Sidewalk Enforcer Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 I've just noticed that Bike Barn (a major nation-wide cycling brick & mortar retailer in NZ) is now stocking the mighty Z10! The price is making my eyes water though @ $3600! https://www.bikebarn.co.nz/scooters/electric-scooters Curious that they don't have some of the Ninebot starter wheels on offer, but exciting times ... I guess the PEV revolution is making some significant head-winds against their traditional pedal-powered fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 That retailer has historically stocked other Ninebot products and added the Z10 when they became available... Though comments made to me from a customer is that there is no option to test the wheel prior to purchase and no training offered before or after purchase. So they are basically selling a box with a wheel in it. And (as you stated) the price for that box is not the sharpest. However, there will shortly be other options for buying this product from a local company that not only focuses on service (both before and after the sale), but also has a more appealing price point. PM me if you want more details... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 And while we have the focus of those NZ riders, please have a read of this... The NZTA are preparing to read a bill to parliament which will significantly change current legislation around where personal vehicles (like electric unicycles) can and can't go. And while no specifics can be given, we have been advised that electric unicycles are not allowed for in these changes and will be excluded if we do not act! To allow a channel of communication and to assist in coordinating our response, we have started the "Electric Unicycle Association of New Zealand EUCANZ" group on Facebook. So, for those living in New Zealand, please join the group so that you can keep updated and add your comments to ensure we can continue with this awesome hobby we have... https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=electric unicycle association of new zealand eucanz BTW - those outside of NZ are not currently being accepted in the FB group, as we want to keep the focus on the current topic (at this stage). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 8 hours ago, The Fat Unicyclist said: And while we have the focus of those NZ riders, please have a read of this... The NZTA are preparing to read a bill to parliament which will significantly change current legislation around where personal vehicles (like electric unicycles) can and can't go. And while no specifics can be given, we have been advised that electric unicycles are not allowed for in these changes and will be excluded if we do not act! To allow a channel of communication and to assist in coordinating our response, we have started the "Electric Unicycle Association of New Zealand EUCANZ" group on Facebook. So, for those living in New Zealand, please join the group so that you can keep updated and add your comments to ensure we can continue with this awesome hobby we have... https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=electric unicycle association of new zealand eucanz Ambitious effort Kevin! Best wishes! I would love to just follow, without comments, your coordinated efforts but it appears your FB page does not allow for that. If I visit your country can I take a peak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 On 5/19/2019 at 11:24 PM, Rehab1 said: Ambitious effort Kevin! Best wishes! I would love to just follow, without comments, your coordinated efforts but it appears your FB page does not allow for that. If I visit your country can I take a peak? I'm sure we can work out some way to let you know what is happening... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 5 hours ago, The Fat Unicyclist said: I'm sure we can work out some way to let you know what is happening... Your back from your short hiatus. If possible that would be great. I’m curious about the politics involved in this issue and if your governmental officials and it’s representatives will actually sit down and listen to their constituents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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