Evolve Carbon GTR Review: This Is It!
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2020
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Evolve's Cabon GTR is my new favorite electric longboard. It's my new go to. It's super sleek. It's fast. Range is great. Controller is... ok. Wish this thing went backwards.
What other boards should I take a look at?
Big thanks to my brother Doron for the help on this one: / doronsheffer
That kind of video that makes me wanna live in NYC and have a electric board to give me more mobility. Nice as always, Sam
i agree with you Matheus!!!
A commercial want to makes you live in NYC. Appropriate.
I just moved to nyc last week. I love riding in Central Park
@@danielg7216 How is it there? How do you like It?
I don't live in New York and ride my board most of the year because the weather is better.
Very nice review, Sam. Always good to see your work!!
Love the content bro! You're cinematography style is right up there with the best and I really want an Evolve board now!
Dude this thing is sweet!! As always...thanks for putting us on another great video Sam!
Awesome video Sam love the content you've been putting out lately keep up the great work!
Wow dude that battery life is what I’m talking about! You can actually ride that thing without constantly worrying about it dying. Not going backwards does suck. Seems like a big deal. Miss you fam. Keep grinding.
Damn, Sam and Casey coming back to a regular RUclips upload schedule? Love it. Keep up the 🔥 content. Btw I added the boosted 105s to my Boosted Stealth, love the way they ride, but killed my range.
Consider getting a pair of hollow wheels
Thanks for the review Sam! I knew you were going to like the controller after a while! Agree on the reverse thing.
I love the carbon look and always wanted to get it but went with bamboo cause of bumpy roads where I live in Mexico.
Try the stoke if you can. Is a very fun board.
Great review! I think Ownboard has really perfected the evolve design, and at such a great price and solid warranty.
Very cool video Sam, I hope you continue to make more videos on the streets of NY!!!
I bought mine last week! So exited to see it
Love it Sam keep this content up!
thanks nick
Thanks Sam! Great review and its nice to see a video from you! IVE been looking at electric bikes .Im in Florida. In suburbs and I run out of pavement! , Curbs, grass, sand is my nemesis . Plus drivers here love to drive in the bike path.. And hey my friend just spued out a holy crow $2000 for a skate board. I reminded him that no monthly insurance bill means the world to me.. plus I love 💘 floating past gas stations 🤓
Great reviews! Love these boards and it was an instant addiction. I’ve bought two ( barely) used carbon GTR in the last month. One is AT and the other street. I wanna get about 6 or 8 more boards now. I’m doing all small errands with the board now and my v8 truck stays parked at home where it should. I wanna get a hadean but I’m really hoping evolve comes out with a new board stepping it up with battery capacity mainly. Other company’s are already offering larger batteries but it seems like evolve has the nicest looking boards and by far the best remote? with the Hadean. Thanks for the great reviews I watched before buying.
Nice video, Sam! Thanks for the thorough and detailed review :)
Jehan! Good to see your name in the comments :)
you should try EXWAY! Exway makes boards go break and backwards just like boosted if you turn the "Free Mode" on in its settings. And they are working on a all terrain board as far as I know, so I think it will be a great competitor to Evolve!
I second this
What Exway is "working on", Evolve has already done.
@@ali94hn but for 1/4 of the price it's not to be sniffed at. I love my GTR (bamboo) but when the brakes engaged by themselves and sent me flying it had to be sent in for repairs. Now have the exway flex as my backup board if this ever has to go in for repairs. Both are decent boards... Evolve excels with the trucks. That's one thing that sucks about exway, if they used double kingpins that would make them more competitive imo.. looking into the surf adapter to make it more like double kingpins, it's hard switching between the 2 I just gravitate towards the double kingpins so yeah hopefully the surf adapter will make the flex carve better.
@@contorta960 coming from a Chinese board enthusiast. Ya get what ya pay for in terms of longevity. Evolve offers a 3 year warranty, which is wild! I can say the flex is the first chinese "budget" board I feel can survive 3 years use, and im excited to see how it stands up to use. My backfire G2t and zealot have already had either deck snaps or ESC flash fires. My meepo had a motor magnet break off (easy- ish to fix though) but keeps kicking otherwise.
The flex seems to be the boosted replacement on a budget rn!! Check it out!
Great review and great video, love my carbon GTR
“I think sacrificing a flexible deck in return for a board with this aesthetic is totally worth it...”....? Sure - performance and comfort are totally worth sacrificing for looks. Guess I totally disagree. Aesthetically-speaking.
yea when i heard that i stopped watching like what the
The aesthetic is a bad argument for choosing the carbon.
The carbon is superior because it is lighter, thinner, faster, more stable on high speeds and protects the battery by keeping it internal, aesthetics is the least of the reasons.
ruclips.net/video/NBbi8UsCSJw/видео.html 😂
Except you not sacrificing performance by going carbon. And in terms of comfort the carbon is so smooth with AT tires
@@coolstar2398 can’t say of the ride on AT wheels. Carbon is thinner (maybe faster for this), stiffer (again - depending on layup), and sure looks nice. Weight diff is negligible, cep maybe for hauling back up the hill. But that stiffness comes at a cost - with every minor road/wheel vibration coming up to the feets. Not an opinion - it’s just the way carbon-lam is. Carbon is a hard rain.
Great review Sam!
Great review man👍
Bro, love your videos!!
Depending on what types of terrain you’ll be riding on, I suggest the AT setup especially if you’re a bit of a bigger rider. The pneumatic tires just smooths every thing out.
Keep up the great work Sam.
Miss these kind of videos.....🏂🏂🏂
The range is incredible! 200 Pounds and after 10 miles heavy carving, ~75 percent battery street wheels. Love this board! one gripe, the charging port cover sucks
yes how did you manage to keep it on ?
@@henryhharold not sure to be honest. 90% flat roads, gradual throttle cruising around 9-10 mph on average. Nothing special. Maybe I got lucky with a good battery. I keep it in Pro mode. GTR is too strong for me. Had it for a year and it’s still just too much torque.
If you’re into speed, the backfire zealot is an awesome belt drive budget board with a top speed of 28.5mph. Not quite the same range but will still get you 14-17miles. They come stock with 96mm wheels but you can put 105mm or 120mm aftermarket wheels on. And they started making kegal pulleys. Unfortunately it doesn’t have a reverse function like the boosted boards, it can go in reverse but you have to flip a switch on the controller.
TRY THE ONSRA BLACK CARVE!
Safe discountcode for onsra ATTI5
ONSRA is way better than Evolve. GTR got motor overheating issues
Love your videos dude🔥🔥🔥
Good to see you back Sam. Take a look at Slick Revolution boards if you get a chance. Looks like they are moving in as a retailer for other boards, exway, onboard, etc. But I really enjoy their flexE board.
Great video! I have the Bamboo GTR and Stoke! Sending love from Chicago ESK8
Sam the man is back!
Finally pulled the trigger on one of these! Looking forward to receiving it ! :-)
Got mine over a year ago and battery hasn't aged a bit!!! Better than the GTX (the battery blew up). Definitely my favourite board.
Wait what how I love my gtx
@@michael-pr5ig Just constantly using the fast charger instead of the regular. The battery couldn't handle it so it eventually blew itself up.
I really enjoy sam's content ya
Sweet video! If you are looking for feedback, I don't think you really went over the range, top speed, etc of the board. I also found the explanation of controller a little confusing (or maybe boosted's controller is just super simple?). Your enthusiasm and great editing kept me pumped about the board but I'm having a hard time comparing it to my boosted board and understanding how much better this board is.
Question is though, if you prefer flexible decks, then why don’t you prefer the bamboo? You can always customise the bamboo like I have!!
Probably because the bamboo isn´t the flagship board, and this is obviously a paid "Ad" for Evolve (so obvious, they don't even pretend), they want you to go for the expensive one.
MetroboardX is carbon fiber too! Compatible with 107, 155, and 190 or 200mm tires. I love mine!
I know skating is your thing but I’m curious how often you switch back and forth from the board to the eBike ?? Great video - love your presentation and of course all the action shots in the city !!!
The reverse on the boosted is the most underrated feature, just like you said, when it comes to intersections, knowing that you could do an instant reverse just gives you a sense of security if something is in your way, the double kingpin truck is fine, but I also like how boosted flex a little for a city ride, the sad thing is Bamboo GTR has the flex but look not even close to how the Carbon one shines, a very hard choice to make >_
The Boa wheels you used on your Boosted will totally fit evolve boards if you use the Kegel pulleys, I had the 107mm evolve ABEC wheels for a few months, but they were so heavy and torque loss was a bit much, then I swapped to the 100mm Boas, and man, the ride is so much better, and they didn't get cracks and chips like the 107mm wheels.
The Backfire G3 Plus:
- is half the price ($1000 vs $2000)
- is faster (29mph vs 26mph)
- still has a carbon fiber deck
- has comparable range
- has a more natural remote design
- has lights for visibility
it's a much better alternative to the carbon GTR imo, plus the board doesn't turn off when you're riding, so that's nice too :)
KDabs I have a G3 and I love it. Sam always seems to review the most hated boards in the industry and gives them praise.
Agree on the graphic. I covered mine in carbon vinyl wrap the moment I got it...
It would be so cool to own one of those
Electric Unicycles are cooler, faster, simpler, more maneuverable and go further.
@@JessePike5 "cooler" to you
Jesse Pike simppp
I wore my wheels out in the first summer of riding my gtr. Its so much fun.
Sure you have seen them but the Exway X1 Pro Riot is a total tank. They have a hub motor version but I prefer belt still. I think most the features you'd love. Old school Mac style magsafe charger, the board is very similar to this but more sleek imo, the grip tape is like padded or something so its super soft. Overall a great experience and half the price. But I want to peep the GTR too before saying its really better.
Try the exway flex, they have a similar remote to boosted where it reverses with the thumbwheel.
Nice video. Interesting board. Could you include metric numbers for the rest of the world?! 😁
Ha ha 😁. Google it 🤣
hi sam! thanks for another really enjoyable video. i think it'd be sick if you did a video on an electric longboard kit from unlimited x loaded. i would love to hear how your experience with it compares to that of riding boosted + your thoughts on some of the things that make them unique, like motor/deck customization, and their new e-skate push assist mode. keep it up :)
Are you planning on a video using exway wave? It’s their newest board and it has a actual quick swap battery.
A whistle! That’s really smart.
Been seeing this on your story was waiting for you to do a video on it
Hope you enjoyed it!
Sam Sheffer I did I’m from Boston and you make me wanna get one and ride all day, do you enjoy the super 76 bikes or just longboards
Sam Sheffer 👀EXWAY FLEX RIOT👀
Thanks for the video and review! How about looking at the Lacroix Lonestar or one of the smaller ones. I see many picking these up in San Francisco.
those shoes are fire sam!
talamantes! thank you!
Sam Sheffer what shoes are those? I can’t find them!
Nyjah 2.0 pink blast
Nice looking shoes but hard as hell. Bought them for casual wear/longboarding and its really uncomfortable. Air Max Janoski same price and 100x more comfort!
👍🏻👍🏻 Would love to see a comparison between this and the Boosted USA V3-T!!!
I work in Seattle and I've been using an electric scooter for my commute - I have to navigate curbs, crowds, and lots of rain - do you think an eboard would work in this environment or should I stick with scooters?
Do you experience connection issue cause my dear friend have one and the board disconnect from time to time if she change a settings she loose connection even when she rides it happens !
Amazing dude .. Also make a vedio about life in new York after Lockdown .. !!
Since you are getting into larger boards with big batteries, you should check out the Verreal RS! Doable kingpin trucks, and strong acceleration!
I have the ownboard carbon w the Cloudwheels. Half the price. Runs great.
Good salesmanship!!
I grabbed a Lycaon trx , half the price ,30 mph , 25 mil range and also carbon fiber w/ cloud wheels . Has the scroll wheel controls w/ reverse .
hi sam I think you would like the Lacroix jaws or nazare With a flipsky Boosted type remote.And the jaws is only $500 more but the build quality is amazing.I have the GTR bamboo previously had a Boosted v2.Wish I knew about the jaws before I purchased the gtr.Great to see you back on the board.👍😎
I love both my Evolve GTR’s... bought the Carbon first after I watched your review among other, since then I’ve also bought the Bamboo. My Carbon has the light Blue 97 mm wheels currently equipped, Bamboo has the 6” AT tires with dark blue hubs. I also have the 107’s and a second set of 97’s and two sets of 7” AT tires. Can’t wait to try the 107’s once I get back from deployment. Could you do a review of the Bustin V2 Sportster X+? That’s another board I own and I love it as well, you don’t see that one often reviewed on RUclips compared to Evolve and other boards. Bustin is located out of NYC too.
Hey Sam if you switch from the 38t gear to the 32t gear that may have come with your bamboo you should get up to 28/29mph but lose some torque. Happy riding
It looks really sweet, I am just worried about 2 things:
1. Reversing, as you mentioned, seems very important for that complete stop and adjustments without getting off the board.
2. Battery replacement/life. One of the great things of boosted was the replacable battery. This could give you a 100% refill in a second with a second battery. How easily replaceable is the battery on this board?
Overall it's really sweet, but for $2000+, it needs to be almost perfect.
10 screws to open up the carbon and put in a new battery. Takes maybe 5-10 minutes. But with a battery that big its rare you use a full charge let alone want a whole second battery
@@ryannelson7967 that's great to hear that it's an easy process!
love your vids Sam. you should chat to some of the guys in NY that build diy boards. Those things are absolutely nuts. Another company would be either BioBoards or Trampa
Welcome to the Evolve family Sam
Still rocking my V1 Boosted board. Been eyeing Evolve but I’m waiting for them to copy Boosted’s controller!
awesome bro! were u with us friday night? u make me wanna buy another carbon!
Carbon GTR 😍 the perfect board ❤️
Questions : - is it waterproof
- can you mount wheels from different Brands
- can you convert it to AWD
- is there only the belt driven option
- are there options to increase the range
Talking about Range: -flat only
-mixed
-uphill only...
Buddha Longboarding
Sort of
Yes
Yes
Yes modes and wheel sizes
50kms
Good one. I have the stoke and bamboo. They awesome
Right on
I'm planning to buy an evolve board but i dont know what to get. Which board should i get?
Great video
Hi Sam, how has the carbon GTR held up? Seeing reviews lately commenting on potential build and electronic, bms/motor, issues?
Great video! Curious as to if you have ever tried the EOVAN GTS carbon pro and see how it stacks up next to evolve’s carbon. These are two of the boards I am trying to decide between. Thank you.
Have you heard of Bustin hybrid electric boards? I'm thinking about ordering one but would love to see your review before I buy, to see if they're as good as they seem.
What are your thoughts on the backfire Zealot Sam? Have you taken one for a spin? Possible review that board👀.... I have one myself and ride in nyc getting between 20-23 miles of range per charge hitting a consistent 27/28 mph!
So these are now like less than $1,000.. do you know if the GTR board they sell now is the same as this one? It seems the same I just don't understand them cutting the price in less than half... Somebody please help me I really wanna buy one but don't wanna get the wrong board
There is a reversible mode towards the Evolves carbon fibers, we have one and there's a different set of remotes for the people too.
Have a look at the new Wowgo AT2 which according to early reviews match or beat the Evolves, especially in price but of course not in terms of support. Also features smart turn on of the board from the remote and a scroll wheel.
What about trying the Metroboard X? I think it stacks up to Evolve and "passes" it in many respects. It has reverse, carbon fiber deck, 6374 Brushless Motors, 31 mph Top Speed with Street Wheels / 31 mph Top Speed with 155 mm AT Wheels / 28 mph Top Speed with 190 mm AT, 30 mile range with Street Wheels / 20 mile range with AT wheels, 4 Watt High Power Lighting (you can now upgrade top 12W) in Front, Rear, and Underbody as well, Automatic Belt Tensioning , Double Bushing Precision CNC Machined Aluminum Trucks and it has the remote "wheel" style remote and an APP.
Try out the 38T pulley kit evolve sells, it's the sweet spot for 107s IMO.. you retain the torque and braking with minimal impact on top end
good to know
Try the 23T gear board bumpers sells
Luke Porro Evolve would void your warranty for using those gears with large wheels, they’re cracking down on that sort of thing since cloud wheels became popular amongst people who don’t know that 32T gears with 120mm wheels will overload the electronics if they’re heavy riders on top of that setup.
@@samsheffer could you please tell me the name of the Nike's you were wearing, really dope sneakers.
I have a exway x1 riot as my electric skateboard and I'm very happy with it , you should look into it
Your videos are 🔥🔥🔥
Definitely look in to exway boards they are opening warehouse in the US. The specs and prices are very interesting to
Love this
Im looking at the phantom from miles board but idk if it's a good choice if u could try it out that would be cool
dsamn looks good i want one
Vid looked dope like always!
You should try the Exway Flex if you could! Would be interested to see your opinion on a board in that kind of price range ($700).
It isn't worth $700 the boards don't work!
Nad M what do you mean the boards don’t work I have 2 and haven’t had any issues since I got them about 2-3 months ago?
@@JefferyPeralta It works now. My first board did not work - battery overheating/error. They replaced the battery and still didn't work. I searched and many people experienced similar problems, so it seemed as though they had a design defect. But now I got a replacement after about 6 weeks of chasing them and the board seems fine. If it stays that way, then this is actually a bargain.
If it brakes u have to send it back to China takes 3 months
@@sambarthel9033 where you got that from 🤣 no need to send the board anywhere they send you the parts to repair the battery has and issue take 6 screws off and unplug replug done motor breaks 4 screws unplug and done or esc also 4 screws so easy to repair now🤣not being confrontational by the way
That’s one SEXY looking board 🔥
i am think to buy lycaon TRX...what do you think for this board?
Love to see a review of a Lacroix Board
Ever heared of JayKay Boards? motors and battery in the trucks...
Looks amazing but it has piss poor range and top speed
@@sottosotto4056 what do you expect? Battery is in the trucks itself.
@@Prisuhm yeah, so essentially the board is great if you're into aesthetics but garbage if you're a real eskater.
@@sottosotto4056 lol exactly
@@sottosotto4056 poor speed? 40 km/h? yes it is definetly a board for sundays chill ride.
Spider: Oh shit am I in the shot?
I think you should check out the do it yourself BKB Duo. I put one together the other night and let me tell you, Cadillac. I think your subscribers would like to see you do a build kit and then test it in NYC. The 105mm cloud wheels are perfection with the flex 1 bamboo board.
Nice video Sam. Check out the Verreal RS. It has similar components to Evolve but half the price. You don’t get the customization or design aesthetic from Evolve but it does have larger motors and better hill climb. And If your are handy, you can customize it to your taste. If interested I did a transformation vid.
You should try the Acton Quattro 4X4. That Would be a sick video.
Love the gtr
Hey sam. Can you possibly do a waterborn adapter review for the boosted board? Ik boosted is out of business but still would be nice to see.
yooooo great vid glad ur posting again