your points as an XR owner. I hate that the tire keeps spinning after a stop, and mine did shoot backwards 7 feet after a quick stop, as well. I'm waiting to see what Future Motion says about that. Can't say I love the hard wobbly tire though. Cheers
Omg that moment with your nephew was so wholesome. I love it.
Don’t let him fool you! He’s super cute, but he is mischievous! 😅
My GT has been great. Have only about 30 miles on it but it’s been all on off road trails that I’ve taken my XR on before. The GT powers up steep sections of trail that the XR just can’t. The GT also feels more stable. I had been riding mostly in high line but tried Apex to see if it would help with tail drag on steeper descents and it has been an improvement. I stay around 17mph on trails so pushback hasn’t been a problem.
Feels more stable? The tire is much more round.
Oh I almost forgot. Thank you for your video on shoes recommendation. I got the same pair of shoes that you are wearing in this video and it has made a WORLD of difference in my foot fatigue. I honestly didn't think it would be such a big difference as it was but I was totally blown away. I thought it was just me getting old........well I'm sure that had a part in it but still thank you for your tip. It really helped a ton. 🤙🏾
So far as I've seen, it doesn't seem that the beep is a warning that you're about to overpower the board, it seems to be a beep to tell you that you're accelerating too suddenly and about to bonk your nose on the ground. The beep seems to be most common when taking off at a low speed or from a standstill.
To explain that slightly better; I've seen videos of people who gradually accelerated to maximum speed, and some who even nose dived, but got no beep warning only pushback. In contrast, I've seen people who are just rocking their hips back and forth and kind of mostly stationary. Just pushing the tail down then pushing the front down and the thing is beeping every time a bumper is about to hit the ground.
Edit: after the first major firmware update, the beep warning SEEMS to have been fixed. The beep noise now seems to happen during motor surging which is the immediate precursor to a nosedive.
Such a comprehensive video… and you’re nephew is so adorable and polite lol lovely addition!
Thanks so much! 😊
I’m so happy to see you ride a onewheel again 👨🏻🍼 loving it jimmy keep it going
I’m happy to be riding Onewheel again!
so far my gt is working amazingly i love it. i switched from my pint to the gt and my comfort zone is around 14-16 so im not pushing it by any means.
That’s my problem, when I get a GT I won’t even be able to hit max range 😂
I currently own a Pint and my favorite cruising speed is around 15 mph, but that means my lead leg is constantly getting a quad workout since I'm 210lbs and I'm at the limit of my boards speed. I'm wanting to get the GT once more miles are put on the ones already out there and the quirks can get worked out. I really just want to cruise at 20mph without my right quad being completely burned after fighting pushback for 6+ miles. Honestly, I wish a could find a low mileage XR with added battery capacity, but those are getting to be unicorns these days. Keep floating, my friend!
Watched your other GT videos first (then this one). Yes, that BEEP is NOT LOUD ENOUGH! Way to quiet...let's be honest. With wind in your ears cruising ...no one's going to hear that. Then you've got the DOA boards, and the biggest issue the *GHOSTING* issue! Nope, this board isn't ready for prime-time yet. Future Motion has work to do before I'll be encouraging anyone to buy it. Looks like you had a good time in Hawaii. Heading there myself in less then 2 weeks! Very excited......
Enjoy it! Have a musubi for me!
Mahalo Jimmy! It is good to see folks have another great PEV to enjoy!
I have always contemplated about the one wheel. Watched plenty if your vids. Seems as if this would be thr best buy. I'll go ahead and get it. Thanks for the review
Nothing better than a classic Jimmy video in Hawaii on a Onewheel 👍🏼
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Chickens everywhere! Only in Hawaii 😎 . Oahu is the only place I want to travel to anymore. I got to rent a onewheel next time I'm there
Great Review! Thanks for the tabletop visual on the size comparison.
I weigh around 270 and I'm glad I chose the GT. This thing is moving at a good speed, will probably never get much push back but lots of beeping ofc ^^
Well put dude. Solid all around picture of the board and I indeed have major dislike for the pushback of it. For me takes what is otherwise a fun, solid board and constantly gets in the way. Most will indeed love it.
I noticed you came to Hawaii a few times already! And like Unko said "Kimo is Jimmy" So I going call you Kimo Chang from now on!😎🤙🏾
Do it!
What a beautiful place to be riding. I normally ride my Onewheel if I'm too lazy to walk, but I want to enjoy the nice day.
Hello from Littleton, co. Mine is arriving today! Hope to meetup up with you when you are back in town and I have figured out how to stay on . LoL
You nailed it again, great information here. For me the beep should sound like a train horn. ;^) the noise dive Kidd.
I'm enjoying the more sensitive sensor. With my Pint I had issues having to navigate to a flatter surface on trails to remount but as long as you can balance the GT will activate.
Might be my GT bias, and it might be the loacation, but this is Easily my favourite video of yours so far! I agree with everything you said - it's a beautiful board and has opened up a ton more adventure terrain for me with this iteration, still feels ultra nimble, and looks great. Apart from some production hickups, I think FM absolutely killed it with this product.
Great Review! What psi were you rockin with on the treaded tire to go one road and off road. I’m trying see what should mine be for a perfect balance for both.
I feel like as a company they're headed towards Boosted boards demise.
I rode my GT everywhere!... til the day I ignored a Low Battery Warning.... nosedived and broke my femur.
I should been wearing protective padding but I wasn't..
Shouldda obeyed the Low Battery Warning, but I didn't.
Shattered my femur from my hip all the way down to my knee.
I have an all steel femur now.
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I’m loving my GT, I’ve gone exploring in a way I couldn’t before. Also my mag handle doesn’t rattle
The GT opens up a whole new world! You got lucky with your mag handle!
I was the first few to get the Pint. Remember the wait?!? Haha. Anyway, the first day I had the Pint I said this is the future for OW so I sold my XR before they introduced a new flagship. Well, it was a lot longer, like 2 years, than I expected but I have it now. The new flagship and it’s just like I thought. A big Pint. I’d say the GT Is more like a bigger, faster, stronger Pint than a XR.
loved the honesty of your experience bro ! i agree with the fender being a good idea just from things being thrown up
I was at your page earlier, to see if you had a review about onewheel GT. wasn't wrong when I visited it now.
Thanks for visiting!
Why no can for unko?
Love it! I lived in Laie it was fun to see that area!! Great video
Sorry unko, but Kimo needs to ride and film!
Hi Jimmy, rooster poop on your leg? When in Hawaii remember to use a Crap & Ride fender, lol.
Another amazing review Jimmy! I feel like I now know everything I could need to know about the GT when considering purchasing this board!
That was a very good, honest review with lots of great info! Thanks again Jimmy! Aloha 🤙🏼
Thanks Laura! Great to hear from you! Will you be getting a GT?
@@freshlycharged we are undecided at this point but we’d love to try one out on the beach! 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊😎
How was traveling with the GT? I want to travel to Thailand or Cambodia soon and I have a pint and GT I hope o can take both of it take the battery out or take them apart
Didn’t travel with it. I rented it on the island.
Nice video and thanks for sharing as always Jimmy :) ... Question.. did you see Future Motion are back sueing again lol.. they have filed a lawsuit against JW Batteries now
He doesn't like poop on his legs. So relatable.
Good review, your very good with people interactions jimmy.
Excellent presentation of your experience. Thanks for sharing.
"Take GT out of the box = warranty void. Recharge GT = warranty void. Look at the GT = warranty void. Put your feet on board = warranty void."
Judging by a recent poll in onewheel group it was 2:1 ratio of having problems with the gt vs not having any. .
Also lots of RUclipsrs have opposite opinion about it so far. .
No thank you, personally I'll stick with XR little while
Since it has more range but also a very hard compound tire made for durability + the hard plastic footpads... Do you see foot fatigue as an issue with the stock board?
What do you think of the Louis Rosmann video on the Onewheel? The video broke my heart and really makes me despise future motion.
Obey. Your individuality will be harvested.
my most anticipated review of the gt. cheers jimmy
Thanks for the support!
Your nephew is such a cool little dude
So hard to appreciate this device when EUCs exist.....
Great video jimmy …btw I did buy the pint x and I love it…what kind of selfie stick do you use …..ron t
Loved the video jimmy! Looked like you were having trouble in that trail, what kind of terrain do you the the gt is worst at?
Just about all PEVs struggle with soft sand.
@@freshlycharged and what about trails that are mostly dirt and sticks? Like a hiking trail
Geeze😵💫
@@CharlieRollin Should be fine on most hiking trails. Mostly skill dependent, especially if there are a lot of rocks and roots.
One wheel "dont mark that the product you are shipping back to us has a large lithium battery . If they ask you say no."
Man Hawaii is so beautiful, thanks for the vid
Now you have haptic buzzzzzzzzz 😅 4:40
Hey, I have a one wheel pint and I was wondering what would you recommend a GT or an XR if I can find an XR cheaper would you recommend an XR or still get the GT instead? Which one do you like better and which one is better for me someone that is short That wears a size 8 shoe
Great job Jimmy I had an XR I sold it I think I may order a GP did you order one yet?
I did order one. It’s sitting in its box waiting for me to return home from this trip.
My GT bricked itself after 16 miles and won’t turn back on. However I had an absolute blast going those miles and the support from FM has been stellar. My only real concern with the board is the aggressive pushback. I don’t agree that taking away almost all rider control over deceleration and back footpad height while at speed is altogether safer, especially while riding downhill.
What do you mean by bricked? It just quit on you?
@@west9046 most of the time pressing the power button does nothing, about 10% of the time the light bar flashes green once and it does not turn on
Yes, it's the XR 1.5
But that deck is H - A - R - D - HARD
Need a wood option on the front, a cushion on the back @OneWheel
I’d love a GT but the price, the inability to get it repaired in the UK and the inability to remove the battery to take it abroad or replace it means I’ll probably just wait until a second hand one comes along that make the spend less risky.
It should have a wheelwell in order to prevent an object from the road hitting the rider in the groin. I would be worried about that happening. Oh still watching and you mentioned a fender after getting poop on your leg.
Great review, thx. Is that the beeper noise or just the sound of a loaded up stepper motor? My Pint makes the noise that I heard under low speed high torque conditions.
The low pitched growl is the sound of the motor.
@@TheBoardGarage Even in TFL videos, all I heard is the motor noise. Do you hear the beep? It's possible that it's there but just out of my hearing range, I'm old😁
@@oldretireddude I did hear it, yes. I also just did a rock back and forth on my own board and it did beep. It's pretty low though.
It’s a very subtle beep that even the growl of the motor will obscure it.
@@freshlycharged Wow, wondering Hawaii on a GT. How cool is that?
I just can’t wait until there is another more consumer friendly player in this form factor. Awesome device, awesome product, shady practices.
Exactly! How it is possible that they implemented something so stupied as a bricking device when the battery is disconnected. That is anti-consumer practices. No one does like that. They should be sued for that!
Agree 100%. Futuremotion needs some real competition
@@SmallWorldBigThings right there with you. Boosted was taken down by cheaper and better boards not too long again. Self balancing is nothing new, I’m not sure why there aren’t any viable competitors to future motion yet. I have an XR. I love it- I ride it all the time and haven’t had any issue with it, but when the battery dies it is ridiculous to me that I cannot just buys and install a new one or a bigger one as I please. (Newer xr batteries were serialized and paired to the board, but it doesn’t brick the board after unplugging it like the GT) It’s so weird telling people how much I love my board while also telling them they should look elsewhere.
@@chrisperrywv Another thing people don't realize - it/when the FM introduces new OW and discontinues GT (which will happen at some point of time) then GT will be worth NOTHING! If you can't replace battery then the board will NOT work.
Shady practices... Lmao. They want safety and less lawsuits. Totally fair in my opinion.
3:26 checkmark for showing wind farms
One bricked from cable on battery from shaken out during shipping how much for a brick?
Do you adjust the PSI in the tire at all or do you leave it at stock level?
Nice video bud. Quick question since you live near the beach.... would a slick tire be ok on the beach or only the treaded
I live near the beach but don't take mine on sand. I heard it can quickly and easily mess up the bearings which would require shipping it back. Sand destroys everything eventually.
Just got mine and it works great, no ghosting so far.
Mine has ghosted twice and it was when I was barely moving and trying to stop. If my feet slipped at the same time off the board then it would do it. Now that I have more experience, stopping and dismounting is much easier and I've had no issues. It's like the board got confused when both feet evenly slipped off the side at the same time.
The BS regarding the FM locking up the device following the battery being disconnected mean this is a total no go for me.
It's a really bad look, I hope they reconsider.
On my Pint X I have the exact same issue where the wheel spins a little bit after you take your front foot off of the foot pad. My old pint didn’t used to do that but that was one of the first things I noticed that was different between the pint and the pint X
Did they add simple stop as an option in the app?
Awesome review Jimmy. I’ll be back into riding my XR in about 5 months. Just waiting for my shoulder to completely heal. I can’t ride my Pint anymore because I was loaning it to a friend from work because he liked it when I let him try it. But he up and quit and never told me. I hadn’t seen him in a couple weeks and he even changed his cell number. That was last June. Clearly he isn’t giving it back because he has my number, and knows where I work and could very easily stop by and give it back or tell me what is going on…..but nothing. That’s the most expensive thing anyone has ever stolen from me.
aww the nephew 🥺
What brand/style gloves we using Jimmy?
Don’t waste your money as it’s no faster than the Onewheel XR. An EUC (electric unicycle) is more capable on & off road plus much faster without the cut outs & ghosting problems, plus a euc has a trolley handle which is much easier when walking round a supermarket.
But onewheels have an entirely different ride experience. And that’s the point lol
It’s like telling a snowboarder to get skis
Transparent fender and you can see the wheel and be protected
Aloha Jimmy, Great video 📹 are you going to do group ride with the locals while you're here on the island 🏝 👍🏽🖖🏾🤙🏾
Sadly I must leave paradise this weekend. Hopefully next time!
@@freshlycharged hopefully next time your here, would love to ride with ya.👍🏽🖖🏾🤙🏾
Are you going to review the Floatwheel?
Hey Jimmy what kind of gloves are you wearing in this video?
Now I'm glad I got a slick
We all get the exact same questions about our onewheels
Was the tire pressure adjusted?
My GT arrives on Monday (3/21). I'm excited, but honestly have some trepidation because this things looks like a bigger Pint. I hate the pint with a passion; probably because I have 4k miles on the XR and am set in my ways.
I think the GT will win you over. The range alone is amazing. Go for a long ride and tell me what you think.
When are you going to release the 'One Wheel one dealer' T-shirt
omg the kid riding it was so cute!
You are the best teacher. Thanks 😁
Sickkk you ordered it or Picked it up at a shop?
@2,400.00 future motion is dreaming, I will stick with my XR
Ghosting is a real danger, can you imagine your board running into a little baby walking with their parents on a street or just your board ghosting into the street to get run over or hitting a parked car? At that price point this should have been figured out already
I hope they fix the issues with this soon. Jimmy actually ended up sending his GT back
I want one but the Price is crazy😭💀 2000 like Danm but ima get one soon and cruise around since I live in a small town
Yes, remove the mag handle (don't need it) and make that indicator lite turn-off-able
Never even knew you could rent onewheels. How much did that cost?
DRM to the extreme... 3rd party repair not allowed. Brickable.
Would it be good as a city commuting option? I want something for work and fun that's an upgrade from my turboant x7 pro scooter, live near a canyon, would love to try a onewheel on some trails, just never owned one
great video jimmy
Would you recommend treaded if I don't do many trails?
I like the feel of the treaded even on roads and it gives you the option for trails later if you choose.
I've only ever rode my gt and I have the treaded tire. I have nothing to compare it to but I love it. Only been on roads so far tho. I havnt had the courage yet to send it off road but I figured I would future proof it for when I get bold enough.