Inmotion V14 First Ride & Range Test 

I will be doing a follow-up range test that better mimics the Master/Commander Mini test, but I still think this wheel performs poorer in terms of range than some other wheels. Read my article for additional information on this wheel and its range: forum.electricunicycle.org/topic/34467-my-inmotion-v14-adventure-trials-tribulations-and-triumphs/#comment-490500

Awesome. Thanks for the metric conversions. 👍

EUC's are like phones now. New models coming out every 4-6 months. Getting better with every new release/batch. I cant wait to see where they're at in a few years. The progression is insane. I started on a 16x in 2019. The wheels now are leaps and bounds better.

I really appreciate that you talk about shock settings and PSI, etc on your reviews. Thanks !

Ohhh yeah baby. Been waiting weeks for some V14 content!

Thank you Marty. You do good work.

It's great to see you back reviewing wheels. 🎉

Great video as usual Marty glad you are on your way back. Love seeing your riding routes.

Thanks for your testing 👍

I’m jealous of your flat, open roads. Sincerely, NYC Rider.

Nice review Marty.

Thanks for the video Marty. I'm glad that your ankle is doing well enough to allow you to do this test. While 40 useable miles isn't the best, I would still consider it at the bottom range of a good commuter wheel (which would be my primary use case.) If it continues to hold up well, and performs well, I could easily see this being my next wheel. The excellent waterproofing, small size, and okay range seem like it would be a good fit as a commuter.

Sharp looking wheel

I find that it's best to do range test after the batteries have been through a few charge cycles. Never get a good range with a Ling ride fresh out of the box. Look forward to seeing additional rides and tests.

That headlight looks like what it should be on every wheel

i think that mini is the most balanced wheel in terms of drainage...2400 battery accomodeates that c38 perfect...no need for c40s on 2400...c40 is for 3600

great job!! tnx!

Thanks Marty for the video. I’m also a bit concerned about the range, one reason might be the 4000w motor that draws more power than the mini and master; or maybe the firmware design, to achieve the off road performance; I am hoping inmotion will design a eco mode for commuters to gain a bit more range

I got bad hall error on my V11 after a tire change, the app said get a new motor! I checked the motor with my VESC and it ran fine. Then they said try new motherboard! They're 300 bucks, what? It's sitting in the corner, 1800 miles on the new vet patton so far

Hey Marty I remembered you liked the CoMini, alot. Hows this v14 do in comparo ie. suspension, power, torque, etc?

Many lights are weak on EUCs compared to Bicycle lights. I have a light I brought on Amazon years ago and it literally shows about 1/2 mile ahead...almost like a car. My V12 light is good, but I only see about 30-40 feet ahead max. That not a lot when going at a good speed. I may velcro my front bike light to my helmet. I brought a smart rear/Tail Brake light from Magic Shine, it is super bright and it lights a red ring about 10 feet around you while riding. I put that on back of my helmet

Thanks, good review. I wonder what would change if you used a street tire like the one on the Commander Mini.

Even the “small” wheels are pretty big. I’ll stick with the S18 till something that’s actually 16” comes out, preferably a similar weight to the S18 too. I’m no range junky - my legs wouldn’t last anywhere near 40 miles. Half that would be fine for my uses if it means a weight reduction, though I’m quite lucky to live in a compact city.

As someone who lifts my V12 HT up some stairs every day, I'm happy to hear that the V14 has a lift feature. What riding mode were you using? The sport mode, or the comfort? I suspect the new ride modes could influence range a lot.

Hi, could you please share the no load speed of V14 you tested? I would like to know real world data. Thank you.

Thanks for the video! Looking at the data you posted, it looks like this wheel might be similar in range than the other 2. The forst 25miles you rode faster than any of the other 2 wheels and the average speed moving is the same between the master mini and the v14. But because of that initially higher speed and the higher top speed, the battery drains a lot faster. So if you keep under 23-24mph, I think it will be similar maybe a little less. I’ll guess 55miles 😅

Thx.

Would you recommend this as comparable to the V12 as a starter wheel for new riders? I like the suspension and saftey features as well as future proofing my purchase when i become more skilled. In Brazil the roads mayaswell be "off road" so riding a v12 beyond learning would be an actual pain when riding since that doesnt have suspension.

Thanks for the review, we definitely need more tests! The wheel looks great, but the headlight seems qite weak, I don't know if it is a camera or not. I don't know why, but new wheels don't want to go long distances. For instance - my X16 with a much smaller battery can do the same result as the Adventure...

I think v14 looks good and will not have anything meaningful to say about it until I actually try it of course, but the more I see it the more I'm happy with my Extreme for some reason...

Have you tested the Patton yet, I am very curious of your opinion and how it plays into the v14/extreme mix, thanks!

AVS - May we go outside the track and get your wheel dirty from off road use please ?

How wide is it compared to other similar sized EUCs. Im looki g to upgrade from a V11. I tried the Patton but it's so much wider than the V11

A taillight that is mutch easier to see at night, whow. hahahaha.

great vid! Did you adjust the suspension? If so, what were the settings?

Not that you really had a choice here as the advertised range was exaggerated for "normal" riding conditions, However, 18650 Lithium cells that are pushed to their Max Charge and Max discharge are only good for a few hundred "Duty Cycles" at best. (a Duty Cycle is a full discharge and full recharge). Following the "80/20" rule w/ Lithium's will increase their rated Duty Cycles by a factor of 4. IOW, a High-Performance Lithium pack rated for 400 Duty Cycles (100% full charge discharge down to less than 5%) will usually make 1600 Charge Cycles if charged to 80% max and Discharged to no less than 20%. This is why Cell Phones will go over 1000 charges easily and why the High Performance use of Lithium's in Radio Controlled Aircraft (Drones, Heli's etc.), E-bikes & E-cycles & other PEV's will only last a few hundred cycles before they will only take a 70% charge. (a max of 70% charging ability for a Lithium is considered the useful end of it's charging career). It's why "Balance Chargers" are so desired when charging a Lithium pack as they actually have the effect of extending the packs useful # of Duty Cycles considerably. It's why you'll get almost nothing on your EV when trying to sell it after it's charging abilities have diminished to that 70% level. Lithium's are Expensive to replace and make up a Huge portion of the original selling price for All PEV's & EV's.

Did you make it home?

What is that super-bright auxiliary light? Patton range has been very good. It's definitely still going strong after 40 miles.

Love your auxiliary light. What is it? How is the V14 at climbing ? I enjoy my V13 here in the mountains of Pennsylvania.

What Auxillary light do you have ? That was impressive illumination

It's a mid range wheel... still a lot better than a T4 or V11!

How does it compare to commander mini?

wanna see how the quick battery change is like. is it viable to carry a pair and change at a pitstop or is it only good for user friendly replacable old and/or damaged batteries.

6:02 Can you tell me what this "canopy" is made for?..

The headlight looks disappointing :/. How does it compared to the Master/commander mini? Could you do like a line up headlight comparison?

Let's go back to at least some new designs with modest specifications with good range and wheels we can pick up any carry.

Is this 50S or 50GB version?

Beautiful ride,, except for all the trash. I think I want to wear lights

So what is the Voltage on 100% battery?

The v14 is what the v12 should had been ..i wish the v14 top speed was 50 mph than it b prefect

I feel like inmotion wheels just get shittier range then other brand for whatever reason. My V11 range is pretty meh, V13 Range seems pretty meh and now this. Is it because IM limits how low they're batteries can go in voltage? Do you think you could report the average wh/mile for the V14/CM/M?

Looks wider than i imagined it to be. The coil seems to be not working at all, too stiff. Definitely not a pensioner's wheel.

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Ok so the battery on v14 is 💩 just like on v13. Oh wow, what a surprise 🤭

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I just wonder- whether it's a must to dress like a cosmonaut? Or like a supercross champ rider? Well even they dressed lighter.

Meh