@@anassuahabi3965 definitely not everyone, as an owner of both belt drive boards and the Ranger X2, I think the hub on the X2 is fantastic and prefer they keep it in the X3.
Been using the X2 to do Uber Eats deliveries since summer 2019. My front right wheel had a problem. They sent me another one for free. The batterie stopped working for unknown reason. They sent me another one for free. I would expect a 1500$ board not to have those problems, but free replacement is fair enough. Other than that, I absolutely love the board. I highly recommend it. Not sure sure if the price is right but I'm a happy customer.
6:26 the problem with showing percentages only is that it isn't entirely accurate if you just want to do it the cheap way. The voltage of your battery fluctuates whilst braking/accelerating, which is what most hobbywing ESC board manufacturers use to indicate the battery percentage (and for a lot of DIY builders like myself) Exway is the only company who got a workaround since they're partially owned by hobbywing themselves, so they're given more privileges compared to other brands.
1:58 Increase in Wh capacity does not dictate the increase in range. Sure it relates, but other factors such as energy conversion efficiency on both the ESC and the motors (how much heat is generated less compared to the previous generation) also contribute to the increase in range.
Most boards that use the flat pack style of the battery have a lot more range. I hope a long-range version is an option in the future. Not much of an improvement for such a drastic change.
Im for the Ranger beltdrive with pneumatic tires. 🤩 Imagine that. I asked Backfire about this they currently have no plans to go belt drive. That AT2 is nice though. I'm considering.
It needs a better instruction manual or links to videos with details for installing the mudguards and lights. What is the function of the part on the top front of the board?
They already announced mud guards for the Ranger line, so that’s an easy win. What I’d like to see (and I don’t actually see an easy solution for this) is an easier method for removing and replacing the bearings. It’s much too easy to strip the little hex bolts holding the wheel covers in place. I’d also like to see a fairly high waterproof rating, as I use my Ranger X2 as a daily commuter. Especially coupled with fenders, this thing would be a beast.
What do you think about those tools that are supposed to prevent stripping bolts? I've never used one, but I had looked into them briefly for a project.
Considering you can get an entire electric bike for $1,000...I feel like electric skateboards like these should be more like $700. My X2 is great.......but I thought that was expensive....
@@mpgreenberg aside from being quiet and torquey, I never had a problem with the x2 motors but the Wowgos failed on me over time. Plus belt tension can be set up incorrectly, debris can get in there, etc. Each has its pros and cons.
@@mpgreenberg I am actually interested in the X3 because it is hub as well. I love how quiet my current hub is. Less people looking, less attention. I relax more knowing I'm not being intrusive... and i like hearing the sound of the wind lol. Same reason I like the Tesla Model S. A friend of mine has one, and that 0-60 mph in 2.4 seconds completely silent is so satisfying compared to the loud mufflers on much slower cars.
6:10 I'm pretty sure they just launched mudguards on their website for like 70 bucks. They look sleek but no clue why it doesn't just come with the box but rather an external accessory.
@The Rave Owl Snail mail was what regular letter were called compared to emails. Don't think emails travel slower than messages on FB, provided you monitor the emails. I suppose they prefer FB then..
As an owner of a backfire AT board i will not but this. the same BS tires that need replacing every summer. not to mention the replacements suck as well. $1500 lmao you guys really are out of your minds.
We are listing,lol
Listing what? Get those preorders up, baby!
listening? lol
everyone asked you got a belt drive, you gave them hub
@@anassuahabi3965 Everyone else has belts. This is why we're eyeballing the ranger series.
@@anassuahabi3965 definitely not everyone, as an owner of both belt drive boards and the Ranger X2, I think the hub on the X2 is fantastic and prefer they keep it in the X3.
@@anassuahabi3965 hub motors are better for offroad use. Don't have to deal with belt replacement on the go
Been using the X2 to do Uber Eats deliveries since summer 2019.
My front right wheel had a problem. They sent me another one for free.
The batterie stopped working for unknown reason. They sent me another one for free.
I would expect a 1500$ board not to have those problems, but free replacement is fair enough.
Other than that, I absolutely love the board.
I highly recommend it.
Not sure sure if the price is right but I'm a happy customer.
6:26 the problem with showing percentages only is that it isn't entirely accurate if you just want to do it the cheap way. The voltage of your battery fluctuates whilst braking/accelerating, which is what most hobbywing ESC board manufacturers use to indicate the battery percentage (and for a lot of DIY builders like myself) Exway is the only company who got a workaround since they're partially owned by hobbywing themselves, so they're given more privileges compared to other brands.
My Exway flex battery percentage is actually really stable
@@evtechsteven Yeah that's what I'm saying, other than exway, no hobbywing boards have stable battery percentage displays.
1:58 Increase in Wh capacity does not dictate the increase in range. Sure it relates, but other factors such as energy conversion efficiency on both the ESC and the motors (how much heat is generated less compared to the previous generation) also contribute to the increase in range.
Most boards that use the flat pack style of the battery have a lot more range. I hope a long-range version is an option in the future. Not much of an improvement for such a drastic change.
Im for the Ranger beltdrive with pneumatic tires. 🤩 Imagine that. I asked Backfire about this they currently have no plans to go belt drive. That AT2 is nice though. I'm considering.
Same hub could be interesting. But it should be cheaper than belt competition though
Hubs are better. By far.
I want that board belt driven with cloudwheels.That would be the ultimate.Don't like being up that high.I never put the big wheels on my GTR evolve.
It needs a better instruction manual or links to videos with details for installing the mudguards and lights. What is the function of the part on the top front of the board?
They already announced mud guards for the Ranger line, so that’s an easy win.
What I’d like to see (and I don’t actually see an easy solution for this) is an easier method for removing and replacing the bearings. It’s much too easy to strip the little hex bolts holding the wheel covers in place.
I’d also like to see a fairly high waterproof rating, as I use my Ranger X2 as a daily commuter. Especially coupled with fenders, this thing would be a beast.
Mud guards=fenders. They announced fenders.
What do you think about those tools that are supposed to prevent stripping bolts? I've never used one, but I had looked into them briefly for a project.
@@Mr-E. yes. That’s the way I’m going to have to go, but it will be a shame to have to do every time one changes bearings.
OMG I love the tune you got there...
Thank you for his 👍
I thought they will use the new hallo remote 😢
Pneumatic wheel option would be nice
Considering you can get an entire electric bike for $1,000...I feel like electric skateboards like these should be more like $700. My X2 is great.......but I thought that was expensive....
E-bikes are way more expensive than that.
What is the price of the X-3?
$1500. too much if you ask me
So X1 has 504 WH and now Backfire is claiming a 15% increase in range but its only 14 WH in difference. Not very impressed with that upgrade.
Software
Kinda surprised that with the Zealot release and then the Wowgo AT2 that Backfire didn't go with belts...
I've got a Ranger X2 and a Wowgo3X belt drive and prefer the hub motors of the X2.
@@slayyyy just curious why?
@@mpgreenberg aside from being quiet and torquey, I never had a problem with the x2 motors but the Wowgos failed on me over time. Plus belt tension can be set up incorrectly, debris can get in there, etc. Each has its pros and cons.
@@mpgreenberg I am actually interested in the X3 because it is hub as well. I love how quiet my current hub is. Less people looking, less attention. I relax more knowing I'm not being intrusive... and i like hearing the sound of the wind lol. Same reason I like the Tesla Model S. A friend of mine has one, and that 0-60 mph in 2.4 seconds completely silent is so satisfying compared to the loud mufflers on much slower cars.
My only experience backfired....sent it back pronto.
6:10 I'm pretty sure they just launched mudguards on their website for like 70 bucks. They look sleek but no clue why it doesn't just come with the box but rather an external accessory.
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what company is Blackfire??
agreed. My pronunciation needs work. It's BACKfire. but it's too late to change it now. So I guess Backfire needs to change it's name now.
@@evtechsteven "Blackfire" fire sounds pretty cool :P
Does not matter how long warranty they claim if you do not answer or honor it. Evolve I can call on the phone and get help.
@The Rave Owl Some say, I have tried to email them asking questions about boards without reply. That is wanting to buy one not support...
@The Rave Owl Snail mail was what regular letter were called compared to emails. Don't think emails travel slower than messages on FB, provided you monitor the emails. I suppose they prefer FB then..
One year warranty but not transferable
Most companies don't have transferable warranties.
Sub #501
As an owner of a backfire AT board i will not but this. the same BS tires that need replacing every summer. not to mention the replacements suck as well. $1500 lmao you guys really are out of your minds.