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.
ONYX Week LA 2026 Guide
A living guide to ONYX Week LA 2026 covering the event, schedule updates, community resources, ONYX Live, Discord setup, group rides, rider support, and practical advice for new and returning attendees.
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.
ONYX Specs (72V vs 80V Numbers That Matter)
Provides a structured technical reference for ONYX 72V and 80V platforms including dimensions, electrical limits, hardware specifications, materials, operating ranges, and system constraints.
About the ONYX Community and the Rules That Keep It Working
An overview of ONYX community culture, shared accountability, collaboration, technical discussion, business participation, and the standards that guide ONYX AF and ONYX AF SALES.
ONYX 80V Thrill Mode, Cruise Mode, and What Error 12 Actually Taught Me in Portland
After testing new firmware in Portland and accidentally hitting Error 12 during an aggressive uphill climb, this breakdown explains how Thrill Mode changes ride feel, how Cruise Mode improves control, and what riders should understand about thermal limits.
ONYX 80V Controller Firmware Update (Throttle Mapping and Ride Modes Explained)
Explains ONYX 80V controller firmware changes including Thrill and Cruise modes, updated throttle mapping, display temperature visibility, and how these updates affect real-world riding behavior.
ONYX Power Delivery Explained (Voltage, Current, and Torque)
Breaks down how power moves from battery to motor on ONYX builds, covering voltage, current, resistance, controller operation, torque production, battery behavior, aftermarket parts, and why similar bikes can perform differently.
Why ONYX Owners Get Stuck on Repairs
ONYX owners often get stuck during repairs not because the work is complex, but because of how it is approached. This post explains the common patterns behind that and outlines a clear process to move forward efficiently.