Can you ride Segway on a supercross track ? - Page 2

Joushou · 09-30-2009, 10:33 AM

I believe the x2 allows bigger "bursts" of torque, while the i2 would growl and roll back down.

gbrandwood · 09-30-2009, 04:27 PM

That would make sense. I also recall something about allowing for catching a little more air time, before the base assumes the rider isn't actually present and shuts down.

Joushou · 09-30-2009, 04:56 PM

Well, i can remove one foot for several seconds before it complains, but it goes into RBM after less than half a second, if no sensors are depressed.

gbrandwood · 09-30-2009, 06:07 PM

Listen to Jon Stevens, Product Developer @ Segway, talking about the design of the XT - hardware and software.

I'm guessing if a drop of about 0.5 seconds triggers RBM on an x2, it will be slightly less on an i2. Nothing really specific given away in the video but several definite references are made to changes in the software.

Araneanz · 10-01-2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbrandwood

Whilst I'm sure your FrankenSeg (

) works fine, .

I like it! FrankenSeg does have a nice ring to it, my Segway just got a new name.

I forgot to mention in my post that FrankenSeg seems to go faster with the x2 tires on. GPS reports max speed of 20.5 kmph vs 19.5 with the i2s in place.

Must get my hands on a real x2 to experiment with!

Joushou · 10-01-2009, 05:02 PM

It does indeed go faster, as the wheels are larger...

scoob5o · 10-01-2009, 10:08 PM

i bought an x2 and at the same time ordered the wheels for i2 usage the type of riding i do i prefer the x2 setup.. i have only mounted the i2 wheels once for the weekend and i found the other advantages of a smaller footprint as far as the handeling i didn't really notice a difference other than i could feel every pebble i ran over. and of course more battery life

Joushou · 10-02-2009, 05:39 AM

You will gain way more battery-life, as you're not actually going 20km/h anymore, AND you have less traction!

I was also interested in the i2 setup for a while, but when i notice times where my turf-tires have a hard time getting traction, i don't want to know what i2-wheels would have done... :S

Someone should make an ATV-rim at half-width

gbrandwood · 10-08-2009, 08:19 AM

Another difference between FrankenSeg and a native x2 is the LeanSteer Frame. Why does the x2 have that chunky frame with a slot in it? Does anyone know? I know it looks a bit tougher - and I originally thought it was reinforced, but it is clearly intended for something else.

Joushou · 10-08-2009, 09:02 AM

It is a very strong reinforcement, but yes, it does indeed look like it got another intention... No clue what, though

09-30-2009, 10:33 AM	#11
Joushou Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Charlottenlund, Denmark Posts: 749	I believe the x2 allows bigger "bursts" of torque, while the i2 would growl and roll back down. __________________ The wise speak when they have something to say. Fools speak when they have to say something. *Reality has been scientifically proven impossible.*

09-30-2009, 04:27 PM	#12
gbrandwood Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North west England, UK. Posts: 3,043	That would make sense. I also recall something about allowing for catching a little more air time, before the base assumes the rider isn't actually present and shuts down. __________________ Gareth Brandwood The comments posted are made by the fat figners of the individual and do not necessarily represent the views of the brain.

09-30-2009, 04:56 PM	#13
Joushou Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Charlottenlund, Denmark Posts: 749	Well, i can remove one foot for several seconds before it complains, but it goes into RBM after less than half a second, if no sensors are depressed. __________________ The wise speak when they have something to say. Fools speak when they have to say something. *Reality has been scientifically proven impossible.*

09-30-2009, 06:07 PM	#14
gbrandwood Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North west England, UK. Posts: 3,043	Listen to Jon Stevens, Product Developer @ Segway Listen to Jon Stevens, Product Developer @ Segway, talking about the design of the XT - hardware and software. I'm guessing if a drop of about 0.5 seconds triggers RBM on an x2, it will be slightly less on an i2. Nothing really specific given away in the video but several definite references are made to changes in the software. __________________ Gareth Brandwood The comments posted are made by the fat figners of the individual and do not necessarily represent the views of the brain.

10-01-2009, 05:02 PM	#16
Joushou Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Charlottenlund, Denmark Posts: 749	It does indeed go faster, as the wheels are larger... __________________ The wise speak when they have something to say. Fools speak when they have to say something. *Reality has been scientifically proven impossible.*

10-01-2009, 10:08 PM	#17
scoob5o Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: richmond va Posts: 43	I have an x2 with wheel kit for i2 i bought an x2 and at the same time ordered the wheels for i2 usage the type of riding i do i prefer the x2 setup.. i have only mounted the i2 wheels once for the weekend and i found the other advantages of a smaller footprint as far as the handeling i didn't really notice a difference other than i could feel every pebble i ran over. and of course more battery life

10-02-2009, 05:39 AM	#18
Joushou Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Charlottenlund, Denmark Posts: 749	You will gain way more battery-life, as you're not actually going 20km/h anymore, AND you have less traction! I was also interested in the i2 setup for a while, but when i notice times where my turf-tires have a hard time getting traction, i don't want to know what i2-wheels would have done... :S Someone should make an ATV-rim at half-width __________________ The wise speak when they have something to say. Fools speak when they have to say something. *Reality has been scientifically proven impossible.*

10-08-2009, 08:19 AM	#19
gbrandwood Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North west England, UK. Posts: 3,043	Another difference between FrankenSeg and a native x2 is the LeanSteer Frame. Why does the x2 have that chunky frame with a slot in it? Does anyone know? I know it looks a bit tougher - and I originally thought it was reinforced, but it is clearly intended for something else. __________________ Gareth Brandwood The comments posted are made by the fat figners of the individual and do not necessarily represent the views of the brain.

10-08-2009, 09:02 AM	#20
Joushou Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Charlottenlund, Denmark Posts: 749	It is a very strong reinforcement, but yes, it does indeed look like it got another intention... No clue what, though __________________ The wise speak when they have something to say. Fools speak when they have to say something. *Reality has been scientifically proven impossible.*

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