Gotway Monster Pro | 3600Wh | 100V | UK Review 

Best honest review ever. Braking seems like the biggest deal breaker.

Honest review ever lol. Monster is for sitting,it's a long cruiser wheel

What do you think about having two charge ports positioned like a drain at the bottom of a bathtub? As you mentioned that rubber cover is not the most secure thing. Seems like a bonehead choice.

Wow that's a first! Honest reviews are always appreciated no matter the outcome. It is a good looking wheel. Back to the drawing board I guess. Ride On!👍

I’m a contrarian EUC rider so this wheel is probably right up my alley.

Good to know. Thanks for this review!

Thanks for the in depth review Ian. It's a lovely looking wheel. Good point re. acceleration / braking issues, for smaller / lighter riders!

Love your honest and straightforward review!

Thank you. Really really really appreciate the honesty and detailed review as per usual.

Cheers Ian. Honest, thorough and helpful.

Speedy Feet is like the Willy Wonka of EUC's

Thanks for the review and honesty! Yesterday I went on a ride with Alien Rides and some BAESK8 riders. Alien Rides had the Monster Pro and we rode around for about 25 miles. One of the other riders had a Sherman. The Sherman rider (who is a very experienced rider) thought the smoothness at 35MPH+ was superior to his Sherman. However, the sluggish controls and the horrible pedals were huge detractors. A very experienced 16X rider tried the Monster and hated the pedals and absolutely super slow responses. Those orange rubber grips on the pedals are horrible once they get slick. Alien Rides mentioned it was very fatiguing to ride just 25 miles because of the sheer amount of effort required to do anything with the wheel. If you just want to cruise at high speed and don't care about accelerating, turning or stopping then I guess you would consider the Pro.

I love your honesty Ian. I got the EX just before Christmas, and I love it.

appreciate the honesty!

Ballsy move calling out the flaws on this wheel like you did. Great to hear such an honest review. I guess it pays to have someone who buys they wheels for review rather than others who maybe reserved in they opinion for fear of not having free wheels sent to them to demo. Really baffling some of Gotway decisions here like you highlighted. That charge cover for instance 🙈 Gotway on a slippery slop here with competition against Veteran? Personally I think we may have hit a size and weight limit for these right now. Maybe it time to put speed and range on the back burner for now and focus on better safety, designs and overall better more robust features. Thanks again Ian, have a great weekend ✌

You kept it real when reviewing the pro. I respect that. 🙂

What's your take on the Gotway battery fires that "Wrong way" pointed out recently? Also, there has to be a sweet spot in wheel size over which physics takes over and the rotating mass just becomes overly sluggish. Taken to the extreme I'm sure that a wheel could be created that we would be unable to control without adding motorcycle style input controls.

Great review

yes FINALLY thanks guys for putting out this review

Great video Ian, and depressing :-) It'll be interesting how well it sells (not by you obviously). I suppose if there was enough interest you'd still sell it but that's a big unknown at this point. I'm still looking forward to testing it to see how it compares in my version of a range test. If it gets more mileage than the Sherman I'd be interested in it but otherwise probably not.

Nice review, i found the Sherman tyre (25psi)needs to be ridden at a much lower pressure than my 40psi ks16s.Does the bigger Monster pro need to be ridden at a lower psi???Bigger tyre lower pressure?

Hi Ian, have always appreciated your honesty!

Appreciate the honest review!

I´m looking at upgrading. I´ve been using the ACM16 for a few years and want something bigger that can hold me plus a heavy backpack. Total weight approx 150kg. What would you recommend? I think I want 18" but could probably get used to 22" if necessary.

It’s too big and it’ll probably catch fire! (Like the examples on wrong way channel)

Wow been waiting for this video for ever

Thank you for your great service and observation 👍!!

Thanks great review and well done saying how actually is!

Great review 👌

Refreshingly honest as usual ian, nice one 👍

Appreciate the honesty. 👍👍👍

Really appreciate for the honest review

Wow! I don't think I've ever watched a video review you've made that was so depressing. There was so much excited anticipation for this wheel. I've been a Gotway fan since 2017 when I bought my first wheel, the 2400 Monster. Since then, I've bought 3 more Gotway wheels and thouroughly enjoyed them. I considered waiting for the Monster Pro to arrive before buying another wheel, but the Sherman reviews were so good and the innovation had me too excited to wait. I hope Gotway will improve the quality of future wheels so that all of us have will have a variety of great new wheels to choose from. Thanks for your review Ian. I really appreciate all you do for the hobby.

How much? :P Is the mud all cleaned up? I've heard good things, but need the power pads and Marty got 100 miles? I think have to ride the Sherman and the monster pro side by side for actual range comparison. Slight temperature and speed differences make a huge difference. I rode my 84v 1450wh msx 10-15mph got 60 miles range, 23-32mph only 30-35 miles range. With the bigger tire it might make it feel like you aren't going as fast, so you end up going faster than on the other wheels and killing the range. I really am curious on that.

So do you think that there is a limit on wheel size that is conducive with good acceleration and braking and the monster pro had overstepped the line going to 24".I would say that 18 "to 20" is the optimum choice.Hello by the way Ian.👍😁

I bought my monster pro roughly 4 months ago, they added a mud guard, and the charger port fits nicely, and they include pads now that help with the accel/decel. I agree on the pedal size issue still and they should have changed the front headlights because I run into the same problem when night riding where I can't see far enough ahead to adjust my course.

only question (me being 6'8" about 2.1 meters and 235 lbs about 17 stone) what is good cruising speed/ top speed im going for Sherman as my long range pig but will admit I am a speed demon?

Thank you for this honest review. Even though it is bitter for the manufacturer, honest reports are the key to improvement. One thing we have to give Gotway (or the company with the new name): They are pioneers in the right direction! And even though the new Monster will definitely not become a best seller and is far from perfect as you judged correctly in your video, it is another important stepping stone towards the wheels we want to ride in 2025. Sometimes failing and showing how not to do it leads to significant improvements in the future. So even if I won’t buy this monster and stick with my older Gotway wheels and my Sherman, I appreciate the effort Gotway makes to develop new wheels and their sense of pioneering this rather new technology. I probably might buy another of their wheels (may be an MSP) just to support their cause.

need to get a big fella on it and see what they think. My buddy is near 300 lbs and is intertested in a monster pro if you need a volunteer lol

Excellent Honest Review.

You can’t ask for more honesty and integrity than a company telling you they won’t be stocking a new model EUC! 🥰

Nice one Ian 👍 Thanks for spending your dosh on this machine and being disappointed so other people won't be (disappointed and skint) I suspected that such a large wheel would not really work given the physics of the EUC re- wheel size/power ratio.

excellent review

what was the weather when you rode it? was it really cold?

excellent review!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the review. I totally agree with you . We will say that the Sherman does not have too much to worry about. Have fun!

Gotway/Begode should adopt the naming conventions from the 80's & 90's. Gotway Monster Inferno, Gotway MSP Firestorm, Hellfire, or Incinerator, etc.

Very honest review Ian. 👍 Quite possibly the first review that hasn’t made me want to get my credit card out 😃 Such a shame, I do love the look of the monster gen3 so was hoping that’d be a big improvement over that and instead we’ve got a backwards step. I do love your reviews even if they’re a bit depressing (wheel wise). All the best Richard

before you sell it open it and make sure there is water in it.. or you just passing ticking time bomb.. some of these had open holes where the LED brackets are.. make sure to put silicone there on both sides front and back and both left and right. for me Voltage over % any day. You need to put on the bigger Gotway pedals. I believe all orders now have the cast big honeycomb pedals.. you got first batch.. put those on and see how it is.. definitely less effort. Now as of the range. I can empty this wheel in 30-40 miles.. but I can also ride for about 80 miles if I ride in 20's .. I'm 300 lbs with gear.. and in below freezing weather.. Mine has 500 miles on it and I love it. It is the most comfortable wheel on the market. of course you can't compare that to 20 inch or 19 wheels.. Its similar to Monster V3 but my V3 suffers if I push into it.. not this wheel.. I do say that this wheel is good for people 100kg and up.. maybe 90+ but not really below that.. your feet will hurt.. I ride no pads.. I ride seated.. The motor is strong but hungry. I want to see range test in 20C weather, 90 miles wont be the issue.

So glad I purchased the Sherman instead of the Monster Pro!

Awesome, great solid feedback. Silly things like the rubber cover not being properly made to seal (UK weather) off the charge ports and then no mudguard on a massive expensive wheel is just mad. But someone might like the wheel and this is why we have ranges from manufacturers. Sherman just looks more nimble and well thought out. I would love to spend some miles on a Sherman some or other time.

Thx for the review and plz don’t go the salesmen route. Ur reviews being honest is what keeps me coming back. About the monster pro tho, I was debating between the Sherman and the monster pro but only 5 miles of more range isn’t enough for me to get the monster. Again thx for the review

Wow.... That’s a shame they screwed the pooch on so many things. I’m sad that I sold my V3 several months ago in anticipation for this replacement and now it has many issues. I still can’t wait to do my Black Cobra Big Guy Review on this Beast. Hope they change some things by the time they ship mine out.

You're making the right decision to not distribute it 👍 I was wondering what you'd say about the ability to ride in the wet and wheel waterproofing. Maybe the lack of mudguard is a giveaway here? Denis Hagov (EUCSALE) said in his review that you'd void your warranty if you ride in the rain with it after observing how it's built. Since you and your customers are in the UK, and it's winter, just for this reason it would be difficult to make a case for the Monster Pro, and then there's all the other reasons (including the uncertainty about bearings) Maybe Begode will come with a reworked version in a few months, but in the meantime - nope.

i very much so appreciate the honest review, this is the only way these companies are going to change. it is a good looking wheel though.

you absolutely need pads in order to ride this wheel. Also there are weather sealing issue in current iteration so absolutely check the inside if it had been ridden in the wet!

Honesty is the best policy. Looks like Begode found the wheel size limit! Maybe if it had suspension and an even bigger battery. Soon it's a motorcycle you'd never lift up. In and out of a garage only.

Honestly this is first real honest review IMO. I know some of the Gotway fanboys swear by this wheel to be the best wheel so far for some ungodly reason. The only thing that was missed in this review is there has been some very low speed drops under 15mph and the frame and just come apart. Its actually been dubbed by some as the most delicate wheel that's been made so far.

I was going to get this one, but i saw a bunch of bad reviews saying basically the same flaws as you, so i went with the EXN, im hoping its better

Trolley handle? Mudguard?

great honest review from a seller? That's a first for me :)

Oh that mud, painful to watch! Thanks for your honesty Ian 👍

First! Gonna win the eurojackpot 90mil€ later today so i can afford this monster! Cheers from Finland!

Good review. I’d be slating it also.

I appreciate the your review. I personally believe it’s just a new learning curve. Power pads would make all the difference.

i wonder if it's because whoever made the thing had shorter people testing it, if your 5 foot 4 its possible that you can see the numbers fine, i dunno if thats true, but it's possible and thats how "they missed" it, only thing i can think of, OR they just missed it and it costs to much to fix, however not having a mud guard is unforgivable imo with how much this machine costs

Thank you very much for your honesty. 👍 I hate it when others only see the 🤑 and lie to the camera without shame. Okay, some are also just too stupid and have basically no clue.

I love your honesty and transparency Ian. I had an MSX and now ride a Nikola and I've been a really big fan of Gotway but it seems that nowadays, they are losing their way in the market. So frustrating that they don't listen to their customers and sell their wheels as standard, with a mudguard! They just don't care enough and with the recent fire incidents of late, ingress of water and bearing issues, the company is rapidly losing its credibility. I haven't heard of any wheel recalls. Begode is also just a crap new brand name too. The Sherman has to be the king of wheels right now if weight is not a problem and I can't help but think that the best engineers and designers left Gotway and went to Veteran.

Ian you forgot to mention, it comes fully equipped to start roadside campfires.🔥

Hub Motors used with available motor controllers draw high current to produce torque at low rpm. The large Monster Pro wheel has a radically different torque vs. current relationship compared to smaller wheels at average speeds. Monster-Pro reviews posting 60 miles maximum range are equally correct compared to reviews posting 100+ miles; it depends on speed and hills. /ebike builder from the distant past

I feel the new range inc the EX was rushed out to catch up with Veteren and to throw any old suspension wheel out. There has been a couple of major fires involving the Monster Pro as well guys. Avoid. ANd if buying a new Begode get all the wiring and stuff checked and waterproof it up with sealant

Maybe it doesn t have all the battery packs ? I expected it to do 200 kilometers per charge.

Nice Ian.... say whats up not jadajada that every wheel is great! Gotway EX-n review plz !

Thanks Ian! HONESTY & INTEGRITY!

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You should do at least the 600 km review to see what breaks on the wheel. With it being 2021 gotway, it is gonna break apart so quick because of the weight

ALL I want is Kingsong 16x Torque but with higher maximum speed (60km/h) preferably :S I have the 16x but the speed limit is crippling the wheel potential.

I usually hate youtubers as they are always selling selling selling. As a result I trust little to no euc youtubers. This video you proved me wrong the products crap for the money and you simply stated facts now i'd like more honesty from others thinking about viewers rather than cash incentives with their affiliate links Keep it up.

Id definitely ride to work with this if I worked closer

Thanks for confirming what I already felt, Monster Pro is a turd, an expensive turd but a turd nonetheless. Oh and a turd that might just incinerate spontaneously if you are unlucky.

WOW what a let down euc! well it's build for heavy guys or Gals.thank you for another great review Ian!

Pleeeease, review the Gotway EX.N!

need some clarkpads.com on it, you'll be able to get much more power and braking out of it

Re: not seeing the numbers. You are, I would think, taller than the average tester. I imagine they don’t wear helmets for testing either. I could tell you hated it within 2 mins 😂 I got a set of the hex tech pedals for my Sherman. I am seriously impressed. Let me know if you want the contact info of the guy who makes them. Nice guy in Ukraine 👍🏻

Mr Ian I waited so long for this review, so im disappointed from it's performance. Shame on Gotway, I think this company is going to get left behind for many reasons. Keep the fair and honest vids coming 👍🏾

UK Roast not Review. :D :D But! Well deserved. Altought there is nice thing about MonPro like It has same amount of batteries on both sides just like a sherman. Well to me it seems like a good wheel with horrible software.

Great review, criticism of one thing helps in enthusiasm for another, all things are not created equal. 50 quid take it or leave it, take it off your hands :-)

And probably the cost of bearings will be massive once they give up the ghost in this hollow motor

I honestly would still like you to do the 1000km review. Why? Because, as you and every riders already know, the more time you spend riding a wheel, the more we become used to it. Besides, if you can put some of your other wheels power pads, mud guard, seat and possibly put larger pedals and ride till 1000km, dry and wet weather, I’m certain your opinion will completely change for the better or the worse.

wow you gently destroyed the Monster Pro, but unfortunately for Gotway all your points are true...

It really bothers me that a company which specializes in EUCs, with plenty of resources at their disposal will make simple design flaws that can change a product from being a 9/10 to 5/10. Just like the little voltage reader on the top that you said should be moved back. How do they overlook that!!? Such an intricate piece of work and they slap a crappy plastic shell over it and implement a basically useless cut off switch. I wish I had the resources and knowledge to build wheels. I’d make some crazy good sh*t

Well, it does win in the one-time heater department;) I think it is time to ditch Gotway altogether. When they can’t design a safe battery compartment and have a separate area for the motherboard, have a fuse between battery and motherboard, a body shell that doesn’t explode on impact, utilize bearings that last longer than a fart, and implement the simplest software safety features that prevent the rider from falling and the motherboard from blowing up, after years of complaining about these issues, then it is time to say goodbye. The EUC manufactures are slowly destroying the future of EUC’s, and if we don’t push back now and force them to make better and safer wheels, it will all be over in a few years. When an apartment building burns down with a fair number of casualties, because of a Gotway wheel, or a silly sod crashes into a group of pre-schoolers, because of high speed and no breaks, then the government response will be swift and final.

Im scared to ride any gotway brand it might catch fire while riding

The rear lighting on this wheel is fantastic. I rode behind a guy riding one at night and man cars would see that. But overall...pass

All that mud, looks like you had intestinal stress

Definitely won't be getting it now

This wheel must be garbage as I didn’t even really like the Sherman as it’s not very manoeuvrable.

What’s cheap LOL

Speedyfeet 0, Hsiang 1. Waiting on KR and WW review but I think both will be 0’s as well.

Biggest flop of any EUC I've seen. Gotway is going downhill and they changed their name to that ridiculous forgettable name (I forgot the name).