Rama Douglas Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Found an Aussie video on YouTube about these...I love how they fit it complete with holes for your LEDs! Very cool. https://www.roll.nz/euc-bodyguard/31-50-euc-bodyguard-for-ks-18l-and-ks-18xl.html#/55-colour_combination-black_red 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 @The Fat Unicyclist - you're famous!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rama Douglas Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 27 minutes ago, Hunka Hunka Burning Love said: @The Fat Unicyclist - you're famous!!! That's him? Coolness. Great work! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyboyEUC Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) I found these a couple of weeks ago but couldn't get the website to cooperate with me. Looks like it works now though . These look way better than the rubber sticky stuff that everyone else uses and it's removable! I'd love to do a review of this product If I can get it. $135 is a bit more than $10 though... I just unloaded for the XL and I'd like to protect it very much. Edited February 21, 2019 by Flyboy10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houseofjob Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 11 minutes ago, Flyboy10 said: Has anyone in the USA successfully purchased some of these? When I try to it says that no one provides service to CA, USA. That price tag is a little hefty though, $135 for an 18L. Looks way better than the rubber sticky stuff that everyone else uses and it's removable! I'd love to do a review of this product If I can get it. You can apparently just use the InMotion V10/V10F cover on your 18L, just trimming the sides and such. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rehab1 Posted February 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2019 31 minutes ago, houseofjob said: You can apparently just use the InMotion V10/V10F cover on your 18L, just trimming the sides and such. Or you can purchase a custom silicone cover personally autographed by Rehab1 for only $2750. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RockyTop Posted February 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Rehab1 said: Or you can purchase a custom silicone cover personally autographed by Rehab1 for only $2750. Ha! Ha! I am not paying a dime over $2500 ......... AND, they better be autographed on both sides!! .....I am no fool! I know how to negotiate! Edited February 21, 2019 by RockyTop 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rehab1 Posted February 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2019 11 minutes ago, RockyTop said: Ha! Ha! I am not paying a dime over $2500 ......... AND, they better be autographed on both sides!! .....I am no sucker! I know how to negotiate! You drive a hard bargain but I feel charitable tonight. If you place you order within the next 20 minutes I’ll even throw in a Brokebacke Mountain DVD starring @Marty Backe and @Hunka Hunka Burning Love. Just call 1- 800- DEF- RAUD to place your order. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyTop Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Rehab1 said: You drive a hard bargain but I feel charitable tonight. If you place you order within the next 20 minutes I’ll even throw in a Brokebacke Mountain DVD starring @Marty Backe and @Hunka Hunka Burning Love. Just call 1- 800- DEF- RAUD to place your order. Done!!! Paid with PayPal Edited February 21, 2019 by RockyTop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rama Douglas Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 34 minutes ago, Rehab1 said: You drive a hard bargain but I feel charitable tonight. If you place you order within the next 20 minutes I’ll even throw in a Brokebacke Mountain DVD starring @Marty Backe and @Hunka Hunka Burning Love. Just call 1- 800- DEF- RAUD to place your order. LoL 😁! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yunicycle Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Just watched the instructional video by Fat-Unicyclist demoing installing the euc cover. I must confess that I am a little disappointed as there seems to be some deception there. The Fat Unicyclist is NOT EVEN FAT!!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyboyEUC Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) Maybe @The Fat Unicyclist can send a boat load of covers to @Jason McNeil ???? Edited February 21, 2019 by Flyboy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rama Douglas Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, Flyboy10 said: Maybe @The Fat Unicyclist can send a boat load of covers to @Jason McNeil ???? Great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, houseofjob said: You can apparently just use the InMotion V10/V10F cover on your 18L, just trimming the sides and such. L Edited February 21, 2019 by Stoney Don’t post accident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Fat Unicyclist Posted February 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2019 Hey everyone! Sorry I'm late to the party - we've been busy making EUC Bodyguards and shipping them around the world! On 2/21/2019 at 9:50 AM, Rama Douglas said: That's him? Coolness. Great work! Yep, that's me (well mainly Mrs.TFU anyway). Thanks for the feedback, it has been quite a challenge to get them looking good and working well, but we're really happy with the final result. On 2/21/2019 at 1:30 PM, Flyboy10 said: I found these a couple of weeks ago but couldn't get the website to cooperate with me. Looks like it works now though . Oops... Yes, we had a small technical glitch with the set up of our International store. But everything is fixed and working now. On 2/21/2019 at 1:30 PM, Flyboy10 said: These look way better than the rubber sticky stuff that everyone else uses and it's removable! I'd love to do a review of this product If I can get it. $135 is a bit more than $10 though... I just unloaded for the XL and I'd like to protect it very much. Coincidentally, as well as looking better than "the rubber sticky stuff" it works better too. Which is where the whole thing began... With the cost of the "premium" wheels (like the XL) being what it is, it seems odd that people will spend all of $10 to selectively cover "parts" of their wheel (and hopefully the right parts) - and let's not discuss the aesthetic features that are added at the same time. The EUC Bodyguard is a little more expensive, and not just because Hobbits demand minimum wage. We use premium materials for these, to ensure the best possible protection for the EUC and each one is hand-made and test fitted to ensure that it will work as intended... In fact, here is a little video (courtesy of one of our customers) showing how it is intended to work. Try watching it at quarter speed too - it's even better! Please note that no KS-18Ls were damaged during the making of this video, but one EUC rider did graze his thumb! And yes, I am serious - I discussed this with him after I saw the video and that was his only injury (thanks to good gear). He also reported that there was absolutely no damage to the wheel, despite the number of rocks in the field! On 2/21/2019 at 1:42 PM, houseofjob said: You can apparently just use the InMotion V10/V10F cover on your 18L, just trimming the sides and such. That is another option (and it is also prettier than "the rubber sticky stuff"), though the InMotion cover (if you can find one) doesn't have the same level of padding around the entire shell. I won't incur the wrath of the moderators by making this a sales thread, but anyone wanting more information about what goes into an EUC Bodyguard should look here. On 2/21/2019 at 4:12 PM, Flyboy10 said: Maybe @The Fat Unicyclist can send a boat load of covers to @Jason McNeil ???? I'm open to the idea of wholesaling them to eWheels (@Jason McNeil - PM me if you want to talk more). We can also arrange "bulk" shipments if there are several riders who want to organise a group purchase. On 2/21/2019 at 4:10 PM, Yunicycle said: I must confess that I am a little disappointed as there seems to be some deception there. The Fat Unicyclist is NOT EVEN FAT!!!! It's all about the lighting... And learning to talk while you're sucking your gut in! 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unventor Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 @The Fat Unicyclist as you know my order is stuck in custom cleance after paying import tax and handling fees. A small suggestion, you might consider haveing side parts coloured and center peace black (oppersite to your current design). It gives people choice to "change" wheel colour, and helping to hide the stiching of the hook and look part to the neopren. I would love to make my wheel redish to match my Mazda CX5 The stiching is why I chose the all Black version. Another design suggestion could be to have 2 zipper connecting the center to the sides. This might make it possible to make holes for handle so you don't need the hook and loop part. This would open the option to change colour too without have to buy 3 or 4 expensive covers. I know it is a vanity thing...but to some looks and colour of the day matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Unventor said: A small suggestion, you might consider haveing side parts coloured and center peace black (oppersite to your current design). It gives people choice to "change" wheel colour, and helping to hide the stiching of the hook and look part to the neopren. I would love to make my wheel redish to match my Mazda CX5 I would just buy a new car to match the wheel cover. Edited February 23, 2019 by Rehab1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 9 hours ago, Unventor said: @The Fat Unicyclist as you know my order is stuck in custom cleance after paying import tax and handling fees. A small suggestion, you might consider haveing side parts coloured and center peace black (oppersite to your current design). It gives people choice to "change" wheel colour, and helping to hide the stiching of the hook and look part to the neopren. I would love to make my wheel redish to match my Mazda CX5 The stiching is why I chose the all Black version. Another design suggestion could be to have 2 zipper connecting the center to the sides. This might make it possible to make holes for handle so you don't need the hook and loop part. This would open the option to change colour too without have to buy 3 or 4 expensive covers. I know it is a vanity thing...but to some looks and colour of the day matters. Hey @Unventor… Initially we have started with just the accent stripe (optionally) in colour, as holding enough fabric for "all combinations" was prohibitive. Especially as we had no idea whether anyone anywhere would ever want one - The EUC market is tough like that. Not much data available to analyse and forecast from. Going forward we are going to make Mazda CX5 Bodyguards as well, so at that time you should be sorted! look at expanding the options, with the aim to cater for what the market wants. This includes both colour options and other EUC models. Regarding zip off sides... These would be challenging as the covers are a very snug fit, and zipping them on would be difficult - There would also be the potential for the zipper to split on impact (due to the tension). In fact Mrs. TFU didn't even want to put Velcro on them, she just wanted a single top piece (which some of our prototypes had). However that means removing the top of the trolley handle to fit or remove the cover, which I considered a deal breaker - funnily enough, I actually won this one - first time in 20+ years! The Velcro works quite well, and even with a coloured top cover piece it is hardly noticeable when the handle is retracted. If you would like to discuss more ideas (or custom made covers) with our designer (Mrs. TFU), PM me and I will put you two in touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unventor Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Please don't get me wrong. I were merely trying to make suggestions to make more options so people would by it. As you know I already order 1 but have yet to recieve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, Unventor said: Please don't get me wrong. I were merely trying to make suggestions to make more options so people would by it. As you know I already order 1 but have yet to recieve it. Definitely not... In fact we value any and all feedback, so thank you! As the number of EUC Bodyguards out there grows we are getting some fantastic feedback from some of the owners (and then some we never hear from again). And it is quite interesting, some of the things people suggest or comment on we have already thought about. But then some things are most unexpected, and we do what we can with that information. As an example, @Mishkin (a local rider here in Wellington) was one of the "early adopters" and he came back with a comment about the Velcro fastener, as he was catching it with his fingers when grasping the handle - whereas I hadn't encountered that. Our investigation highlighted the fact that most EUC riders rate fairly high on the OCD scale, typically riding their wheels the same way most / all of the time (even though it doesn't matter for King Song), and they mostly use the same hand for lifting / trolleying. Who would have thought! The result of that was an update to the fitting instructions (see step 2. points a. and b.)… The 18L cover will go on either way, so we (hopefully) guide the customer to fit it the best way for their own use. And the covers for the other King Song models only fit one way, so we contact each customer and determine the best orientation during manufacturing. We even discussed whether we should sell them as "left handed" and right handed" covers, but decided people would think it was a bit of a joke. Anyway, I suppose what I am saying is yes... Please... Feedback is great! particularly if it is good feedback. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unventor Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) Just others might get an idea. Neoprene especially 3 layered armor, it not an easy material to work with. I know this an a colleagues wife works with cloth for sport sailing as a designer but looks and fabric types. I asked them for advise on how hard it would be to make a cover for my V8. She would do it as it hard to make last and good looking seams between 2 joyning pieces especially if they are different fabric types. So please tell Mrs.FTU, I am aware how unique your product is and why it cost as it do. Note: Giving feedback is a skill. No shuch thing as good or bad feedback. Useful (not always the same as constructive) feedback is where the skill lays. And understanding that reciever of the feebback is totally free what to do with it. Taking onboard feedback is not the same as a change will happen right now or ever. Other considerations might weight more. Most people do not know this, but if you work with coaching people, this is first leason to be successful. Edited February 23, 2019 by Unventor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Fat Unicyclist Posted February 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2019 17 minutes ago, Unventor said: Neoprene especially 3 layered armor, it not an easy material to work with. I know this an a colleagues wife works with cloth for sport sailing as a designer but looks and fabric types. I asked them for advise on how hard it would be to make a cover for my V8. She would do it as it hard to make last and good looking seams between 2 joyning pieces especially if they are different fabric types. So please tell Mrs.FTU, I am aware how unique your product is and why it cost as it do. Thank you, I will definitely pass that on to her. And you are so right about working with neoprene - Firstly the patterns have to be made at the smaller (un-stretched) size. Then there are all the holes required for the LED, speakers, et cetera - that was not an easy thing to work out, and I am talking both the positioning (un-stretched remember) and how to actually make the holes. And the assembly, which is not something you can really do on a domestic sewing machine... If EUC were as common as Lime scooters, it would be an easy matter to outsource (or buy lots of cool toys machines), but as we didn't want to risk ending up with a garage filled with 19,987 unsold EUC Bodyguards that isn't an option just yet. But we are loving the early stage, where we can check each cover, fit it onto a wheel and ensure that it meets expectation! Going back now to your comment about the cover matching your car... I think I may have solved your problem... Spoiler If you paint your car like this, it will match the black / red EUC Bodyguard perfectly! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacPara Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Given the price tag of a 18xl (I am still trying to swallow that one), I felt the $130ish for a nice looking neoprene cover to keep it protected was a no-brainer to me. Knowing this is a handmade item makes it even more so. Can't wait to get it. Hopefully, before I drop the wheel 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jitesar Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 (edited) Yes it is expensive, also with shipment and customs. So I was thinking about it longer time. I hope it will protect my wheel. Edited March 9, 2019 by jitesar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rehab1 Posted March 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, jitesar said: Yes it is expensive, also with shipment and customs. So I was thinking about it longer time. I hope it will protect my wheel. @The Fat Unicyclist makes a quality product. The close up views definately depict the caliber of his covers. Add to that the care and time that goes into the hand fabrication including double sticking all of the seams. I’ve sewn on industrial machines and this cover is by no means a simple project. Plus it is aesthetically pleasing and does not take away from the lines and contours of the Kingsong. Edited March 10, 2019 by Rehab1 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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