Many riders want to show their personal image and decorate/modify the board to their liking. With custom rails not only are you riding a custom board but depending on the rails there are some added benefits to the riding experience. This post goes over some of the most popular Onewheel aftermarket rails on the market.
Depending on the custom rails they will allow better off-road performance, changing the center of gravity, better street riding, or just more clearance for jumping bigger curbs and obstacles.
Many third-party companies are coming into the custom rail market and also new specialized manufacturers are entering the field.
Most rails are developed for the now discontinued Onewheel XR. Still, a modded XR is still a good catch if you get one.
TailRails (7 Second Rails)
The TailRails or what they call “Seven Second Rails” is a collaboration between FlightFins and Badgerwheel, two well know companies in the community. Seven seconds comes from that both Brenden Schurmeier and Kyle Hanson crushed their top times by seven seconds on the highly competitive Whoops trail in Los Angeles.
According to the companies, these rails are built for speed and downhill. There are both rail options for the XR and the Pint (shorter version).
Key features of the TailRails:
- Bomb technical or steep downhill with confidence that your tail has additional clearance and will avoid scrapes that lose you speed and control
- Ride in Mission for a classic feel with more leverage, or use custom settings to lift the front slightly to create a more locked-in feeling
- FlightFenders fit with no modification
- You can switch the board direction for extreme hill climbs without using Elevated.
- Easily tighten your inner hub bolts through the center hole with the included ball end wrench, or add BadgerBite hub locker and never worry about inner hub bolts again.
- Enough clearance to ride out Captain Morgans up to 150% longer after a day of trail busting
https://shop.flightfins.com/collections/xr/products/tail-rails-ff-x-badgerwheel
Homebrew Rails the FloatLife
The homebrew rails are made by the people from the FloatLife and are a better rail will the stock profile. The reason for the new version was to fix issues with bent rails and stripped threads. It is built for extreme riders that push the limits of their boards on the trails or when dropping.
Key features of the Homebrew Rails
- 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum
- The 2-stage finish pass leaves a unique surface finish that really pops!
- Type II black anodized or Type II clear anodized
- Deep CNC roll-tapped threads
- 00 series hardened stainless steel inserts
- Deleted vestigial center vent hole for increased strength and resistance to bending
- Tighter tolerances at the axle bolt holes to quiet movement and noise.
https://thefloatlife.com/collections/sidekicks/products/homebrew-rails
Homebrew WTF (Wow They’re Fast)
The WTF rails are built for speed with some key features that transform the ride.
In 2021 Onewheel racing rider Austen Silva and Bodhi Harrison both won their qualifiers with these rails on their Onewheels.
The rails have a distinguished shape with a bent design. The Homebrew WTF Rails are specifically designed for trail riding. They set your weight at a lower center of gravity for an insane increase in stability without any loss in clearance!
The upward angle under the footpads decreases the angle of approach while increasing foot grip for a safer and more secure ride. Dig deep into those turns, cut speed wobble, and stomp those big landing clean with the new Homebrew WTF Rails.
Key features of the WTF Rails
- 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum
- The 2-stage finish pass leaves a unique surface finish that really pops!
- Type II black anodized or Type II clear anodized
- Deep CNC roll-tapped threads
- 00 series hardened stainless steel inserts
- Deleted vestigial center vent hole for increased strength and resistance to bending
- Tighter tolerances at the axle bolt holes to quiet movement and noise.
https://thefloatlife.com/products/homebrew-rails-wtf
Tech Rails
These frame rails feature a 3-degree nose and tail tip-up for a more comfortable ride and a “Locked in” feel granting greater control over the board.
Our frame rails also have 4 axle height mounting positions to tailor the ride to your liking. Ride fast on the street? Lower the deck. Riding off-road or dropping curbs and want extra ground clearance? Raise the deck a bit.
This is the first “Tuneable” frame rail on the market.
These side-trussed frame rails are also 3 times stronger than the stock rails. No more bent rails for the aggressive rider!
Key features of the Tech Rails
- 3-degree nose and tail tip-up for a better ride
- Multiple positions to adjust your clearance and change your riding style
- HIgh-quality aluminum and design, 3 times stronger than the stock rails
https://tech-forum-products.myshopify.com/products/tech-rails
Buckwilders’ Racing Rails
The Buckwilders’ Racing Rails are designed for plus-size tires. There are some benefits and advantages to riding with bigger tires. Let’s break it down and look at the key features of Buckwilders’ Racing Rails.
Key features of the Buckwilders’ Racing Rails and bigger tires
- Larger tires provide more traction and better operating performance. Be sure to keep in mind your tire pressure in relation to your body weight.
- According to Buckwilders, the larger tires have better stability, which equates to a slightly safer and more enjoyable riding experience when compared to the stock tire.
https://buckwilders.com/shop/ols/products/coming-soon-buckwilders-extended-rails
Summer Snow Outfitters
Aluminum Ruckus Rails are a uniquely handcrafted modification for your favorite one-wheeled floating device. They are constructed with precision CNC methods from 6061 aluminum and have reinforced screw threads in the trouble areas. Aftermarket accessories for your floating device
https://ruckus-rails.myshopify.com/collections/all
- XcalibuR Rails
Added clearance in between components allows for different sizes and profiles of tires! Other benefits are a wider stance and less rock noise within your fender. These rails are bare metal straight off the CNC mill, so you can further customize them as you wish. Get a set of Ruckus Rails and experience the best ride possible! - Wu Tang Rails
It’s basically the “XcalibuR” with a lift kit. Experience a ride with more ground clearance. Advanced riders may appreciate the added ride height and nose/tail clearance on uneven terrain. Is it still stable? Yes! You will have superior control and performance with the Wu Tang. - McNugget Rails
Shortened rails For use with a Float Life/Burris XtraRad tire on an XR. You can make a hybrid Onewheel. Your XR now has a narrower stance and a pint tire. - McJacker Rails is a McNugget with our 1/8″ lift and no middle hole!
https://ruckus-rails.myshopify.com/collections/all
