Master Blaster Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, Colorado CJ said: Yeah it was spinout. I had to get off the wheel and walk it through some snow that was across the trail. Good news, I’ve been having to do the same down on the south side of town. Just concerned for your teeth if you were really going that fast — Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Blaster Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 23 hours ago, Colorado CJ said: Went on a ride with my dad today. He has an electrified bike using a BBSO2 HD mid drive kit. This was my longest Ride so far at 27 miles. I had to stop a couple of times to give my feet a rest. I’ll raise you a whopping 3 tenths of a mile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 On 2/12/2018 at 12:15 AM, Colorado CJ said: I was first using just a pair of Vans, but they were way too flexible. I felt like my toes were curling down to try to hold on My 10 1/2s hang way over too. Others have added pedal extensions and extension/wedges that follow the contour or the sole of the shoe/boot. I'm thinking of this too, as one's ability to power over things or up steep slopes is severely compromised when your foot is effectively pivoting on the pedal leading edge and pushing down on air. Same at the back when trying to brake hard or control speed on a serious decent. Looks like you are doing well. Two thoughts: Your practice area (probably abandoned by you now) is stroon with hard sharp obstacles and loads of peddle grabbers (things that will grab your pedals and throw you off in an instant, sideways! Be careful. Don't disregard the value of knee pads. There are 1,000 ways to come off an EUC and 923 of those include knee contact with something hard (not actual numbers, but you get the point). Having severely skinned both knees at the same time, in another sport, I value my knee pads (although I do confess to leaving them at home in the past, because it was a pain to put them on; until I realized I could just wrap them over my trousers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 23 hours ago, meepmeepmayer said: The ACM2 does not spin out like the ACM1 though, so I'm a bit confused But maybe it spins out a little? Or he really did a little speed test When he's talking about spin out, he means when you lift the wheel a little the wheel spins-up. You're thinking about when the feel falls over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Marty Backe said: You're thinking about when the feel falls over? Yep. Gotway dance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasenutty Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 If you're a new rider, don't listen to @exoplanet for advice, but do read him for entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Blaster Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 14 minutes ago, kasenutty said: If you're a new rider, don't listen to @exoplanet for advice, but do read him for entertainment. It didn’t take me long to figure that out......every forum has to have a few, eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasenutty Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I think he's sorta funny though. He just keeps going and going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Henley Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 3 hours ago, kasenutty said: I think he's sorta funny though. He just keeps going and going I think he enjoys it . Maybe going for a reverse @Marty Backe? Trying to get 10,000 ⬇️ ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exoplanet Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 It's hard when you guys keep upvoting me though. But seriously. Don't buy a wheel. They are fun but too dangerous. The down side is not worth it. If you buy one of the few wheels that make sense today. that is the TESLA. Or Gotway msuper 1600, you will kill yourself or maime yourself. You will become an ivalide cripple. Much better to get an ebike. Get an ebike with a throttle. 20 is at the cusp of what you can run off when these fail. To get any real speed say 40-50kmh you should get an ebike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Henley Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 29 minutes ago, exoplanet said: It's hard when you guys keep upvoting me though. But seriously. Don't buy a wheel. They are fun but too dangerous. The down side is not worth it. I’m confused here @exoplanet. I find your dream Unicycle thread quite interesting and for the most part understand where you are coming from, but to flat out say not to buy an EUC on an EUC forum is perplexing. You do own and ride one don’t you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 6 hours ago, exoplanet said: Big wheels give poor accelleration and braking control. easy to fall off. esp down a hill. New designs should compensate for this somehow. that video where he overbraked the wheel shot over the cliff zoom the wheel still worked well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exoplanet Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 3 hours ago, Scott Henley said: I’m confused here @exoplanet. I find your dream Unicycle thread quite interesting and for the most part understand where you are coming from, but to flat out say not to buy an EUC on an EUC forum is perplexing. You do own and ride one don’t you ? perhaps. It's just that I have had a few accidents on bicycle that were bad. So I know accidents are bad. Also I have had an Euc quit on me luckily while I have been prepared or in a low speed. however I have had a few bad ones at high speed. Point is that to get sufficient speed for commuting, an euc is not fast enough without also endangering your life and health. A bicycle is safer at the same speeds and can handle double the speed, say 40 with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Henley Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 49 minutes ago, exoplanet said: perhaps. It's just that I have had a few accidents on bicycle that were bad. So I know accidents are bad. Also I have had an Euc quit on me luckily while I have been prepared or in a low speed. however I have had a few bad ones at high speed. Point is that to get sufficient speed for commuting, an euc is not fast enough without also endangering your life and health. A bicycle is safer at the same speeds and can handle double the speed, say 40 with ease. Okay. I can see where you are coming from. As both a cyclist and EUC(ist)(er)(?) I can agree that at high speed a bike is safer, to an extent . I’ve seen first hand some really serious crashes both at high and low speed during crit races and just out on club rides . So I really believe there are dangers concerning both . As far as commuting goes , at least for me , I find EUC the superior mode of transportation. I can cruise pretty comfortably at around 20mph on my ACM or 18mph on my 14D and to date have had no issues . Aside from rider error whether that be pushing too hard or not paying attention to or not knowing the area well enough I think EUC is pretty safe . All these GW failures we hear so much about are predominately the fault of the rider ignoring the wheel telling you to slow TF down or accelerating or declarating too abruptly. Yes , there have been firmware issues and some other hiccups but I believe most of that has been cleared up now . For me EUC is Fast enough to keep up with or out pace most cycle traffic and small enough to carry on public transportation and store inside safely once at work . Neither EUC or bicycle handles 40mph “with ease “ . If we are talking electric bike it must have a damn large motor (even if being pedal assisted ) and be traveling on a downward gradient . If strictly pedal power it’s obviously got to be traveling down hill. Even pushing out a sustained power of say 400w or so (which is epic , only the very top echelon of riders can manage this ) wouldn’t bring you close to 40mph on the flats . At 35+ the handling of a road or MTB becomes extremely twitchy and unstable .As of now there are no EUC’s I know of that go over 40mph . When that Day comes though you better believe I’ll be in line to get one . ? and you know ...I’ve been lucky to have not experienced any type of failure or major crash while riding (EUC ...plenty during races on my road bike ) so maybe my attitude will change if ever I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holt Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 On 2/11/2018 at 7:15 PM, Colorado CJ said: That's good to know. I bought some cheap service/nurse type hightops that have stiff soles from Walmart that seem to work great so far. I was first using just a pair of Vans, but they were way too flexible. I felt like my toes were curling down to try to hold on Ha! I did the same thing. Walmart $17 pair of And 1 basketball high tops. Perfect shoe for wheeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holt Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 19 hours ago, Scott Henley said: As far as commuting goes , at least for me , I find EUC the superior mode of transportation. I can cruise pretty comfortably at around 20mph on my ACM or 18mph on my 14D and to date have had no issues. For me EUC is Fast enough to keep up with or out pace most cycle traffic and small enough to carry on public transportation and store inside safely once at work . ? I have been a dedicated bike commuter for the past 14 years and absolutely, no hesitation consider my 18s to be a perfect work commute vehicle. Everything has pros and cons. If your route is ‘traffic safe’, the wheel (and the bike gods will get me) is better. I’m not dressed like Spider-Man and not sweaty when I arrive. But I don’t get the same workout as the bike. What I was pleased to discover is that the wheel workout and the bike workout appear to compliment each other. My legs feel fresh and ready when I do ride the bike to work after a few wheel commutes. Before if I missed a few days on the bike my legs would let me know. Now they feel good and ready to sprint. My plan is to integrate, not replace, my transportation options. Car is last option these days. Speed is relative. Remember to enjoy the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 22 hours ago, Stan Onymous said: What is this R A I N you speak of? Is it pronounced like Reign or Rhine? Is that a European word? I dont get it... Use a word we use in Southern California Do you mean Beach Blanket? Seriously? Were you sleeping the week half your area got washed away in rain-induced mudslides? Nah! Just kidding. I know you were just playing around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 23 hours ago, exoplanet said: It's hard when you guys keep upvoting me though. But seriously. Don't buy a wheel. They are fun but too dangerous. The down side is not worth it. If you buy one of the few wheels that make sense today. that is the TESLA. Or Gotway msuper 1600, you will kill yourself or maime yourself. You will become an ivalide cripple. Much better to get an ebike. Get an ebike with a throttle. 20 is at the cusp of what you can run off when these fail. To get any real speed say 40-50kmh you should get an ebike. not a Faceplanter. I am holding out for one of these. Fuck face planters. I havent face planted yet, but it's just a matter of time. Besides. with these, one can ride in rain, but with normal clothing. These e-bikes look pretty good, kind of expensive though. \https://www.juicedbikes.com/collections/e-bikes/products/odk-u350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 15 minutes ago, Smoother said: Seriously? Were you sleeping the week half your area got washed away in rain-induced mudslides? Nah! Just kidding. I know you were just playing around. Ha Ha! Southern California has three seasons, mudslide, wildfire, and earthquake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exoplanet Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 On 28/02/2018 at 6:16 AM, Scott Henley said: Okay. I can see where you are coming from. As both a cyclist and EUC(ist)(er)(?) I can agree that at high speed a bike is safer, to an extent . I’ve seen first hand some really serious crashes both at high and low speed during crit races and just out on club rides . So I really believe there are dangers concerning both . As far as commuting goes , at least for me , I find EUC the superior mode of transportation. I can cruise pretty comfortably at around 20mph on my ACM or 18mph on my 14D and to date have had no issues . Aside from rider error whether that be pushing too hard or not paying attention to or not knowing the area well enough I think EUC is pretty safe . All these GW failures we hear so much about are predominately the fault of the rider ignoring the wheel telling you to slow TF down or accelerating or declarating too abruptly. Yes , there have been firmware issues and some other hiccups but I believe most of that has been cleared up now . For me EUC is Fast enough to keep up with or out pace most cycle traffic and small enough to carry on public transportation and store inside safely once at work . Neither EUC or bicycle handles 40mph “with ease “ . If we are talking electric bike it must have a damn large motor (even if being pedal assisted ) and be traveling on a downward gradient . If strictly pedal power it’s obviously got to be traveling down hill. Even pushing out a sustained power of say 400w or so (which is epic , only the very top echelon of riders can manage this ) wouldn’t bring you close to 40mph on the flats . At 35+ the handling of a road or MTB becomes extremely twitchy and unstable .As of now there are no EUC’s I know of that go over 40mph . When that Day comes though you better believe I’ll be in line to get one . ? and you know ...I’ve been lucky to have not experienced any type of failure or major crash while riding (EUC ...plenty during races on my road bike ) so maybe my attitude will change if ever I do. knots. not miles. also a bike race requires you to jockey for positions in turns etc. lastly a less steep fork on bicycle with larger offset will give a moore stable ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Henley Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 15 minutes ago, exoplanet said: knots. not miles. also a bike race requires you to jockey for positions in turns etc. lastly a less steep fork on bicycle with larger offset will give a moore stable ride. A knot is = to something like 1.5mph ..so 40 knots isn’t really sustainable by any form of self propelled vehicle and certainty not by any EUC . (?) What does fighting for position in s face have to do with anything ? Speed and safety is the topic. Sure ....some sort of “chopper” style fork with and inanely large rake would make it more stable . But wouldn’t be UCI compliant and would look jut plain silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exoplanet Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Who cares abot the uci. I dont. also. have you seen racing motorcycles? they handle fairly well at high way speeds. also fighting for position is when people make the whole peleton fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Henley Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 4 hours ago, exoplanet said: Who cares abot the uci. I dont. also. have you seen racing motorcycles? they handle fairly well at high way speeds. also fighting for position is when people make the whole peleton fall. If you rave or participate in ucu sanctioned events (as I do..well did ) then obviously one would need to care . Motorcycles handle higher speed better Bc of their weight and wider tire . As well as the extra rake on the fork. Accidents Csn happen any time for any reason . Sure having someone fall in front of you or cross over your rear tire sucks too. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado CJ Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 Today I beat my distance record, though it was in two parts (had lunch in between). First I rode to Walmart to get some ingredients for ribs I'm going to smoke tomorrow for my dad's birthday. Total was 15 miles round trip. Ate some lunch back at home and then rode to Best Buy to pick up his present. Total of 25 miles round trip. Today's total is 40 miles! My traveling speed averaged ~20 m.p.h. and when I got home my battery was at 34%. Man this thing is FUN! I'm getting much more comfortable riding. It is so fun to just flow around corners and inbetween trees. I now have a total of 245 miles on the wheel in mu 3 weeks of owning it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Blaster Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 You’re really doing great, a lot of miles in such a short time and we had a pretty cold (temps below average) February, just think what you’ll be able to do in the summer!! I should venture up north to your neck of the woods sometime and do a ride with you. I saw a husband and wife couple on YouTube riding GWs up between Ft Collins and Greeley along the river trail, so I know there are some other euc peeps around the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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