ONYX 80V Controller Firmware Update

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.

April 27, 2026 · Updated October 14, 2026 · 5 min · 953 words · John Angel

ONYX Power Delivery

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.

April 26, 2026 · Updated October 14, 2026 · 12 min · 2517 words · John Angel

Controller, Battery, and Motor Matching for ONYX RCR

A complete ONYX performance guide covering voltage, line amps, phase amps, battery quality, controllers, motors, and real-world tuning from stock to extreme builds.

April 21, 2026 · Updated October 14, 2026 · 4 min · 800 words · John Angel

ONYX Motor Heat Explained

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.

April 21, 2026 · Updated October 14, 2026 · 20 min · 4198 words · John Angel

How to Fix a Flat ONYX 80V Tubeless Tire

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.

April 20, 2026 · Updated October 14, 2026 · 9 min · 1883 words · John Angel

ONYX RCR 80V

Explains the 80V hardware and ownership differences, with a separate reference for detailed electrical power delivery.

April 14, 2026 · Updated October 14, 2026 · 4 min · 676 words · John Angel

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.

April 12, 2026 · Updated October 14, 2026 · 12 min · 2500 words · John Angel

Jaws Mode Calibration and Validation for ONYX RCR

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.

April 2, 2026 · Updated October 14, 2026 · 27 min · 5577 words · John Angel

ONYX Parallel Batteries

Explains why dual battery setups on ONYX platforms are not recommended, covering system behavior, lack of coordination, misleading product claims, real-world experience, and battery aging factors.

April 1, 2026 · Updated October 14, 2026 · 12 min · 2417 words · John Angel

ONYX Superpower BMS

Covers real ONYX riding behavior including voltage sag, protection tuning, balancing limits, diagnostics, and how to interpret BMS data during actual use.

March 30, 2026 · Updated October 14, 2026 · 7 min · 1474 words · John Angel

80V ONYX Tires

Explains stock tire specifications, rim design and estimated width, tire compatibility ranges, pressure guidelines, and real-world tubeless operation for ONYX 80V setups.

March 29, 2026 · Updated October 14, 2026 · 9 min · 1766 words · John Angel

ONYX Parts and Tools Guide

Organizes recommended ONYX maintenance and upgrade equipment, including electrical tools, wiring supplies, chargers, brake service tools, drivetrain parts, and common workshop items.

March 27, 2026 · 11 min · 2295 words · John Angel