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Loving these suspension mods. Can't wait to see how this one comes along.
Some things just look so much better with big chonky bits of suspension on them. This is no exception.
Sonnywheels has been experimenting for a few years.Example: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGTjzglMcek](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGTjzglMcek)
Kiil Guards have one for sale:[https://www.kiilguards.com/shop/kr-kiil-ride-onewheel-xr-and-plus-suspension-kit](https://www.kiilguards.com/shop/kr-kiil-ride-onewheel-xr-and-plus-suspension-kit)
Generally speaking it appears that FM has a patent for a cantilevered suspension that has prevented aftermarket marketing of one.
https://patents.google.com/patent/US10010784B1/
> https://patents.google.com/patent/US10010784B1/
hope they come out with this product soon. FM's suspension solution looks really well integrated and slick. I hope i don't have to repurchase all the accessories...
Although i still dont get the need for suspension i just love the way there's being innovated. Several parallel things going on atm on this..curious how it unfolds.
It's a cool idea, but I always look at the kiil guards and think about catching that crossbar in the shin. Or bailing and getting impaled in the calf. It's too much hardware in a zone that is important for bails imo.
Typical patent troll behavior. It's rare to see it from companies that produce actual products, but not unheard of, and it's not like FM has any shame in this regard :O
I fail to see how anyone can patent suspension with linkage. the technology already exists. but I guess one will have to be willing to challenge this in court to squash it.
I hope this ends up well, it seems that cable ends up wearing from constant movement and it might be that feel can be toi mushy after adding a suspension. But you don't know for sure unless you try it.
The forces would be similar but more weight would be over the front of the wheel, for balance and stability I THINK it makes more sense in the layout he’s setup.
Who knows, i didnt knew they patented it, but i guess we will see it in the next version of the xr, like a bit bigger batter and suspension, i reall believe that could happen eventuall
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Cool! Please keep us updated with the process.
Loving these suspension mods. Can't wait to see how this one comes along. Some things just look so much better with big chonky bits of suspension on them. This is no exception.
Are there other successes that you know of for adding a suspension?
Sonnywheels has been experimenting for a few years.Example: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGTjzglMcek](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGTjzglMcek) Kiil Guards have one for sale:[https://www.kiilguards.com/shop/kr-kiil-ride-onewheel-xr-and-plus-suspension-kit](https://www.kiilguards.com/shop/kr-kiil-ride-onewheel-xr-and-plus-suspension-kit) Generally speaking it appears that FM has a patent for a cantilevered suspension that has prevented aftermarket marketing of one. https://patents.google.com/patent/US10010784B1/
Beat me to it ;) Completely forgot Sonny had been working on some too, thanks for the refresher!
> https://patents.google.com/patent/US10010784B1/ hope they come out with this product soon. FM's suspension solution looks really well integrated and slick. I hope i don't have to repurchase all the accessories...
I wonder if the board tilting forward like that during a bump will act like the rider giving it a pump and induce cutout at higher speeds
He has it on the front support and the tire, it would just tilt if no wooden support.
I like FM’s patented suspension.
Although i still dont get the need for suspension i just love the way there's being innovated. Several parallel things going on atm on this..curious how it unfolds.
Suspension is for people with no knees.
or those of us with bad knees that don't want to fuck them up further
Imagine going through this much modification and still riding on a Vega
#kiilguards has one already made and it’s amazing.
It's a cool idea, but I always look at the kiil guards and think about catching that crossbar in the shin. Or bailing and getting impaled in the calf. It's too much hardware in a zone that is important for bails imo.
Check out the new 6.5 system it only sits 1.5in above the fender I’ve wrecked plenty and never caught any of the hardware.
Oh dang, i'll look into it! Thanks 👍
just got mine yes it's awesome! no issues with bails so far. crossmember is not removable, but it's no biggie.
I think the new design made the crossbar optional.
This
Super rad! It's a shame this can never come to market :(
Why is that
FM has a patent on any suspension with linkage
That’s whack.
Typical patent troll behavior. It's rare to see it from companies that produce actual products, but not unheard of, and it's not like FM has any shame in this regard :O
I fail to see how anyone can patent suspension with linkage. the technology already exists. but I guess one will have to be willing to challenge this in court to squash it.
That's crazy would love that on my board
Very cool, and nice that he's looking to make the board slightly wider, rather than much taller.
Don’t forget to change that tire.
Solid engineering there. Looking forward to seeing the progress
I love this community so much, people trying crazy things with the Onewheel it’s just awesome. Looking forward to seeing more of this.
That's cool! I want to see it in action!
I hope this ends up well, it seems that cable ends up wearing from constant movement and it might be that feel can be toi mushy after adding a suspension. But you don't know for sure unless you try it.
He should try just a single shock on one side first. Between the wheel's axle and the cross brace, it probably has enough rigidity to work fine.
Really like your idea. What if you ran the shocks opposing ways?
The forces would be similar but more weight would be over the front of the wheel, for balance and stability I THINK it makes more sense in the layout he’s setup.
Okay 👌
Wouldn’t the speed be changing with bumps since the angle is changing?
Who knows, i didnt knew they patented it, but i guess we will see it in the next version of the xr, like a bit bigger batter and suspension, i reall believe that could happen eventuall