UniMe Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 16 hours ago, nosamplesplease said: He's riding with the trolley handle up, braced against it. Interesting... Very, looks like he uses it to accelerate/decelerate the wheel seated. I imaged you could haul back pretty hard on that handle to pull the wheel to a stop when seated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gaman Posted January 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) Got an email update from eWheels: Quote Good day, This is an update regarding your preorder for the King Song S20: The good news is that King Song has shipped out the first 40x S20s to us, expected to arrive late February in the USA. However, these do not even cover deposits placed on the first official day of the deposit listing, August 19th. Chinese New Year shuts down the factory for the month of February, compounding this delay of production. Earlier this week we received an update from King Song that the bulk of our S20 order is going to arrive in ~May. In addition, while there will likely be an imminent price increase on new preorders due to increasing costs King Song is incurring, this price increase will not affect your existing preorder, - locked in at $3200 total (which includes the $100 deposit). We will be reaching out to the first 40 customers for balance payments when these S20s reach the Port of LA in late February. In the meantime, King Song sent us photos of the initial 40 units being assembled. We think the S20 looks fantastic, and should be well worth the wait! Thank you for your patience as we do our utmost to speed these along, - and have a great weekend, eWheels Team Edited January 28, 2022 by RagingGrandpa fontcolor bugfix 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniBlab Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, Gaman said: Got an email update from eWheels: I got one too!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 1 month delay. Possible price increase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Cauac Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Looks like the shamed early adopters are now having the last laugh with a discounted price of a new wheel. That's quite the discount. I guess they deserve it for being our wheel testers. Sadly, I withheld the urge to put down a deposit. Now it looks like I'll be paying the premium price. I'll be expecting some in depth reviews from all the 1st batchers out there. I want to be dam sure the extra cost is going to be validated because I REALLY want one of these wheels. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tawpie Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 34 minutes ago, Gaman said: Got an email update from eWheels: Quote me three! But I didn't preorder on the first day so sadly I'm waiting until May. Would that be batch 1.5 (no significant time on the February units before they start building -my- wheel so it's not really batch 2)? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniBlab Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 12 minutes ago, Tawpie said: me three! But I didn't preorder on the first day so sadly I'm waiting until May. Would that be batch 1.5 (no significant time on the February units before they start building -my- wheel so it's not really batch 2)? I pre-ordered the very first day but that's no guarantee - knowing my luck I won't be among the top 40 - we shall see! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawnei Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 25 minutes ago, 5Cauac said: I'll be expecting some in depth reviews from all the 1st batchers out there. I want to be dam sure the extra cost is going to be validated because I REALLY want one of these wheels. Muhaha, you'll not be getting any review from me, that's my privilege now! 👺🤣😉 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tawpie Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) 33 minutes ago, 5Cauac said: I'll be expecting some in depth reviews from all the 1st batchers out there. Guaranteed, my first impression video will probably start exactly like this: "HOLY SMOKES, this thing weighs a TON. (ugh... hernia... call 911)" (adding this to my cart) https://www.amazon.com/Harbinger-Classic-Leather-Weightlifting-6-Inch/dp/B00TX61AZ6/ref=sr_1_51?crid=2Z0SE1G34EKPJ&keywords=weight+lifting+belt&qid=1643410619&sprefix=weight+lif%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-51 Edited January 28, 2022 by Tawpie 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Cauac Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 18 minutes ago, Tawpie said: Guaranteed, my first impression video will probably start exactly like this: "HOLY SMOKES, this thing weighs a TON. (ugh... hernia... call 911)" Especially with that extra high box it comes in, you very well might need that belt. Unless of course you just lay it on it's side to pull it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm10 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 It's only 12 pounds heavier than the s18 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanDiegoGuy Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 4 hours ago, Tawpie said: Guaranteed, my first impression video will probably start exactly like this: "HOLY SMOKES, this thing weighs a TON. (ugh... hernia... call 911)" I would probably say the same thing since I weigh only 130 lbs. I am in the first 40 wheels. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..... Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 5 hours ago, 5Cauac said: Looks like the shamed early adopters are now having the last laugh with a discounted price of a new wheel. That's quite the discount. I guess they deserve it for being our wheel testers. Sadly, I withheld the urge to put down a deposit. Now it looks like I'll be paying the premium price. I'll be expecting some in depth reviews from all the 1st batchers out there. I want to be dam sure the extra cost is going to be validated because I REALLY want one of these wheels. Don't feel badly. Wait a year and itll be proven or not. If you don't get a discount from today's price, you can just hope you made more money this season anyhow. Who knows, maybe youll find a steal on a used model too? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoos Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 9 hours ago, Grimm10 said: It's only 12 pounds heavier than the s18 Last time I checked it was 22 pounds (35 kg vs 25 kg) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btl Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 My EX.N is exactly 33,9kg, the S20 reportedly 34,9kg. I wont complain. 500Wh battery against a full blown suspension. Not a bad deal if you ask me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rawnei Posted January 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2022 Looks pretty smooth. 😎 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yoos Posted January 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2022 4 hours ago, Rawnei said: Looks pretty smooth. 😎 I get the impression that Kingsong employs this guy for all its testing and shows and he has grown so skilled over the years that he makes all wheels look attractive and stunts effortless. That, and he appears to be lower weight than your typical western rider. Still, that's the smoothest stairway ascent I have seen. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm10 Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 37 minutes ago, yoos said: I get the impression that Kingsong employs this guy for all its testing and shows and he has grown so skilled over the years that he makes all wheels look attractive and stunts effortless. That, and he appears to be lower weight than your typical western rider. Still, that's the smoothest stairway ascent I have seen. Yeah, I'm jealous too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 Depending on the speed that you descend the stairs, even non-suspension wheels can look smooth, so this isn’t an accurate assessment of the S20’s suspension capabilities. There is an old video of a rider going down stairs on a non-suspension EUC while holding a cup of coffee in his hand. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yoos Posted January 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2022 1 minute ago, Mango said: Depending on the speed that you descend the stairs, even non-suspension wheels can look smooth, I agree but it's the ascent (not descent) that's really impressive in the video 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Would active suspension be possible on an EUC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 54 minutes ago, yoos said: Kingsong employs this guy Funny, I collect videos of this guy. He seems to have ridden every single wheel that ever existed and make it shine. I bet he can make an Airwheel X3 look like a hot product and perform the same tricks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miko.cz Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) 24 minutes ago, pico said: I bet he can make an Airwheel X3 look like a hot product and perform the same tricks! I know also one trick of this hot X3 product - battered ankles. Uh oh, what a hell device for the first contact with EUC. Not sure if my falls wasnt meant as my revenge to it... Im not sure if I would be able (I know... "free your mind") to ride downstairs like him with pre-order S20 without some spare parts Edited January 31, 2022 by Miko.cz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PourUC Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 4 hours ago, Paul A said: Would active suspension be possible on an EUC? Technically yes. Would obviously add weight and I am not sure how your own muscles would react to the microscopic changes being made beneath your feet. Personally, I think a semi active setup would be nice. For a mature wheel I would want it handled through a robust app. 3 pre set suspension modes Rider weight setting 1 custom suspension profile So Road, Off-Road, Stunts, Custom All set against a weight you preconfigure. Then you should be able to switch between them via a button on the wheel's dash (also another feature slowly coming about). Another issue with active suspension is it would probably be a decent battery drainer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wolverine Posted January 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2022 Expectations for the S20 appear to be very high. I do not remember that any other euc had the same situation as the S20. I believe that these new videos of this unicycle are helping positively. It is clear from these videos what it is capable of, and it is by no means a lazy-man unicycle. Add to that KingSong's overall good quality, Begode / Gotway problems, problems with the Inmotion V12. The recipe for the highly anticipated unicycle has been made. We hope that we do not have to be disappointed. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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