Things to know before you ride
Ride with caution and always wear a helmet and protective gear. Each state and territory in Australia have different rules and regulations for using your product. including where you can legally use such products and if you need to register them with your state’s road traffic authority. Any information provided by JB Hi-Fi is general in nature only and may not take account of your specific circumstances. It is the responsibility of each user to check their local laws before riding.
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Overview
Inspired by the build quality. performance and superior comfort of a classic muscle car. the Bamboo GTR marries the best features of old-school deck craftsmanship with the latest technology to produce the ultimate fun machine. Pimped with our newly forged aluminium ‘Super Carve’ trucks for the ultimate riding experience no compromise has been made when it comes to strength. durability and ride quality.
New patent pending Power Flex battery technology and the best 18650 lithium ion battery cells available provide you with real-world range of up to 50km per charge. turning any road or path into the endless wave of your dreams. This coupled with Bluetooth communication is a game changer for Evolve skateboards as it provides instant power and ultra smooth acceleration and braking performance. placing the ultimate in intuitive riding control in your hands. With 3000 watts of twin brushless sensored motor power driving our new made in USA Evolve GT 97mm inline race formula wheels. smooth yet responsive performance is at the heart of this machine.
If you’ve skated before you’ll appreciate the pop in this deck thanks to our new relationship with one of the most premium deck manufactures in the skateboard world. The GTR deck is constructed of bamboo with the addition of fibreglass which puts you in the goldilocks zone for flex and strength. Adjust the drop through truck position to make them closer or further apart to dial in your ride and enjoy the low profile feel. just the way you like it.
Whether you’re into short and sharp or long and deep carving our bamboo deck has a classic longboard vibe and will give you a softer feeling under foot. But don’t let that fool you. coupled with our street wheels this board is like a cheetah unleashed. Super fast. gripy and smooth. the Bamboo GTR Street is responsive yet nimble and it likes to eat hills for breakfast. Corners will turn into apexes. open stretched into runways. and wide open paths will make your list of favourite powder runs!
Key Features
Deck material: 3 Ply Bamboo / 2-Ply Fiber glass
Deck length: 38 Inches / 96 cm
Wheel base: Adjustable - 37 to 36 Inches / 940mm to 910mm
Trucks: Forged / CNC Super carve 306mm/12inch width
Wheels: Made in USA Evolve GT 97mm 76A (Black)
Also compatible with the Evolve GT wheel range. 85mm Orangatang Caguamas and the 107mm Evolve/Abec 11 F1 wheels. Also compatible with the GT All Terrain Setup (available separately)
Motor: Dual 1500 watt (3000 watt total) high performance custom made brushless out-runner motors.
Bearings: Evolve Ceramic Precision Bearings
Battery: 14AH Samsung Lithium Ion battery with custom BMS (Patent Pending design). Travel Friendly 4.2AH Sony Lithium Ion with Custom BMS (Optional)
Recharge: Samsung Battery is 4-5hrs with the standard fast charger. Sony Battery is 1.5-2hrs with the standard fast charger.
Remote: Patent pending R-2 Remote. Bluetooth control. instant trigger response.
Weight: 10.3kg/22LBS standard and 8.5kg/18.7LBS Travel Battery.
Range: Up to 50km/31miles Standard and 15km/10 miles Travel Battery
Top speed: Approx 42km/h / 26mph. Speed wil reduce as voltage decreases.
Max load: 100 kg / 220 lbs
Suitable terrain: Smooth bitumen roads/footpaths/concrete
Slides: Yes
Hills: Up to 30% gradient in GTR mode (insanely STEEP!)
Braking: Ultra smooth stepless braking control with regenerative recharging.
Aesthetics: 1970 Muscle car vibe. strong. powerful yet comfortable to ride.