ONYX Maintenance (What Needs Attention and When)

Provides a structured index of ONYX maintenance topics, covering brake service, wheel and tire work, suspension components, routine cleaning, and recommended tools used when maintaining or repairing the bike.

Hub · February 7, 2026 · 4 min · 784 words · John Angel

ONYX Battery (Charging, Range, and Longevity)

Provides a structured index of ONYX battery systems, covering stock battery options, aftermarket upgrades, charging practices, diagnostics, long-term care, and how to assess battery condition when buying or maintaining a bike.

Hub · February 5, 2026 · 4 min · 837 words · John Angel

ONYX Cooling (Heat, Limits, and What Fails)

Reviews real-world ONYX motor thermal behavior, including regenerative braking heat contribution, load-related heating, RPM cooling characteristics, and the impact of Statorade and Hubsinks on sustained riding performance.

Performance · February 3, 2026 · 6 min · 1214 words · John Angel

ONYX Battery Care (How to Make It Last)

Outlines the habits that protect ONYX battery lifespan, covering safe charging temperatures, indoor winter storage, summer heat exposure, and everyday practices that reduce long-term pack stress.

Battery · February 2, 2026 · 5 min · 938 words · John Angel

ONYX Security (Locks, Tracking, Real Protection)

Reviews realistic theft prevention practices for ONYX ownership, focusing on storage choices, disc locks, chain locks, covers, and how layered security reduces theft risk during everyday parking.

Safety · February 1, 2026 · 6 min · 1081 words · John Angel

ONYX Connectors (Charge vs Discharge, Limits)

Explains XLR charging connector configuration, XT60 and XT90 upgrades, discharge port charging limits, battery lead performance, and high-current connector systems including SB50, QS8, QS9, QS10, and QS12

Battery · January 31, 2026 · 10 min · 1957 words · John Angel

ONYX Ownership (What It's Actually Like)

Explores how new riders can adapt to the ONYX platform, covering early riding practices, body position, everyday usability, charging habits, and considerations before making modifications.

Platform · January 30, 2026 · 4 min · 851 words · John Angel

ONYX Hub Motors (How They Work and Their Limits)

Details how the QS 205 V3Ti, QS 260 V4, and QS 273 V4 behave on ONYX builds across 72V, CTY2, and 80V platforms, including compatibility, wiring requirements, and thermal characteristics.

Hub · January 27, 2026 · 10 min · 2117 words · John Angel

80V ONYX 45Ah (Power, Range, Behavior)

Summarizes how the 80V 45Ah ONYX battery performs in daily use, covering voltage ranges, current capability, charging practices, cell balance monitoring, and factors affecting lifespan and reliability.

Battery · January 24, 2026 · 4 min · 662 words · John Angel

72V ONYX 41Ah (Range and Upgrade Reality)

Covers real-world behavior of the ONYX 41Ah battery with detailed BMS configuration, calibration tables, imbalance recovery procedures, fault-specific diagnostics, charging characteristics, performance behavior, and operational limits affecting longevity.

Battery · January 23, 2026 · 10 min · 1966 words · John Angel

72V ONYX 45Ah (Performance and Tradeoffs)

Explains how the 72V 45Ah ONYX battery behaves in real-world use, covering voltage ranges, cell balancing, charging strategy, temperature limits, and practices that affect lifespan and reliability.

Battery · January 22, 2026 · 3 min · 603 words · John Angel

72V ONYX 23Ah (Range, Limits, Real Use)

Details real-world behavior of the ONYX 23Ah battery, including constant-voltage charging requirements for balancing, outlet wattage interpretation, cutoff-based diagnostics, balancing schedules, and performance limitations as the pack ages.

Battery · January 21, 2026 · 6 min · 1179 words · John Angel