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$1495.00 |30km range | 45kmh top speed | Carbon Fiber Deck | Dual 63mm R-Spec Motors
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Pros
Pro Carbon fiber deck
In order to reduce weight and offer a super strong chassis, the Enertion is made with 100 percent pressure molded carbon fiber.
Pro Good performance
With dual 63 mm R-SPEC motors, the board can reach speeds of up to 45 kph (28 mph) in optimal conditions. It can even accelerate up hills.
Pro Easily replaced parts
Pretty much everything is easily replaced, upgraded, or repaired if there are any issues (the deck is a notable exception). This is because the board uses many standard parts that can be purchased separately. You would need both the tools and skills to do so, but this product is definitely something a savvy rider could build on their own.
Pro Top shelf DIY board you don't have to assemble
This board has one of the best motors on the DIY market in a package that arrives ready to ride. It uses the latest and best open source VESC controllers – favorites among DIYers – which enable you to tinker to your heart’s content. Options like field-oriented control (which results in super silent motors, improved torque, and possibly increased range) are easily available through a USB plugged into the controller. You can research this on VESC to see if it’s for you. Or leave it as-is and just ride.
Cons
Con Electronics covered by a limited 60-day warranty from the purchase date
The banner on the website claims a 600-day warranty, but this is only for non-electric components. All electrical components are covered by a very short, limited 60-day warranty.
Con Assembled from off the shelf parts
There is a steep learning curve to DIY – and you likely will spend more money than the cost of this assembled board – but if you like to tinker it’s worthwhile to consider building this board yourself. All these parts are easily purchased separately. Purchasing from Enertion is not gaining you much other than assembly.
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Pro Class leading range
Enertion S.P.A.C.E Cell provides 30km/18mi of range. This e-board gives you a class leading range for the weight. Others will give you more or less and largely depending on how much weight you are willing to carry. Power density of the S.P.A.C.E. cell is impressive while also offering a quality battery management solution and simple one plug ease of charging.
Con Uses DIY and readily available hardware, including Abec and Caliber clone wheels and trucks
Components are off the shelf, used by many DIY builders. Obvious cost savings using Abec clone wheels, and caliber clone trucks (branded as Enertion). Abec clone wheels typically are of good quality, but slightly harder durometer so can be a bit "hard" and transmit bumps more than the original Abec wheels. Likewise for Caliber clone trucks - you will likely get better ride comfort and rebound if you swap to quality bushings. Depending on your weight and riding style - bushings are something you might want to customize and "tune" to your weight regardless if they are clone trucks or not.