Electric unicycles

mic_y

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Anyone else on this forum played around with electric unicycles?

I recently bought one with the intention of using it as my primary commute to work (2.5km one way).

So far it has taken me the better part of the weekend to get on the thing, and actually ride along. Started off practicing next to a wall/railing for a couple of hours, then graduated to an astro-turn area (especially helpful with not having to worry about scratching the unicycle when bailing off it). After an hour or two, I then graduated to a parkade, where I learnt how to handle gradients.

After Saturday's rigorous practice, I decided that I was confident enough to hit the promenade in Seapoint which was great fun.

Today was the first day that the toy became a tool, as I used it on my commute, with only a few minor issues. Overall, I am really happy with the unicycle, though I can definitely see myself upgrading to a bigger and better model soon.
 
Ended up getting an absolute entry-level Airwheel X3. Decided that it would be enough to learn on, and I would not be too bothered about scratching and otherwise breaking the thing... Will post some pics once I get home ;)
 
Sorry, traveling & not uni but check this out..

https://mia.africa.com/za/accessories-za/ninebot-mini-pro

R10k, range 30km.

Kids laugh at me when I say I want one..
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http://za.airwheel.net/product/X3#

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Can't imagine using one of these to commute but I suppose if you take back roads it could work.

Thats the one UrBaN963. Luckily I dont really carry much with me (lunch goes in a backpack). It is surprisingly maneuverable and really fun. I have had to use actual roads a bit more than I had hoped as many of the sidewalks dont have ramps to get off/onto sidewalks when crossing streets.
 
Thats the one UrBaN963. Luckily I dont really carry much with me (lunch goes in a backpack). It is surprisingly maneuverable and really fun. I have had to use actual roads a bit more than I had hoped as many of the sidewalks dont have ramps to get off/onto sidewalks when crossing streets.

You need to learn to bunny hop.
 
Sorry, traveling & not uni but check this out..

https://mia.africa.com/za/accessories-za/ninebot-mini-pro

R10k, range 30km.

Kids laugh at me when I say I want one..
c22df45e23243cc2b5158e856ebb5840.jpg

that ninebot mini pro is awesome, though nowhere near as compact as a eUC. I drive a Mini so boot space is very limited.

Once I get more used to the wheel, I will probably look at upgrading, and one of the first models I am looking at is the Ninebot ONE as an upgrade, though there are so many other wheels to choose from that its a bit daunting.

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The only reason I got the X3 was that I manged to buy it second hand for a steal of R3.5k :D
 
You need to learn to bunny hop.

hahah UrBaN, thats pretty much next on the list after I figure out getting on to the thing gracefully without something to lean on... currently unless I have a support, it takes me 3-4 tries to actually get going. Once I have that nailed down it will be learning to jump off kerbs, and then once I have that bedded down, then we can upgrade to jumping up on kerbs...
 
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