From first rides to major upgrades, ONYX ownership comes with a learning curve. Based in Midtown West Manhattan, I help riders navigate repairs, diagnostics, upgrades, and the local riding community.
Community Guidelines From Seven Years of Experience
Seven years of experience shaped these practical guidelines for keeping the community welcoming, respectful, enjoyable, and focused on what brings us together.
ONYX AMORGE Batteries: RCR and CTY2 Options
Compares AMORGE battery configurations for 60V CTY2 and 72V, 84V, and 96V RCR builds, with pack sizes, cell options, current ratings, fitment, included hardware, pricing, and ordering information.
ONYX Battery Chemistry Guide: NMC, NCA, LFP, LTO and Solid-State
Compares NMC, NCA, LFP, LTO, and LMO battery technologies for ONYX applications, then examines solid-state, lithium-metal, semi-solid, and lithium-sulfur technologies and their current limitations.
ONYX Battery Cells: Tabless 21700 Performance Guide
Ranks current 21700 cell options for ONYX batteries, including Great Power 60Q, Reliance RS50, Tenpower 50XG, EVE 50PL, Ampace JP50, and Samsung 50S, with guidance for street and high-performance builds.
Cruise Tune vs. Thrill Tune: Understanding the ONYX RCR 80V New Normal Firmware
Cruise Tune makes the RCR 80V smoother and easier to share, while Thrill Tune unlocks stronger performance with linear power delivery and improved thermal control.
ONYX Week LA 2026 Guide
A practical guide to ONYX Week LA 2026 covering event registration, daily activities, travel planning, community culture, and what new attendees should expect.
ONYX CTY2 60V: Specs, Performance, and Ownership
Breaks down the CTY2 drivetrain and controller setup, covering power limits, Kelly 6018 programming values, cooling requirements, and upgrade paths such as higher-capacity batteries and motor swaps.
ONYX Ownership in New York: What Riders Need to Know
Explains what long-term ONYX owners have learned about riding in New York, what the city expects from riders, why confusion exists, and how classification, registration, and insurance fit into the broader ownership experience.
John Angel Podcast: Conversations, Riding, and Ownership
The John Angel Podcast is built on real-world ONYX riding and ownership, shaped by ongoing conversations, interactions, and evolving situations. This post explains what the podcast covers, where the topics come from, and how these discussions reflect how things actually play out.
Why Healthy E-Bike Communities Don’t Need Everyone To Agree
Using discount codes as a starting point, this article explores how healthy communities navigate incentives, influence, business relationships, and trust while creating enough clarity for people to understand and participate successfully.
How to Prove Ownership of Your ONYX
Learn how to build and preserve a complete ownership record for your ONYX before a theft, recovery, dispute, insurance claim, or ownership verification issue arises.
How to Verify E-Bike Insurance and Protection Plans Before You Buy
A practical guide to researching e-bike insurance, battery coverage, protection plans, and service contracts so you can understand what you are buying and verify important details before purchasing.