@BluPenguin
So i’m saying that based on at least 4 examples of plastic failures that the unreinforced PC/ABS composition seems inadequate for the list of products that I-wonder is recommending as compatible. From their web site…here is the list of recommended fits:
EVOLVE: All models with street setup and ABEC core
BOOSTED: Fit all V2&V3 boards with the IWONDER conversion kit PJ006S Mini board Requires IWONDER conversion kit PJ006M
OWNBOARD: Compatible with W2,Bamboo & Carbon+Clone Brands,M1 Mini board Requires IWONDER kit PJ006R(6mm riser pads X2 and 50mm truck bolts X8)
SLICK REVOLUTION: Compatible with all models,Urban Kick Requires IWONDER kit PJ006R(6mm riser pads X2 and 50mm truck bolts X8)
METROBOARD: Compatible with all ABEC core models
EXWAY: Riot belt drive with EXWAY 6 star pulley only
REVEL: Revel Kit 2WD & 4WD
WOWGO: 3X with belt drive only
TRAMPA: Compatible with all ABEC core models
RIPTIDE: Requires IWONDER kit PJ006R(6mm riser pads X2 and 50mm truck bolts X8)
VESTAR: Compatible with all ABEC core models,Mini belt motor Requires IWONDER Kit PJ006R(6mm riser pads X2 and 50mm truck bolts X8)
I believe the original wheels on all of the above products have Nylon+Glass fiber cores.
I think that Iwonder as a manufacturer of aftermarket replacements should be urged to recognize that their choice of plastic is poor and that matching the Nylon+Glass fiber composition of the original equipment wheels is the most sensible way to prevent future failures and injuries.
I think that thier current product is below industry standard and that they should manufacture to match industry standard if their product is an all terrain replacement wheel for the top brands of eskates.
But if you don’t feel what I think is credible, then perhaps you will find it more credible coming from this very clever contributor to the “problems with cloud wheels thread”…
I think you know him. He goes by the handle @BluPenguin
Its a brilliant and thoughtful post from someone who clearly understands that putting substandard strength wheels on some of the fastest electric longboards on the market is unwise.
The poster above really seems to understand the issue. Unlike this guy here who can’t seem to make a connection between wheel failure and injury and risk of death.
I-Wonder seems to have come up with a product that has characteristics that some of their customers enjoy. But if some of thier customers get injured or die, then it will be very bad for I-wonder. It would also be very bad for a fragile eskate industry. And of course it is worst for the rider and his family and loved ones.
I-wonder continues to look at this issue in a very unhealty way. They talk about this on their web site as just one failure. Its not. They perform some tests to try to prove that the material is strong. The material gets crushed in the test and they are happy with the outcome because it did not crack.
You seem to care about the company and the people who work there. If that is true and if you have a connection with them then push them hard to do the right thing. Ask them to change their web site to emphasize that these are hobby class wheels and that they are not recomended for high speeds, or rought roads and many other situations. Encourage them to urge customers to inspect the wheels regularly. Continue to encourage them to use materials that are of the same grade as the OEM wheels that they say that they can replace. If you can help the manufacturer to do the right thing then that is the best hope for thier future as a sucessful company. Its also the best hope for avoiding serious injuries on the long list of higher speed products that these wheels are beeing mounted on.