What are the key upgrades of the Lynx-S compared to the Lynx? Is it worth upgrading for Lynx owners?The main improvement on the Lynx-S is the new motor, optimized for more torque and higher speeds, which provides a noticeable performance improvement. Depending on your needs, it may be worth it to upgrade. Other small improvements include a better headlight, folding kickstand, thicker bus bars on the driver board for better efficiency and power delivery, and a new suspension design, the batteries are the shared with the original Lynx. Frame rigidity has also been improved compared to the original Lynx, through better suspension tolerances, and many small updates on every component adding up to an overall improvement.

Who is the Lynx-S made for?The original Lynx is one of if not the most popular "jack of all trades" Wheels, capable of excellent performance both on and off-road. The Lynx-S offers a similar feature set, but with a boost in power and some quality of life upgrades. If you're looking for a one-and-done, reliable, top-end wheel that can handle most riding scenarios at under 100lbs, then the Lynx-S is an excellent option.

What sets the Lynx-S apart from the competition? While other Wheels may excel in certain areas, for example the Blitz with its excellent power to weight ratio, and the X-Way with its excellent torque, or the F18 with its impressive tech features, the Lynx-S has the best reliability and build/suspension quality, while also packing enough performance to keep up with similar offerings. This complete package with an emphasis on quality is what Leaperkim is known for, and it's why their products remain some of the best-selling Wheels on the market.

What's the top speed? Early tests indicate the Lynx-S can reach 60mph on a full charge, thanks to its new motor and firmware improvements. As with all Wheels, though, top speed can vary based on a number of factors, including conditions, rider weight, state of charge, tire pressure, and more.

How water-resistant is the Lynx-S? Leaperkim doesn't explicitly provide a water resistance rating for the Lynx-S, which means that the general rule for all Wheels should be followed: light rain and small puddles are ok, but moderate to heavy rain and larger bodies of water are to be avoided wherever possible.

Which Powerpads will be included with the Lynx-S? Beidou is developing new pads for the Lynx-S, that are intended to work in conjunction with the built-in factory toe hooks. We'll be including a set of these new pads with every Lynx-S.

What charger is included with the Lynx-S? Is it rapid-charging capable? Are there any aftermarket charger options? The Lynx-S shares its controller & batteries with the original Lynx, but Leaperkim is claiming a maximum rate of charge of 20A this time around, compared to the previous 15A. A 5A charger will be included in the box, but we do have the latest high-voltage Roger charger available, capable of delivering around 10A on a 120V source and around 13A on a 220V source. We also have an extra-reliable adjustable 5A charger, with selectable amperage and charge percentage for maintaining battery health,

How does the adjustable pedal height work? There are several screws holding the pedal brackets to the sides of the Wheel, these can be unscrewed, and the brackets can be mounted in one of two positions. There are indentations on the side casings, to help with alignment, and reduce shear stress on the bolts when the brackets are installed.

How does the new suspension system work? Unlike the Lynx, both shocks on the Lynx-S are identical, as they each have a compression and damping rebound adjustments, and their own air chambers. Both shocks needs to be adjusted identically, though, so the same adjustments need to be made to both shocks at the same time. If you suspect they've gotten out of sync, you can simply adjust both shocks to the maximum clockwise or counterclockwise setting, and adjust them equally from there. The new shocks also lack a spring-tension preload adjustment mechanism, however the air chamber pressure is intended to replace the preload adjustment in order to set your suspension sag.

Can the new motor and suspension be installed on the Lynx? The new suspension is a drop-in replacement, and we do plan to order some sets for riders looking to upgrade. While the motor is physically compatible, the controller firmware will not be optimized for it, so some performance will be left on the table. The new controller is also larger compared to the original Lynx controller, so you'd have to replace the controller, and the controller tray, which then requires replacing more parts, and so on until the upgrade process becomes quite costly and complex. Ultimately, we don't recommend swapping the motor alone as it's not an officially supported configuration, but riders willing to accept the potential safety risk can choose to swap the motor if they wish.