Once you ride an ONYX, it’s easy to see why they have such a strong following. I’m based on Auto Row in Manhattan, where I show ONYX owners the ropes, organize rides, and help with repairs and upgrades.
John Angel Podcast: Real-World ONYX 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.
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.
ONYX Motor Heat Explained: Regenerative Braking, Statorade, and Wheel Cooling
Uses real-world ONYX 72V and 80V experience to explain motor heat behavior, including measured regenerative braking impact, why Statorade is critical, how rider behavior and environment affect heat, and how wheel design influences cooling.
ONYX Performance (Power, Speed, and What Changes It)
A complete ONYX performance guide covering voltage, line amps, phase amps, battery quality, controllers, motors, and real-world tuning from stock to extreme builds.
How to Fix a Flat ONYX 80V Tubeless Tire (Nail, Leak, or Puncture)
Covers real-world ONYX 80V tubeless tire repair, including fixing nail punctures, when to avoid removing the tire, bead seating issues, and how rider behavior can damage tires and rims.
ONYX Specs (72V vs 80V Numbers That Matter)
Compiles ONYX platform specifications covering electrical limits, battery performance, wiring references, torque values, component specifications, and environmental and thermal operating ranges.
80V ONYX (What Changes and Why It Matters)
Walks through how the 80V ONYX system works from battery to motor, covering energy flow, higher-voltage advantages, controller operation, drivetrain fundamentals, and real-world performance characteristics.
ONYX Biltwell 100
Covers race format, terrain demands, and real world ONYX performance data including completion rate, thermal stability, and endurance under sustained desert load.
ONYX Featured Parts (What's Worth It)
Featured ONYX Stuff, tied to this post, is a living hub highlighting ONYX products, upgrades, and gear that I share across platforms.
ONYX Jaws Mode Calibration (Getting It Right)
Organizes JAWS MODE calibration into progressive passes that start with safe setup and repeatable baseline checks, then move into load testing, refinement, measured validation, and long-term stability review.