Popular Post outcast00096 Posted March 29, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2018 13 hours ago, Hunka Hunka Burning Love said: Sure, I'd show it as an example of what irresponsible riding and poor settings on a Gotway while accidentally pushing it beyond its limits can lead to, but I would first show some of the fine examples of respectful riding as the counterpoint. I would emphasize that the context of the location needs to taken into consideration. Riding on the wrong side of the street, blowing through stop signs, and losing control of one's vehicle and endangering pedestrians or property would be grounds for fines just as it would for cars, motorcycles, bicycles, etc. City council would then have both sides to reflect upon and create appropriate guidelines for enforcement. There's usually more than one side to an issue so why not present them all? I think thoughtful consideration of the various issues at hand would be seen as a responsible, thorough presentation. Maybe the mods can move these "Ron" related posts to The Off-Topic forum so we do not unintentionally emasculate the original intent of this thread. I agree with the thought of we all need to be more careful what we film and what we don't film. You have to remember that you're creating evidence against yourself if you get in trouble. If you have a speedometer on your video then I'd be careful not to go over 15 mph or whatever your state allows. You also need to be careful of smaller infractions like not telling a pedestrian that your passing them without an audible signal (I've read my laws pretty close). Yeah, someone is going to get in trouble with the law and we're all going to be pay. I would suggest we all be more prudent with what we upload when that time comes. Law Enforcement is already looking at drone videos to see who is operating illegally and they are catching people. I suspect that will come to us when something happens. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 14 hours ago, Hunka Hunka Burning Love said: Maybe the mods can move these "Ron" related posts to The Off-Topic forum so we do not unintentionally emasculate the original intent of this thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8ps Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 11 hours ago, Marty Backe said: So don't tell me that I have to wear seat belts, where a motorcycle helmet, etc. This only makes sense to me if we could just let people die when they require long term care and can't afford it. If you are laid up and need hospital care as a result of a lack of proper diligence on your part, society will be picking up the cost for you if you can't afford it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 2 hours ago, fryman said: Well, When something bad happens and they outlaw EUC's; that will be infringing on my liberty to own one. Yet with that logic we would all be forced to live in padded rooms and never allowed out. The solution is simple - don't buy a Gotway wheel if safety and pampering is most important to you. Fortunately we have lots of choices in the marketplace. There's something for everyone. I'm not trying to force KingSong to make faster wheels. Please don't try and force Gotway to make slower wheels. Then we can all be happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, gr8ps said: This only makes sense to me if we could just let people die when they require long term care and can't afford it. If you are laid up and need hospital care as a result of a lack of proper diligence on your part, society will be picking up the cost for you if you can't afford it. By that logic we should all be forced to live in padded rooms. I just don't accept those arguments. IMHO. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 41 minutes ago, Marty Backe said: Yet with that logic we would all be forced to live in padded rooms and never allowed out. The solution is simple - don't buy a Gotway wheel if safety and pampering is most important to you. Fortunately we have lots of choices in the marketplace. There's something for everyone. I'm not trying to force KingSong to make faster wheels. Please don't try and force Gotway to make slower wheels. Then we can all be happy. When a Gotway crash video, or a King Song crash video results in a ban somewhere, it won't be just that brand banned, it will be ALL eucs. So while the dangers of riding a Gotway at cut out speed do not directly affect owners of other wheels, owners of all wheels will be effected when the ban comes in. And just for the record, I'm not attacking Gotway in this instance, I'm attacking Mor-Ron's decision to post this video. Anyone can have a crash, posting it on YouTube is another matter. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kasenutty Posted March 29, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2018 As a lifelong skateboarder, I've never been allowed to ride where I want. Everything I like that's cool gets banned. Smoking, drinking, doing drugs on the bus. The world is a stick in the mud, I can't be bothered by what it wants. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outcast00096 Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 16 minutes ago, kasenutty said: As a lifelong skateboarder, I've never been allowed to ride where I want. Everything I like that's cool gets banned. Smoking, drinking, doing drugs on the bus. The world is a stick in the mud, I can't be bothered by what it wants. So true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryman Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 15 minutes ago, kasenutty said: As a lifelong skateboarder, I've never been allowed to ride where I want. Everything I like that's cool gets banned. Smoking, drinking, doing drugs on the bus. The world is a stick in the mud, I can't be bothered by what it wants. Please sell your wheel before it gets banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasenutty Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Just now, fryman said: Please sell your wheel before it gets banned. What do you mean by that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ombre Posted March 29, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2018 Not my video, but from our group ride in Scottsdale last Sunday. We did a lot more off-roading than the video shows and the 14" wheels all did very well. This was an experienced group of riders. 13 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novazeus Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 u can’t fix stupid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 15 minutes ago, kasenutty said: What do you mean by that? I would think that what he meant was, with your track record, if you keep your wheel they will be banned (not because of you but because stuff you like gets banned). But if you sell your wheel, they won't be banned, which will be good for the rest of us but not so good for you. I don't think he was attacking or insulting you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryman Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 19 minutes ago, kasenutty said: What do you mean by that? You said everything you like gets banned; so stop riding EUC's so they will not get banned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasenutty Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Ahh gotcha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 27 minutes ago, Ombre said: Not my video, but from our group ride in Scottsdale last Sunday. We did a lot more off-roading than the video shows and the 14" wheels all did very well. This was an experienced group of riders. Nice video. I think I'm liking arid environments more and more. At 1:46 is a sign, literally, that might one day include EUCs. Nice trailer at the end, very clever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GoinPostal Posted March 29, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2018 3 hours ago, Marty Backe said: Yet with that logic we would all be forced to live in padded rooms and never allowed out. The solution is simple - don't buy a Gotway wheel if safety and pampering is most important to you. Fortunately we have lots of choices in the marketplace. There's something for everyone. I'm not trying to force KingSong to make faster wheels. Please don't try and force Gotway to make slower wheels. Then we can all be happy. I have a speed unlocked KS18S. The best of both worlds. KingSong safety and Gotway level speed! ZOOOOOM!!! 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 4 hours ago, kasenutty said: doing drugs on the bus. When the hell did that ban take effect? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasenutty Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 For me, it was 97 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rehab1 Posted March 30, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2018 On 3/14/2018 at 3:18 PM, GoinPostal said: Have you approached the committee in charge? I did here in Boise. Exchanged a few emails, and BLAM! Use regulations have been updated to allow electric bikes and unicycles on all paths and bike lanes. Good news for my area! Ebikes will become available for rent in Toledo this summer. The city has partnered with the local Metro Parks and major corporations. I cannot see the city ever passing legislation against EUCs once this program takes hold in the community. http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2018/03/28/Metroparks-Awards-Contract-for-Bike-Share.html 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Rehab1 said: Good news for my area! Ebikes will become available for rent in Toledo this summer. The city has partnered with the local Metro Parks and major corporations. I cannot see the city ever passing legislation against EUCs once this program takes hold in the community. http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2018/03/28/Metroparks-Awards-Contract-for-Bike-Share.html Wow... A fleet of e-unicycles - each with it's own spare! Awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) Ah, hate to burst anyone's bubble, but aren't those just regular pedal bikes? https://thegotchagroup.com/bike-share/ Edited March 30, 2018 by Hunka Hunka Burning Love 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Henley Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, Hunka Hunka Burning Love said: Ah, hate to burst anyone's bubble, but aren't those just regular pedal bikes? Believe so. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 26 minutes ago, Hunka Hunka Burning Love said: Ah, hate to burst anyone's bubble, but aren't those just regular pedal bikes? https://thegotchagroup.com/bike-share/ 22 minutes ago, Scott Henley said: Believe so. ? What? Like physical exercise pedals? So wrong! Unless, of course, they have an integrated toasted sandwich maker / drinks cooler!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Persona Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) Rons crash video surely cannot be the first high speed crash video you have seen . The people calling names to him should be disciplined , there is no reason to call people names. And anyone that thinks he did it to sell merch is crazy . IT WAS A ACCIDENT!!!! If you dont think it was do you think anyone would risk a massive hospital bill and life threatening consequence to his health for the small profit of selling some merch. Anyone that thinks he is able to see the future of how bad a crash is going to be is the mor ron . Does not feel good to be called names , does it? I personally agree with everyone it is very bad for the outlook on eucs but we all learn from mistakes. Cut the guy some slack. Enough said. Cant we all just get along lol Edited March 30, 2018 by Steve Persona 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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