Gundars Balodis Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 10 minutes ago, US69 said: No no, thats all fine. The bigger pedals only have one thread! how do I fit them, axis he send are to long, or should I try old ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US69 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 9 minutes ago, Gundars Balodis said: how do I fit them, axis he send are to long, or should I try old ones ??? sorry dont know...the ones he sent with them should fit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unventor Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 12 minutes ago, Gundars Balodis said: how do I fit them, axis he send are to long, or should I try old ones Are you sure the rods are correct seated? Or correct aligned and fully inserted. When I mounted my pedals I found it tricky at first to hit the last hole due to the springs. I ended up putting wheel on the table on the side then pushing down on the pedal then I could insert the rid all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundars Balodis Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Unventor said: I ended up putting wheel on the table I did the same, even tried to simply put it in to hole without attaching pedal to wheel, goes no further Edited July 11, 2019 by Gundars Balodis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 40 minutes ago, Gundars Balodis said: how do I fit them, axis he send are to long, or should I try old ones The large pedals that I received (two pair) included the rods, which fit perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unventor Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Gundars Balodis said: I did the same, even tried to simply put it in to hole without attaching pedal to wheel The rods should be same size, if it cannot go further in then you be one of the few unlucky ones, where the entry hole isn't drilled right. Someone else had 1 pedal like this and posted it on forum some time back. If I recall correctly he got his from @Jason McNeil. Edited July 11, 2019 by Unventor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundars Balodis Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I'll try old ones from small pedals tomorrow, they're shorter, or I'll have to cut these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maartenv Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Gundars Balodis said: it's not about disrespect, it's about price, I just can't afford to be a patriot, if I see 1600 from Ali and 2200+ from local seller, that's quite a difference for me with my "huge" salary, and this is my first wheel, I didn't even know if I will like it, so it was, lets say "test shot", next wheel I'll buy from locals (though I don't have any locals nearby). And what very important to, in our country we never know when it will be taken away from us by officials, we're outlaws Here in Belgium the 18xl is even €2500.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seba Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 7 minutes ago, Gundars Balodis said: I'll try old ones from small pedals tomorrow, they're shorter, or I'll have to cut these. Use older rods if they are not worn too much. Both rods and screws are the same, the only difference is that large pedal rods are secured from one side only, so just one screw is needed per pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundars Balodis Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, Seba said: Use older rods if they are not worn too much. Both rods and screws are the same, the only difference is that large pedal rods are secured from one side only, so just one screw is needed per pedal. Yes, saw video on Youtube, rods should be the same size, my are much longer, will try "old" ones, they are just 3 weeks old 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundars Balodis Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Everyting O.K. now, the old ones did fit perfectly, 75km today wiyh new pedals, super Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rywokast Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 23 hours ago, Maartenv said: Here in Belgium the 18xl is even €2500.. oh my god thats insane... i got my XL a few months ago locally for 2700 CAD lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maartenv Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 20 hours ago, Rywokast said: oh my god thats insane... i got my XL a few months ago locally for 2700 CAD lol That’s nearly €700 (800usd) difference.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rywokast Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 (edited) On 7/13/2019 at 9:48 AM, Maartenv said: That’s nearly €700 (800usd) difference.. thats right... you guys get majorly ripped off there Edited May 27, 2021 by Rywokast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thatmustache Posted July 24, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2019 After a lengthy battle with UPS to get my parcel, I got my Kingsong 18xl yesterday I padded it up with a camping mat I bought from the dollar store, and today I went out to ride an EUC for the first time ever. I went to an empty park and field, and for the first half hour I nearly never took my hand off the fence for balance. But soon I was going 5, 10, 20 feet without needing to hold on. Eventually I got to the point where I was riding without holding on to anything for a minute straight. It felt amazing progressing and seeing how in about an hour I went from having to hold on to something constantly, to being able to ride through a field as I twisted and turned trying to keep my balance. I can go straight, but turning is gonna take some more practice The only downside is that my cheap camping mat cover is now ruined (better that than the unicycle) and my new wheel took a few tumbles and has some scrapes, but no crazy substantial amount of damage. I left it at that for today, partially because my makeshift cover was ruined, and also because my legs and feet need some rest! Lol I'm making a new cover, hopefully a bit more durable, and will be back out there again tomorrow! 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Thatmustache said: I padded it up with a camping mat I bought from the dollar store, and today I went out to ride an EUC for the first time ever. I went to an empty park and field, and for the first half hour I nearly never took my hand off the fence for balance. But soon I was going 5, 10, 20 feet without needing to hold on. Congrats! You had an awesome first day! 1 hour ago, Thatmustache said: The only downside is that my cheap camping mat cover is now ruined (better that than the unicycle) and my new wheel took a few tumbles and has some scrapes, but no crazy substantial amount of damage. Wow ...your protective mat really took a beating but much better than your new wheel. Very few wheels remain looking pristine after a month or so. Bumps and scrapes are a badge of honor..... except when it applies to cars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 On 7/25/2019 at 10:32 AM, Rehab1 said: Very few wheels remain looking pristine after a month or so. Bumps and scrapes are a badge of honor..... except when it applies to cars. Dude... You should be pushing those EUC Bdyguards! And after all the negotiating you did for a commission... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thatmustache Posted July 27, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2019 3 days in and I've got more than 100 km behind me! I feel like im picking it up fairly quick. I'm whizzing around everywhere, on road and off road, every so often trying new things to see what I'm capable of doing. I feel like a superhero who is just figuring out the extent of his powers lol I'm extremely happy with my purchase, and with how quick it's coming. Although I'm sure there are many many more advanced maneuvers to master with time. Things are going great, and this is some of the most fun I've ever had! Although my legs and especially my feet feel like I just walked across the country on them 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rywokast Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 20 minutes ago, Thatmustache said: 3 days in and I've got more than 100 km behind me! I feel like im picking it up fairly quick. I'm whizzing around everywhere, on road and off road, every so often trying new things to see what I'm capable of doing. I feel like a superhero who is just figuring out the extent of his powers lol I'm extremely happy with my purchase, and with how quick it's coming. Although I'm sure there are many many more advanced maneuvers to master with time. Things are going great, and this is some of the most fun I've ever had! Although my legs and especially my feet feel like I just walked across the country on them thats good to hear, im happy that youre happy with your choice of 18XL over 18L hehe yup, very few people who learn to ride EUC regret their decision, i agree that its some of the most fun that you can have 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leucistic Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 My first long ride with ks-16s 36 km. My first crash too. With fatigued legs tryed to jump cerb. Failed and jolted off while wheel still going and straight into concrete wall. Splitted inner and outershell open and headlight all twisted up. Banged all together with flexmeters and saw that one off the shells assebly brakets was broken (don't know how many there are). Seems to hold for now. I thought that was it darned but amazingly robust. Even headlight still works. My legs may be killing me in the morning but had the smile all the way. Loving it. At this rate i think i have to get a new 16s soon. Love 16s in tight turns, carving, triks, and acceleration to desent speed is enough fast. My cruising is around 25km/h. Very good allround machine and easy to steer at low speeds. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leucistic Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Having a blast with this wheel. Made me speed demon at forest roads and skiing trails. Beating a hell out this machine and offcourse had to taste ground again. Coming to steep incline a long one. At the end of hill gets little steeper and thought i could keep the momentum to the top. Hit the hole in ground that i didnt see even with 2 lights in helmet. Inspected wheellog and was going about 16-18km/h. Wheel went bonkers after hitting the hole no peeps but shook left to right and gone. I was so padded that didnt hurt going left knee first then elbow half superman. Well now my dual axis kneepads look like used . Wheel didnt peep or turn off but wheellog clocked power sector to over 1700W and no big current. So am i right to asume over accelerated at hill with pump and wheel lost balance? It didnt hurt after fall but man now 2 days after my whole left is killing me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrelwood Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 18 hours ago, FunkyWheeling said: Hit the hole in ground that i didnt see even with 2 lights in helmet. I think that is the only downside of helmet lights. They are located so high that they illuminate the whole bump/dip and it’s surroundings, making them difficult to see. 18 hours ago, FunkyWheeling said: So am i right to asume over accelerated at hill with pump and wheel lost balance? It could be that getting up from the hole just required more forward lean than expected, which can easily make the rider lose balance. Or perhaps the power of the wheel was insufficient in keeping itself upright trying to get up from the hole, and the pedals dipped forward. Which I consider to be essentially an over-lean. Either way, that is what commonly happens with a surprise bump/dip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leucistic Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Ok. I have to think about lighting and set up more. At weekend i try to replicate the crash. This time in daytime situation. I want to become better rider by understanding what went wrong but the biggest reason for crashing is standing on pedals i think . Like Hsiang said "Overcome your fear and EMBRACE YOUR CRASH!". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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