{"product_id":"the-commuter-hub-electric-skateboard-motor","title":"The Commuter Hub | 70mm and 90mm Electric Skateboard Hub Motor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTorque is the only honesty a motor has.\u003c\/strong\u003e A board that claims 30 km\/h and dies on the first rise is not a commuter, it is a toy. The Commuter Hub is the drive unit for builders who would rather feel the hill flatten under their feet than read a spec sheet about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hub motor sits inside the wheel, which means no belts to tension, no pulleys to align, and no exposed drive train to collect gravel. Choose 70mm for a lighter, lower board or 90mm for clearance and grip at speed. Single drive keeps the build light and the wallet intact. Dual drive turns a longboard into something that pulls away from traffic without hesitation. The motor is sensorless, so it starts with a push and then reads rotor position from back-EMF, which removes the most fragile cable on the whole board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery unit is rated for 24 to 36 volts, spins at up to 2640 rpm no-load at a 110KV constant, and reaches roughly 85 percent efficiency under load. The PU sleeve is replaceable, which matters: the urethane wears out long before the copper does, and on most hub motors that single fact decides whether the board is a five-year project or a one-season experiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHills do not get shorter. The motor just makes them irrelevant.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin:24px 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;margin:0 0 12px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhat the Build Gets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHub architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e the motor lives inside the wheel, so there is no belt, no pulley and no exposed drive train.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensorless start\u003c\/strong\u003e push to start, then back-EMF reading takes over, removing the hall sensor cable entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e70mm or 90mm wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e a smaller wheel keeps the board light and low, a larger one adds clearance and grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle or dual drive\u003c\/strong\u003e one motor for economy and range, two for traction and acceleration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaceable PU sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e the urethane is a consumable, so wear does not scrap the motor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronic braking\u003c\/strong\u003e brake force scales with speed, using the same windings that drive the wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24V to 36V system support\u003c\/strong\u003e fits the voltage bands most DIY boards already run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin:24px 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;margin:0 0 12px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eNumbers That Matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop speed\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 38 km\/h in a properly matched build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEfficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e roughly 85 percent, which is the difference between a 20 km ride and a 12 km ride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKv constant\u003c\/strong\u003e 110KV, giving 2640 rpm no-load at 24 volts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum load\u003c\/strong\u003e rated to 100 kg of rider plus gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin:24px 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;margin:0 0 12px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e electric skateboard hub motor with PU cover, sensorless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheel diameters\u003c\/strong\u003e 70mm and 90mm options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 to 36 volts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated power\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 250W continuous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum power\u003c\/strong\u003e 350W at 70mm, 600W at 90mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop speed\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 38 km\/h.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum current\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 38A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo-load speed\u003c\/strong\u003e 2640 rpm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo-load current\u003c\/strong\u003e 500mA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKv value\u003c\/strong\u003e 110KV (2640 rpm at 24 volts).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEfficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 85 percent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum load\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBraking\u003c\/strong\u003e electronic, force varies with speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e single drive and dual drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed controller\u003c\/strong\u003e requires a sensorless-compatible ESC, matched to the voltage you plan to run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin:24px 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-applications\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;margin:0 0 12px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhere It Belongs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the drive unit for the person building a board instead of buying one, and for the workshop repairing boards other people built. Commuters use it to convert a retired longboard into a short-range commuter that charges under a desk. Campus riders pair dual 70mm motors with a modest battery for a board that folds into a car boot. Off-road builders step up to the 90mm wheel for clearance, then gear the battery for torque rather than top speed. Because the PU sleeve is replaceable and the electronics are sealed inside the hub, the same motor can survive several sets of urethane, which is the real measure of whether a drive unit was worth buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin:24px 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;margin:0 0 12px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What ESC should I pair with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eA: Any sensorless-compatible electronic speed controller rated for your pack voltage and current. Tell us your battery voltage and rider weight and we will point you at the right range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Single drive or dual drive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eA: Single drive for a light board, longer range and a lower budget. Dual drive if you want traction on gravel, harder acceleration and redundancy if one motor ever fails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: 70mm or 90mm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eA: 70mm keeps the board low, light and quick to accelerate. 90mm adds clearance over curbs and cracks and holds speed better, at the cost of a little torque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it hard to start from a standstill?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eA: Being sensorless, it wants a push before the controller can read rotor position. That is the trade for having no fragile sensor cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I replace the urethane?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eA: Yes. The PU sleeve is a wear part and replacing it is the reason the motor can outlive several sets of wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it fit my existing trucks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eA: Fitment depends on your truck axle diameter and hanger geometry. Send a photo of your truck setup and we will confirm before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What battery should I run?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eA: A 10S or 12S pack is the usual pairing for a 24 to 36 volt system. Match your controller current to the pack's continuous discharge rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How much does one motor add in weight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eA: Hub motors put the mass in the wheel, which is why dual drive feels heavier to carry but more planted to ride. Weigh your target build before choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it brake, or only coast?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eA: It brakes electronically through the same windings, with force that scales with speed. Controller settings decide how aggressive that feels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which wheel sizes are in stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eA: Both 70mm and 90mm configurations are listed, along with single and dual drive options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin:24px 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-gallery\" style=\"margin-top:28px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/H6189e27fb0d047209c3b49c15bad19fcf.webp?v=1724029383\" alt=\"electric skateboard hub motor detail view 1\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:12px auto;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/H328e613b0d5f41c2af9f727abb8e2bb1m.webp?v=1724029384\" alt=\"electric skateboard hub motor detail view 2\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:12px auto;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/H6a0f04b6530e416bb55fc8b8ce28a4f72.webp?v=1724029383\" alt=\"electric skateboard hub motor detail view 3\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:12px auto;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Hc95873e757554b40b1cf54fa5313c4fby.webp?v=1724029384\" alt=\"electric skateboard hub motor detail view 4\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:12px auto;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/H5efbb02d6aa54bd186fa9ebcb22bca48o.webp?v=1724029383\" alt=\"electric skateboard hub motor detail view 5\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:12px auto;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/H9df33370d43e44eb890f10372a084bdbb.webp?v=1724029384\" alt=\"electric skateboard hub motor detail view 6\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:12px auto;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/He3ea3ad51a784840a8ff309f550f9acdM.webp?v=1724029384\" alt=\"electric skateboard hub motor detail view 7\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:12px auto;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Sd7ce4a05dfcb499bb428fdf0f5639adfa.webp?v=1724029383\" alt=\"electric skateboard hub motor detail view 8\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:12px auto;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S068b152b084a4c1697ca49f93f46ad76Q.webp?v=1724029384\" alt=\"electric skateboard hub motor detail view 9\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:12px auto;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S6aab7d73052148999370b80dfb1560adM.webp?v=1724029383\" alt=\"electric skateboard hub motor detail view 10\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:12px auto;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-promise\" style=\"margin-top:28px;padding:20px 22px;background:#f7f8fa;border-left:4px solid #1a3a5c;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:18px;color:#1a3a5c;\"\u003eThe EastSupplier Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eWe ship from the warehouses closest to you, confirm stock before the order is packed, and answer technical questions in plain English. 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