First EU ~ Ninebot E+ ~ SO PUMPED !!!

[elias_]

Wow.... first off let me start by saying Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I wanted to also give a big THANK YOU for those who have dedicated time to provide detailed reviews and videos of this new fascinating and growing way of mobility. This forum ROCKS! 

I was lucky enough to find a gently used Ninebot E+ on Craigslist literally down the street from apartment in Hollywood, and at a price 25% below market, I knew this was my time! My extreme excitement is due to getting home yesterday and after less then 2 hours of practice being able to ride around without wobbling! I was discouraged at first when the person I bought it from told me it took him WEEKS to not wobble, but i guess the amount of research and videos I've watched within the past month, coupled with finding that "sweet spot" for my feet's positioning, led to almost instant gratification of my purchase. Granted my feet and ankles were sore today but it did not stop me for riding around for a few hours again (and going for another ride later tonight).

It was really between the IPS Zero, IPS 260+, and the Ninebot E+. The IPS models would have most likely shipped from China and taken weeks to get here, so paying slightly more to have an item with the most support and replaceable parts SAME DAY was a no brainer. Now that i am fairly comfortable riding i am so glad I did not let my adrenaline junkie ego convince me that the IPS 30km/h was necessary. The 9bot looks so good, even with a few scratches just knowing i could replace that part of the shell for ~$20 is insane.The ninebot one E+ feels like a tank and is almost exhausting to carry (im a smaller 160lbs guy). My weight also played a factor into the fact that I could never see myself depleting this batter on one ride. Unless my feet get extremely comfortable while riding, i rode it for nearly 3 hours and the battery was still at 75%?! For anyone who knows hollywood and the surrowding areas, i took it up the super steep hill going up to Universal Studios and it was chuggin along @ 10mph just fine (videos to come later, they are doing alot of construction in preperation for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter :D)

Anyway, i just thought I would leave an initial impression and share my excitement for this revolutionary new mode of transportation for me. I honestly contemplated ordering a pizza to carry out but the site of me carrying a pizza box on this thing was just too much for day 2 LOL. Thanks again everyone for your input and knowledge, and look forward to posting some epic vids and contributing more in the future. 

- Elias

[ThatCharlieDude]

Congrats and welcome to the site and EUCs!  It looks beautiful. 

[Colestien]

Welcome to the Brotherhood of the Wheel!!

[SlowMo]

You got a super wheel. Congratulations! Looks like brand new! That battery consumption of 25% for 3 hours ride is super! A record breaker for all Ninebot One users. 

[elias_]

after riding tonight i've finally felt the tilt back.. the need for speed is already calling me  cheers & thanks!

[SuperSport]

11 hours ago, elias_ said:

after riding tonight i've finally felt the tilt back.. the need for speed is already calling me  cheers & thanks!

I feel it at times too, but don't be tempted to push too hard.  Not only will your new wheel suffer damage, but you will likely too.  I try to stay just below the tilt back at all times.  Have not had a shut down yet, but I read enough about them I don't want the experience.

[Tyred]

Welcome to the forum and the world of EUC's.
You do have luck with your NBO E+, looks as good as new!

On 28-12-2015 at 6:37 AM, elias_ said:

after riding tonight i've finally felt the tilt back.. the need for speed is already calling me  cheers & thanks!

Haha, do know the need for speed. Had my NBO for two months now and already thinking about buying a second, perhaps faster model.
Financial reasons are holding me back though, and this is a good thing.
The NBO makes driving at 20-22 km/h just feel so natural and comfortable.