Popular Post Martog Posted January 23, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2020 I just got back from my first session on an EUC and I’m so very stoked!! After padding up my brand new MTen3 to a ridiculous level, I took it over to a local baseball park and played around on the concrete deck behind the bleachers & backstop. I started using the fence for support but moved to using the back of the bleachers as I could slide my hand along the railing easier than the fence. Within 30 minutes I was going from one end of a set of bleachers to the other without grabbing. Within 60 minutes I was able to basically go anywhere on the smooth concrete deck without issue, and was making 75+ yard runs from one end of the deck to the other. I still had to start and stop using a support (fence, pole, etc.), and my turns are sketchy, but I was expecting a much more frustrating experience! My legs are fatigued from almost 2 hours of practice but I can’t wait to go again tomorrow! Thanks again for all the contributors on this site and especially those that posted YT videos. I devoured as much info as I could before venturing on this journey and your contributions have surely shortened my learning curve. Next up, working on free mounting and fixing the vicious wobbles I get when speeding up... Can’t wait! Martog 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Marty Backe Posted January 23, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2020 Fantastic. I've become convinced that the Mten3 may be the best wheel for learning on. Here's some inspiration for your mounting practice 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martog Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 Thanks for this Marty. I’ve watched this video now probably a dozen times trying to learn as much as possible from your technique. Your movements are so subtle and smooth, meanwhile my wheel is flopping between my legs like a fish trying to escape. Part of that is just the need to build up the muscles to stabilize the wheel, but I need to learn to move my leg in against the wheel on the transitions. Between being bow-legged and the small size of the MTen3 I really need to make a concerted effort. And that will be today’s training focus. Thanks again. I’m looking forward to my next training session. Martog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Martog said: Thanks for this Marty. I’ve watched this video now probably a dozen times trying to learn as much as possible from your technique. Your movements are so subtle and smooth, meanwhile my wheel is flopping between my legs like a fish trying to escape. Part of that is just the need to build up the muscles to stabilize the wheel, but I need to learn to move my leg in against the wheel on the transitions. Between being bow-legged and the small size of the MTen3 I really need to make a concerted effort. And that will be today’s training focus. Thanks again. I’m looking forward to my next training session. Martog Perhaps join my Telegram group. Depending on where you are located in Southern California, it could be easy to meetup with some of us to get help. Most of us are active between Santa Monica / Azusa and Long Beach. https://t.me/laeucgamesgrouprides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Martog said: Thanks for this Marty. I’ve watched this video now probably a dozen times trying to learn as much as possible from your technique. Your movements are so subtle and smooth, meanwhile my wheel is flopping between my legs like a fish trying to escape. Part of that is just the need to build up the muscles to stabilize the wheel, but I need to learn to move my leg in against the wheel on the transitions. Between being bow-legged and the small size of the MTen3 I really need to make a concerted effort. And that will be today’s training focus. Thanks again. I’m looking forward to my next training session. Martog Here's another "mount" video for consideration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeepLaw Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 12 hours ago, Marty Backe said: I've become convinced that the Mten3 may be the best wheel for learning on. I've been considering adding a Mten to my collection as a beater/stunts/teaching wheel, but I've also heard it's fairly different from all other wheels, in terms of riding. Would the skills translate well to a larger, more normal sized wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, MeepMoto said: I've been considering adding a Mten to my collection as a beater/stunts/teaching wheel, but I've also heard it's fairly different from all other wheels, in terms of riding. Would the skills translate well to a larger, more normal sized wheel? It's like no other wheel, but it's still fundamentally an EUC. Someone I was helping to learn on their V8 was able to ride and do turns on my Mten3 and really enjoyed it. This was a great confidence booster. When she went back to her V8 she still had difficulties, but it was easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martog Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Marty Backe said: Here's another "mount" video for consideration Thanks again Marty. These are great examples- but a bit aspirational for me at this stage! And thanks for the telegram invite. I’m in San Diego, but hope to help to develop the skills to join one of your rides in the future. In the meantime, I’ve got some serious work to do (and am excited to do it)! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 11 minutes ago, Martog said: Thanks again Marty. These are great examples- but a bit aspirational for me at this stage! And thanks for the telegram invite. I’m in San Diego, but hope to help to develop the skills to join one of your rides in the future. In the meantime, I’ve got some serious work to do (and am excited to do it)! Ah. For some reason I never think of San Diego as being part of Southern California Be sure to join the San Diego group, headed by @Flyboy10 They regularly do group rides. Hopefully he'll chime in here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyboyEUC Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 (edited) I will definitely chime in here. Our first ride is Feb 1st. Its 19 miles (not sure if the Mten3 can make it but I have a 14s that will if you want to borrow it) but we will be stopping for many breaks depending on the group. 5 new riders have joined the ranks since the last group ride so we are going to take it easy. Be sure to join the San Diego Facebook page to stay in the loop. If you need/want any in person lessons I'm happy to oblige. Edited January 23, 2020 by Flyboy10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martog Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Flyboy10 said: I will definitely chime in here. Our first ride is Feb 1st. Its 19 miles (not sure if the Mten3 can make it but I have a 14s that will if you want to borrow it) but we will be stopping for many breaks depending on the group. 5 new riders have joined the ranks since the last group ride so we are going to take it easy. Be sure to join the San Diego Facebook page to stay in the loop. If you need/want any in person lessons I'm happy to oblige. Thanks for the invite and hospitality! But I don’t think I’ll be ready for a big ride that quickly. I’ve spent less than two hours on my EUC so far and I think going from riding 75 yards to 19 miles in less than 10 days is probably a bit of a stretch! I’ll try to get my skills ready for the next one though. Thanks again Martog Edited January 24, 2020 by Martog Typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atdlzpae Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) Not a stretch. I've done 30km at day 3 or about 10h. You can do it. Fatigue is about 80% technique, 20% muscles, so your endurance will also improve dramatically in the next days. Will your MTen3 manage 30km? Maybe. If you weigh 70kg it's possible. So train for a group ride, but plan for an Uber 15 miles in, just in case your battery dies. Ps. It's important to drain your battery to zero once to know exactly how much range you can get. Without that you'll always guess. Edited January 24, 2020 by atdlzpae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Martog said: Thanks for the invite and hospitality! But I don’t think I’ll be ready for a big ride that quickly. I’ve spent less than two hours on my EUC so far and I think going from riding 75 yards to 19 miles in less than 10 days is probably a bit of a stretch! I’ll try to get my skills ready for the next one though. Thanks again Martog I would strongly encourage you to at least go to the meetup to meet new riders, perhaps ask questions, etc. Even the potential of riding for a mile or two would be enjoyable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martog Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 Thanks guys. You have more faith in my future skills then I do! I’ll see how the next few days go (family commitments have held me back so far), and proceed from there. I like the idea of the meetup just to get introduced to the San Diego community and other riders and their EUCs. I’ve actually never seen any others “in the wild” - even though I know there is an active community down here. Thanks again, Martog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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