Begode ET Max vs Leaperkim Lynx Deep Dive: WORLDS APART!

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In this video, two of the fastest and most powerful EUCs in the world are compared: the Leaperkim Lynx and the Begode ET Max. Which one is better? Find out in this detailed breakdown to see which electric unicycle is right for you.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Power
05:12 - Build Quality and Quality Control
08:27 - Waterproofing
09:15 - Ride Feel and Stability
10:45 - Suspension
13:11 - Pedals
15:43 - Ease of Maintenance
18:07 - Trolley Handle
19:31 - Lighting
21:51 - Conclusion: Which EUC is Better?
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#euc #electricunicycle #Begode #etmax #leaperkim #lynx

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@WheelGoodTime 24 күн бұрын

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@cash2.0 24 күн бұрын

I started riding EUC's about 2 months ago. My first was an Inmotion V8S. I got instantly hooked on riding. It's a great wheel because it's so portable and for it's size it's quite the performer. It still left me wanting for more speed and range. Every wheel seemed to have its pros and cons, except the Lynx, so I ordered one. It's so very different. It's heavy by comparison and it took some getting used to. The suspension is great and having power pads makes it more comfortable. I'm still in the re-learning stages of this wheel but it seems to do everything I ask of it. I feel like I have mastery over the V8S and still ride the heck out of it. Bottom line is the Lynx is a beast of a wheel and I don't think I will ever outgrow it.

@lefotografion 24 күн бұрын

Interesting, I had a similar story but 6 years ago. Started on the V8, rode it 4 years (8000km) mostly Offroad, and then upgraded to S22 when it came out. Now I've too bought the Lynx, because the s22 is crap.

@jgray1308 23 күн бұрын

I tried the ET Max. It felt a lot like riding my EX30, except that it was more powerful and easier to turn with the narrower rim. It was incredibly well balanced and stable. I did some hard acceleration and braking and had no wobbles whatsoever. Unlike the EX30, the ET Max didn't feel like it needed any aftermarket mods to unlock the potential. This is perhaps the first big wheel from Begode that seems like a finished product. I was so tempted to buy one and fell in love with it instantly. I do wish it had a bit more range, though.

@electricunipsycho 25 күн бұрын

One big thing to consider is "how much can we trust these wheels?" A friend is currently in negotiations with begode for a bribe to cover up another wheel 🔥 They have done this many times Leaperkim has never done this

@patrickmckowen2999 24 күн бұрын

You don't, I charge my Master in the middle of my garage floor. I might be a little less cautious if it had a proper BMS. Cheers

@natureboytarifaspain8130 24 күн бұрын

Go for Lynx ne ver a Problem‼️‼️‼️

@danielbuxton2656 6 күн бұрын

I watch a lot of KZfaqrs . Your content and cadence is the best !

@WheelGoodTime 6 күн бұрын

You are too kind, thank you so much! 😀

@electricunipsycho 25 күн бұрын

I'd stil prefer the lynx

@Xasukis 25 күн бұрын

same

@lefotografion 24 күн бұрын

Yep, bought it

@emiajjaime 9 күн бұрын

I don't usually enjoy reviews that have no actual riding content... but, I really enjoyed this review/comparison. Great work!!

@MathieuTechMoto 24 күн бұрын

Very well put together video, thanks for your hard work

@calculatorade 24 күн бұрын

Great video. I watched your last video about the Lynx too. Also great. Learned a lot. I can't wait to get a modern EUC.

@naincarmona 24 күн бұрын

Nice vid, I was myself wondering, what if I would've gotten the ET max instead... I'm 100% happy now for choosing the Lynx ✌️

@floatypiet 22 күн бұрын

Team Lynx

@UniFanatix 3 күн бұрын

Awesome review video 📹 ❤👏 well spoken and fair opinion. Couldn't help but noticed that you have protection covers on the Lynx bumpers, can you tell me where did you buy it? I went to grizzal but they don't offer full fairing system. Also Clark Pads don't offer any fairing system for the Lynx either. It's a bummer 😕

@WheelGoodTime 3 күн бұрын

Vertexpads.com 🙂

@UniFanatix 2 күн бұрын

@@WheelGoodTime thank you 😊

@kutvis 24 күн бұрын

Thank you for the video, by comments I see you have order Shinko 244. I have ridden with this tire on my Master and I absolutely love it. Shinko 244 gives so much more gyro force over normal knobby, nowhere near a street tire though! Going to put it in my Lynx and was thinking if I need to shave the sides, in Master I had it with spacers. An idea for a content: How to fit Shinko 244 into Lynx, do we need to shave it? Mention about the "hair" in the tire which should be clipped away to reduce noise + possibility to grind on inner shell.

@jamesm217 24 күн бұрын

If you have pedals with nubs you can take a cutting disc for the dremel and cut horizontal notches and it makes them 1000× better. Excellent video Rob!!

@GenghisKhan311 24 күн бұрын

Glad i bought the lynx i rode etmax other day like the lynx better so did the guy with the etmax. He said he was getting one

@EUCvibes 24 күн бұрын

Good choice 🤙

@olsonjus 23 күн бұрын

How much do you weigh out of curosity? I'm trying to decide between the 900lb an 1300lb spring for the ET Max.

@WheelGoodTime 23 күн бұрын

I weigh 192, geared riding weight is ~200-205. Unless you weigh greater then 250 lbs, I think the 900 would be best.

@GAVINNNNNNNNN 24 күн бұрын

Just ordered the ET Max this past weekend; had the Patton before that. Definitely wanted more stability and wanted higher speeds, so I’m pumped to go on my first ride with it. I honestly like how Begode takes time after the release to update firmware with their wheels; you get to see and feel the progress. Similar to updating a Tesla with a performance package! Speaking of upgrades, how would I go about finding that 900lb spring for it? I know that eWheels provides it but I ordered from Alien Rides, and I can’t seem to find the 900lb spring on its own to purchase.

@WheelGoodTime 24 күн бұрын

Next Gen Mobility can custom order the 900 lbs spring for you 🙂 it'll be totally worth it!

@alainheekhout8198 24 күн бұрын

J'en ai un à te vendre si tu veux

@milordas 24 күн бұрын

whats the point having high pedals on Begode if battery cases is lower?

@michaelstaggers7242 24 күн бұрын

the low battery cases are for added stability

@wheelman6964 23 күн бұрын

Great review, thank you. Regarding the ET Max being better for street riding, isn't that extra weight a negative for that type of riding, less comfortable or nimble? Maybe it's more about what type of street riding, with traffic, etc.

@WheelGoodTime 23 күн бұрын

For high speed street riding, you generally want something that is stable at the highest speeds, because at 40+ mph you don't want the slightest thing to throw off your balance. But yes, below those speeds, nimbleness is a big asset. With a heavy wheel, the weight becomes an asset rather than a hindrance because the weight gives it more stability at speed. Hope this helps 🤠

@wheelman6964 21 күн бұрын

@@WheelGoodTime Not sure what type of streets let you hold speeds of 60mph in a city, in Barcelona for example there are no streets with traffic that allow those speeds besides short bursts or hard accelerations. I understand the greater stability of a heavier wheel but still think a good street tire and enough experience make the Lynx ideal because of the weight. Kind regards!

@WheelGoodTime 21 күн бұрын

@@wheelman6964 I agree, 60 mph is a very uncommon thing for most riders, few ever need to go that fast (and if they do, it's in a car). The Lynx is my personal choice, and with a different (non-stock) tire you can make it stable enough for higher sustained speeds, close/similar to that of the ET Max. 🥳

@notreally2257 24 күн бұрын

Something about their looks suggests the Lynx is better for day rides, while the ET Max is for night rides.

@WheelGoodTime 24 күн бұрын

Perhaps yes... But if you want to see traffic, and be seen by traffic, then the Lynx is your best bet 🙂

@eucberserker9049 24 күн бұрын

@@WheelGoodTime I personally wouldn’t rely on either wheels lights for safety…I have a BrakeFree helmet light for braking, and a helmet lamp to see with…no matter what wheel I’m on.

@WheelGoodTime 24 күн бұрын

The more lights, the better for maximum visibility 🙂

@thugis07 24 күн бұрын

Where did you get the proof for the ET max ip67 rating?

@WheelGoodTime 24 күн бұрын

I just posted an excerpt from the report (the important bits) in a new post on the YT channel community tab 🙂

@matincdk6965 24 күн бұрын

Lynx all the way for versatility 💫

@BunnyslippersEUC 25 күн бұрын

I think it is wishful thinking, wanting Begode to add high acceleration from standstill. Because if Begode could, they would already have released a wheel that could surpass the Patton or Lynx for instant acceleration. I am still waiting. To the EX30, they added fieldweakening. But that lowers the torque/acceleration and increases the topspeed. My Abrams accelerates faster than my EX30 from standstill. So Begode needs to do a lot of work on the firmware.

@RocABye 24 күн бұрын

You need to understand that developing high acceleration from a standstill demands time and precise engineering. Just because Begode hasn't rolled out a wheel that is superior to the Patton or Lynx in instant acceleration doesn't mean they're incapable of doing it. The LYNX isn’t ALL that off a standstill either. When the EX30 was introduced, it, too, was sluggish off the jump. It took months of testing to present a firmware update that delivered better performance and safety. And while we’re on the subject of the EX30, it introduced field weakening for higher speeds without compromising ALL of the torque and acceleration. In fact, the app allows you to adjust the amount of field weakening you prefer AND the field weakening doesn’t even kick in until 70% of PWM anyway. Let’s also talk about the Abrams. Sure, it may feel quicker off the line, but it's notorious for unexpected cutouts. You’re going to compare THAT to the EX30? No comparison. The EX30 is STILL considered a great wheel for all around performance and reliability. The ABRAMs is garbage. (I say this with all due respect 🫡)

@adrianlovic6486 23 күн бұрын

Y do the E.uni's have such little torque. I d much prefer massive acceleration to hi speed, 70 kph is way more than I need n E way. I'd trade that top speed for rocket like take-off up a steep incline. I'd much rather take 50kph top speed & acceleration to 50kph up a 60° incline under 2 seconds than 100 kph top speed.

@sazzowl_gaming8203 24 күн бұрын

Leaperkim just won the perfect EUC allrounder competition.....its good enough for everything so evening is something good comes out it dosent matter

@tanyano9 15 күн бұрын

If both wheels have a 14" rim does that mean you could but the Begode ET Max tyre on the Lynx...?

@WheelGoodTime 15 күн бұрын

No, there isn't enough clearance because of the fender vertically, and battery boxes side to side.

@tanyano9 15 күн бұрын

@@WheelGoodTime Seems to me the best wheel straight out the box is the Begode, the Lynx seems like you have to spend money on it lowering the pedals and spending money on other things before you even ride it....??

@WheelGoodTime 15 күн бұрын

@@tanyano9 yeah that seems fairly accurate. I believe the Lynx offers a better ride experience overall, but ET Max is pretty complete already while the lynx needs a few extras to get that awesome ride experience.

@tanyano9 15 күн бұрын

@@WheelGoodTime Thanks for the rapid reply, as you can probably guess I'm looking at these two wheels ....

@WheelGoodTime 15 күн бұрын

@@tanyano9 if you have any more questions, I'd be happy to answer them to help you out further 🙂

@vtran1082 24 күн бұрын

When is the et max master pro coming out? 6000wh or better. Lets goooo

@WheelGoodTime 24 күн бұрын

They tend to drop announcements rather unexpectedly. However I bet it's going to come any day now!

@turbolevo8703 24 күн бұрын

Begode should spend some time and money tidying up their app/software offering, which is very untidy and sclerotic. A mess actually.

@wallhack7244 24 күн бұрын

Ordered myself a Lynx, current wheel is a Ninebot Z10, about 300km ridden. Lynx just appears to be the more reliable choice out of everything else. I needed a all around wheel for riding for pleasure, Lynx might be a bit too bulky to go grocery shopping, not quite sure how it would get perceived, but it seems like a safer wheel for just having fun and exploring. I should probably also get a V8F/S for short distance riding, which seems more or less safe, but i have doubts about the battery cells these are using.

@WheelGoodTime 24 күн бұрын

Why do you have doubts about the battery cells?

@wallhack7244 24 күн бұрын

@@WheelGoodTime As I have understood the batteries in these wheels are not historically known for causing fires, the model V8S has switched to newer LG cells to increase capacity. However, I was unable to find specific information about which cells these are exactly. After contacting what was supposedly a factory support on the Alibaba site for more details, I initially learned that it uses LG cells (not specifying the model). But when I asked for the exact model, the response was that it uses Chinese cells. I think this could explain the reduced price, but I'm unsure if I would like to keep a wheel with cells of unknown reliability and no BMS.

@WheelGoodTime 24 күн бұрын

Gotcha I thought at first you meant you had doubts about the Lynx's battery cells. For the V8F/S I understand your concern. I think once you get used to riding your Lynx, you won't have much desire to ride anything else 🙂

@electricunipsycho 25 күн бұрын

Lynx is a much better "street wheel" depending what you consider "street riding" It's not all about going faster The manoeuvrability of the lynx makes it better for what I consider "street riding"

@user-ne9zw4fz1k 24 күн бұрын

Master pro is better than both on the street .more range and better seated riding wheel aswell

@lefotografion 24 күн бұрын

Just a question of tire choice. But a good street tire on the Lynx, and it'll be way better for the city as it's lighter and has a better trolly. Master Pro v3 is better for street riding, but definitely not city riding.

@lefotografion 24 күн бұрын

Well, unless it's an American city, these are basically just streets

@-JohnSmith- 22 күн бұрын

I feel fine at 54 mph GPS -59 wheel speed, I can deep carve between 2 lanes at 45 mph no problem

@EUCvibes 24 күн бұрын

Such a tough decision!

@rob8855 24 күн бұрын

Not at all. The answer is clear. Lynx.

@sby1076 24 күн бұрын

Should try using street tyre on Lynx to compare those two

@WheelGoodTime 24 күн бұрын

I'd love to give it a try! This comparison is intended for stock configurations on each of these wheels, but I am still curious how differently the lynx rides with a street tire. I hear great things about the Shinko 244, despite it being a trail oriented tire, so I ordered one for my lynx 🙂

@tlgrimmy 24 күн бұрын

@@WheelGoodTime I'll look forward to hearing how you like the Shinko. Tempted to do the same despite enjoying the Kenda 262 so far. I'm curious if the Shinko 244 will actually help the street stability at speed. What do you think about the pedal lowering kit for offroad? I do mostly trail riding, but have noticed I'm a bit tentative about pushing the speed when I'm on the street. I really don't want to lose any offroad performance by lowering it, but if it's not really an issue and actually improves the sense of stability at speed, I may just go for it:).

@sby1076 24 күн бұрын

It's much more stable since i installed Pirelli Diablo sport on my Lynx...proper street tyre will give you stability more since it has that upright effect .. but still lynx is light wheel hehehe since I have Ex30 as well with same tyre , so I know how both feel on high speed run :)

@WheelGoodTime 24 күн бұрын

The lowering kit does improve your sense of stability, especially at speed. Some have said it may cause pedal scrapes, but personally I haven't had that happen yet. I like the lowering kit! 🙂

@sby1076 24 күн бұрын

@@WheelGoodTime lowering kit definitely helps the stability, but then only helps on straight line if stock tyre or any knobby tire is installed. Lowering kit won't help fast cornering for hard core riders as they will scrape them a lot. With street tyre, that Spanish rider has 90/90 profile installed, the control of manoeuvring the wheel is with the rider without being afraid to lean their body weight during fast cornering since that tyre profile is to keep the wheel upright. She would definitely scrape pedals if she has lowering kit installed

@curtflirt2 22 күн бұрын

I want you to try out the GT Pro and then compare it to the ET Max. Everyone I've seen seems to say that it's better

@WheelGoodTime 22 күн бұрын

Interesting! I'd love to get my hands on one.

@markricharddavies 24 күн бұрын

I’m waiting for a bit more WH, as reported with the Max at speed we’re limited to 30 miles in range… that comes quickly.

@WheelGoodTime 24 күн бұрын

Personally, I expect the upcoming big battery 168v Begode wheel to be announced very soon 🙂

@StellaChan-qx3wl 21 күн бұрын

I know a lot of friends that can easily control the lynx at 50+ mph. I think once you’re used to the lynx, wobbles shouldn’t be an issue. Just don’t be scared if you believe wobbles happen at 45. I’m certain it’s not the wheel’s fault

@WheelGoodTime 21 күн бұрын

The Lynx is definitely more stable at high speeds with different tires other than the stock Kenda 262. I don't want people to think wobbles will just happen at 45 mph - you're right. I just wanted people to understand that the ET Max is more inherently stable at higher speeds than the Lynx. 🙂

@patrickmckowen2999 24 күн бұрын

👍

@bartsted8369 23 күн бұрын

8 don't think begode will be able to change to offline torque. it's probably due to the motor whinging being different and these larger motors dont accelerate as hard intially

@WheelGoodTime 23 күн бұрын

I've tried a few different firmwares on the ET Max, and the current one has less than an old version, weirdly enough. I personally think they can do it by increasing pedal softness 🙂

@-JohnSmith- 22 күн бұрын

Off the line the Lynx feels as fast accelerating as my V11Y up to 18 mph, after that the Lynx really accelerates hard

@samguy7587 22 күн бұрын

So it seems if you are a high speed commuter the et max is your wheel, if you like messing around on wheels and trail riding n stuff the lynx is your wheel

@-JohnSmith- 22 күн бұрын

I would disagree it depends what you consider top speed I think the ET Max only has it beat by maybe 5 mph max, I routinely cruise at 51 miles per hour GPS speed (54 wheel speed) riding the streets, as the battery gets down to 30% I get beeps at 48 wheel speed 44 gps. Without a lot of practice I agree the ET Max is better for canyon racing when you're making turns at high speed and braking

@-JohnSmith- 22 күн бұрын

The beep start at 53 mph ws (49 gps) down to about 75% battery

@samguy7587 22 күн бұрын

@@-JohnSmith- I only say it because the weight and height helps with stability and seated riding. I feel on lighter wheels anything above 40 I’m kinda nervous to be on my phone, but on heavier wheels I can divert my attention more without fear of loosing balance

@rickace132 24 күн бұрын

You know how Nascar and Formula 1 racing has one vehicle that looks all the same because it's pretty much the same vehicle. I think the Lynx could be that one vehicle for EUC racing.

@lefotografion 24 күн бұрын

With the exception for long distance rides, master Pro v3 takes that cake

@rob8855 24 күн бұрын

10-20 hours per 10 minutes. Thats insane.

@WheelGoodTime 24 күн бұрын

This "talking head" type video took me about 12-15 hours total of planning/scripting/filming/editing/publishing, so this one was actually much easier 😜 it's always the wheel reviews and "ride footage-heavy" stuff that takes loads of time 🙂

@lunchymunchy2984 17 күн бұрын

Haha… you can bet begode tightened all the screws on the one they sent to the I.P. Testers..

@laurv8370 24 күн бұрын

Excellent review! Again, you didn't touch the batteries and the BMS, so I could argue something.... (I think you were afraid of me arguing 😛). Well done. Kudos.

@TheJoeeddy 24 күн бұрын

Jet plane vs. a propeller plane.

@TheNazradin 24 күн бұрын

the second number in ip rating is for dust. so by water resistance rating they are the same

@WheelGoodTime 24 күн бұрын

The first digit is for solids, the second digit is for liquid. 🙂 www.iec.ch/ip-ratings

@emiajjaime 9 күн бұрын

@@WheelGoodTime Thanks for clarifying this... as this was my understanding too.

@turbolevo8703 24 күн бұрын

Can anyone say these “IP” ratings are bona fide? This testing needs to be done at an independent laboratory for obvious reasons. I know Inmotion do this on their latest wheels. What about the other manufacturers? Manufacturers who test their devices themselves may well cheat, hence the need for independent testing. Can anyone comment?

@WheelGoodTime 24 күн бұрын

I saw the IP reports with my own eyes. DM my Wheel Good Time Facebook page to see if for yourself, I'll send it to you 🙂

@turbolevo8703 24 күн бұрын

@@WheelGoodTime Ok thanks.👍

@RonnieRides 24 күн бұрын

They are good for electronics but for bearings it's still a crapshoot, high possibility for water ingress in the bearings even with an IP rated wheel, they haven't solved that puzzle yet.

@-JohnSmith- 22 күн бұрын

Lynx is 4 mph over GPS speed

@WheelGoodTime 22 күн бұрын

At what speed is it 4 mph over? The speedometer gets its speed information from the tire rotation speed, so it will always be off by a certain percentage.

@-JohnSmith- 6 күн бұрын

@@WheelGoodTime From about 45 to 55 wheel speed