NEW RIDERS MUST WATCH - Why Electric Unicycles Are More Dangerous Than Ever - Safety Discussion
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- Опубликовано: 28 июн 2024
- Today i wanted to chat about why i think electric unicycles have become far more dangerous than ever before. With all the new people entering the hobby, it is super important that we discuss safety and learn how exactly these machines work.
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I never thought of it but when Hsiang drives 25mph in NYC and narrates his videos, that is hard to do. Being a cameraman and star of the show, and you have to look out for the traffic.. Add there the attempt to face the camera.. Not easy. I like this new George who talks about safety. You make good point. If people want go really fast and and you hear the beeps all the time - you are asking for accident. You only need, a bump in the road, or strong gust of wind, or both combined to offset the balance when you are already at the limits of performance. When driving a car, I often do not see some of that damage on the road, but imagine hitting that same horror dent on the road with EUC, pushing that performance limit - you know how this goes right?
Hsiang, EVX, Wrong Way, Kuji and more. All these guys deserve major props for the amazing shots they get while riding. It can be really difficult to get anything to look good when your buzzing along
trying going 45 and tlaking on camera like i do... its a good time lol
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@Cynthia May they will still have about 80% capacity after 1000 charge cycles , so depending on the range of your machine per charge , you can get about 20-30,000 miles put of the batteries without significant range loss. Age wise they will last a long time so long as they are kept in room temp conditions and stored at 50-80% battery state
i guess it's kinda randomly asking but do anybody know of a good site to stream new series online ?
I wear full gear when I ride my scooter.
Some people push the EUC'S too hard for the road conditions with cars bikes and walking zombies.
Brother….brand new rider here….such wise advise! Thanks for the content and genuinely caring for us newbies!!!!
Appreciate you and stay safe!!!
Excellent presentation skills. The pacing is good. The pauses give us time to digest your thoughts.
Main points I am getting from you, and they are critically-important ones, are that:
1. Safe riding requires at all times a copious reserve of unused power to accommodate the unexpected; and,
2. Beeps indicate errors; specifically, that one has bumped against the red line beyond which lie possible injury or death.
I have been watching many EUC-riding videos by many presenters. You were the first one to clearly point out these issues.
Thank you, George. The tutorial is a few years old but retains its value.
Good points. I usually only think of range being limited by weight, wind, road conditions but don't always think about how that will affect top speed. Doesn't matter as much on other EVs but for euc its critically important
Driver/ rider discipline. Just like gun discipline. Like cars - discipline.
Preech! 👍
That's only an ideal situation. It doesn't happen in life. Only 5% of people have anywhere near that sort of discipline. Its a bit like the IQ bell curve. The rest are testosterone-fueled missile launchers. One will at best slam into the side of a car, and at worst cartwheel through a granny at 35mph and smash her head through a shop window.
I set 25 mph speed limit on my V11 and I'm done. This what you describe it's not EUC problem. It is user problem.
Yesterday, I Found that out that out the hard way.. Now I know exactly what Cutout is, and not to ignore beeps.. and to wear knee and elbow pads..
THIS GUY SPOKE NOTHING BUT COMMON SENSE! THANK YOU BROTHER!!!
I think this is the most important video on EUCs currently out. It is clear, concise and to the point. It should be required watching by anyone looking to get an EUC. Thank you for taking the time to do this George. I think a good footnote to this would be that it's ok to use one only on trails and very low traffic roads. There is no reason for feeling like one has to 'graduate' to trafficked roads at some point.
Great point! My favorite rides are offroad and bike paths. No need to ride with cars with no reason
I agree, glad I came across this video before my wheel came in, lol. Seems like people push their wheels to the limit without knowing the consequences, especially new riders. Thanks for the vid.
Agree with the safety warning, but this kind of riding can also lead to a lot of regulation. Imagine having to get a safety inspection, riders license, and insurance for legal riding. Thanks for posting
I completely agree with you. What you say is very important to know. When you buy an EUC you get the machine, an app and possibly a personal account. But nobody talks about the risk, you see the heroes riding along with the EUCs in heavy traffic. This gives a completely false picture of the dangers. But in order to learn, you have to fall on your own. Only then do the first thoughts about security come.
Respect to ya, George! You’re right, it’s too easy to get too comfortable way too quickly. Be humble or get humbled folks
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I just got my ex30 yesterday and i got to say its such a beautiful ride so far :) george is 100% right. Iv been riding my t4 and its still perfect for me off-roading, but on the streets im now able to push this t4 to the beeps and can ride its top speed easily but thats not safe. I got the ex30 not because it goes 60mph but to give me a big head room when im at 35-45 mph for safty.
Video so informative! Thank you for your contribute to more safe life on EUC.
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Great content, I just rode that same path yesterday!
Great points! However, what I also think dangerous, is for the sport. With those wheels becoming so fast and powerful, they will be regulated. And then we might have to drive on the roads for example. Plus, the under estimation of speed is already present with people driving cars, motocycles and the like. Once they jump onto EUC or any PEV, accidents are bound to happen. And, as you said, at 50 mph, the sight will be anything but pretty! Thanks for the video!
I think your video proves that riders are getting more dangerous. Wheels are actually very safe. Great video, great topic
No argument here! Mechanically speaking the machines are certainly higher quality and harder to over power. I fear that gives new riders the excuse not to actually learn how they work though. I was lucky enough to lesrn that lesson at 15 mph. If it can prevent one person from learning that lesson at 40+ its worth talking about . Thanks for watching!!
@@GoGeorge people have the manufacturer specs and hundreds of videos to know what they need to know. Rider responsibility is of most importance. Riders need to start blaming themselves for errors unless it's specifically attributed to the defects in a wheel. It's like guns, cars, blenders etc. There are many versions of each but once it comes in contact with an ignorant and careless human, the danger starts.... Danger starts with the human(and yes especially the manufacturers, when it's warranted)
@@UStride agreed.
@@UStride I think the point is that this video is part of the education. And it's not like EUCs are part of culture so much or has red tape and safety measures like getting and using a car or a gun. Missinfo and lack of info is a human problem since (as we have seen) we can't just rely on everyone seeking out all the info that is good for them , we need to be more humane then that I think :)
Great video! I wanted an EUC just for work and it doesn’t need to be that powerful.
Nice video.
I think safty first
Helmet elbow knee pads lights no matter what form of PEV your riding EUC Scooter Bike.
Really well thought through, considered points, there is a lot to learn from this.
I've been on a binge watching anything EUC-related for months now, but this video is the most important of them all. The usual "hurr-durr waer a helmet kids" is a good and very important advice too, but it will not convey the core of the matter to the "kids", really. As been once said "wearing a condom won't avoid it 100% of times, you can see it yourself in the mirror".
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I agree when I first started riding I was super confident ,till I broke my collar bone I'm super humble now super careful now
Hi George, very good points and a good way of looking at power instead of speed.
Thanks!!!
Keep the great content coming and congratulations getting to 1K subs.
Its only 998 don't jinx me !! 🤣😋 thanks for watching😀
I'm convinced that EUCs are here to stay, despite the ethical issues on our environment.
I live in south India (and being 67, I will probably die here). Riding a EUC is a dream for me. So I keep browsing through the RUclips videos and catalogues hoping to get a good safe wheel for my 5 year old grandson & myself. I had my sights on the MTen3, and was hoping to get one, even if it's a used wheel. This is when I came across your practical and honest opinion on EUCs.
What's your advice?
They are amazing machines. You do not need to fear them, you just need to respect them. An Mten3 is a great wheel for a kid, but for you i would look for something with just a little bit more power
What is your weight? I'm 190 lbp, I'm using V11. I set max speed to 25 mph. That way I have a lot of power headroom. Beside having euc with suspension makes it much, much safer.
Ethical Issues? You mean for electric cars that weigh thousands of pounds?? EUC if anything are arguably the most efficient electrical vehicle ever built.
100% best video out there and still relevant today well done mate enjoyed even as a good EUC rider ! Subbed also
Sensible, prudent & practical. Good job!
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i totally agree with you Good advice . i have 2 wheels a- ks16s it is used mainly for short runs to the store etc very nimble , I stay under 15 mph at the very high end on this wheel. b- gotway nikola this wheel i ride up to 25-27 mph much longer rides.
As a newbie to the sport George, I thank you big time my brother for sharing this often overlooked part of riding an euc. I for one will be taking a lot more notice of the beeps. 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙
Glad it helped 🙏 safe riding!!
Really good video George you saved people time looking up manuels and q and as
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good talk. We need people to respect these wheels more, or it is never going to get legalized
Hello, George! I always respect beeps, Even set my EUC to 80% PWM beeping rather than speed. As I do not have speedometer I mostly relay on beeps. Only watching at WheelLog after the ride : "Wow , that was fast."
Really great video man I think it's very sound advice in a way to think about it I am brand new to these but a very technical person so certainly understand the concepts you're describing but I think it's really good to crystallize them and think of it in a different light as you say about Max speed as power. I just bought a king song 16x as my first unicycle and it came yesterday I have been absolutely loving it I have ridden about 20 miles already and I could take off the speed cap at 12 mph but like you said I just don't think I am comfortable and natural enough just yet to even bother once I feel like I am fully comfortable at the speed I will slowly start to raise the cap.
Yeah definitely a good way to approach it 👍 thanks for watching!!
Good video, I can really appreciate this video, I get what you are saying fully. We just keep pushing it to the ultimate max. I have had cutouts at around 70 and its really crappy. Gear is almost everything. Gear has saved my life on several occasions. People get to confident and start jacking around is the issue as well. I promised my son I would no longer go over 50, he needs a day, all my kids do. And truth be told I need them. I love thrill seeking. But to certain limits now. Living is a goal :) good video George. Thank you sir..
Thanks for watching! 😀
Best video ever and so practical.
Very good points. I just got my first EUC a Kingsong 14D. I weigh 210 pounds and this wheel seemed like the lowest priced wheel that has the power for someone my size.
While it is still in the beginner mode, I have already hit the speed limit warning several times. I didn't think much about what that meant.
After watching your video, you made me think about it differently. I now compare that speed envelope to the contact patch on a motorcycle tire...pushing to the limit leaves less margin of error. I'll now keep my speed a bit lower and hopefully keep from face planting. :)
glad you learned before having an accident!@
Kingsong is pretty safe in my experience. As you drop in battery, the max speed is increasingly reduced precisely to keep you safe. It gets annoying at times, sure, but better safe than sorry. I've also hit some nasty nasty potholes and never once did it cut off! Talking about a KS14D
Other wheels will let you ride at top speeds at even 1% battery which is absolutely insane and super dangerous.
Great video! I initially thought this was gonna be a video shit talking EUC safety, but after watching I agree. I think this is why so many new videos on riding take safety so seriously. I'm new to the EUC world, but just after a few videos I saw that everyone was wearing motocross/motorcycle gear from head to toe. And after a few more videos, I saw why lol. Cutouts at 40+ miles an hour, and yeah you need a motorcycle helmet. Or even if a car isnt paying attention and hits you.
So when I got my EUC (Gotway MSX 84V), I made sure to get full gear. I don't plan on pushing it to its limits, but in the Bay Area, you HAVE to ride on bike lanes and I don't trust cars lol.
Greatly explained !!!!
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I just subscribed...i really think you made some videos that are very interesting and informative...specially to viewers like me who are also EUC fans & enthusiasts. Keep it up and I hope there would be more to follow. Btw, has anyone ever told you you look very much like one of the guys in that show "Impractical Jokers", or are you perhaps somehow related to him?
Lol i have heard that before, no relation . Thanks for subbing!
I´m good whit under 40km/h.No need to go any faster if even that.Like u channel bro!
Thanks!! 😀
Good video man. EUC it's similar to newbies riding a motorcycle without knowing what they're doing, lol . You forgot to mention about the dangers of leaving a EUC at home just case it randomly catches on fire and the safely equipment needed to prevent it.
Another good point here ☝️maybe i will do a battery safety episode
👏🏼👏🏼 *Great points made*
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The problem is not in the machines. It is always in the people who have used them. It doesen´t matter what type of machine it is.
This video should come with all new euc lol
Just wanted to say. I have no issues with you guys having a great time using this. I do have some serious concerns with people getting them up to 60 mph. If you hit something at that speed and run into a car, a wall or something else this is very unforgiving you're most likely going to be sucking fluid through a straw or worse. At least the speed should be cut down by 1/2 the survivability at that speed is a lot more survivable at 60.
Thanks for reading. Have fun and stay safe!
I couldn’t agree more. I’ve been watching you tubers do crazy things on their wheels for months while waiting to get my own, when I got it, I pushed the envelope thinking too much of my machine, and I’m sitting here with a broken collarbone from a 30mph crash.
Oh man sorry to hear that. Hope you recover quick. Definitely need to respect the machine and really dice into how they work before pushing the limits. If this video can save even a single rider its worth making
@@GoGeorge I will definitely be more mindful after this heals lol. I appreciate the knowledge! Have a good day brotha
I'm an older adult shopping for my first EUC for the portability of it vs e-scooter. Good point you made about top speed and cutouts. My speed will be
Yeah its one of those things where the more the better, period. You wont ever need a wheel that can do 50 mph with full battery uphill in the wind. But you might need one that can handle 25-30 mph at 50% battery going uphill
Excellent video!! EVERYONE will still want the speed!!
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Respect the beeps and also consider a rear view mirror mounted on the wrist.
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Price of wheels forces research before hand
You need to learn if u want to have some fun it don’t come without risk and if u put to much mods on a euc just like charging a Tesla to long it has a higher risk of fire the euc can start on fire if u have pore ventilation so I would suggest just keeping info some what basic and adding speed pads as needed
I appreciate the irony of blaming a maching for being dangerous because users are riding them dangerously while simultaneously riding and gesticulating with your helmet in hand XD
Put supercaps between the motor and the battery.
And don't worry, you are immortal. Life is for the living.
thank you for your insight, as a new rider i am looking to be safe more than anything. you earned this sub lol
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Good video. Why does Richmond look so much like Europe in terms of materials and infrastructure?
Love the Elvis voice!
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I WHOLEHEARTEDLY agree on the over confidence!
I always say it not a seasoned rider till u had that first crash. U learn to respect the limits.
How u deal with being shook up afterwards let's u know how good a rider u will be. 💯
Exactly, some of us where lucky to learn that lesson at 15 mph not 50 mph lol
Yup, I fell on my Ninebot One P and hit my head. Luckily I was fine, but I'll never ride without gear again. Now I have a helmet for each season! Lol Over confidence is never good, especially with these machines.
I look at PEVs like cars...the top speed is not meant to ride/cruise at. That is simply the threshold.
Speed beeps on EUC are like the red on the RPM meter.
Same way on one drives a car at 160 MPH just because that is the Max speed it will go, no one should ride 55 PMH just because the EUC goes 55 MPH. Always leave about 10-15 mph cushion on the vehicle
Many RUclipsrs give very bad examples in their videos. Like Chooch every video he makes is about speed/going fast and/or crashing. Many of his videos is both...Then they blame the wheel for cut outs
👏 Great vid, great topic inexperienced users are always gonna be a problem be it bikes, cars, gardening equipment, ladders etc. Manufacturers have a duty to make products as safe as possible right? Euc companies have incorporated a bit of safety with sensors , audio warnings (bleeps) and tilt back but they left a huge responsibility with the user to set those parameters correctly with the knowledge that the punishment don't fit the crime if you screw up.... the user will learn the hard way, manufacturers could do alot better tho.
I have been shouting for years to anyone who can hear even manufacturers, ALL EUC'S SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO CUT OUT FOR ANY REASON OTHER THAN TOTAL BATTERY FAILURE, OR MOTOR/WIRING FAILURE!! The only thing that should cut out in the event of over temperature, speed, torque/load, current/amps, motherboard failure is forward motion.... self balancing and brakes should always remain in all of those circumstances. They've been incorporating sensors for all of the above for years, they know the parameters of the materials they are assembling. Making self balancing and brakes as reliable as possible would eliminate a lot of hurt, look at the amount of recent accidents.... As I said the punishment don't fit the crime in a lotta them circumstances . I know people feel better with big batteries, but every euc of all sizes should give the user a better chance of surviving bumpy ground at high speed, or accidentally over leaning..... keep up the great work looking forward to your next vid.
Totally agree! Thanks 😀
I think this is the real Al Harrington
George, in the motorcycle world, we use the phrase ATGATT, all the gear, all the time. In other words, dress for the crash. Is the same true in the EUC community? Nice vid..
Yes people always refer to the ATGATT saying. Especially with the helmet. Now that these machines can touch 50 mph you see guys in full blown motorcycle racing gear
Very good ^^*
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Does anyone advise getting insurance as a rider?
I push my scooter a
Little hard but I don't
Push my luck
How is it more unsafe? I mean your not obligated to go 50+mph you could stay in between 25-35mph and a cutout would be wayy less probability of cutout.
I would try to ride one but I think my balancing wouldn't be good enough.
I ride a scooter myself
For about 8 months
I go on a group ride in Portland every Friday
Most EUC rides are in full gear and older.
I think the EUC is a awesome machine
What it's now capable of is incredible.
Dennis, you're plenty capable, and tackling an EUC will improve your balance. Yes, many EUC riders are older, as we never had such tech growing up and we want to jump on it, literally, while we still can.
Where’s the leather jacket, BRO?! Awesome content
Got some new digs 😋
I learned to respect my onewheel when I was slamed to the ground, so now I have a powerfull euc and I will 100% have respect for it.
Which euc do you have ?
@@xaviercarnegie2043 I have kingsong 18xl but wanted the 16x, but I'm happy with the one I have.
After watching this video I've decided to buy one. As a new rider I pre ordered the veteran Abram. 60mph here I come
Woooweeee , make sure you got the high speed version if your looking for 60 mph i believe they are releasing both a high torque and a high speed
@@GoGeorge What you suggest? High speed or high torque?
@@richarddangles8896 i prefer a high speed machine. You would only really need torque if you plan on climbing mountains or doing hardcore offroading
I know they dangerous but look like a blast but what model would you honestly suggest for. 350 lbs rider
It’s a good point. I also don’t quite get the very large, heavy high speed wheels. These things are not electric motorbikes. The ride balances on top of the thing....it’s more like skiing on the sidewalk, which is why I enjoy it. They have no brakes, they have an electrical retarding system, but that isn’t disc brakes and abs. I hope the internet shows a disproportionately large number of people who ride at high speed in amongst the traffic on the roads, , and hope that the vast majority of us ride to just cruise about and enjoy the fluidity of movement we have, and act in a reasonably responsible manner. Also, for myself, the idea of lugging a 30kilo wheel about, really doesn’t appeal. 👍
I think we just need to start thinking about legalization. Registration, insurance, liscensing to ride in the road. These things are quickly becoming motorcycle replacements!!
The bigger the wheel, the more stable the ride becomes, meaning faster speeds are available to the rider. Also more power means that the wheel won't cutout for overloading which also makes the wheel safer. That is the appeal for bigger, heavier wheels.
@@vtran1082 i think big wheels are the future of the industry for sure. People want motorcycle like performance. Machines are quickly diverging into small portable transportation, and big stable road wheels.
@@GoGeorge I learned on a sherman and realized that i wanted to branch out on smaller wheels so I got a tesla and a mten3. Sometimes I want to take a light stroll and the lighter weight allows me to carry my wheels with me making it more appealing. I was shocked at the drastic differences in stability in each of the wheel I own. I learned that if I'm going 35 mph, I feel like I only attempt that with my sherman and that's it. I think 4 diverse wheels is okay to have and I'm not going overboard right? 😀
@@vtran1082 never to many wheels 😋 ive got a third coming soon myself
Hey thanks for the video, great stuff! Do you have any experience with an inmotion v8? I had some ideas of where I should aim my cruising speed at, or where to put a limit on the app. Now I'm thinking those should be a little lower still. I'm a 220 pound rider without the gear, so I feel I should give that thing some headroom. So since that is a little heavy as well I'll stay far away from the listed top speed at 20mph that I would never reach at my weight anyways. But I don't know if I should go so far as to limit myself to 10 or something. I'll take baby steps and check the watts on the app like you suggested I think.
I had an older v8 cutout on me at about 14-15 mph. I was abput 195-200 at the time. Ceuising down a sidewalk. Its a nice wheel but not really designed for larger guys so be careful
@@GoGeorge Ok, thx good to know. I'm also loosing weight so we'll see whether I become appropriate for it or get bored and buy a new wheel first.
@@GoGeorge A random cut out like you described scares me. No warning beeps or pushback first? Or no sudden drop from a curb or other spike in power draw?
@@heymelon it was a bumpy sidewalk, i came over maybe a 1 or 2 inch drop at about 14-15 mph and it cutout. It was after i had been riding my v11 for a while so i got over confident in the wheels capabilities and that little power spike was enough to drop me
@@GoGeorge Dang, that is eye opening for sure. Well at least there was some sort of spike even if a small one, so I can keep riding without being completely paranoid on 100% flat tarmac at least :)
Ah and fully charged that is! I don't know if yours were close to full or low on battery but to be safe I'll assume it was close to full.
Hi George, so I'm getting a used KS 16X. I weigh 184 lb. What would be a good max speed to set in the app? I mostly intend just messing around in the park (pretty smooth but some steep hills). I'm told it does around 31 mph, so about 19 mph would be a good setting? Thanks!
yeah I wouldn't ride it past 25
If you put your camera str8 with the pole the pole will disappear.
I use a gopro7 so i dont think it has the ability to mask the pole, i would have to learn to do that in post
Most of the Cut outs leading to falls that I saw online were Inmotion, I got the King song 18xl for its size and power. Reckless, poor choices were the main reason for falls and there will always be unexpected variables as well. the danger is part of the thrill as in most extreme sports. Ride on EUC family, also there is a wheel for every one but it is specific to each rider and weight is a factor.Never let fear be the reason you quit! never quit those who are frustrated, you'll get it. I struggled for a few days and the journey was appreciated.
I ride bycickles ,escooters drive a car for many years. Controlling & getting out of trouble at intersections, you have a 1-5 % chance !!! 🔥
Be warned ⚠️⚠️⚠️. You'll only have split seconds or less to react & counteract on dangerous situations.!
Oil slicks,gravel,small rocks,
nails,screws & other pieces of debris on the road.!!!
Lastly potholes on a one wheeler hits one of those & you're flying uncontrollably. 🔥. You could end up braking your bones.
With a dual motor large wheel escooter you'll have a better chance. 👍👍😂😎🎉. Vehicles can't see you well enough!!! So consider these very carefully when in traffic.Car doors can open unexpectedly!!! 🔥⚠️.Sometimes you won't even have a chance to react safely to avoid troubles.
Stay mostly on bike pathways,back lanes,quieter streets..etc.
Avoid most roads with heavier traffic.Be smart & defensive driver,rider. 😎🎉
Great advice
Good video. What selfie stick do you use?
Its called a smatree , i really like it. I whent through a a flimsy crappy one and a plastic one i broke before getting this one. This ones much much sturdier and only costs 25$ . I would totally get another one of these if i ever broke it, but so far it has lived through some minor crashes, being rolled over , crammed in a bag. Im a fan
@@GoGeorge awesome,thanks!
alot of very good points made.... its a newish thing and people just dont get they are toys really not legal and legitmised vehicles and all the sanctity that goes with years of engineering and litigation around saftey !
Yup, unless you buy a huge heavy 8p wheel , your buying what is essentially a toy
@@GoGeorge And at that level it immediately becomes illegal and dangerous. The laws around all this are so new and unclear. So yeh you can buy and use on road but then be easily arrested and machine crushed . It's also so hard to learn and cost is so high for a vehicle you can fully use without breaking all the laws. People will just buy a bike or a car as it's easier ...cheaper and legalised ...... It's very much an oddity and around here where I am I get looked at like a mad scientist freak when out on it. It's never gonna be main stream and could easily die off like many other oddities that have come and gone before it.
What specifications do I need for off road & hill unicycle riding?
high torque machine
I just got cutout from my V8, battery was about 70%,wasn't going max speed but I think I didn't hear the beeper over the helmet wind noise. Helmet saved my face but my forearms got road rash, and my shoulder is not right. Now it needs new inner and outer shells 😓
Ouch man that stinks. My last cutout was on my v8. Was doing about 12 mph with full battery, had made it beep a few timea already on the trip. Hit just like a little 2 inch drop, nothing crazy at all and blam down i whent . Hope you heal up soon 🤘
These are not recognized by the motor vehicle act here in canada. Someone I know was seriously injured badly by a speed wobble that was not going fast with a sherman.
A lawyer is going to look into it. This is because iif a contract is signed by someone who is so mentally impaired that she or she cannot understand the contract they can later sue to void the contract.
Respect
i learned to ride in 60 seconds. at five minutes the low front mudguard touched the ground from taking off to fast, over lean, and boom i was off. then i braked to hard and rear mudguard hit ground, off again. i cut the mudguards off. my next problem was dogs, and zombie nutters, i couldn't out run them. That ended up being the danger of a slow wheel, mostly dogs.
i Got a bigger wheel. my side pads were not hugging my feet and as i tried to jump up a curb, wheel spun against curb, boom i was off. At least i had managed to out run 3 dogs chasing, almost had me. many dogs can run 48kph, a grey hound i've read can run 72kph. i have a dog siren on sleeve, treats in pockets, party popers, horn, and lots of armor. knowing road rules and lots of driving experience is a must for road riding.
oh i also have mirrors on backs of hands so you don't have to look over your shoulder as much.
bicycle bell on on finger to ring as i approach people walking on foot path.
Also are you in Boston? Boston’s dope
im in providence but take occasional trips to boston!
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Having more cells is definatley safer in my opinion. If I barely push my S18 it cutsout, but I'm a heavier rider so the wheel has to work way harder. You will always have people push the limits no matter how fast a wheel can go, but atleast it's the person's decision to push the limits and not because the wheel can't handle basic riding such as my S18 or wheels with similar battery limits.
Totally, so many people just see the sherman go VROOOOM and dont know how self balancing electric vehicles work. Respect the power !!!
How much do you weigh?
@@Surf422 240 lbs. Been having to slim down for the S18.
@@eucryan Thanks .. I'm at 215 lbs right now and thinking about getting an S18
@@Surf422 it's a decent wheel. Suspension is really nice. Seems like I've had the most problems once get below 50% battery I have to really baby it when I am starting from a stop, don't want to accelerate quickly at all. That's why I'm adding more batteries to mine currently.
Safety first 👍😎
The need for speed comes with great responsibility!!
20 mph is the Safe Speed,
Used mcm5 owner here. I haven't dated reach top speed. But wondering what my next wheel would be if I wanted to graduate from this 14 incher .
Mcm5 is a dope wheel to start with and learn on. I would suggest watching the v12s release. That wheel is going to be AMAZING as peoples first high performance wheel. Wait a while and see how the release goes but its going to be a major player in the market. If your looking for an upgrade sooner, i would look at the inmotion v11, the kingsong 18xl, the gotway Nikola+, monster v3, or RS. Or if you really want to jump into the big boy wheels, the gotway exn and the veteran sherman are probanly the highest performance wheels on the market with the gotway monster pro being close on their heels.
@@GoGeorge Appreciate the detail response bro. Your vids are very good for learners thank you
@@frozenwalkway 👍anytime
Just had my 1st 1/2serious offroad expedition on the MCM5v2 yesterday as trails are finally drying up. Can't fly as the S18 on the rough stuff but man, I loved it. Its light, very nimble & much easier on the knees than the larger wheels. If you haven't reached the end game of the MCM5, I say stick with it & enjoyed. When you can honestly say to yourself I need more, alot more, that's when you ask "what do I need more of". Once you find the answer, then look for the wheel that satisfies those needs.
@@scottsum1319 thanks I'll def take time to level up first. Should I get pads from Amazon or learn it without comfort / power pads
My left arm will not be straight like my right. Segway wipeout . months ago
Ouch, hope your doing better!
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Mr. Safety: Don’t ride too fast. Kids: OK old man.
😂 zoom zoom zoom!!
Same goes with scooters. If it can do 70mph you really should ride it on 60.
At least the Onewheel is completely safe
More clear, impossible. But common sense is the least common of the senses. Add on top of that, the risk of "regulators" that can oversimplify the issue by just banning a very useful technology. As all types of technology, PEVs are not good or bad. It depends on the way we use them. Let's be responsible riders, respect others on common shared spaces and find the trully awesome benefits of eUCs. Speed is not one of them. Instead is the single variable that increases most of all the problems on this technology. Ride safe and enjoy. Many thanks George
Good video man, respect the wheel. Also, as more folks post videos of busting traffic lights, etc, guess what, the media and legislature get involved...
Yup, there is absolutely no avoiding it. Its coming eventually. Personally i hope we get liscense and insurance restrictions before we get any kind of outright bans
@@shanesplanetshane3795 couldnt agree more, the end is nearing. We can hope with all the current distractions we can squeeze another 4 or 5 years out of them without regulators jumping up our asses
actually Shane Chen from inventist created the first electric unicycle which was much safer. I know because I've been riding them since 2013 without any cutouts. in fact I haven't fallen for 7 years.
What made it much safer?
i think like with most safety stuff its always down to the individual, the need for speed freaks, and adrenaline junkies basically kill themselves off after a few years of acting like a moron and trying to always push everything to the limit, i think it's stupid, i personally wont ever hear my EUC (when i get mine) ever make a beep, i have no interest in doing 40 mph, i will use mine how it's designed, yes it can do 50 mph, but so can a human powered bicycle if you roll it down a big enough hill, doesnt mean thats how you are supposed to ride them though lol. so far almost every crash video i've seen so far was people ignoring their beeps, or trying to push to hard, or heavy riders trying to launch their wheel and they forget how math works and stuff.
i'm still learning about EUC, everything i learned thus far is basically this DO NOT trust your EUC, respect the beep, and have sense and the chances of bailing are much less
Simple fix. Manufacture should have a governor based on their max power out put, limit to some% that would allow the machine to have a reservoir that will eliminate cut outs. You do not have to tell the consumer what the real max is, same with range. Better to low ball then setting goals the will put the consumer at risk.
I have not gotten my S18 yet but I can see how people get accustom to speed and want more(I ride a old beginner Ninebot one)
My S18 cutsout very easily if I barely push it. The wheel Definatley makes one ride slower for fear of a cutout.
Problem is even tiltback and beeps can be easily overpowered if you dont know how the machine works. I have seen many new riders just lean harder into the tiltback 😬
@@eucryan yeah that small battery is really the achilles heel of what ia otherwise a phenomenal wheel the s18 is dope. Cant wait to see the next version of it
@@GoGeorge I'm hoping new veteran will have suspension.
@@eucryan that would be dope! Im hoping kingsongs new wheel is another 100v suspension wheel 🤞