longjohnsally

Hey James! Welcome to the community. Chicago has a great and involved EUC community. The two best ways to connect with the EUC community here are Telegram and Facebook. Telegram is constantly active (literally messages all day long). Facebook less so. There are group rides every Tuesday night and lots of rides on the weekends throughout the riding season. Groundings (a huge EUC and PEV rally) also takes place here once a year in early summer. Telegram: Chicago EUC Telegram: Chicago PEV Telegram: The Groundings PEV Summer Tour Facebook: Chicago EUC

Get off the carpet!!! I started out on grass and it was miserable. As soon as I got onto pavement it all worked SO much better. Just find yourself a good wall or fence to lean on until you get more comfortable. Your wheel will actually respond to your commands on firm ground. Raising your tire pressure will absolutely make your learning experience much much better as well. Most people I know use a pressure of 30-40psi depending on their wheel, riding style, and weight. I weigh 210 lbs, ride an RS19, and use 36 psi. Most people I know use 30-35psi. If you ride a Sherman, you might want to try a sub 30psi. Just make sure to gear up so you're protected when you fall.

The new Sherman ("Sherman Max" I've been told) is being shipped with 3600Wh battery and a new apparently higher torque motor. My fingers are crossed this turns out to be a great update.

The sales team at eWheels has confirmed this as well. They say it is called the "Sherman Max" and it is the only version of the Sherman they are receiving going forward (according to the guy I talked to). It has a 3600Wh battery and an improved motor with more torque. It still has the wider rim tire and the upgraded display that is more water resistant like the most recent version before this.

Agreed with UniMe on this one. The idea is nice, but the reality is that you just lowered your pedal height by the thickness of that block, and you have added something that makes it much easier to snag your pedals. If you don't turn hard and only ride on pavement, I expect you will be ok, but otherwise seems like it's a step backward despite the convenience of not having to use your hand to lower the pedals.

Like someone else mentioned, none of these wheels are rated for your weight by the manufacturer. My guess is though, that if you stay far away from the top speed possible of whatever wheel you get, there is probably more wiggle room than the manufacturer posts. Note that although the new hollow core motors (RS 19, EX) are having some issues, they might be a good choice for you as it would spread your weight out instead of concentrating it all on one tiny axel. They are designed to take more abuse. Your height isn't an issue for any wheel (except perhaps when it comes to reaching the trolley handle). I'm 6'7" and have had no problems riding, although I expect I look goofier than most on my 16x. My recommendation if you are set on trying this out is to take it slow with whatever wheel you get until the wheel proves it can handle your size, and don't push its limits. Make sure to gear up and watch out for high winds (for real on that last part... your height means that you will catch a lot more wind and can easily overpower the wheel). Good luck!

If you want more headroom (safety cushion), I'd say RS torque, sherman, or 16x. 18x only if you are going to buy used and looking for a cheaper road cruiser. RS will have way more torque and has fatter more versatile tire than 18x (16x too for that matter. Smaller tire equals more torque). If you can find a used MSP, that could also be a good choice. There is a guy in our group here in Chicago who is about your size and absolutely rocks the MSP HS...drops, jumps, trick riding, trail riding, high speed, etc. I haven't tried a sherman yet, but I understand that it has noticeably less torque than an RS. Not an issue if you're on smooth roads, but something that might be more limiting for other types of riding for a bigger dude.

All those are great first wheel choices. I bought the 16x as my first. It is a wonderful wheel to learn on and also to ride after you have learned. I'm 6'7" and 220 lbs geared up, so it can handle a lot. It is a great wheel if you plan to go into stores or use a last mile commuter (it is a good size and the trolley handle is fantastic). It is also super fun on off-road trails. I do ride it long distances too, but this is when you start to notice the downsides of it being a 16" wheel. It's not a deal beaker or anything, it just leaves you wishing you had more speed and stability. I cruise at 25/27 mph, but it becomes a little less stable at this speed and at my weight you really can't go any faster without risking your neck. I'm looking to get an RS HS as a second wheel. I'll still keep my 16x for running errands and last mile commuting, but I expect the RS will be a better suited for cruising and joy riding at speed. Regardless...good luck. Whatever you imagine riding an EUC to be like...it's infinitely better in real life Don't forget to budget for safety gear too!

I checked with Jason from eWheels and he said that the next shipment of RS's should have the better bearings and they already have the higher pedal hangers. Weatherproofing I'm sure is still an issue but those were the big ones for me.

Ha! I think the lightning bolt is fun. The fact that you can completely customize the colors is quite a perk, and the rest of the helmet stylings are fairly clean looking. My concern with the Avitar is more about safety. It states that it meets the safety requirements of the International Downhill Federation (IDF), but when I looked up the IDF site I wasn't overly impressed. Not sure how much weight this safety rating actually carries.

Good point. I thought the other advantage of a snowmobile helmet would be the breather box to keep your breath moving away from your goggles/face shield. Have you had any issues in cold weather with yours? I notice you live in Calgary so I would defer to your experience

Has anyone here tried a Snowmobile helmet? They are designed for cold weather and many are DOT certified. A lot of them appear to be much lighter weight (around 1000g). Apparently this is because people riding a snowmobile need the ability to look around more just like us. I was looking at this one that is designed to be paired with matching goggles https://ride509.com/products/tactical-helmet-2021. There are plenty of helmets that are full face though like the downhill helmets. I love the look of the TSG Pass, but that price point is rough.

FlyboyEUC...Did you ever get any information on this helmet? Looks promising. I like the style and the price point is great in comparison to TSG Pass.

Doesn't EUC World allow you to set tiltback and beeps at whatever speed you want? I can on my 16x. Or is that brand dependent?

I can't honestly compare because I don't have a V11 (just 16x), but I would say some of your ratings for the 16x are a little off in my opinion. For me at least, I would adjust the following 16x scores.... 3. Convenience: 16X=A (It is hard to beat the 16x in this category. The trolley handle makes it SO easy to go in and out of stores. I go everywhere with mine and never think twice...coffee shops, grocery stores, train, bus, work, home, crowds, no crowds, whatever. Can go anywhere with zero worries. Don't forget it is also 8 pounds lighter than the V11. I will likely keep the 16x for the long haul regardless of any other wheel I buy for this reason alone). 5. Weather proofing: 16X=maybe a B? (this is stupid that it has any issues at all in this category, but it is an easy fix with a little foam and some silicone). 6. Comfort: 16x=B (This wheel is so smooth. The ONLY time I don't feel 10% comfortable is on hard braking from high speed when it is likely to induce at least some wobble. The fat tire eats up everything easily. It feels great on-road and off-road. If you weren't comparing it to a suspension wheel, I would be pushing for you to give it an A! At speed though, and 18" tire would definitely be more "comfortable." I guess I would just say this really depends on what you are using it for.) Good luck in your search!

I know you didn't have it on your list, but the 16x has an amazing and wonderful 41" high trolley handle. I'm 6'7" and I LOVE IT. I tried out an MSP the other day for the first time and was shocked at how low and lousy it felt in comparison. I was thinking of getting an MSP or RS and it immediately made me rethink my plan (at least for a city wheel). If you need something you can easily take into stores or onto trains/buses, etc, the 16x is great.

How is the torque on the high speed version? Is it noticeably weaker than the torque version? I currently ride a 16x and don't really want to give up current torque, but am definitely interested in higher speed than I am currently getting. I'm about 215 pounds geared up so keep my 16x to around 27mph just to have headroom. Would love to cruise at 35mph without worrying about cutout if possible!

Marty (from electric unicycle in YouTube) told me he would recommend an MSP to a first timer with no reservations. I was asking for myself at the time. I ended up buying a 16x for a number of reasons, but I have little doubt I would have been fine with the MSP had I gone that way. Just take it slow as you are learning and gear up. I got confident very quickly but was careful to keep my speed slow for the first few weeks even though I was itching to go fast. Wish I had enough dough to buy both wheels!

Yeah... Surprised no one is talking about this. He did say he was riding at a good clip the whole time, but still seems low to me.

Any updates on this being available for 2.3? I am desperate to try this out on my Gear S2!! Thanks for all the work on this. It looks fantastic!

Thanks for the link! That's great. I think I might need to watch that 3 more times to get it all!

Any news on the CST tire Stephen???

For anyone still reading this thread...I found this very helpful article on charging posted by other forum member. Good stuff to know. https://eunicycles.eu/en/module/blocknewsadv/news?id=wszystko-o-bateriach-li-ion-w-monocyklach-elektrycznych

I don't know how others do it, but I purchased a rapid charger from eWheels and it has a setting for 80%/90%/100%. I didn't realize what the setting was for before posting this thread. The charger also has a readout to tell you current voltage of the cells as well as current rate of charge in amps. I expect there are other ways to do partial charges if you don't have the rapid charger. Maybe putting some kind of voltage meter in the loop?

Perfect, thank you. Exactly what I needed to know.