Resolution could be better, but it was still exhilirating (sp?) just watching that trip. Such a rough road with so many rocks and ruts! That looked scary but like an absolute blast.
The Monster excels in rough terrain, but I wouldn't say that it's best suited for it. The Monster is also a great road machine. It's just not great for climbing steep hills or navigating tight conditions (sidewalk obstacles, riding among crowds of people, etc.).
They are very different wheels, and no single wheel can satisfy all criteria. If your primary interest is speed, than get the Monster because it's the fastest wheel in existence (noticeably faster than the V3s+). The V3s+ is a much better general purpose wheel though. The Monster excels when you want to ride fast but don't need to do much obstacle avoidance (sideways, people, etc.). And it's not great where you need to climb steep hills (trails in the mountains), but city or rural hills are no problem. And rough trails are a pleasure to ride with the Monster because of the size of the tire.
Thank you for taking the time for such and in depth response! Based on the information you provided, I think I prefer the monster. How is it bad at climbing hills compared to other models exactly?
The bigger diameter wheels have less instantaneous torque so to climb steep hills you have to lean forward uncomfortably (feels like you may fall off). But keep in mind I'm talking about hills that a bicyclist would not be able to climb. The kind of hills that cars travel are no problem.
Another plus for the Monster is the battery size and distance you can travel with it. I can't say how fast it is as I only just got mine so am still getting used to it but, in cold weather, Ian from Speedyfeet UK got 55 miles I think it was so 60-70 miles in warmer weather should be achievable. As you get used to riding and really get into it the distance is the biggest obstacle to want to overcome.
