300 mile EUC anniversary

[Jayzao]

As I returned from a ride yesterday, I realized my Master V4 had passed the 100-mile mark, and my Inmotion V14 had just approached the 200-mile marker.
After 300 miles of EUC riding, split between off-road and in-city riding, here are the progress points and deficiencies.

Things I can do:

Mount 95+% of the time without an issue. It still takes me a moment to get my feet situated.
Ride off curbs and tiny drops on the trail. I can confidently drop about 8".
Ride at 25 mph without wobbles or fear of braking wobbles.
Ride either EUC without a 20-minute warm-up.
Stop confidently at lights and practice evasive maneuvers in the city.
Ride trails and deal with rocks, bumps, and off-camber surfaces.

Things I cannot do: (but would like to do)

Ride backward.
Pendulum at lights or road crossings.
Ride "up" curbs and small rises, like rocks on the trail.
Build confidence at higher speeds.
Figure out how to hold my 360 camera while riding.
Do any of the stuff Roger EUC does stay in place upright?

Do you experienced riders have goals for your progress, or do you stop thinking about what can be done next once you reach a certain point?
What are the best exercises for learning the pendulum and staying mounted while waiting in traffic?
I no longer need to grab a light post, but I am not far from that stage.

Thanks!


 

[Jayzao]

As I approach 500 miles between my two wheels, I can supply an update.

Ride backward. - Nope, not yet. I have been practicing and can only go for a few yards before bailing.
Pendulum at lights or road crossings. - Nope, I still look for something to grab or just dismount and wait.
Ride "up" curbs and small rises, like rocks on the trail. - Small curbs or angled curbs are the best I have so far.
Build confidence at higher speeds. - Maybe. I was able to hit 29 last week on the Adventure V14
Figure out how to hold my 360 camera while riding. - Ugh! It sucks trying to hold the 360 and ride simultaneously.
Do any of the stuff Roger EUC does stay in place upright? - Well, no, but I did buy a Roger-Charger.

However, once I switched to Knobz power pads, I was able to ride seated without much issue and at speed.So that is something.
 

[Sung102]

I like these progress updates haha.

 

[Seba]

On 7/16/2024 at 6:40 PM, Jayzao said:

Ride backward. - Nope, not yet. I have been practicing and can only go for a few yards before bailing.

Just ask yourself - is it a skill that you need to practice right now? Or you should focus on more important skills?

On 7/16/2024 at 6:40 PM, Jayzao said:

Pendulum at lights or road crossings. - Nope, I still look for something to grab or just dismount and wait.

Pendulums put a lot of strain on your wheel. There's nothing wrong with propping yourself up against some posts or just stepping off the wheel. That's how you practice mounting the wheel.

On 7/16/2024 at 6:40 PM, Jayzao said:

Ride "up" curbs and small rises, like rocks on the trail. - Small curbs or angled curbs are the best I have so far.

"With time comes perfection" 

On 7/16/2024 at 6:40 PM, Jayzao said:

uild confidence at higher speeds. - Maybe. I was able to hit 29 last week on the Adventure V14

Remember - it's easy to get overconfident at speed. Don't grow feathers too fast, don't get too big for your boots too early  Improve your skills, learn how to emergency brake, learn how to control wobbles. All this before you learn how to ride fast.

On 7/16/2024 at 6:40 PM, Jayzao said:

Figure out how to hold my 360 camera while riding. - Ugh! It sucks trying to hold the 360 and ride simultaneously.

What about "like-a-Teletubbie" style? 

  

[Hansolo]

Sorry, I couldn't resist 

[Funky]

On 9/30/2024 at 5:58 PM, Seba said:

Pendulums put a lot of strain on your wheel. There's nothing wrong with propping yourself up against some posts or just stepping off the wheel. That's how you practice mounting the wheel.

Could have said that faster.. I boke my axle welds while learning to do pendulum.  

-Yup those two small dot welds snapped.. Wheel was moving forwards/backwards each time i brake/accelerate. (Whole shell move little bit..) Thankfully it had that cut key/grove, so i didn't tear off any wiring and didn't faceplant. Had to open motor and weld. Doh i welded all around axle, so now it won't move anywhere.

Edited October 1 by Funky

[Robse]

On 7/16/2024 at 6:40 PM, Jayzao said:

As I approach 500 miles between my two wheels, I can supply an update.

Ride backward. - Nope, not yet. I have been practicing and can only go for a few yards before bailing.
Pendulum at lights or road crossings. - Nope, I still look for something to grab or just dismount and wait.
Ride "up" curbs and small rises, like rocks on the trail. - Small curbs or angled curbs are the best I have so far.
Build confidence at higher speeds. - Maybe. I was able to hit 29 last week on the Adventure V14
Figure out how to hold my 360 camera while riding. - Ugh! It sucks trying to hold the 360 and ride simultaneously.
Do any of the stuff Roger EUC does stay in place upright? - Well, no, but I did buy a Roger-Charger.

However, once I switched to Knobz power pads, I was able to ride seated without much issue and at speed.So that is something.
 

maybe a little late, but better late than never; You are missing an important and absolutely crucial skill:  riding with both eyes closed

[Jayzao]

My first EUC was the Inmotion V12, and then the V14.
I still love the V14 for off-roading. However, since then, we have purchased a few more wheels, most of which are smaller, more nimble, and super fun to ride. 
I take the V8F or the MTEN5 on my daily route to work. I can now stop at a light and circle or balance while waiting for a walk or green bike light. 
At some point, I'll develop my muscles to get in more daily rides, but now, a 30-mile ride leaves me sore and beat down the next day.
EUC-ing is highly addictive!
We are frequent buyers at eWheels these days. 

[Jayzao]

Finally learning how to use the dang 360 cam too.
Zero editing skills but I can hold a cam and ride simultaneously.