I picked up the Onewheel GT S-Series Rally Edition after my GT was stolen while it was out on rental, and I wanted to see what the Rally bundle actually looked like in real life, not just on the order page.
The big question for me was simple: what ships now, what is still delayed, and how much setup can you realistically do right out of the box?
Quick Answer
The Onewheel GT S-Series Rally Edition arrived faster than expected, taking about two or three days to reach me in Los Angeles, even though the estimate looked closer to a week.
The board itself, home charger, GT S-Series Hypercharger, blue bumpers, and blue charger plug were in the shipment. The Recurve Hybrid Fender and Recurve railguards were not in the box and appeared to still be on the August shipping timeline.
Why I Bought The GT S Rally
I already had a Onewheel Pint X and a GT, and the whole reason I got into these boards was to ride with my two boys. Having only one board does not really help with that.
My GT was stolen a couple of weeks before this unboxing while it was being rented through FriendWithA. The rental process had insurance involved, and FriendWithA handled the situation well, but I still needed a replacement board.
Since I was already in the process of recovering the value of the stolen GT, I decided it made sense to move up to the GT S instead of replacing the exact same board.
What Was In The Accessory Box
The accessory box had three main items: the GT S-Series Hypercharger, the blue bumper kit, and the blue silicone charger plug.
The charger plug is exactly what you would expect. It is a simple silicone rubber plug for the charge port, but I like having it match the bumper color.
The Hypercharger was a little interesting because the label said GT on it, even though this was for the GT S-Series bundle. The output listed 113 volts, which lines up with the GT S, but I still think it would be cleaner if Future Motion marked it with the S so owners do not have to second-guess it.
- GT S-Series Hypercharger was included.
- Blue bumper kit was included.
- Blue charger plug was included.
- Recurve Hybrid Fender was not included.
- Recurve railguards were not included.
First Look At The Board
The outer shipping box looked fine, but the inner box had some rough spots. The bottom was coming apart a bit, so I would be careful when opening one of these.
The board box said Onewheel GT S-Series, but I did not see Rally clearly called out on the box. My guess is that the Rally setup may be built from a GT S-Series box with the Rally-specific parts installed, but that is just based on what I saw during the unboxing.
The Recurve rails immediately stood out. They had a textured feel, almost like a powder-coated finish, rather than a slick smooth surface. I am curious whether that texture will help them show scratches less over time.
The orange cable people have mentioned online is definitely noticeable. The handle also still had a little bit of rattle to it, so that is something I will keep an eye on once I put more miles on the board.
Footpads And Recurve Shape
The front footpad has a concave shape, but it did not look as aggressive to me as some GT footpad concerns people have had in the past. There is still concave there, so I would not describe it as flat.
The Recurve rails also looked less dramatic in person than they appeared in some of the photos. If you are used to more extreme W rails, this is not that same kind of angle. It is shaped, but it is not wild.
The grip tape felt pretty coarse compared with my older GT, although part of that may just be comparing a new board to a used one.
Installing The Blue Bumpers
Since the railguards and fender were not in the box, the main install I could do right away was the blue bumper kit.
The bumper install is straightforward if you have the right Torx bits. The rear screws are longer than the others, so keep track of which screws came from which holes.
One side lined up easily. The other side took a little more patience and loosening things back up so the holes could line up correctly. That is the reality of working on these things live: sometimes the part does not slide in perfectly on the first try.
I used a driver set up so I would not overtighten everything, then finished by hand. That is a good habit with these boards because you do not want to strip hardware or crank down harder than needed.
- Keep the longer screws separate.
- Start screws loosely before tightening everything down.
- Use the right Torx bits rather than forcing the wrong tool.
- Do not overtighten the bumper screws.
AirTag Mount Setup
Because my previous GT was stolen, I also wanted to add an AirTag to this GT S. I had already used a similar Etsy-style mount on my old GT, and I ordered the same type for this board.
The AirTag fits into the mount, and the mount installs under the bumper area. The fit was very tight, which is probably what you want, but it took some pressure to get it seated properly.
The important part is making sure the mount snaps past the small internal lip. If it does not go past that lip, it can sit proud instead of flush. Once it snapped into place, it looked properly seated.
This is not a replacement for insurance or common sense, but after having a board stolen, I do think adding an AirTag is worth considering.
Tools I Keep For Onewheel Work
I keep a dedicated small tool kit for Onewheel maintenance so I can throw it in the car when needed. It is not something I would carry in a backpack, but it is useful to have everything in one place.
The main things I keep around are Torx bits, the larger bit for axle work, a breaker bar for loosening stubborn axle bolts, sealant, tape, Loctite, and small cleaning tools for grip tape.
I also label the tools by board when it helps. That may sound excessive, but when you have a Pint X, GT, and now GT S, it saves time when you are trying to grab the right bit quickly.
- Torx bit set, including smaller sizes.
- Larger axle bit for Onewheel axle bolts.
- Breaker bar for stubborn hardware.
- Grip tape cleaning blocks.
- Sealant and waterproof tape.
- Loctite and cleaner or primer.
What I Still Need To Test
This unboxing was mostly about what came in the box and getting the basic accessories installed. The real test will be riding it and comparing it against the GT setup I was used to.
I had been running Enduro tires on my GT, so I am especially interested to see how the GT S Rally tire and 6-inch hub combination feels over time.
I also wanted rim lifesavers at first, but I have seen people say they may be less necessary with this hub and tire setup because the rim does not get beat up as easily. I will need real riding time before I have an opinion on that.
The Recurve Hybrid Fender and railguards will need a follow-up once they ship, because those were part of the bundle I was most curious about.
Key Takeaways
- The GT S-Series Rally Edition board arrived quickly, but not every bundle accessory shipped at the same time.
- The Hypercharger, blue bumpers, and blue charger plug were included in this shipment.
- The Recurve Hybrid Fender and railguards appeared to still be delayed until August.
- The Recurve rails have a textured finish and look less extreme in person than some photos suggest.
- The blue bumper install is straightforward, but screw length and alignment matter.
- An AirTag mount can fit under the bumper area, but it needs to snap fully past the internal lip to sit flush.
Watch the Video
The video above above for the full live unboxing, the bumper install, the AirTag mount placement, and a closer look at the GT S Rally Edition right out of the box.
