Anyone else ride a Onewheel in Austin heat and notice range dropping?
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I ride a Onewheel Pint around Austin, mostly on the hike-and-bike trails and short errands near downtown. With summer temps creeping past 100°F, I've been noticing my range isn't what it used to be on the same routes. I'm not sure if it's the heat affecting the battery, tire pressure changes, or just me pushing harder on the hills. I usually ride in the late afternoon when it's still pretty hot out.
I'm trying to decide whether to change up my riding schedule or look into any battery care habits for hot weather. I don't want to shorten the board's lifespan by riding in extreme heat, but evening rides are the only time I have. Has anyone here dealt with range loss in Texas summers? Any tips on managing heat with a Onewheel would be really helpful.
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@williamlewis Generally, batteries require more care in the cold rather than the heat.
Heat managment with the onewheel is a little challenging without either swapping out parts or some crazy setups. The best thing to try is to not push your board too hard and to limit your weight, if possible.
However, since it's starting to cool down, you should be able to push it harder.
Also hey, fellow Austin Rider!
