frontpage Posted by fewlio • Nov 21, 2023
Nov 21, 2023 9:34 PM
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Item 1 of 7
frontpage Posted by fewlio • Nov 21, 2023
Nov 21, 2023 9:34 PM
Begode Master Electric Unicycle
& More + Free S&H$2,000
$2,899
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I've had the Master a year now and I think it's great, for 2100 it's ideal for someone who is looking to step up from a non suspension wheel.
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Jumped on the thing after about 1,000 miles on a v8, and felt like I'd never been on a unicycle before. Takes quite a bit more effort to get it to do anything because of the weight and height of the pedals.
Spent an hour affixing the foam pads. The paper backing sticks more than the film wants to stick to the pad, making the process of peeling the paper off difficult.
With pads on, I went out again for a quick spin and was 20x better than the initial ride. I get speed wobble going just above the speed of a V8, so more practice needed.
I've got no experience with the other comparable wheels, but it seems apparent the money went into performance and not aesthetically pleasing finish, pads that align well and aren't a nightmare to install, user manuals (there is none), or fast chargers. Trolley handle is completely inappropriate for an 80 pound thing. Feels like it will break if not paying attention.
Super excited to learn this beast.
Jumped on the thing after about 1,000 miles on a v8, and felt like I'd never been on a unicycle before. Takes quite a bit more effort to get it to do anything because of the weight and height of the pedals.
Spent an hour affixing the foam pads. The paper backing sticks more than the film wants to stick to the pad, making the process of peeling the paper off difficult.
With pads on, I went out again for a quick spin and was 20x better than the initial ride. I get speed wobble going just above the speed of a V8, so more practice needed.
I've got no experience with the other comparable wheels, but it seems apparent the money went into performance and not aesthetically pleasing finish, pads that align well and aren't a nightmare to install, user manuals (there is none), or fast chargers. Trolley handle is completely inappropriate for an 80 thing. Feels like it will break if not paying attention.
Super excited to learn this beast.
The Master isn't exactly known for its build quality, you're really just paying for the performance. I'd definitely recommend buying one of the bumper sets from Clark Pads or Grizzla to help protect it. Or even make your own.
Canada and Europe have stricter rules, but again, they're not often enforced. People still ride EUCs.
Just follow the rules of the road and you'll most likely be fine unless you find a real jerk of a cop.
I commute to work on mine, 30 miles roundtrip. Not as fast as driving on the highway, takes about the same amount of time as driving on city roads. It's 20 minutes each way by highway, 30 minutes by car on city roads, and 35 minutes by EUC. I primarily ride in the street on single lane roads, and will ride between 25 and 35 mph the entire way. My route goes by a police station, and cops either ignore me or waive.
Canada and Europe have stricter rules, but again, they're not often enforced. People still ride EUCs.
Just follow the rules of the road and you'll most likely be fine unless you find a real jerk of a cop.
I commute to work on mine, 30 miles roundtrip. Not as fast as driving on the highway, takes about the same amount of time as driving on city roads. It's 20 minutes each way by highway, 30 minutes by car on city roads, and 35 minutes by EUC. I primarily ride in the street on single lane roads, and will ride between 25 and 35 mph the entire way. My route goes by a police station, and cops either ignore me or waive.
I can guarantee these do not fit ebike code in the majority of jurisdictions. Most are pretty much the same and usually require 2 or 3 wheels and operable pedals; these conform to neither. Even if they did conform with the speed or wattage limits of a class 1 or 2 ebike, which many don't.
I think eventually when these become enough of a problem with injuries and overzealous users, they will see attention, and then it will be obvious that an ebike will be the much safer option as they clearly fit into existing codes, visibility to negligent and oblivious motorists, and the several utility reasons already mentioned.
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The things you don't ever hear too often (had to read posts on a EUC only forum)
- if you buying any of these from a dealer with a warranty's expect that once you step on it and take it for a spin the resell drops %50 or more. sure you can list it high and hope someone buys it that's got the addiction bug like JDM civic resellers do. but many complain they won't buy a used EUC there's too many issues. for example a v12 battery replacement cost $6-900 if they didn't charge it properly or had it sit or bought it from aliexpress you got to ask where they got it from even then these hobbyists are tearing down and replacing and tweaking these wheels even with only a few hundred miles on them. I sure the hell don't trust someone tearing it down or replacing things it's pretty nuts to take these risks. This is tech and it moves fast they are releasing tons of wheels almost every 6 months meaning it's quicky dropping prices turning a possibly 4k wheel into $1500 if you want that cushy warranty. oh and you will pay shipping for these 50lb+ items or what is common the dealer will send you the replacement items and you have to diy. expect to be working on your wheel unless you live in next to one of these distributors.
- People will stop you and make small talk 24/7 everywhere you go which seems annoying as hell. never thought about it till watching some videos so anything you plan on doing expect 60% your plans involving being stopped and asked tons of questions, removing the fact you are "saving time" commuting or traveling unless you just straight up ignore everyone and never stop, yet red lights and grocery stores, small stops ect.
- No matter the gear it seems likely you will end up breaking something mainly a shoulder. just go watch videos of falls at lower speeds like 20-30mph faster seems like it would be easier since you can slide off higher speeds safer than tumbling sideways and no way to not take the impact it's either shoulder, elbow, or wrist from most to less likely. worst case you have your hands behind you and fall or up too high and you end up breaking ribs. gear will stop all road rash. however, the persons weight and awkward falls no armor will stop gravity from doing it's thing.
It's a super small niche that means selling and buying used will take so much time unless you get a first timer that just want's to ride and doesn't care about cash. these people are taking everything apart from the minute they purchase the wheels to fix and repair them. sure could be a good thing but also know that you won't know if they did the job well or not until it comes time. In summary. Broken bones will happen just a matter of when or if a fall scares someone enough they quit riding. No matter what wheel you ever purchase ALWAYS know that you are generally going to lose hundreds if not thousands and possibly a terrifying hospital bill. All the info I gathered from EUC just got me furious and angry because everyone is just trying to resell their item to buy the next big thing and will do anything to achieve that goal.Personally, having been part of the EUC scene for three years, owning multiple units, and engaging in buying and selling, I find the claim that EUCs lose half their value quickly to be extreme. For instance, I purchased an Inmotion V13 for $4k last year, and even after a year it took a holiday sale to find it for $3,500. I have over 3k miles on mine and even if I sold it tomorrow for 3000$ (which I could easily get) I wouldn't regret a moment or dollar, You would never find a wheel that was 4k last year that is now 1500$, look on Facebook Marketplace for a good EUC and see the prices there selling for.
About people stopping and asking questions – yeah, it's true that people often stop and ask questions. However, you have the choice to engage or not. I commute daily to work on my EUC, and sometimes I'm eager to share my experiences, while other times I prefer to ignore the queries.
In terms of safety, fractures like the clavicle or collarbone are common in low-speed falls, and this risk is not exclusive to PEVs. Bike and board sports also share this type of injury risk.
While there may be issues with pre-ordered batch 1 devices due to manufacturing, mature units with warranties and fewer issues are readily available. Ultimately, PEV/EUC riding is a hobby, and like any hobby like skydiving, diving, hiking, it's not for everyone. Some would say those are for a small niche. People might wrongly dissuade others from buying a PEV or specific unit, claiming it's not smart or suitable for new users, but I believe it's essential for individuals to conduct their own research and make informed decisions, especially when investing significant amounts of money in any hobby or activity.
Watching YouTube videos doesn't tell you that reselling, broken bones, falling, hustling new users over for that next new wheel are a norm. I have met plenty of good solid people over the years, everyone from a doctor to a lawyer. It is easy to find the negative but most people in this hobby do it because they love the joy of riding and we want others to experience that feeling.
Personally, having been part of the EUC scene for three years, owning multiple units, and engaging in buying and selling, I find the claim that EUCs lose half their value quickly to be extreme. For instance, I purchased an Inmotion V13 for $4k last year, and even after a year it took a holiday sale to find it for $3,500. I have over 3k miles on mine and even if I sold it tomorrow for 3000$ (which I could easily get) I wouldn't regret a moment or dollar, You would never find a wheel that was 4k last year that is now 1500$, look on Facebook Marketplace for a good EUC and see the prices there selling for.
About people stopping and asking questions – yeah, it's true that people often stop and ask questions. However, you have the choice to engage or not. I commute daily to work on my EUC, and sometimes I'm eager to share my experiences, while other times I prefer to ignore the queries.
In terms of safety, fractures like the clavicle or collarbone are common in low-speed falls, and this risk is not exclusive to PEVs. Bike and board sports also share this type of injury risk.
While there may be issues with pre-ordered batch 1 devices due to manufacturing, mature units with warranties and fewer issues are readily available. Ultimately, PEV/EUC riding is a hobby, and like any hobby like skydiving, diving, hiking, it's not for everyone. Some would say those are for a small niche. People might wrongly dissuade others from buying a PEV or specific unit, claiming it's not smart or suitable for new users, but I believe it's essential for individuals to conduct their own research and make informed decisions, especially when investing significant amounts of money in any hobby or activity.
Watching YouTube videos doesn't tell you that reselling, broken bones, falling, hustling new users over for that next new wheel are a norm. I have met plenty of good solid people over the years, everyone from a doctor to a lawyer. It is easy to find the negative but most people in this hobby do it because they love the joy of riding and we want others to experience that feeling.
also, some mention that flying off a motorcyle at high speeds results in fewer injuries than an accident at low speeds. The catch is that your body doesn't collide with any hard object, but a lot of force is moving you forward so if you got leather gear (or if there's a synthetic equivalent) most of the force is spent going on a long slide on the asphault, it's less than the force of gravity taking you down to the ground. But, the slower you go means the gravity / falling force is becoming an equal or bigger number in the accident equation.
THAT SAID, flying off a motorcycle or e-vehicle at high speed gives you a greater chance of being killed or maimed if the accident involves some high speed collision between your body and some other vehicle out on the roads. so really, the slow fall may hurt more than a high speed fall/long slide, but it's a lot better than dying or becoming a paraplegic. so just gear up always and don't ride carelessly.
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