Should I buy an Electric Unicycle - EUC?

[Evwan]

the fatton is a fucking brick. Try a modded s22. It costs a bit more all in but it has like double the suspension travel. The fatton has torque, but it gets sketchy around 33 bc of the smaller size.

The s22 is wide, but I found that to be super comfortable. The fatton is just a brick. It was hard to manouver n get started. If you wanna upgrade, keep the v11 till the end of the return period and return it last minute. You want all of the practice you can get on a smaller lighter euc. Trust me, it’s not easy switching to something like that.

[2xbass]

I ride with EUC riders and really do admire the performance, and especially the agility they have. In fact I like to ride with them to push myself and my boards to try to do all the things they can do.

Consequently, I’ve found myself going over “should I get an EUC” thing multiple times and was so close to getting one a couple of times.

However, at least so far, I haven’t been able to bring myself to do it. The first and foremost reason is safety. I just worry about any vehicle that relies on systems for balance. Second, doing DIY on boards, I prefer riding something that I know the guts of (for the most part) and can easily repair. Even dealing just with a flat tire on those things looks like a complete PITA.

But yeah they are pretty awesome machines.

[rafaelinmissouri]

I went on a 13 mile night ride with the two dudes and it was super fun.

I got up to 18 mph and was carving up a storm and navigating really well.

So tonight felt really promising…

Carving on a big open space was awesome.

New video by Rafael Stoutz

[thunkar]

Keep at it man! That 1 month mark that @Evwan mentions is definitely the make it or break it moment. You’ll get there and it will feel as natural as walking. The first few days I looked like a complete idiot flailing my arms around just to keep my balance, but those jerky movements will be gone and it will feel as if you’re one with the wheel. Also having people to ride with and push you is a great plus, you just have to get them hooked on esk8 next

[Evwan]

yeah the transition from learning to just crusing around nicely was actually quite sudden. it just clicks

[rafaelinmissouri]

Ok.
So I am at day 13 of owning the V11.
I have ridden 145 miles.
So a smidge over 10 miles a day on average…
Some days more.
Some days less.

I have done some pretty long rides…
10, 12, 14 miles

And I can get it to go pretty much where I want.

Most mounts are smooth.

But dude…
I still find it hard and weird.

I have only hit 20 mph.
But I think I usually cruise around 15.

There are some good vibes.
Some carving and cornering feels really cool and like I am getting it.

I do feel comfortable as far as my neck goes and I have greatly reduced the jerky movements.

There are some struggles.
I get wobbles a lot. I am able to resolve them well. But can’t seem to mitigate them to start with. And I am always carving.

So this goes with not being able to go fast.

I get tired…
I am still fighting it too much and thinking too much.
So 10 miles is way far.
When I did the 14 miles I was dangerously tired In the last few miles.
My feet hurt, my lower back hurts, and my knees get to hurting.
I get similar issues with esk8 or the Onewheel, so it’s just something I expect.

I also expect it will get better.

So I am about half way through my Prime “trial”

As of right now I am thinking I will be keeping it.

My neck is not any better, and may be a little worse.
Tomorrow I go for an MRI, so soon I will have better information to fuel my fear or prudence.

Esk8 and Onewheel riding is quite limited. And does cause discomfort with my neck that I notice.

So the EUC is providing an outlet for me to ride and I get exercise and sweat and enjoy the view and breeze.

And I have been on quite a few rides with the EUC kids and my Onewheel buddies.

So that is pretty awesome.

They have to slow down for me a little bit, but for the most part I am keeping up.

I don’t think at this point I know any better to want anything other than the V11…

I sure as hell don’t need to spend any more money.
And I can’t imagine riding something that is even heavier than 60 lbs…

The Veteran wheels sure look cool though.

So.

So far I am happy I took the chance to try it out and it is doing something positive.

Let’s see where it goes!!!

[rafaelinmissouri]

These matching EUC bruises are funny…

[Evwan]

Are you squeezing the wheel between your legs while riding? At this point, you should be able to comfortably balance it between your legs and keep your feet towards the outside of the pedals for more agility. Squeezing the wheel causes some instability.

Inmotion wheels also fight you a bit and make it intentionally hard to go fast, so don’t be discouraged by your current speed. It’s a safety thing that I can respect. It’s hard for me to hit 30 on my v12. The s22 I impulse bought should fix that

[rafaelinmissouri]

@Evwan

Are you squeezing the wheel between your legs while riding?

I’m trying not to.
I am trying to have a wider stance. But Lean in with the outside leg on turns.
I am also trying to keep my feet well planted on the inside of the pedal so those things kind of fight each other.

So you already went And got another one…

[Evwan]

@rafaelinmissouri

So you already went And got another one…

Yeah that was the plan for the start. With all the trails I ride it was a bit of a no brainer. Got a great deal on it since I got it direct, just no warranty.

@rafaelinmissouri

I’m trying not to.

I have over 400 miles so far, and it took me a while to get to the point where I was comfortable. Take your time, you got this. Keep messing with your foot position and leg angle. Eventually you’ll find something you love.

[rafaelinmissouri]

@Evwan

Got a great deal on it since I got it direct, just no warranty.

Tell me more…

[Evwan]

Wish I could. It was a group buy that I have no part in managing

[NateW]

Squeezing contributes to wobbling - if you make an effort to not squeeze it with your knees I think you’ll find that you can ride faster without wobbles.

Reducing tire pressure helps too, but that also increases your risk of a bent rim if you hit a pothole or something else with a sharp corner to it. I mostly run 35psi. All the cool kids are running 40.

I ran 30 for a while, but only in areas where I know the potholes are few and far between.

[rafaelinmissouri]

So do you guys try to think about diagonal tension?
Like pushing your right toe.anfnleft heel down type of thing?

I am trying not to squeeze the wheel.
But one leg is usually in contact with the side, as I am carving.

I went out tonight with the EUC kid and my Onewheel buddy and we rode 10 miles.

I was totally beat by the end of that 10 miles.

There were some times that felt like I was booking it.
And I still am getting lots of wobbles…
But maybe less.

Got to 19mph tonight

[Evwan]

@rafaelinmissouri

But one leg is usually in contact with the side, as I am carving

Oh that’s fine. While accelerating/going in a straight line, you shouldn’t have contact with the side of the wheel. I don’t think about diagonal pressure. I just correct wobbles subconsciously. For a while I would intentionally induce wobbles by braking really hard to get used to it. Wobbles on an euc aren’t as dramatic as esk8.

[NateW]

I never thought of the diagonal pressure thing, but now I kinda want to try it just to see what happens.

I just found that with more practice I could ride faster before the wobble starts. I think it’s mostly just from being more relaxed / less tense, but I don’t really know. Which is kind of aggravating, because I like to analyze everything I do, and really understand it to the smallest details… but this aspect of EUCing is still a mystery to me.

[rafaelinmissouri]

So today was an odd day in Riding the EUC…

I took it to go get my MRI that was just 2.5 miles away.

I really struggled finding my groove and had tons of wobbles… It was an off feeling ride for sure.

It was interesting rolling around in the hospital with the handle.

Can’t do that with a Onewheel…
Would have to ride it or carry it…

I was in this same building not too long ago with my Rally Cat short board and it was convenient to carry and push around on some of the hallways.

But getting around with the EUC definitely works.

Then I took a long way home and rode 6 miles.
And I still felt off…

I am guessing my body is pretty tired…
My feet were feeling tired and knees hurting.

But tonight 2 EUC dudes came by and we went riding.
And rode 10 miles.
And I felt really in tune with it, and it was probably my best ride.
Still just hit 20.
But there were lots of times I felt like I was booking it(probably just going 15, but felt fast)

Oh.
It was the first time out on the EUC wearing my Fox Proframe full face helmet…

Seems like a good idea.
Up to now I have been Rocking the half shell.

Really it was a totally good vibe and a fun ride. So seems really promising

[NateW]

I’m guessing that if you keep your speed near the edge of your comfort zone, you’ll just find that speed going up over time.

Or maybe not, but does it matter? I mean, as long as you’re having fun…

[Evwan]

Hoping this makes riding an euc fun. Otherwise it’s being resold

[Evwan]

I’m about to quit. This is the same shit that dissuaded me for years. Bad bearings, 13mi on the odometer.