NEW: Leaperkim Lynx-S, 2,700Wh Battery/3,800W Motor

One of the main upgrades on the Lynx-S compared to the original Lynx is the all-new C42 motor, with a nominal power rating of 3,800W, up from the previous 3,200W. Boasting the widest magnets of any wheel released so far, the new motor provides a significant increase in torque, which also allows for higher top speeds, as the field weakening algorithm no has more magnetic field strength to work with. The new motor also incorporates a temperature sensor, which is becoming standard equipment on modern Wheels, as an added safety measure while riding. Combined with Leaperkim's revised hall-less operation mode to keep the wheel balancing in the event of a hall sensor failure, the new motor helps make the Lynx-S one of the safest wheels on the market.

Another standout feature of the Lynx-S is the all-new suspension design. Both shocks now use the same cartridge design, with adjustable rebound and compression on both sides. This reduces the effects of uneven forces compared to the previous design, which handled compression and rebound separately on each shock. The new shocks also feature an inflatable air chamber, which replaces the older preload design that relied on tensioning the springs. The two main benefits of this approach are separation of the air and oil to improve damping performance and predictability, and a wider adjustment range than adjusting spring tension alone can provide. Similar to previous offerings, the Lynx-S will come with a choice between three spring weight options:

• 62lb, for riders up to 190lb
• 66lb, between 190-220lb
• 70lb, >220lb

While the Lynx-S controller is similar to the original in terms of hardware, Leaperkim has put significant effort into optimizing the firmware for the new motor. The Wheel is now rated for 10kW of peak power, which is in increase of 25% over the original Lynx's 8kW peak power limit. One of the main benefits of using an existing hardware design is reliability, the Lynx's controller has proven to be one of the most reliable designs out there, and new designs tend to require a couple of revisions before they reach a stable level of performance. The Lynx-S avoids the typical teething issues that come with a new controller design, by using what's proven to work well.

The Lynx-S also comes equipped with Leaperkim's latest headlight design, from the Oryx. Compared to the original Lynx headlight, it's more powerful at 25W/3,000 lumens, compared to 20W/2,500 lumens, and it uses a new lens with an improved beam pattern for better visibility at night. Headlight performance is often overlooked on these high-speed machines, but it's good to see an increase in headlight performance to accompany the Lynx-S' improved performance. The taillight has also been slightly revised for enhanced visibility, while maintaining the turn signal functionality of Leaperkim's other Wheels.

One of the most popular aftermarket modifications for the original Lynx was a set of pedal lowering brackets, which exchanges a bit of ground clearance for a noticeable improvement in stability at speed. The Lynx-S now features two pedal bracket positions, similar to the Oryx, which allows you to choose between more ground clearance for off-roading, or lower pedals for better handling and stability for street & high-speed riding. This model also comes standard with the new and improved larger Oryx pedals, with better grip thanks to a the use of traditional pedal studs compared to molded studs on the previous design. Larger pedals also provide more support, making longer rides more comfortable.

First introduced on the NOSFET Apex, and then later the Oryx, the Lynx-S' kickstand is a folding design. One of the main failure points in a crash tends to be a Wheel's kickstand, as it protrudes out the farthest from the body. A folding kickstand design prevents it from getting damaged as easily during a fall, while also reducing the Wheel's overall footprint for storage. This approach also has the potential to make replacing the kickstand less expensive if it does sustain damage, in the event that the kickstand arms or crossbar are damaged, but the mounting brackets remain intact.