Begode Falcon 50S, 900Wh Battery, 1,500W Motor (2,800W Peak)

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Sale price$1,599.00 Regular price$1,699.00


  • Both Knobby & Street Tire Falcons Back in Stock
  • Springs: two choices are either the orange for up to <200lb, or the black >200lb, if selecting the black, the springs will be installed before shipping out 
  • Tires: choice of 15×3.5″ street or knobby tire
  • Cruising Speed: ~29MPH max speed
  • Battery Pack: 900Wh/100.8V battery using the Samsung 50S high-powered battery cells
  • Control board: 24x MOSFET controller rated for 280A peak current
  • Suspension: interchangeable springs & damper
  • Features: integrated rear trolley handle, highly water resistant, spiked pedals, tubeless 15″ tires, upgraded display, metal reinforced chassis/battery chambers.
Tire: Street

Tire

Suspension Spring Installed : Orange [<199lb]

Suspension Spring Installed

CRUISING SPEED

~29 MPH

WEIGHT

55lb

CHARGE TIME

1.5hr to 80%

MAX LOAD

290lb

BATTERY CAPACITY

900Wh

RANGE

35-40 MILES

Falcon, The Story

Since Electric Unicycles were unleashed into the world, over a decade ago, there has been an ever increasing arms race towards heavier & more powerful machines. Once the suspension Wheels arrived on the scene in 2021, the focus of development had been on 18" tires & larger. This created a void in the market for a compact, yet capable 14" Wheel with similar performance characteristics of its larger & more expensive siblings.

The objective of the Falcon was to bring a high-performance package in a compact & portable 14" chasis, being the first Wheel in this class with a fully functional (includes rebound) suspension system.

So far, the initial feedback from our Customers is that this Wheel more than delivers on the promise of being one of the most exciting Wheels of 2024.

Features of the Falcon

Suspension

The primary feature of the Falcon is its integration of suspension, a first for the small wheel class. It offers 60mm of travel, plenty for the use case and speed that this Wheel was designed for. The coils are also swappable by the rider if they'd like a stiffer ride. The Falcon ships with the orange (4mm thick coil) suspension springs installed, rated up to ~200lbs riding weight by Begode, but we have reports from heavier riders that prefer the plush feeling of the orange springs over the stiffer black (4.5mm thick coil) springs, which provide greater resistance. These shocks also feature adjustable rebound with their oil-filled coilover design, similar to what's offered on Leaperkim Wheels. Several experienced riders have claimed the Falcon suspension to be superior when compared to much more expensive offerings, like the King Song S22 and S16!

New Large Display

The Falcon includes Begode's large display, which provides the essential information that a rider needs beneath the prominent speedometer in the center. You can quickly view your battery level, ride mode (pedal stiffness), controller temperature, and total mileage ridden. While having a display isn't a new feature to Begode EUCs, this newest display provides the largest and most legible speedometer yet, plus it can be easily viewed in all lighting conditions.

Electronics Upgrades

The controller in the Falcon is Begode's latest compact 24-MOSFET design, capable of 280A max current, the highest power output in its size class. This extra punch allows the Falcon to support field weakening, a motor control technique that allows you to trade some torque for a higher maximum rotational speed, and it's quite current intensive. While it might seem minor, the power smoothing capacitors are mounted directly to the controller rather than folded over as in previous Begode controller designs, improving reliability and thus safety. The Falcon also uses an upgraded charge and discharge control board, with reverse protection diodes, overcurrent fuses, and other safety features.

Ultra-Wide Tubeless Tire

Like the A2 that came before it, the Falcon uses an ultra-wide 14x3.5" tubeless tire, which comes with a number of advantages. The primary benefit of going tubeless is that the chance of getting a flat is greatly decreased, as smaller holes will self-heal, and larger holes can be plugged without having to change the inner tube. From our experience of selling tens-of-thousands of Wheels, most flat tires are the result of abrasion of the tube against the inside of the tire, which isn't an issue if there's no tube to begin with. Plus, the extra width of the Falcon tire provides better stability, which can help flatten the learning curve for new riders, while still providing the excellent maneuverability that a 14" class wheel can offer.

Light Weight

The Falcon's compact design and clever engineering affords it a relatively low weight of 55lbs, especially when considering the specs it's packing. The motor and batteries typically take up a large portion of a wheel's weight, & as can be seen in the graph, the motor/tire represents nearly 42% of the net weight. Many Customers have dispensed with the stock side panels, choosing the modular Powerpads directly on the Velcro sides; if removing those, the package weight comes just a tad over the magical 50lb mark.

For the major components of any Wheel, e.g. motor, battery pack & tire, these are pretty much 'fixed quantities'. The power properties of an electronic motor [currently] require heavy structural components, large amounts of copper & permanent fixed magnets—engineering is a constant battle of trade-offs between sufficient strength & keeping the weight down to acceptable levels. With present battery technology, the standard 21700 cells are a precise 72g. In the Falcon, the Wheel contains 48x of these + metal cases + BMS + wiring, etc., combined is a further 28% of the net weight. All the other components of the machine represent a mere 30% of the total.

Customizable Side Pads

A common complaint from riders is that the stock pads which ship with their wheel don't conform well to their legs, feel uncomfortable, or are otherwise not shaped correctly to allow the rider to use the wheel to its full potential. The most popular solution for this in the community has been to apply Velcro to the side of the wheel, onto which alternative/custom side pads can be placed in any position to perfectly suit the individual rider. The Falcon aims to provide the best of both worlds by including Velcro pre-applied to the sides of the wheel, to which the stock pads can be attached. Don't like the stock pads? No problem! Just pick up a different set of pads, several of which ship with Velcro already installed, and install them on the Falcon, no need to attach your own Velcro to the side of the wheel.

Rapid Charging

The Falcon is rated for a maximum 8 Amp charge rate; by way of comparison, this is almost triple that of the previous 100V/ 900Wh Begode battery packs. This feat is achieved using the top-tier Samsung 50S cells, turbo-charging the life-blood of the machine's arterial pathways, for a whopping 280A max top-end phase current. Besides this high-output rating, another intrinsic property is charging rates up to 5A/cell/series (the Falcon is composed of a 24p2s pack) charge rate—we recommend keeping the current at 8A, or below, to have some margin on the charge-port circuit. The included 5A charger, charges the wheel from 0 to 80% in under an hour, or about 90 minutes to 100%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some key features/specifications of the Falcon?Significantly more power than any other 14″ Wheel in production today, with a maximum top speed of 31MPH/50kph, spring suspension, integrated handle(s), in a packaged footprint similar to the current A2. The objective is to provide a compact ‘sporty’ feeling Wheel that can go nearly anywhere, & do just about anything.

Is it possible to bring the weight below the 50lb or even 55lb mark?Given the stringent specification requirements of the comparatively large battery capacity, sturdy construction, wide-tire etc, packaging all this in a sub-50lb machine is a challenge. There are some weight shedding measures with ribbed metal battery boxes, similar to other models, but this remains to be seen. If removing the side pads and trolley handle, it's possible to get the wheel to a weight of ~50lbs.

Is there be an alternative knobby tire option? Yes, we are offering a choice of the slick/street tire, or the same knobby as is currently fitted on the A2.

I see in the specifications/details that the motor is the same as the A2, does this mean that the power will be similar to that of an A2?No, this is a common misconception of all Wheels; just because a manufacturer has a motor of a certain nominal power rating, there are other, more important factors, like the sustained power output of the battery pack & controller that will have greater influence to the sustained power.

Can the suspension be adjusted & springs swapped out?
Yes, the springs can be swapped. The first prototype had a set 4mm hardened steel springs, designed for Riders in the 120-200lb weight range, which is what the production Falcon now ships with. 4.5mm springs are available for riders exceeding 200lb, but the feedback on the 4.0mm (orange) springs has been very positive, with several experienced riders claiming the suspension is superior to what's found on more expensive wheels.

What sort of side/power pads will it be shipped with?The Falcon ships with soft Velcro pre-applied to the battery cases, to which the included stock side pads (with hard side velcro pre-applied) can be attached. Alternatively, customers can forgo the stock pads and install custom pads right onto the battery cases.

Is there an integrated trolley handle?Absolutely, this is core to the design. Even in the first prototype, there was a slot for a rear telescopic handle, extending to a height of 32″. The production Falcon includes a sleek integrated handle that folds up and down for easy use.

Is the Falcon rapid-charge compliant?
Yes, the machine has the high-power Samsung 50S cells, while in theory rated at 10A between the two packs, 24s2p, it’s highly recommended to keep the charge rates 20% below this limit (8A) for the other elements in the circuit, such as the charge connector, wiring, & BMS.