rahasiyam Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Hi,Here's a quick tutorial when I show how to add some griptape to the foot support on the Ninebot One E+.Hope you like it. It's very easy. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Very cool video.i know i woukd have been too lazy to detach the foot supports:) how did the "feel" change after you added it? Getting much more traction now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag_Rip Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Interested as well on how it feels, I like the footrests as they are pretty good, but more traction is always better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahasiyam Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 Very cool video.i know i woukd have been too lazy to detach the foot supports:) how did the "feel" change after you added it? Getting much more traction now?Yeah it's better. I wear leather shoes so there is no crampons And when I jump off from the sidewalk, my feet don't shift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Very cool video.i know i woukd have been too lazy to detach the foot supports:) how did the "feel" change after you added it? Getting much more traction now?Interested as well on how it feels, I like the footrests as they are pretty good, but more traction is always better I did this when I first got mine I posted it a few weeks ago here http://forum.electricunicycle.org/topic/763-heavy-modded-ninebot-one-omg-its-great/to answer your questions the difference is night and day, shifting and staying stable during rough sidewalks becomes basically effortless, nice to see someone finally put up a video of this yet the technique you used to apply the grip to the pedal might be a pain for some. you can tell I did it a bit different from my short clip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag_Rip Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I totally missed the griptape you posted @popcorn they should sell these pre-cut... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I totally missed the griptape you posted @popcorn they should sell these pre-cut...pre cut, again makes it to hard to apply properly.just apply the rectangle and cut afterwards. I change my grip about every two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag_Rip Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I change my grip about every two weeks.I think checking the tire pressure every two weeks is a chore, so I am scrapping that plan. The pedals as I said are good enough for my requirements.I have no intention to service my workhorse that often... Maybe in 30 years when its an oldtimer, I will spend more time caressing it then riding. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I think checking the tire pressure every two weeks is a chore, so I am scrapping that plan. The pedals as I said are good enough for my requirements.I have no intention to service my workhorse that often... Maybe in 30 years when its an oldtimer, I will spend more time caressing it then riding. ;-)it takes me all of two minutes to check and reinflate, I do this every two days, the grip on pedals takes about 20 mins. I guess being a back country snowboarder all my life makes me enjoy making sure all my equipment is optimal before I head out.. I on the other hand, think it's to much work to safety gear up on something as safe as the EU not only would I overheat here where I live with safety gear on. all I ever wear at most is a helmet for other sports anyways. I even ride my dirtbike in sneakers half the time :/ maybe in 30 years when I'm an oldtimer lol I honestly don't mind wiping out it's all in how you fall . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag_Rip Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 The work involved is small, but it adds up (I biked to school for years every day and I dont recall checking and reinflating tire pressure this often, usually it was done twice per year). And I see my EUC as a tool to get me to work and back, so I dont want to invest too much time in it, it basically just needs to work reliably. I service it regularly so it doesnt fall apart, but thats the end of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimorLee Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 After seeing the video I pretty much immediately had to add griptape to my own 9b1... But I found it easier to apply the tape before cutting out the holes, and then just cutting along the metal, works faster and you don't have to pay that much attention to detail. With my 9b1, the Magnet stuck on the other side (and required a LOT of pressure) which confused me at first, and bent the metal plate a bit, but screwing it back on automatically unbents it, so don't worry about that when adding griptape to your own 9b1!I'm quite happy with the change, the extra grip is really useful for gravel paths and rainy days, I wonder why the pedals don't come with griptape from the factory... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villac Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Not a ninebot, but I put grip tape on my IPS. I used 3M tread traction tape. I found it easier to cut multiple segments then try to craft one single segment.It made a huge difference in rideability for me, in particular, with the grip take any shoes worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag_Rip Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Last week when it rained one day, I actually slipped off the pedals of my 9B1, I tried to look cool dismounting slowly while still rolling forward . I lifted one foot off the pedal and tried to balance on one leg for a short distance but slipped off the bot and had to grab it so it wouldnt ride on without me.Soooo during wintertime, I guess that will be a mod that I'll do nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Last week when it rained one day, I actually slipped off the pedals of my 9B1, Yea this mod is huge for me because I live in a rainforest haha no slipping for me and it's wet every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlymex Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I use the pins originally meant for bike pedals for my MSuper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxime Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 That does not destroy your shoes ? I could also suggest the small "flower shaped" grips that golf players screw under their shoes not to slip on grass while driving. But I did not try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I use the pins originally meant for bike pedals for my MSuper.This looks cool, did you use a drill? Is that a pedal extension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlymex Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 This looks cool, did you use a drill? Is that a pedal extension?Yes, drilled with 3.2mm drilling bit first, then with M4 screw tap. The front piece is indeed pedal extension. Without them, hill climbing feels awkward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbot Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Thanks for posting this! I added grip tape to mine last night, just in time for today's rainy commute. Huge difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gormash Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I did something similiar to the original poster on my own NB1. I couldn't find any decent griptape that was large enough and didn't break my budget, so instead I took a trip to Clas Ohlson (a chain of hardware stores here in norway and sweden) and bought a roll of anti-slip tape. It was a 5 meter long roll, about an inch wide, and cost me aproximately $6. I didn't bother disassembling the whole pedal, I just unscrewed the 6 small screws and took off the metal plate, no problem at all. I then applied the tape, one strip at a time, from the inside and toward the outside. For each line added I took a scalpel and cut off the parts covering the holes for the rubber from the back side of the plate. When everything had been covered I put the rubber in again, placed it back on the pedal and addded the screws back in. Rinse and repeat for the other plate. Took me a little over half an hour, but I really liked the result, and the tape has held like it's life depends on it, through the two months since I applied it. https://www.dropbox.com/s/3q8s6fobji5shu3/20161022_220458.jpg?dl=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbfrese Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 @Gormash, I wish I'd have done mine that way. It seems so much easier than tracing the outline and slots and cutting them out before applying the tape. I, too, got my grip tape at a home improvement store. It was designed to be put on the treads of stairs for a non-slip surface, and was wide enough to cover the entire pedal. It was quite a bit cheaper than skateboard tape, and I have enough left over for another application. It is very durable and hasn't worn out after months of use. Here's a link to the stuff on Amazon: https://goo.gl/qZ5CDQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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