Awesome. I have a bamboo gtr. Tip of the day from me.- get a 6" wheel kit. It's awesome!!! Especially for carving. I have 97mm, 6 and 7" AT kits. They all great for different things.
Yes!! I bought a 6" kit a couple of days ago and I'm looking forward to trying them out (when it stops raining!!). I've heard really good things about them for urban riding.
I've bean saving for an electric board for a while and when I saw the trailer for the GTR I knew it was the board for me, thanks a lot for all of the extra info on it.
Hey mate, looking at getting my first evolve board. Have had 2 hub motor e-boards in the past that have lasted all of 4 months which has lead me to these guys. A lot of mixed reviews online with the evolve brand. Remote connection being one of the major issues I've read online and motor failures. Have you experienced any of the following with their new gtr? And do these boards free roll if the remote was to ever disconnect or if the board was to ever turn off on its own? Have read a lot of comments about riders being thrown off their boards due to disconnection and the board slamming the breaks on its own. Other than that thank you for this informative review. Keep em coming 👌
Good questions and I totally get why you're asking them. I'll answer from my personal experience. I've been riding the Carbon GTR since they were launched earlier this year. I've done a lot of miles/kilometres in all kinds of situations (city, suburban, rural etc.) and I've been riding both street and AT setups. I've also done a bunch of testing (not shown in the video) to see how far I can push the board. The result has been zero disconnects and for me that equals riding and doing stuff without worrying about it at all. The changes that Evolve made to the batteries and the software that manages them means that there are no surprises. If you manage to push the board so hard that the software needs to protect the battery in some way, then you get plenty of haptic feedback (vibration) from the remote before there is any mode change. I have a suspicion that there are quite a few riders that don't read the manual and ignore this with unpleasant AND misreported consequences. If you learn how the remote and board work together, understand the feedback it gives you and maintain your gear...you'll be issue free. That said, I'll answer the roll question for completeness. IF there is a loss of power, the board will not brake. It will roll. BUT there are some factors that you need to consider relating to how well it will roll. Firstly, there are belts, gears and motors connected to the wheels so it will NOT be a friction-less roll. There will be some resistance depending on how tight your belts are and what wheels you are using. Secondly, how much loss of momentum you experience when you start to roll will be affected by how fast you're going, whether you're travelling uphill or downhill etc. A sudden loss of power when travelling uphill at high speed results in a rapid change in momentum (physics 101!) that many riders interpret as their board braking when in fact no active braking has occurred. Lastly, I let my young kids ride my Carbon GTR... which kind of says it all really :-)
@@BrianLomas you're bloody legend. Thanks for replying, if your ever on the gold coast give us a buzz.. might see you out on the road. Definitely put me at ease with my decision! Buying this asap 🙂👌 From Wanganui by the way, so I think it's safe to say I can trust another kiwi on here with their reviews haha
Tonga Cooks You can buy direct from Evolve online in NZ (www.evolveskateboards.co.nz) or from Evolve HQ in East Tamaki (22 Polaris Place, East Tamaki, Auckland 2013 goo.gl/maps/XMYGK9JuBEqwbQdK7) or from Boardertown (Vic Park or Botany). There is a Black Friday special on right now too!!!
@@BrianLomas Thanks. Ordered one online Monday. Customized. AT Tyres and Street wheels. Prism led lights and shred lights front and back. Should be picking up Wednesday. I'm new to E Skateboards. I'm a regular E Scooter rider. High powered fast ones. E Bikes too. How's it on footpaths. Bumps and cracks? Shall I practice in a open space carpark. Any advice?? Thanks again Bro :)
Tonga Cooks That’s wicked bud! Congrats. You’re going to love it 👍🏼 Join the local Evolve group then PM me on FB Messenger so that I can give you some tips: facebook.com/groups/evolveridersnz/?ref=share
Hope you guys are rich, I've been through 5 remotes, 2 moters, 6 hubs, 8 belts, one battery and I need another one, and you cant get a remote they have been sold out for a year.
@@BrianLomas I'm outta long beach, ca. Carbon gt, when it works it's great but these are designed to break and be costly, as soon as I can find a remote mines going on ebay.
Awesome. I have a bamboo gtr. Tip of the day from me.- get a 6" wheel kit. It's awesome!!! Especially for carving. I have 97mm, 6 and 7" AT kits. They all great for different things.
Yes!! I bought a 6" kit a couple of days ago and I'm looking forward to trying them out (when it stops raining!!). I've heard really good things about them for urban riding.
I was actually wondering if the 6” were better all arounders, Id like to see a review between the 6 and 7”
Good review Brian no loud music straight into it very good explained clear thank you
wow what a beautiful place to ride! Loved this and looking forward to more rides from you 👍
Cheers Tim. Sometimes it's easy to forget what an amazing place I live in but my board gets me out enjoying it so much!!
I've bean saving for an electric board for a while and when I saw the trailer for the GTR I knew it was the board for me, thanks a lot for all of the extra info on it.
You're welcome Joshua and good luck with the saving!
How has the board been so far?
it's an amazing board and I would recommend it, just don't drop the remote though ;)
Great review Brian! I just got my GTR today and just had a quick test ride. It feels smoooooth!
That's awesome. Are you on the local NZ Evolve group?
Great review, thanks just brought one 👍🏼
Nice work!! Enjoy :-)
Time to start saving for a GTR, i have GT and love it, great vid sir
Thanks 🙏 You won't be disappointed when you get the GTR. A definite evolution from the GTs.
Same!!!
What can I say.. WOW.. nice place... Nice review.. nice video.... NICE.Nice nice..🥰
David Thielemans Lovely words. Thanks David and ride safe!
Super helpful review! Thank you!
You’re welcome! Glad you found it worth watching :-)
Ohh Yeahhh, NZ!
Chur bro :-)
Thanks for the info!
Nice trail
Cant wait to g et my carbon gtr on friday
Notice Studios Yes!! You’ll love it 🤙🏼
Hey mate, looking at getting my first evolve board. Have had 2 hub motor e-boards in the past that have lasted all of 4 months which has lead me to these guys.
A lot of mixed reviews online with the evolve brand. Remote connection being one of the major issues I've read online and motor failures.
Have you experienced any of the following with their new gtr? And do these boards free roll if the remote was to ever disconnect or if the board was to ever turn off on its own?
Have read a lot of comments about riders being thrown off their boards due to disconnection and the board slamming the breaks on its own.
Other than that thank you for this informative review. Keep em coming 👌
Good questions and I totally get why you're asking them. I'll answer from my personal experience.
I've been riding the Carbon GTR since they were launched earlier this year. I've done a lot of miles/kilometres in all kinds of situations (city, suburban, rural etc.) and I've been riding both street and AT setups. I've also done a bunch of testing (not shown in the video) to see how far I can push the board. The result has been zero disconnects and for me that equals riding and doing stuff without worrying about it at all. The changes that Evolve made to the batteries and the software that manages them means that there are no surprises. If you manage to push the board so hard that the software needs to protect the battery in some way, then you get plenty of haptic feedback (vibration) from the remote before there is any mode change. I have a suspicion that there are quite a few riders that don't read the manual and ignore this with unpleasant AND misreported consequences.
If you learn how the remote and board work together, understand the feedback it gives you and maintain your gear...you'll be issue free. That said, I'll answer the roll question for completeness. IF there is a loss of power, the board will not brake. It will roll. BUT there are some factors that you need to consider relating to how well it will roll.
Firstly, there are belts, gears and motors connected to the wheels so it will NOT be a friction-less roll. There will be some resistance depending on how tight your belts are and what wheels you are using. Secondly, how much loss of momentum you experience when you start to roll will be affected by how fast you're going, whether you're travelling uphill or downhill etc. A sudden loss of power when travelling uphill at high speed results in a rapid change in momentum (physics 101!) that many riders interpret as their board braking when in fact no active braking has occurred.
Lastly, I let my young kids ride my Carbon GTR... which kind of says it all really :-)
@@BrianLomas you're bloody legend. Thanks for replying, if your ever on the gold coast give us a buzz.. might see you out on the road. Definitely put me at ease with my decision! Buying this asap 🙂👌
From Wanganui by the way, so I think it's safe to say I can trust another kiwi on here with their reviews haha
@@mulumariner5304 All good bud. LOVE Wanganui!!!
You won't regret getting one and having Evolve HQ on your doorstep makes it a double win for you!!
Hey great vid. How long does the board take to deliver? (Nz btw)
j com Thanks!
Shipping is pretty quick in NZ as they have a local HQ/warehouse in Auckland. Give them a call for details +64 9 274 0409 :-)
How do you find the street wheels in an urban environment?
Hey Bro. Nice videos and reviews. I'm in Auks. Wherebouts can I get one from. Here? Any on special?
Tonga Cooks You can buy direct from Evolve online in NZ (www.evolveskateboards.co.nz) or from Evolve HQ in East Tamaki (22 Polaris Place, East Tamaki, Auckland 2013
goo.gl/maps/XMYGK9JuBEqwbQdK7) or from Boardertown (Vic Park or Botany).
There is a Black Friday special on right now too!!!
@@BrianLomas Thanks. Ordered one online Monday. Customized. AT Tyres and Street wheels. Prism led lights and shred lights front and back. Should be picking up Wednesday. I'm new to E Skateboards. I'm a regular E Scooter rider. High powered fast ones. E Bikes too.
How's it on footpaths. Bumps and cracks? Shall I practice in a open space carpark. Any advice?? Thanks again Bro :)
Tonga Cooks That’s wicked bud! Congrats. You’re going to love it 👍🏼
Join the local Evolve group then PM me on FB Messenger so that I can give you some tips: facebook.com/groups/evolveridersnz/?ref=share
Hope you guys are rich, I've been through 5 remotes, 2 moters, 6 hubs, 8 belts, one battery and I need another one, and you cant get a remote they have been sold out for a year.
Dude! That's a sad sounding story :-( Where are you based and what sort of board do you have?
@@BrianLomas I'm outta long beach, ca. Carbon gt, when it works it's great but these are designed to break and be costly, as soon as I can find a remote mines going on ebay.
What about top speed
$$$$$$$$$$$$
...and worth every one of them :-)
powersave feature is fucked lol takes way less time to charge remote than board