Madpaddy73
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I think I got 3 inches once !
Not exactly lightweight carbon fiber materials , I feel this bike is more of a cruiser / mountain bike as opposed to a real trail /downhill bike .Customizing my Wallke X3 pro
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Not exactly lightweight carbon fiber materials , I feel this bike is more of a cruiser / mountain bike as opposed to a real trail /downhill bike .
SDM44
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Holy smokes, that's a lot of stuff on the bar.
The main reason I changed my Wallke bar out is because I'm used to riding with a 780-800mm bar, so the 680-ish mm bar that Wallke comes with is way too small and didn't feel that stable on some of the trails I normally ride. Now the ride is much better feeling on my shoulders and more stable feeling on the trails. I purposely didn't spend want too much on my Wallke and bought a Wake Comp bar for $24 shipped on Amazon.
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SDM44
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Not with a 65 lb bike that's super rear-heavy due to the hub drive motor. And especially not with the cheap air fork that the Wallke comes with, and the fake rear 'air' shock (which has a really soft coil), as the suspension already bottoms out on short drops like jumping off of a curb.
If you're looking for sweet jumps and a great handling trail bike, then look into a mid-drive eMTB with better suspension that's purposely built for those duties. Otherwise, if you want a nice, easy going trail bike that can go over a lot of surfaces with ease, and has a smooth ride & lots of power, then the Wallke X3 Pro will work out great for you.
ryukenden73
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Upgraded the oem handlebars which is 26.25 inches.. around 667mm...
to 720mm ... much more stable steering and less crowding of the all the accessories I have installed
to 720mm ... much more stable steering and less crowding of the all the accessories I have installed
SDM44
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Glad to hear you got some wider bars. Makes a huge difference on the heavy bike, and doesn't feel as sketchy when you're banking on a turn at higher speeds.
The stock Wallke X3 bars are actually 650mm (a few online reviewers mentioned it as well), but after I put on 780mm bars I realized that the 650mm bars are a lot better when you fold the bike in half and put it into the back of your car. With wider bars, you don't even need to fold the pedals since that won't even help with space (but folding the pedals with the 650 bar does make everything more compact).
I guess that's the trade off.
I've loosened the handlebars and turned them to help get my X3 into the trunk of my 2001 Buick LeSabre. It almost fits well enough to close the trunk, but not quite, so I pad the bike and tie down the trunk lid. It's possible the bike maaaaay fit in the trunk completely if I separate the handlebars from the stem (or whatever that's called) and/or I discover a better way to position the bike in the trunk. Sadly, the trunk of my newer and nicer Camry is a lot smaller. This is a pic of when I tried to fit the bike into the trunk of the Camry. I could travel that way. The thought occurred to me though that, with the bike folded and the battery and/or battery compartment open, I'd need to ensure no rain gets in there.
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Thanx! How well does your
Thanx! How well does the shock mounted mirror work? Do you know the brand/model #? Are you happy with your other mods, e.g., do you like the parts you chose, such as the seat?
ryukenden73
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I have since added a rear camera system and use my mirror as a backup. Some cheap model mirror from Amazon The seat/saddle is called Selle Royal.. the same brand as the stock.. but this is wider and has better cushioning than stock. I also broke the rear fender and replaced it with a plastic mud guard attached to the suspension with zip ties. I broke the rear fender when I lowered it and I was downhill going 28... and made a left turn at the bottom of the hill, I let the suspension ride out the corner and the rear fender got caught on the rear wheel and was ripped apart.
km406
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Exxellent! Where did you get those fenders?
ryukenden73
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Amazon. Search for FETESNICE. "Fits nice". And select the type A model
km406
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I will check it out. Thank you!
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ChrisKatouzi
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Hello, I wanted to know if you are happy with the DNM-AO6 adjustable gas shock. Any other shocks that you were considering? or is his one the best you found?
ryukenden73
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Yes. It’s better than the oem shock. I would have wanted to go to 165mm, but I have the old controller with the 6-8 wires routed on the folding joint so I am limited to 150mm.
ChrisKatouzi
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me too, I'm limited to 150mm.
I'm considering changing my LCD. Have you checked out the Bosch Kiox Display: https://electricbikeaction.com/product-review-bosch-kiox-display/
It looks really amazing
ryukenden73
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"One thing to note is that currently it isn’t available as an aftermarket option for Bosch-powered bikes. It has to be wired in from the start, so if you want one, you’ll need to buy a bike that comes with it."
ChrisKatouzi
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That's a shame.
I apologize; I have to bug you with one more question because I'm a newbie. What are your thoughts about
I apologize; I have to bug you with one more question because I'm a newbie. What are your thoughts about
the Kindshock 150x30mm https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D6M4HK9/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A30GSJ0M8HR0JH&psc=1
ryukenden73
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Yup. That should work. You also need to reuse the aluminum bushings from the OEM shock.
CastroSF
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I have 480 miles on my walkie Pro X3 2020 running around the city and some trails Golden Gate Park in the Marin headlands and some fairly rough trails around Morro Bay. Bike has taken a beating - this last trip one of the articulating frame bolts came loose which was quite a surprise. Also the rear cassette is slipping I guess it was never tightened to torque spec when it was built.
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