How to Adjust the Super Carve 2 Trucks on Your Evolve Electric Skateboard
Why Adjust the Trucks?
The Evolve double kingpin trucks are designed to mimic the feel of snowboarding and surfing, allowing for a smoother glide and more precise carving. Adjusting the stiffness of the trucks can help you reach top speeds while maintaining optimal stability.
Necessary Tools
- Y-Tool provided with your board
- Or a 14-millimeter wrench
Steps to Adjust the Evolve Super Carve 2 Trucks
1. Understanding Truck Components
Double kingpin : Allows for smoother and more precise carving.
Two pivots (one board side, one road side): Each pivot has an upper bushing in barrel shape and a lower one in cone shape (Bushing = Small urethane pieces that make your ride smoother).
2. Adjust the Rigidity of the Trucks
Riders looking for tight turns: Adjust your trucks looser.
Riders looking for high top speeds: Adjust your trucks tighter to ensure stability and avoid wobbles (Wobble effect).
Minimum tightness: Leave two full threads visible on the kingpin as a starting point.
3. Adjust the Bushings
Bushings too tight: If a bushing bulges on the sides, choose a harder bushing.
Bushings too loose: If the bushings are not held properly in place, use softer bushings.
Example configuration:
Rider of 80 kg: Use a 90A bushing on the road side for responsive carving and a 92A bushing on the board side for stability.
For high-speed stability, stiffen the truck rear with bushings of 95A and 98A respectively.
4. Maintenance of Trucks
Eliminate squeaks: Disassemble the trucks, wipe the bushings and pivot cups, and apply lithium grease or any other grease you have.
Replacement of bushings: Bushings wear out over time and should be replaced when they are permanently compressed or start to deteriorate.
5. Verification and Tests
Functionality test: Feel a smooth resistance and a responsive rebound when you turn.
Final adjustment: Gradually tighten each truck to find the optimal setting for your ride.
Properly adjusting the trucks of your Evolve Super Carve 2 electric skateboard can transform your ride experience, offering smoother gliding, more precise turns, and increased stability at high speed. Follow these steps to optimize your board's performance.
For more details on adjusting the Super Carve 2 trucks, check out our YouTube video.
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