Rehab1 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 On 8/8/2017 at 10:56 AM, Ken Bland said: The stupid design of a box section against your leg is a certainty to damage your leg. I have scars all over my legs even though I pad them out quite a bit. I should have chosen one of the other type that have fairly smooth sides. We have all been there during our initial training. Pain keeps us alert while learning to ride. I purchased Triple Eight shin pads when I first started riding. I just turned them 90 degrees to fully protect the insides of my legs. I believe they were purchased on Amazon. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Bland Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 On 14/08/2017 at 4:42 PM, zlymex said: I didn't have any pain on my leg for my first EUC(IPS T260), but got a lot pain for my second(mcm2) because is was too low so I added an aluminum frame as can be seen from some of my 'videos' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Bland Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 On 14/08/2017 at 9:26 PM, Keith said: Did you read the instruction manual that came with your EUC? Mine said it was not permitted for riders over 60 years old (I'm 61) ?- obviously a mere youth I now realise reading your post. I live about 1 mile away from Wimbledon Common - so even one of the forum's moderators is from the UK ? P.S. Like the advice several others have given above, I would agree that beginners do try to grip the wheel too hard, and you do get bruises etc at first. Indeed long after I stopped suffering any discomfort from my EUC, I hired one on holiday and my calves were painfully sore after a couple of hours, so even a change of wheel can take some getting used to. P.P.S. I strongly recommend wrist guards and ideally some head protection at the very least, the one thing I learned from riding my EUC, is that I don't heal as fast as I used to and with two sprained wrists you REALLY find out who your friends are! Hi Keith. I didn't get any instruction manual with my Gotway. I just received the Gotway and training wheels. Yes I also have lots of protection bought off Ebay. Wrist guard, knee and shin guards, elbow and arm guards, and helmet of course. Trouble is I am knackered by the timeI have put all that on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 On 14/08/2017 at 3:08 AM, Ken Bland said: Hi Ash good to know. How are your ride areas? I/e roads pavements etc. The pavements and roads around here in Tankerton are terrible. I do have a car park opposite where I am learning which is not too bad. Milton Keynes is great to ride around. We have a network of cycle paths everywhere called Redways. They do cross roads but they often just either go over them by bridge or under with a tunnel. They're pretty much all smooth tarmac. In rush hour, it's quicker to get around on the wheel that it is in the car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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