“I bought a used Ecomobl M20 over 5 years ago and the board is still running. I need to get new front wheels for it.”
–John Reese
（M20 Off-road wheels is Non-pneumatic tires , inside the tyres there is a honeycomb type of rubber, instead of tubes so you won’t have to worry about flat tyres again. ）
M20 non-pneumatic tires
John Reese and Mark Rockshock are both big fans of the Ecomobl M24 electric skateboard. Here is their discussion on whether the M24 off-road skateboard should have pneumatic or non-pneumatic tires?
“John Reese I can highly recommend the pneumatic tires. It’s fun in a different way. But they stick especially on asphalt if you put too little air pressure in them.
The airless (nylon) tires last for many miles because of their material, but unfortunately they are not balanced and quite heavy (especially my favorite tires 255x90cm – PERFECT for autumn in the forest). You just have to drill the hole for the valve in the rim (aluminum) with a cordless screwdriver and if necessary, soften the edges a bit with sandpaper or a file.
That’s how I did it with my M24Pro and I can switch back to the airless tires at any time.”
—Mark Rockshock
M24 pneumatic tires
“Mark Rockshock I want to stick with the stock setup. I have a Propel Endeavor S1 and to be honest everything about it blows Ecomobl away. Ecomobl doesn’t hold a candle to Propel. I use them both and the Ecomobl just keeps on ticking. I use them both and try to switch boards each ride.”
–John Reese
“John Reese OK, I understand – I’ve ridden the Endeavor1 and 2 too. Yes, I like it, BUT compared to my M24PRO (AWD) it’s too weak. There are certainly 5 in my eSk8 group with the Endeavor – but I leave all the guys behind in the terrain and especially uphill… I don’t know about the comparison to the M24 with 2WD.
It’s great that you use both boards – I think it’s really cool when you’ve ridden one board for 2 hours and then switch to another one – it takes a few meters to get used to the different handling – but that’s exactly what I love about the eSk8’ing…
and what was the worst eSk8: Bajaboard – much too expensive, bad materials (breakages, material fatigue), screws come loose, the track warps, you have to adjust it for each rider’s weight and many other bad things.”
–Mark Rockshock
Ecomobl M24 Pro electric mountainboard
“Mark Rockshock I looked Bajaboard and other high dollar boards. I kinda took a gamble when the Endeavor S1 first came out but had done my research and was very comfortable throughout the whole Propel experience. I do agree with you about the 4wd. I am probably going to purchase Propels new 4wd but I gotta save up. I have spent more on eskates in the last 5 years than I have on my vehicles. I dream of a 4wd eboard but am quite content with the S1 and my m20. Both boards do everything I want them or expect them to do. It’s a huge step up from a Acton then I got a FIIK Street Surfer. From there I got my m20 and a year later got the S1 so I have some knowledge about eskates. I really don’t like group rides. Someone always has to be first but on a bike trail I take it slow around people. I do not want eskates to get a bad reputation here in Nashville TN. I meet up sometimes but only a few times a year.”
Ecomobl M20 off road skateboard
–John Reese
“John Reese You have a very good attitude and I agree that you shouldn’t endanger anyone. But in a group it was usually more relaxed than when I was alone. That’s a good thing – everyone looks out for each other and one person shows the rest of the “gang” their route selection. Sometimes I drive more than an hour to the meeting point. But it’s worth it”
–Mark Rockshock
The above are two people’s opinions. If you have any different opinions on whether off-road skateboards should use pneumatic tires or non-pneumatic tires, please leave a message to the Ecomobl team.
