Merrittous MonoWheel

Thanks @Marty Backe. I have read many of your comments about the ACM as a good hill climber and I have been very tempted to purchase one just because of that. However, I do really like how the 22" wheel handles rougher terrain. I have tried a little rough terrain on my Ninebot E+ and the difference between the 16" and 22" wheels is like night and day for bumps/rocks/ruts and such. Maybe I just need to drink some more beer to gain a little front end weight to get things moving. I will probably get an ACM later this year. I'm waiting until Gotway gets all the bugs worked out. I agree @KingSong69, I don't blame the wheel for my short comings. Interestingly enough, once the Monster is rolling it doesn't seem to have a problem. I just need to do my part to make sure I keep things moving and the Monster will roll/jump/bounce dare I say leap up and over. Looking forward to this summer.

Thanks @Marty Backe It was fun and I did learn the hard way to make sure I know where my pedals are. I am a little disappointed in the torque on the Monster. I find it really difficult to get it started. Once it is going there seems to be very little problem but that initial torque is somewhat problematic for me. I really have to put the weight to it (in my case around 190lbs) get it moving. Have you noticed anything like that?

Thanks @Demargon. I bought the Monster for mostly that reason. The trails are very muddy right now and are difficult to walk let alone ride. On the plus side most of the snow is gone and it is drying quickly. I look forward to sharing some of our trails with everyone. Hopefully both the Monster and I make through the practice runs as I am certainly no @EUC Extreme

So I tried some rougher terrain today. I managed to take a couple of tumbles and come out Ok. The Monster took a couple of bruises though with a cracked handle and a quite a few scratches. I need more practice on this type of path.

Nice work. Looks like I am going to have to give this a try. I don't want to be the only one that can't go in reverse. I am already pre-blaming you for the bruising that I will endure:-) BTW, My wife is in your neck of the woods right now and hiked some of the trails you featured in your vids.

Here is another @Duf inspired video. This is a condensed version of my morning commutes while in Vancouver. It's back to Merritt and the snow now. Oh well I get to look forward to spring again:-)

Part of my commute this week took me through the Gastown area of Vancouver. As this was my last day in town I though I would try and capture my return ride on video

A video inspired by @Duf. I always thought the Donut/coffee rides looked like fun. As I arrived early this morning for a course I was taking I decided to give it a try. Not the most exciting to watch but it was a pleasant way to while away a half hour (video is edited not to worry:-). This is around Canada Place and up to Stanley Park in Vancouver drizzle.

So I am going to be needing my Monster to do a 13km commute each way most of next week. As I will be in Vancouver I am expecting rain so I though I had better try out the Monster in the rain (15km). Works great but I could sure use a fender.

Wow! I thought I was bad. He is ready for full on joists with maybe some sword play?

@Rehab1 Thank you. The ride was very fun and a great way to unwind after a day of meetings. I don't think I have every gone the entire route before in one shot and the weather cooperated for the ride (rained the rest of the time but I'm not complaining). It take several hours to walk around and less then one to glide through:-).

@Hunka Hunka Burning Love I was not aware that there was an issue with gliding in Vancouver. I only rode by one police but did not illicit a glance so I figured all was well. The poach was friendly enough, it was focused on the Monster. I am in Vancouver again next week and plan on using the Monster to commute significantly further. Fingers crossed.

I was in Vancouver BC the past couple of days. Here are a couple of videos of my ride from the hotel and around Stanley Park and back. I haven't edited yet but they are there for your interest. I used the Monster to commute the several blocks to the office. What an awesome way to get around a city (as long as there are not many stairs:-) Many questions and lots of smiles from on lookers. Fun times. No issues with the Monster, I have the top buttons covered by the standard protective foam to act as a rain barrier.

@Marty Backe another awesome video. If you had your Monster you may have been able to run that first section:-) Please keep them coming.

One more video playing with camera angles (on a stick) and the dogs. The wife is there too I guess:-) Nothing too exciting, just practicing.