Popular Post Espen R Posted January 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2019 8 hours ago, Rehab1 said: I took the Z10 out for it's first snow run. It was slippery but what a blast falling onto a surface other than concrete. I felt like a kid again! Great video! The Top Gun song really suits the dangers of winter riding, it is dangerous in zones. We had a light snowfall yesterday, and I thought the snow was wet enough to stick to ice underneath, but there are areas where the temperature is lower, cold air pockets, and I didn't pay attention to that. Dry new snow on ice is treacherous. The wheel just disappeared and I went straight on my back. The sound of the helmet hitting the ice was really loud and I felt an instant headache. A light concussion and a sore neck is a reasonable punishment for my lack of concentration, and almost welcomed when I consider what the result could have been if I didn't had a helmet. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scatcat Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 7 hours ago, Rehab1 said: Thankyou! My $70k shoulder performed flawlessly. Yes my wife saw the tracks and the video. There should not be any issues as long as I stay healthy. Thanks! My coat has built in shoulder and elbow pads. I did feel the impact so I’m adding a layer of sorbothane impact resistant foam to the molded shells tomorrow. I was not really tired, just pondering how to improve my stance on the pedals once they are compacted with snow. Wonder if metal spikes would work? Be careful, or before you know it: "Hmmm, can I fill out these divorce papers with my toes, maybe?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unventor Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 10 hours ago, Rehab1 said: I took the Z10 out for it's first snow run. It was slippery but what a blast falling onto a surface other than concrete. I felt like a kid again! Well here is a guy that do test fate without any remorse. My helmet off, I couldn't even dare to dream of being this brave considering you previous accidents and risk of upsetting the wife. That said, it looks like you are having a blast of a time. I love those amazing drone footage shots. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unventor Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 3 hours ago, Scatcat said: The Z10 looks like a natural candidate for bestgrip studs. Would it not be easier to use shoes with studs instead? That way you have not studs on the pedals when you don't need them. Kinda like these (other options brans and models too of course): 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 8 hours ago, Rehab1 said: I was not really tired, just pondering how to improve my stance on the pedals once they are compacted with snow. Wonder if metal spikes would work? Oh GOD! Here we go again. @Unventor the spike comment was a joke. He was using his spikes from hell when he tore his arm off his body. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scatcat Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 42 minutes ago, Unventor said: Would it not be easier to use shoes with studs instead? That way you have not studs on the pedals when you don't need them. Kinda like these (other options brans and models too of course): Noooooooo!!!! I was refering to spiking the tyre, not the shoes. No more @Rehab1 stuck on his pedals when wiping out, plz! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ED209 Posted January 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2019 KS18XL and Z10 in the SNOW! Video Credit: CEO CEO 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 @Scatcat @Unventor @Espen R Thanks for the kind comments and suggestions. 59 minutes ago, Smoother said: He was using his spikes from hell when he tore his arm off his body. So glad you weren’t my surgeon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espen R Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 (edited) 31 minutes ago, ED209 said: KS18XL and Z10 in the SNOW! Video Credit: CEO CEO A very interesting comparison. The wide tire of the Z10 can ride comfortable on surfaces and in conditions where no other wheel stand a chance, but I'm sure the tire width and low pedal height will struggle in some conditions/surfaces where the thinner 18-inch wheels have no problems. Would be interesting to see an 18-inch off-road comparison on lots of different surfaces and in different conditions to see who is best overall. It might be a really close race. Anyone dare to guess? Edited January 14, 2019 by Espen R 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Rehab1 said: @Scatcat @Unventor @Espen R Thanks for the kind comments and suggestions. So glad you weren’t my surgeon. Well, when you think about it, the only thing holding your arm on was the squidgy soft bits (medical terminology). To me that's pretty much "torn off" Edited January 14, 2019 by Smoother 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unventor Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Smoother said: Oh GOD! Here we go again. @Unventor the spike comment was a joke. He was using his spikes from hell when he tore his arm off his body. Now it shows off I have a bad condition off forum forbia, hence I don't read all posted here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rehab1 Posted January 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2019 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Smoother said: Well, when you think about it, the only thing holding your arm on was the squidgy soft bits (medical terminology). To me that's pretty much "torn off" Edited January 14, 2019 by Rehab1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED209 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 16 minutes ago, Espen R said: A very interesting comparison. The wide tire of the Z10 can ride comfortable on surfaces and in conditions where no other wheel stand a chance, but I'm sure the tire width and low pedal height will struggle in some conditions/surfaces where the thinner 18-inch wheels have no problems. Would be interesting to see an 18-inch off-road comparison on lots of different surfaces and in different conditions to see who is best overall. It might be a really close race. Anyone dare to guess? @Marty Backecurrently has the 18XL and owns the Z10. I reckon the 18XL is best overall in all conditions, @RoberAce usually comes off his Z10 quite often, but then again, he really rides the Z10 right at it's LIMITS! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Rehab1 said: Almost perfect. When are you going to put a wheel between his feet and a camera on the end of that extra long "selfie stick"? That could almost be Marty, now minus an arm obvs. When I think back to all the wonderful things we said about you when you said you were leaving for ever, it makes me wonder why we bothered. Still I guess its good practice for your eventual eulogy. Edited January 14, 2019 by Smoother 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 8 minutes ago, Smoother said: Almost perfect. When are you going to put a wheel between his feet and a camera on the end of that extra long "selfie stick"? That could almost be Marty, now minus an arm obvs. When I think back to all the wonderful things we said about you when you said you were leaving for ever, it makes me wonder why we bothered. Still I guess its good practice for your eventual eulogy. Update: The Knight’s feet are too planted on the ground to perform a decent photoshop of him standing on the Z so I just stuck the wheel behind him. No selfie stick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Espen R Posted January 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2019 28 minutes ago, ED209 said: @Marty Backecurrently has the 18XL and owns the Z10. I reckon the 18XL is best overall in all conditions, @RoberAce usually comes off his Z10 quite often, but then again, he really rides the Z10 right at it's LIMITS! I have seen that a lot of Z10 riders often comes off their wheel in conditions that looks perfectly rideable, but then they can ride on surfaces that is impossible on other wheels. I do agree that the XL and MSX would be best overall, still wouldn't mind to add a Z10 to the collection if they increase the battery size. A Z25 with a 22 inch wheel in the same width would be great:) 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unventor Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 52 minutes ago, Espen R said: I have seen that a lot of Z10 riders often comes off their wheel in conditions that looks perfectly rideable, but then they can ride on surfaces that is impossible on other wheels. I do agree that the XL and MSX would be best overall, still wouldn't mind to add a Z10 to the collection if they increase the battery size. A Z25 with a 22 inch wheel in the same width would be great:) + power assisted steering 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Espen R Posted January 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Unventor said: + power assisted steering You would probably need that, but you wouldn't need to steer a 22 inch Z25 that much. Just point it in the direction you want to go and plow through everything:) Edited January 14, 2019 by Espen R 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Rehab1 said: Update: The Knight’s feet are too planted on the ground to perform a decent photoshop of him standing on the Z so I just stuck the wheel behind him. No selfie stick. No need for him to stand on it. You've never rested in the middle of a ride with the wheel leaning against your calf? As for the selfie stick. it's right there; the sword. just shorten it a bit and put an old fashioned bellows camera on it, to keep it period (sort of). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Unventor Posted January 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, Espen R said: You would probably need that, but you wouldn't need to steer a 22 inch Z25 that much. Just point it in the direction you want to go and plow through everything:) I somehow managed to hack into the prototype R&D ....this is just a few samples: Tyre test Controlboard test Early stages 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hsiang Posted January 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2019 here's my not quite off road, off-road impression of the Z10! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED209 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 JBL Flip 4 Review (Best Bluetooth speaker) Great for EUC's! Video Credit: Chooch Tech 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Alien Rides Posted January 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2019 Dragon pedals - massive pedals for Gotway electric unicycles. They're super comfortable and enhance performance of the EUC for those with big feet. 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED209 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 (edited) @Alien Rides, incredible modification, do you feel that you can shift more of your weight towards the edges? Has torque improved alot? It looks like you can now handle the MSX as though it were a 16 inch wheel. Edited January 14, 2019 by ED209 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 @Alien Rides Fun video! Fantastic pedalsHow much? They're looking sooo good at 4:48. Hoping the new pedals coming with the Nikola end up being big like that. Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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