That Guy Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Hello to all Southern Kiwis! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ek. Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Hello! Let's go riding :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheely fun Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Hi, I just signed up. Keen for another ride sometime soon! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Guy Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share Posted November 3, 2022 I wonder if @The Fat Unicyclist would like to join us here... He knows more local riders than anyone else! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian-NZ Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Hello from Sunny Nelson There are some great tracks to ride around here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheely fun Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Anyone up for a ride this arvo? Im planning on heading out on the trails behind Logan Park at 1pm today. If your keen come along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Guy Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 1 hour ago, wheely fun said: Anyone up for a ride this arvo? Im planning on heading out on the trails behind Logan Park at 1pm today. If your keen come along! Joining you at 2pm! Meeting at the car park of Logan Park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian-NZ Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 If anybody has an S22 and are thinking of doing the suspension upgrade, either with the 3D printed version or the sexy aluminium version. DO IT! I did the 3D printed version and now my wheel is sooooooo much better. The suspension actually works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Guy Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 Nah, bro, we are totally risk-averse here in Dunners... On a serious note, we spoke with Wheely during our ride last Sat, and he said he was thinking about S22 as his next wheel, but all those stories... Sound like there are two types of people here in the South, one is the BMX/downhill fun and others are like long haul non-technical commuters. I think I belong to the second group and everybody else is in the first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian-NZ Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 9 hours ago, That Guy said: On a serious note, we spoke with Wheely during our ride last Sat, and he said he was thinking about S22 as his next wheel, but all those stories... Sound like there are two types of people here in the South, one is the BMX/downhill fun and others are like long haul non-technical commuters. I think I belong to the second group and everybody else is in the first. I use mine to ride to work but prefer to ride the MTB tracks when I can. I do like tinkering with things but was worried about taking the wheel apart. I didn't have any problems and the difference was amazing. Yesterday, two of us on S22s rode along the cycle tracks for 56km, very little on the roads. I ended with just over half a 'tank' left (I weigh 77kg). We weren't hanging around for most of the time, especially on the way home. I rode up Fringed Hill last weekend, 3000ft, it's quite steep. I arrived at the top with 78%. I looked to see how much I had in the tank when I got back to the car...... 82%!! I'd gained 4% on the way down with the regen! I still consider myself to be a beginner, this is my first wheel so not much to compare it to. Looking forward to going for a ride with you guys if I make it down your way after Christmas (as long as you don't laugh too much at my very technical face plants!)  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Guy Posted December 1, 2022 Author Share Posted December 1, 2022 Hello New Zealand! I am getting my Sherman Max next week and will be happy to show it to you in Dunners next weekend, hopefully (10-11 Dec). Anyone curious? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian-NZ Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Definitely interested in seeing one in the flesh. There are only three EUC riders in Nelson. But, the holidays are starting. My wife (who unfortunately has no interest) and I will be doing a road trip. I'll be keen for a ride (as long as you don't laugh too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Guy Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share Posted December 18, 2022 We are serious down here - not even smiling too much! When is everybody wanting to catch up for a ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian-NZ Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 I'm hoping to be down it the area in the beginning of the year. Not sure exactly as 'The Wife' is flying down to Queenstown on Boxing Day to walk the Routeburn with some friends. 'Somebody' has to drive the caravan down to meet her at the end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vatherian Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 On 11/14/2022 at 10:39 AM, That Guy said: Nah, bro, we are totally risk-averse here in Dunners... On a serious note, we spoke with Wheely during our ride last Sat, and he said he was thinking about S22 as his next wheel, but all those stories... Sound like there are two types of people here in the South, one is the BMX/downhill fun and others are like long haul non-technical commuters. I think I belong to the second group and everybody else is in the first. I too belong to the latter but a local Julian is dragging me over to the bumpy side! I see the potential for fun once I gain a bit of competence. Have the S22 as well- coming from a V11 it’s certainly a more confidence inspiring wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian-NZ Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 Is anybody in Dunedin going riding over the next couple of days? I'm in Christchurch at the moment but will be heading south soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian-NZ Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 (edited) Is anybody in Dunedin going riding over the next couple of days? I'm in Christchurch at the moment but will be heading south soon. Or. Any suggestions for good tracks to ride on the one wheeled madness device? (AKA the S22) Edited December 27, 2022 by Julian-NZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Guy Posted December 27, 2022 Author Share Posted December 27, 2022 Anywhere any time! :-) I am here with my Shermax. I will text other guys and see what's in their plans. For off-roading you probably would like to either get to Logan Park BMX tracks, or Flagstaff forest tracks. There are a couple of long-ish harbour rides on both sides - to Port Chalmers and Portobello. Send me an in-mail - looking forward to meeting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian-NZ Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Sorry. Been and gone. I ride some of the tracks on signal hill as I didn't know where to go. Started easy with the sweat powered unicycle then tried the stuff on a couple of grade 4 tracks. I had a bit more problems with these. Very slippery in the wet and deep channels. Great for pedal clipping! It would have been great to catch up and go for a ride. In Queenstown tomorrow. I might be heading for Dunedin in about a week or so. It depends on the wife and friends we're traveling with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Guy Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 Hello everybody! What's the feel about getting on a ride tomorrow (Saturday the 7th) in Dunedin? There are two options: boring and extreme. :-) The first one would be a harbour ride to Portobello the other one would be Swampy Summit. Nothing particularly difficult about those forestry tracks and I am riding them with no problems on Shermax. Jullian ( @Julian-NZ) may be joining us on his S22. We can target 11am or 12pm and the ride should take about 1.5-2 hours. What do you folks think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian-NZ Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 It would be great to go for a roll. People can try out my S22 if they want to give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Guy Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 Meeting at 3pm? Boring or extreme? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian-NZ Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Extreme me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian-NZ Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 On 11/3/2022 at 4:14 PM, That Guy said: Hello to all Southern Kiwis! :-) Just arrived in Wanaka for a few days before heading north and home. Does anybody ride around here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Guy Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 On 1/14/2023 at 7:40 PM, Julian-NZ said: in Wanaka Have you managed to find anyone? I heard there are one or two riders in Queenstown, didn't hear about Wanaka. If you manage to connect let us know! How was the ride in Wanaka? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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