Marty Backe Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I just completed a 30+ mile ride on this blustery mid-January day in Southern California. A cold front went through the area last night which was followed by very gusty winds. The temperatures were in the high 50's but what was the real killer was the steady 20-mph wind with gusts into the 30's. Once again, the helmet is proving to be a great investment for my 'cold' weather riding. Only my hands got cold today and no wind in the face. But the real take away is the beauty of riding the Monster in high winds. Any other wheel would have been torturous today, but the Monster just plows thru wind. Even my MSuper would have been awful today. It's nice to have a staple of wheels to pick from based on the riding conditions of the day. I feel fortunate to have a wide selection and was grateful that the Monster was at the ready for me this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingouin Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Hi Marty, Beautiful scenery & a cool looking guy ! I agree with you, the Monster is so stable that it's not bothered by the wind like other EUCs, I had my training 14 inch wheel TG3 the other day, just for a very short trip, the little breeze was enough so that I had to compensate by turning my shoulders to counter the wind's effect. On the other hand, the Monster, even with the +115kph winds we had here in France from the passing storms, weren't enough to put the Monster down, even though it was still a challenge to ride in these conditions. Skills may help you to ride any wheels in any conditions, but not with the same pleasure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Pingouin said: Hi Marty, Beautiful scenery & a cool looking guy ! I agree with you, the Monster is so stable that it's not bothered by the wind like other EUCs, I had my training 14 inch wheel TG3 the other day, just for a very short trip, the little breeze was enough so that I had to compensate by turning my shoulders to counter the wind's effect. On the other hand, the Monster, even with the +115kph winds we had here in France from the passing storms, weren't enough to put the Monster down, even though it was still a challenge to ride in these conditions. Skills may help you to ride any wheels in any conditions, but not with the same pleasure Absolutely. Although I was buffeted around with the strong gusts it was still a pleasant ride. 115kph winds? Yikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WARPed1701D Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Nice pic! Out of interest do you think the KS18 with it's taller shell like the monster might have also handled the wind well? If not what do you think is it about the monster that made it so stable? Wheel size? Huge weight (you have the 70lb model right?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esash Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 'The safest place to be during a tornado is on a Gotway Monster' - Marty Backe, Storm Chaser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 16 minutes ago, WARPed1701D said: Nice pic! Out of interest do you think the KS18 with it's taller shell like the monster might have also handled the wind well? If not what do you think is it about the monster that made it so stable? Wheel size? Huge weight (you have the 70lb model right?) Thanks I do not believe that the KS18S would be any different than my MSuper - not good in strong winds. I think it's the weight, ~70 pounds. It's substantially heavier than any other wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esash Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I'd imagine sitting on a KS18s would cut through the wind pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 8 minutes ago, Scouts Honor said: I'd imagine sitting on a KS18s would cut through the wind pretty well. I really doubt it, but if you speak from experience than I can't argue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esash Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I've never even ridden an EUC. I'm just a wannabe while I save money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WARPed1701D Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 3 hours ago, Marty Backe said: Thanks I do not believe that the KS18S would be any different than my MSuper - not good in strong winds. I think it's the weight, ~70 pounds. It's substantially heavier than any other wheel. I would agree the weight would give the advantage. The V8 certainly is a struggle in the gusty wind along the Bayside paths here. As already mentioned it requires twisting of shoulders to maintain balance for some reason. You learn to appreciate just how much harder the EUC has to work at higher wind speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 6 hours ago, Marty Backe said: Absolutely. Although I was buffeted around with the strong gusts it was still a pleasant ride. Purely an observation on my part but when you turned your head slightly in the photo there appears to be some strange interaction with the helmet and prevailing winds causing a significant aerodynamic disruption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Rehab1 said: Purely an observation on my part but when you turned your head slightly in the photo there appears to be some strange interaction with the helmet and prevailing winds causing a significant aerodynamic disruption. You always crack me up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingouin Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 @Marty Backe It's hard to ride in heavy wind but still possible with this beast ! Oh BTW, here is a modified picture that suits better the tough guy on the picture ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 7 hours ago, Pingouin said: @Marty Backe It's hard to ride in heavy wind but still possible with this beast ! Oh BTW, here is a modified picture that suits better the tough guy on the picture ! Wow, I must say, this is a very cool picture. I may just slap it in my Facebook feed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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