The X-Way is Begode’s latest EUC offering, and it is aiming to capture the market of the true EUC enthusiast. It doesn’t have the highest top speed, nor the longest range, but it offers an incredible speed to weight ratio, highly adjustable suspension, and refined build quality.
For this review we got to team up with two experienced riders: Seth Johnson, who is the founder of Amped Electric Games, and Law Laxina, who has been featured riding EUCs in movies such as Indian 2.
Check the current price of the Begode X-Way here.
EUC Ungerground
We were fortunate enough to have this wheel sent to us by EUC Ungerground. EUC Ungerground is an informal EUC purchasing option run by Lem Ung, who sources the wheels directly from manufacturers and sells them through a Telegram group. This bypasses traditional vendors, allowing him to sell the wheels at lower costs, albeit without extended warranties typically provided by vendors. All wheels sold through EUC Ungerground still come with a 2-year manufacturer warranty, and that warranty is 2-years from the production date, not the sale date.
See our full written review about EUC Ungerground here.
Begode X-Way: Specs
- Battery: 2400Wh / 3000Wh
- Motor: 4500W (High Torque)
- No-Load Speed: 93.2 mph
- Battery: 134V / 168V
- IP67 Water Rating
- Price: $3500 (168V), $3000 (134V)
- Weight: 91.5 lbs
- Max Rider Load: 300 lbs
- Range: 50 miles
Begode X-Way: Features
- Capable of 20A charging
- SmartBMS
- DS210-65A coil shock suspension
Things We Love
Durability: We’ve seen videos of Begode literally pushing their wheels down the side of rocky hills to test their durability. The later Begode wheels are rated for serious off-roading and hard riding, and won’t break when pushed to their limits. In fact, early on in our testing we accidentally dropped our X-Way down a flight of 32 stairs, and it held up just fine! Below is a picture of the extent of the damage. It is still in rideable condition, and only needs minor repairs.
Charge Port: The X-Way features charging ports on the side of the frame, instead of on the top like most EUCs. This is much better for water resistance.
Trolley Handle: The trolley handle is located towards the rear of the EUC, which allows you to turn it without twisting the handle. Instead, you can allow the EUC to lean in the direction you want to turn it, while you are wheeling it around with the handle.
Adjustable Suspension: The X-Way allows you to change the amount of travel on the suspension by unscrewing the bolts on either side. There are also separate knobs (blue + red) to adjust preload and rebound. This is the high level of tuning capability we’ve ever seen on an EUC.
Pads: The pads are nicely shaped, and can easily be moved around on the velcro surface. They also have inflection points so you can adjust the heel pad separately from the calf pad, and the toe pad separately from the shin pad.
Maintenance: Begode has made large strides recently in creating wheels that are easy to perform repairs on. Tire changes are much easier on Begode wheels
Room For Improvement
Seat: We wish the seat were further forward. The seat currently only covers the back half of the wheel, which means if you are trying to ride seated, you have to lean forward pretty aggressively with the upper part of your body. It also makes it less stable if you are just trying to sit down on the wheel while stationary.
Weight: For true off-roading enthusiasts, it would be nice to have a lighter version of the wheel, or some way to remove not-needed battery packs. The Begode X-Way currently comes in two battery configurations: 2400Wh and 3000Wh, but an 1800Wh (or even smaller) option could be nice for those who don’t need long range, and only care about handling and maneuverability on trails and jumps
The Freshly Charged Take
We love this wheel. It has a lot of the upgrades we were hoping for in the next Begode product, like improved suspension and lighter weight, and even some we hadn’t thought of like the unique trolley handle design. Unless an even better wheel comes quickly after it, we anticipate this wheel being a mainstay of the EUC enthusiast market.
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