Any Onewheel riders, your thoughts and experience on an EUC

[Sludog]

So been riding a Onewheel XR daily for the last 6 months and its been a blast. The floating experience is like no other besides bombing downhill on a skateboard. Lots of watched YouTube videos got me the EUC fever and I already had plenty of protective gear so I figured I give an EUC a try and see what its like. Haven't been able to really hits the roads for so long runs because I got A Inmotion V10 five days ago and its been raining on and off for 4 days straight but I'm am able to get on and off the wheel no problem and could move around in my basement and yard with ease and go up and down the street a few times when the roads dried up a little.  

Question is, are there any Onewheel riders here and what are your thoughts comparing a Onewheel to your EUC with some experienced riding. For me I was able to get my EUC balance in about an hour so not sure how long others took to get moving. I would attribute this to the Onewheel and other boards sports I did my whole life. Definitely a lot easier and to bail out on an EUC than a Onewheel and ride stance feels safer too with way more visibility with both feet pointed straight. 

Edited November 2, 2020 by Sludog

[.....]

I've ridden a OW for about 5 minutes. It took about 5 seconds to figure it out. Im from a background in skateboards, snowboards, rolller skates,roller blades, ice skates, water skis, knee boards, dirt bikes, sport bikes, bicycles, ... blah blah blah. It took me about 2 weeks to comfortably ride the euc, and I even rode a unicycle as a kid 35 years ago. I dont know why i found it so much different than the other things ive done. The only things I noted were what you have already stated. Much freer stance (tho im comfy on a skateboard).Easier to jump off of it and bail onto your feet. Easier to look around 360 degrees. The specs... omfg my sherm does 50mph+ and range is ungodly. In the end, I chose the euc because it just seemed a safer bet for my riding style. I dont fancy nosedives and I dont fancy having to carry that heavy ow. Im sure they both are different in experience, but I havent the time or inclination to bother with both right now. Long live the EUC!!

Welcome to the group!

Edited November 2, 2020 by ShanesPlanet

[Surfling]

A friend bought a Onewheel Pint early last March. I surf , mtnbike and also ride skateboards and In-lines skates. So it took me a good 10 minutes to get moving on the OW. I wanted one, then. It definitely looks like a great commuting option but a few things learned: falling looks scary (saw my friends nosediving mishaps). It's light enough but not really convenient to carry around - you can get dirty from the wheels if you're not careful. I had a bit of issue riding along a slope frontside and backside but prolly just the learning phase. 

That's how I actually ended up buying the Ninebot One C last April. Half-priced compared to the OW. Slightly heavier but easier to lug around with the trolley handle. Learning was harder, tho and wasn't as encouraging. So, I went about twice a week just learning to mount and dismount - no distance covered til about June. There's only 35 miles on that ninebot to this day. And luckily, no hard falls yet. 

My friend tried it but gave up after a few tries - cursing his shins. He's happy w/ the OW. 

Now, I also have an Mten3 and someone on youtube made a flatform to ride his like a OW. Looks like an option 

 

 

[Sludog]

Yeah saw some videos the Sherman screaming down the street and I really wanted one. Once I saw the specs and the weight I quickly realized that is not a good beginner wheel. I am just looking to cruise around for fun and not commute with the wheel so top speed and long range was not a priority. I would probably never use the top speeds of these wheels but its nice to know its there if needed. I usually cruise my Onewheel at around 16-20 mph which is plenty fast for me but seems like the EUC is way more planted at higher speeds so higher speeds probably feel way more comfortable. Was leaning towards the Kingsong S18 or the Inmotion V11 because the suspension system seems like a great feature for rough roads. Came across a V10 for less than a grand and figured I could spend half now and learn to ride and bang up the cheaper wheel then go for the one of the higher end wheels. Maybe go for the Sherman but it does look intimidating. 

 

Yeah I could easily see people quit trying to learn an EUC because it can be frustrating because it looks so easy. I know a few adults that cant ride a bicycle because the gave up trying after a few falls. It's a shame because they'll never know what they've been missing all those years.  The pint is pretty fun but definitely not as stable as the bigger and heavier XR and the Pints battery range is pretty bad. For some reason the I have heard of way more nosedives on the Pint than the XR. Not sure if its because the tire and board are a little smaller or maybe the smaller battery gets worn down quicker and riders make the dreaded mistake of ignoring feedback when the battery is low. Strange because they have the same motors. Although the Pint is almost half the price less than the XR which is why they are so popular but most that get the pint and enjoy Onewheeling quickly have buyers remorse because of the limited battery range and they wished they spent more for the XR.

 

 

[meepmeepmayer]

1 minute ago, Sludog said:

For some reason the I have heard of way more nosedives on the Pint than the XR. Not sure if its because the tire and board are a little smaller or maybe the smaller battery gets worn down quicker and riders make the dreaded mistake of ignoring feedback when the battery is low. Strange because they have the same motors.

It's the batteries. Having a decent motor doesn't help if the batteries are too weak to support it properly. The OW+ XR has a 324Wh battery, the Pint half of that with 147Wh. If these were EUCs they would be laughed out of the room. And you have much more leverage on a Onewheel than on EUC pedals, so overleaning is even more easy in comparison.

The OW is such a cool form factor, though, I wish someone built one with EUC-like specs.

[Sludog]

2 minutes ago, meepmeepmayer said:

It's the batteries. Having a decent motor doesn't help if the batteries are too weak to support it properly. The OW+ XR has a 324Wh battery, the Pint half of that with 147Wh. If these were EUCs they would be laughed out of the room. And you have much more leverage on a Onewheel than on EUC pedals, so overleaning is even more easy in comparison.

The OW is such a cool form factor, though, I wish someone built one with EUC-like specs.

Yup, and with Futuremotion having zero competition in the Onewheel type board they are clearly in no rush or under any pressure to build higher powered and long range products. Imagine if there was only one EUC company. No need for innovation and upgrades.  

[postbio]

I started with a OneWheel with no knowledge of EUCs. The OneWheel was a blast, he closest thing to snowboarding on concrete in NYC. I did 10 miles my very first session, since I've also snowboarded and skateboarded. My feet were very sore though the second session and I could barely go anywhere. It wasn't until I started carving that I could go 10 miles at a time again, which occurred about 1 week into it after about 40 miles. 

I initially bought the OneWheel for my work commute, but it was impractical due to lower speed. You can get close to the advertised 19mph, but you are in serious risk of a cutoff, nosedive ,and terrible crash. Range at 12-18 miles is terrible, especially since lower battery means greater danger. 

Looking for better commute alternatives, I tried a King Song 16S and was hooked on EUCs. Got a King Song 16X and it was even better, and I started to commute on the EUC exclusively. 

I kept my OneWheel around and always said I'd get back onto it because it was so fun, but didn't touch it for 1 month after I got my EUCs so I sold it.

In general, I'd say they're the OneWheel and EUCs are completely different. OneWheel is very fun, but it's more a toy and should be viewed as pure recreation. If you want performance in terms of range and speed, and also safety, go with the EUC. High end models these days like the Sherman, Monster, or RS are pretty serious machines. 

 

[Mr Dilkington]

I’m a long time OW’er. Love it,  and feel comfortable up to about 22 mph. I don’t push past that and it works reliably. I also upgraded the onboard battery which should get me 40ish miles on a charge.
I decided to try some friends’ EUCs a couple of months ago, and I really enjoyed them. I have a v11 coming (batch 3a, hurry!), and can’t wait.

I do not love Future Motion, and my frustration with their priorities pushed me away a bit. I have a kid that rode a Pint for a while, but I lost faith in it when she had a really unpredictable nosedive. I have had them, but I always knew why. I just quit trusting it for her. So, I decided to get her an Mten3, and she’s picking it up quickly. I know any equipment can fail, but I feel better knowing how much power is behind that little thing. I also really like that it doesn’t rely on foot sensors. Her weight (or lack thereof) may have played a role in not keeping the sensor activated on the Pint. 

We have a very active group of mixed riders here in Dallas, Texas, so I suspect I will end up riding both, but I guess we will see. 

[gordonjl]

I've never liked cars and have always looked for alternative transportation. When the pandemic came, I also wanted something to distract me from the day-to-day, so I demoed a neighbor's OW XR. When I realized it could power me around town and up hills, I was hooked. I couldn't afford the XR, so I bought the Pint, again loving the experience. Eventually, like many OW riders, I began to outgrow it. Range anxiety and safety concerns convinced me that the Pint was just not practical for replacing my car for local commutes. That's when I started looking into EUCs and bought the InMotion V10. I am very happy to say it is all I need for getting around town; I love it! It was only a week after I bought the V10 when I sold my Pint, and I have no regrets. The EUC learning curve was difficult for me compared to the OW. My biggest issue was that I was impatient and stubborn, making me ignore the bangs I got against my ankles learning to ride. I should've taken some time to heal a bit between rides. It would've saved me some swellilng and serious bruising. Fortunately, I'm past the learning curve and am going on rides everywhere, confident on all the roads around town. Not only am I confident about my riding skill, I'm much more confident in my vehicle, and don't live in constant fear the motor will cut out and dump me on the ground. Added bonus: just yesterday I went on a challenging offroad trail that I used to ride on my Pint and was quite surprised how much better the V10 handled the trail compared to the Pint. 

Now, I just need to manage my desire to get a longer-range EUC. Let's hope I don't go into debt because of an EUC buying spree. ;-)

[Sludog]

10 hours ago, gordonjl said:

I've never liked cars and have always looked for alternative transportation. When the pandemic came, I also wanted something to distract me from the day-to-day, so I demoed a neighbor's OW XR. When I realized it could power me around town and up hills, I was hooked. I couldn't afford the XR, so I bought the Pint, again loving the experience. Eventually, like many OW riders, I began to outgrow it. Range anxiety and safety concerns convinced me that the Pint was just not practical for replacing my car for local commutes. That's when I started looking into EUCs and bought the InMotion V10. I am very happy to say it is all I need for getting around town; I love it! It was only a week after I bought the V10 when I sold my Pint, and I have no regrets. The EUC learning curve was difficult for me compared to the OW. My biggest issue was that I was impatient and stubborn, making me ignore the bangs I got against my ankles learning to ride. I should've taken some time to heal a bit between rides. It would've saved me some swellilng and serious bruising. Fortunately, I'm past the learning curve and am going on rides everywhere, confident on all the roads around town. Not only am I confident about my riding skill, I'm much more confident in my vehicle, and don't live in constant fear the motor will cut out and dump me on the ground. Added bonus: just yesterday I went on a challenging offroad trail that I used to ride on my Pint and was quite surprised how much better the V10 handled the trail compared to the Pint. 

Now, I just need to manage my desire to get a longer-range EUC. Let's hope I don't go into debt because of an EUC buying spree. ;-)

I just got a V10 as well. Really smooth riding and its surprisingly smooth over rough pavement.  It also seems pretty well built but being my first wheel I have nothing to compare it to.  Only gripe I have so far is putting air in the tire. I have a screw on portable air compressor and its super hard not to lose air when removing hose. I have to over inflate to get close to 40 psi but at times it will drop to 30-32 psi if I cant unscrew the hose fast enough. 

I got a nice bruise on my left inner thigh as well and a nice bump just above my right ankle bone from smacking the pedal I get on the wheel with my right foot planted so I guess I slam my inner thigh on the wheel I few hundred times. 

I don't ever see myself selling my Onewheel XR unless Future Motion makes a radical new Onewheel I need to buy. Onewheeling is such a cool experience and very relaxing. More of a toy the commuter tool and I can ride it very well and usually cruise at around 16-20 mph and I feel very comfortable riding on any terrain. I know thats like riding in slow motion for an EUC rider but I feel the Onewheel speed is just right. I couldn't imagine nor would I ever chance riding a Onewheel at 30+ mph. I love the fact that I can step on the board and stay afloat the entire ride until destination is reached since is easy to stop still and balance on the board while waiting for traffic. 

[Simply_Striking]

I bought an XR in June and managed to put 900 miles on it. While on my second group ride I met an v10 rider and it peeked my interest. As I started doing research I realized value for money an EUC was the better option, this plus the direction that future motion has been trending pushed me even further away from the OW. I Eventually ordered an RS19 HS. Tooke me a few days to feel kinda comfy on it. I feel more comfortable on it than i do my OW at speeds 15-19mph. The one wheel stance feels great and all but im growing to like the RS19 more. Currently considering selling the OW, and purchasing an Mten3 for it's portability form factor, and the specs are better than the OW at almost half the price of an XR.

[foxtrotgolf]

I've owned my Onewheel XR for over 2 years and have over 3600 miles on it. As you've already heard, the fun level is off-the-charts, and nothing beats that carving, floaty feeling. Also purchased a Nikola+ 100V and put almost 1200 miles on it, so I have a good perspective for comparison. 

The Onewheel XR is like a Porsche 911 with a lawnmower engine. Fun as !@#$ in the corners and on short trips, but if you want to go 20+ miles, it will get on your nerves quickly. An EUC is like a Dodge Hellcat. Soft and comfy, excels in a straight line, and will happily loaf at speeds of 30mph+ for miles on end. I've ridden mine on numerous trips over 25 miles. Carving on an EUC, in my opinion, does not compare to the joy on an Onewheel (Much like corners in an agile 911 vs a heavy Hellcat)

My lifestyle, however, involved shorter trips and activities like playing golf and walking the dog . An EUC SUCKS for golf, since it won't stand upright like a Onewheel. Picking up a 70-lb. Nikola that's beeping after every shot was a no-go. For dog-walking, a Onewheel is superior due to its 270˚ visibility - it's much harder to watch two dogs on an EUC, since looking behind you is much harder.

I sold my Nikola+ a few months ago because of these lower levels of fun, convenience, and safety. Yes, crashes were always on my mind, especially at Nikola+ cruising speeds, so I couldn't enjoy it anymore. (It was always rock-solid, and reliable, BTW). It occurred to me that if I'm constantly riding over 30mph on city streets, I might as well get a motorcycle.

I'm hoping next year Future Motion will release a faster Onewheel!
 

[Sludog]

1 hour ago, foxtrotgolf said:

I've owned my Onewheel XR for over 2 years and have over 3600 miles on it. As you've already heard, the fun level is off-the-charts, and nothing beats that carving, floaty feeling. Also purchased a Nikola+ 100V and put almost 1200 miles on it, so I have a good perspective for comparison. 

The Onewheel XR is like a Porsche 911 with a lawnmower engine. Fun as !@#$ in the corners and on short trips, but if you want to go 20+ miles, it will get on your nerves quickly. An EUC is like a Dodge Hellcat. Soft and comfy, excels in a straight line, and will happily loaf at speeds of 30mph+ for miles on end. I've ridden mine on numerous trips over 25 miles. Carving on an EUC, in my opinion, does not compare to the joy on an Onewheel (Much like corners in an agile 911 vs a heavy Hellcat)

My lifestyle, however, involved shorter trips and activities like playing golf and walking the dog . An EUC SUCKS for golf, since it won't stand upright like a Onewheel. Picking up a 70-lb. Nikola that's beeping after every shot was a no-go. For dog-walking, a Onewheel is superior due to its 270˚ visibility - it's much harder to watch two dogs on an EUC, since looking behind you is much harder.

I sold my Nikola+ a few months ago because of these lower levels of fun, convenience, and safety. Yes, crashes were always on my mind, especially at Nikola+ cruising speeds, so I couldn't enjoy it anymore. (It was always rock-solid, and reliable, BTW). It occurred to me that if I'm constantly riding over 30mph on city streets, I might as well get a motorcycle.

I'm hoping next year Future Motion will release a faster Onewheel!
 

Agree on the Onewheel fun factor and its ability to carve and maneuver in tight places is unmatched. Also being able to standstill on the board or to rock back and forth slowly is awesome at busy intersections. I rarely go over 20mph on my XR and mostly cruise at 16-18 mph. If I see a nice paved road then I'll hammer the gas to top speed until pushback kicks in a couple times then I'm back to cruising speed. One thing I noticed at least for now being a novice EUC rider is that the slightest hand and arm movements make the EUC change direction very easily and you need to really be focused on the road. I don't think I'll be able to do bagel or beer runs on the EUC for a while until I can get complete balance and control my arms better.  On my Onewheel I feel way more hands free and can carry things and reach for my phone without and issues. Im sure this will improve on the EUC once I get more experience riding but for now I don't have the confidence to even bring a GoPro selfie stick without wobbling all over the road. 

[RagingGrandpa]

Can't resist bumping an old thread, mea culpa

On 11/11/2020 at 9:39 AM, foxtrotgolf said:

EUC
Soft and comfy, excels in a straight line

We have very different opinions on this matter

Edited September 22, 2021 by RagingGrandpa