Popular Post NylahTay Posted June 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2019 So I've owned the 18xl for an entire month now. In those 31 days, I've learned a lot about this wheel. The power, distance on a charge, speed, and control are amazing on this wheel. I've already covered 1578km/980miles in the first 31 days. I use this as my primary mode of transportation, so this makes sense. I don't ride trails very often, just ride this to the store, to work, to church, or to meet up with friends. I do go for rides just to go for a ride, as I love the feeling. Distance is great, I can go to work, take an hour lunch, sometimes just riding around for that hour, back to the house that evening and still have a charge to go somewhere else and back home. I'm glad the top speed is 31mph as I'm able to use neighborhood roads and other roads that are not as full as traffic as much as possible to get around. I rarely go slower than 20mph. The last thing I need is cars passing me on a road because I'm holding up traffic. Instead, I can keep up with the normal flow of traffic and safely get to where I need to as if I were a bicycle or another vehicle. The control on this wheel is amazing. I've not had a single crash going fast on this wheel. The only time I've crashed was playing around on a walking trail and going around a muddy curve. The tire is so wide and the wheel is so steady that it just rolls right over any cracks, small potholes and such. Again, I use this on the streets only where I live so I'm not whipping it around, changing lanes or anything of that sort, I'm just riding it as if it were another vehicle in the flow of traffic. It stops quickly if needed, and it does such a good job of keeping you steady on the wheel. The original charger takes forever to charge it. I've plugged it in all night before and still haven't gotten it to a full charge. I'm thankful for the speed charger when I need a quick recharge to go back out. I try to use the original charger whenever possible and only use the speed charger when needed for a fast charge. Hopefully, I will preserve the battery life on this a little more by doing so. The pedals are huge! Which is great because I ride in whatever shoes I have on, wedges, flats, tennis shoes, boots or heels. I don't get as fatigued as I used to on my previous wheel which was a concern for me. I was afraid that the longer times on the wheel would just kill my feet lol. Glad it's not the case. I learned the hard way that you want to set it down with the mudflap up when not using it. The mudflap finally fell off this week. @Jason McNeil do you keep mudflaps in stock for the 18xl? Overall I really LOVE this wheel. I have been considering the Gotway Monster for the extra battery life. I'm not so sure I'll get it now. Maybe wait until KingSong makes an upgrade to an even longer lasting wheel. This wheel is super sturdy and easy to control. So glad I purchased it. 18 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graniteone Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Great review and follow up. I haven’t even gotten my KS18XL yet and I am already debating what my next wheel will be. Reading about your satisfaction really makes me a little more relaxed about my choice. I have a OneWheel occupying my time currently to play with until it arrives. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLinux Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 15 hours ago, NylahTay said: I use this as my primary mode of transportation To me this is one of the coolest uses of EUCs. It seems to me that only a small percentage of EUC owners use the EUC as primary transportation. I like reports like yours that show EUCs can be "serious" vehicles, not just recreational fun. My EUC (currently KS18XL) is not my primary transportation, but do use it often for "serious" uses like grocery shopping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLinux Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 (edited) 16 hours ago, NylahTay said: The original charger takes forever to charge it. I've plugged it in all night before and still haven't gotten it to a full charge. I'm thankful for the speed charger when I need a quick recharge to go back out. I got dual chargers with my 18XL from @Nevin@Tec-toyz.com Edited June 5, 2019 by MaxLinux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NylahTay Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 8 hours ago, MaxLinux said: I got dual chargers with my 18XL from @Nevin@Tec-toyz.com Yeah, I've considered plugging both the speed charger I have from ewheels.com and the original charger into it for a fast charge but am a little weary about that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erk1024 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, NylahTay said: Yeah, I've considered plugging both the speed charger I have from ewheels.com and the original charger into it for a fast charge but am a little weary about that. I think eWheels warns against doing that, that the wiring can't handle that kind of charging load. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 22 minutes ago, NylahTay said: Yeah, I've considered plugging both the speed charger I have from ewheels.com and the original charger into it for a fast charge but am a little weary about that. I emailed Jason about this and he discouraged it. He says potentially bad things can happen. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NylahTay Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 24 minutes ago, erk1024 said: I think eWheels warns against doing that, that the wiring can't handle that kind of charging load. 3 minutes ago, Sketch said: I emailed Jason about this and he discouraged it. He says potentially bad things can happen. Yeah, I figured so. The ewheels charger is so big that it really does charge the wheel up pretty fast so I'm satisfied with it. But that is very good to know information. Thanks guys! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unventor Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 @NylahTay I don't recall if this is your first wheel. But I think it is an amazing distance you have covered already. Just a short question (incase it is your first EUC), if you think back before you purchased the wheel and compared to now a month later, how much do you think the wheel have changed your week? I hope you have safe rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasenutty Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 On 6/4/2019 at 7:21 AM, NylahTay said: you want to set it down with the mudflap up when not using it What do you mean here? I don't think I could balance it on the tiny mudflap and have it stand up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NylahTay Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 47 minutes ago, Unventor said: @NylahTay I don't recall if this is your first wheel. But I think it is an amazing distance you have covered already. Just a short question (incase it is your first EUC), if you think back before you purchased the wheel and compared to now a month later, how much do you think the wheel have changed your week? I hope you have safe rides. This is my second wheel, my first was the ninebot S1, Yes I get around a lot faster. Less having to recharge, less needing to use a car. Go anywhere without having to worry about my wheel dying. Oh and my diet has also changed, I'm eating cereal and Vienna sausage because it took a nice chuck from my purse to purchase the wheel. $$$, jk lol 6 minutes ago, kasenutty said: What do you mean here? I don't think I could balance it on the tiny mudflap and have it stand up. When you set it down against a wall, it doesn't stay upright, it rotates to its front or back because it's pretty top heavy. I wasn't noticing that many times it would rotate on its backside where the mudflap is and it caused the mudflap to go up each time slowly creating stress on the rubber and eventually ripping it off. I didn't notice will the damage was done and the mudflap was already half hanging on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tata Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Great post, I really hope the 16X will be worth it, considering I choose it over 18XL which has such a good fame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unventor Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 1 hour ago, NylahTay said: When you set it down against a wall, it doesn't stay upright, it rotates to its front or back because it's pretty top heavy. I wasn't noticing that many times it would rotate on its backside where the mudflap is and it caused the mudflap to go up each time slowly creating stress on the rubber and eventually ripping it off. I didn't notice will the damage was done and the mudflap was already half hanging on. https://www.speedyfeet.co.uk/collections/kingsong-parts/products/ks18xl-mudguard But I would expect @Jason McNeil would be able to assist too. Personal I prefer KS18L early batches style. It flexes a little different, seems to cover better too. Looks is debatable, but I hold nothing against how it looks. Main point here is function to me. And I think it is 👌👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLinux Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 14 hours ago, Sketch said: I emailed Jason about this and he discouraged it. He says potentially bad things can happen. To be sure what I wrote was clear, the 2 chargers from https://tec-toyz.com/ were 2 regular ones (not fast chargers). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarpMudd Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Great review, thanks! I've contemplated whether to get the 18XL vs the 16XL I have on pre-order and your review makes it even harder to resist. Glad you're enjoying it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLinux Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 On 6/5/2019 at 2:44 AM, MaxLinux said: My EUC (currently KS18XL) is not my primary transportation, but do use it often for "serious" uses like grocery shopping. Also I regularly used my previous wheel (MSuper V2) to pick up pizza. I used one of those red insulated pizza carriers. I never had a mishap, or even nearly had a mishap. I did cancel my EUC pizza transporting plans a few times when the wind was especially gusty. I don't want any extra complications with that big square to catch the wind! I haven't done a pizza run on my 18XL yet. I want to be thoroughly accustomed to the 18XL before taking on that challenge. But I expect eventually to resume my EUC pizza trips. Has anyone else carried pizza on a EUC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasenutty Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I carry a couch with me at all times in case I want to stop and rest 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post z3n Posted June 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2019 1 hour ago, kasenutty said: I carry a couch with me at all times in case I want to stop and rest I knew you look familiar! 9 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NylahTay Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 @z3nBest reply ever ^ lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanghamP Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 On 6/4/2019 at 9:21 AM, NylahTay said: Again, I use this on the streets only where I live so I'm not whipping it around, changing lanes or anything of that sort, I'm just riding it as if it were another vehicle in the flow of traffic. It stops quickly if needed, and it does such a good job of keeping you steady on the wheel. You may be dramatically underestimating your speed, especially if "you're as one" with the wheel, and it's just part of your body "down there". You think of going somewhere or doing something, and your feet/wheel combo take you there without thinking. And it's for this reason alone that anyone buying an EUC, regardless of their usage case, should buy an 18 incher as their first wheel. The 14 inchers can later be your trick wheel, and the 16 inchers can be your dissatisfied compromise wheel. The 18 inchers do give a strong sense of security, so much so that riding without any sort of protection is completely understandable. Could you trip and fall over walking to your mailbox? You could no sooner crash your 18 incher as your could lose your foot! Untrue, of course, but maybe very close to the truth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 (edited) I wouldn't say a 18" is a must in the city where you need reactiveness as well as being able to carry it. Not using protection based on sense of security wouldn't make sense in a high trafic environment either, as you don't control all the elements, no matter what wheel size. Edited June 9, 2019 by Mimolette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowolve Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 On 6/4/2019 at 4:21 PM, NylahTay said: I ride in whatever shoes I have on, wedges, flats, tennis shoes, boots or heels Heels? Respect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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