“JUST GET ONE! hahaha if you have the money and are looking for the most powerful, smooth, effortless compact wheel on the market this is it! Mine is the newest 50s 70lb version.
THIS IS A LOT TO READ SO BUCKLE UP!
Just as a note I have owned 20+ wheels and currently own the commander mini, Sherman S, s22 pro and s19. I am a 6'1 215lb rider.
Suspension - 8/10
Amazing but has its downfall. The suspension on the LeaperKim wheels can't be beat. With the amount of adjustment the suspension has, you can conquer anything from streets to jumps like you never have before. It is so smooth when adjusted for your weight and ride style you will simply be smiling like a child. My only gripe is the 70lb is stiff BUT it bottoms out on large jumps or at the bottom of large flights of stairs (unless you really go soft in the knees at landing). My commander mini I can't bottom out (I believe it has progressive springs inside the hydraulic tubes) and my 62lb Sherman S doesn't bottom out even with no preload.
Power - 10/10
Simply effortless and amazing. There is something about LK's tuning and power delivery that is unmatched. Side by side with the commander mini you instantly notice how smooth and how ease the Patton is for accelerating, hill climbing, etc.. I have had several 16" wheels now and none of which have been able to climb stairs with ease and the Patton did on first attempt!
Looks & Build Quality - 10/10
Like the Sherman S this thing is built like a tank (infamous for their name). Kickstand is very sturdy, the handles are ergonomic, allow for easy lifting and holding onto the wheel and are very comfortable to grab. The pedals are "decent" for stock spiked pedals and do their job off road and on. I have even ridden in the rain with no issue. The adjustable jump pad has been updated, even with my lems boulder boots (basically barefoot) I can adjust the pads far enough down to hold you tightly to the wheel!
Display - 10/10
I LOVE the display on these LK wheels! Adjustable brightness is perfect and easily accessible for anytime of riding. The numbers and specs are all spaced out and large enough to easily read while riding. The one thing I LOVE is you can tune and adjust the Patton from the display itself! NO need for an app.... Mph or kmh, Angle cutoff, display brightness, beeper volume, speed alarms, pwm alarms, etc. all done in the wonderful display!
Tire - 7/10
It's a love hate relationship. People who have had the CST-186 know what I'm saying when you easily go from upright to how'd I end up on the ground? Factory tire was at 22 psi and for a knobby it felt similar to other knobby's at 40+ psi. Offroading I had to lower it to 16 psi, for streets and my weight 26-32 psi is enough anything more carving becomes difficult and you get the cst-186 feeling of stuck upright or stuck at a sharp angle.
Comfort - 5/10
Another love/hate...Unlike the Sherman S this wheel doesn't have extremely pitched pedals, very flat and easy to ride LOVE. The body is super narrow which SHOULD be comfortable however the sharp edge where the suspension adjustments are DIG into your legs BAD. The commander mini came with the foam covers that makes this area comfortable on your legs and you can get that wheel for $2300 the Patton foam kit is $100 add on and the wheel itself is $4099 (on sale) for it's price it should 100% come with the foam side covers for comfort NO QUESTION....
Lighting - 7/10
The headlight is fantastic! I have ridden on and off road in the dark and have no complaints of brightness or adjustability. The tail lights, the blinkers are interesting and slightly useless and the handles get in the way. Unless you are directly behind the wheel, any offset angle you start to lose visibility I.e. the handles start to block direct line of sight to the tail lights. They are 5v and also not the brightest specially during the day they are nearly non existent.
Seated riding - 6/10
Because the top of the Patton is slanted to the rear, you have very poor leverage over the wheel while seated riding. I believe they did this to pitch the display up toward you while standing however being it's a 1 part top the entire top is slanted to the rear...not just the display. Most of the after market seats just level this out which still makes it an issue since you sit far back on this wheel not over the center(point of leverage). I have the foam seat kit that's an option and the nylonove seat. Both yield the same scooting forward and lots of lean to get the leverage.
Overall - I am not going to give this a # rating. The Patton is now my FAVORITE wheel period (with some upgrades for comfort). If you have the money this wheel is 100% worth the buy, if you don't have the cashola get the commander mini or commander GT.”
“New to EUC and only have 200 miles on my V11. E Wheels customer service is top notch. So much that I purchased an A2 for my wife and a Patton for myself. Had some questions about the Patton and they were answered by email with a few hours! Top notch service all the way! Will be buying more from them in the future.”
“Less than 100 miles in but I love it. So much torque and speed. Coming from V11 and V10 so this is a much different beast. The weight was a concern at first but you don't feel it at all when riding. Already took it on some dirt trails and it carried my 240lbs right up the hill no problem. The suspension is butter and I haven't adjusted at all. I've hit familiar bumps on my commute that would previously launch me off the pedals on V11 but Patton just eats it up and I barely feel it. But, I can preload and jump up curbs much easier vs the V11 even with the extra weight of the Patton.
Seat add-on is a bit stiff but hoping it will break in over time.
Ship time was crazy fast and it came charged with stock pads, wrist guards from Ewheels, and tire inflated ready to go.
Also, I had messaged Ewheels several times with random questions before taking the plunge and each time they responded almost immediately. They're great. This is my 2nd purchase from them and I have 0 complaints!
Overall 10/10 would recommend!”
We really appreciate this detailed 5-Star review! The Patton has been the Wheel of 2023, and nothing has been able to dethrone it so far. Customers are touting this machine as the best trail rider. The hyper 16" wheels are getting quite heavy, but the added torque and power help alleviate the weight under your legs. We're glad you thoroughly enjoyed your experience with eWheels, referrals do go a long way!
“Veteran patton I think is the most well built wheel to date, I've owned several wheels and this one makes the rest feel like toys and this one is an actual vehicle. I love the jump aid adjustable toe hooks they are amazing. The suspense is buttery smooth, it handled big jumps no problem.”
