Electric uniwheels - Anyone have one for daily commuting?

agnes · 4 Jun 2018 at 19:54

I'm in the market for one and I've only just started my research, I'll be commuting around 10, 4 miles to the ferry from Alameda to San Fran, a mile to the office then reversed journey for my trip home. Allowing a mile or 2 extra for lunch runs.

I've no idea where to start, I feel going for a 'fast' one will be stupid as I'll end up killing my self likely and the roads here are not in the best shape.

Tefal · 4 Jun 2018 at 20:03

In the UK theyr e effectivly illegal.

Csnt ride them on pavement can't ride them on roads only private property

Why not get an electric bike far more practical

Minusorange · 4 Jun 2018 at 20:06

Commuting to kids parties ?

Tefal said:
In the UK theyr e effectivly illegal.

"4 miles to the ferry from Alameda to San Fran" pretty long commute from California to the UK man

darkgen · 4 Jun 2018 at 20:09

What about a boosted board? https://boostedboards.com/ These seem like much more fun and probably safer too.

Schizo · 4 Jun 2018 at 20:12

Boosted board seem to be the popular modes of electric transport in America.

agnes · 4 Jun 2018 at 21:06

It's about space, the ferry is packed when it goes over the bay and bikes are very rarely allowed on during peak times. A board would have the same issue with transporting it when not riding it.

The unicycles are legal here and fairly common.

moon man · 4 Jun 2018 at 21:10

i was looking at the KINGSONG KS16 , i have a cycle trail (camel trail)that starts afew hundred yards away ,it would possibly have the 34 mile range to padstow and back and 19 mph speed

adolf hamster · 4 Jun 2018 at 21:18

agnes said:
It's about space, the ferry is packed when it goes over the bay and bikes are very rarely allowed on during peak times. A board would have the same issue with transporting it when not riding it.

The unicycles are legal here and fairly common.

you can just strap it onto your backpack student style?

agnes · 4 Jun 2018 at 21:22

adolf hamster said:
you can just strap it onto your backpack student style?

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Dis86 · 4 Jun 2018 at 21:28

Schizo said:
Boosted board seem to be the popular modes of electric transport in America.

And people wonder why Americans are mahoosive.

adolf hamster · 4 Jun 2018 at 21:38

agnes said:

yep, pretty much exactly what i was aiming for

Schizo · 4 Jun 2018 at 21:46

Dis86 said:
And people wonder why Americans are mahoosive.

I think it's a easier way of getting around due to the amount of traffic

agnes · 4 Jun 2018 at 22:14

Dis86 said:
And people wonder why Americans are mahoosive.

Schizo said:
I think it's a easier way of getting around due to the amount of traffic

Yep, public transport is horrible, very rarely are things within walking distance so they just jump in their cars and block up roads because they can barely drive.

So, hence me wanting to invest in one of these electric unicycles. Small, easy to carry (ish), gets me from a to b without taking an age and I can avoid most of the congestion.

Diddums · 4 Jun 2018 at 22:20

Don't most of these come from China and many have a reputation for spontaneously combusting under any circumstances don't they? Be careful dude. The one Casey Neistat had looked decent, dunno if he's still got it.

agnes · 4 Jun 2018 at 22:30

Diddums said:
Don't most of these come from China and many have a reputation for spontaneously combusting under any circumstances don't they? Be careful dude. The one Casey Neistat had looked decent, dunno if he's still got it.

You're thinking of those horrible 'hover board' things. There are numerous reputable companies making these. If you're buying one on eBay for $150, you're gonna have a bad time.

I'm talking about ones like the Segway one which is around $650 and that's cheap. I'm tempted by the Inmotion V8, $900, capable up to 20mph and tonnes of battery life.

Sankari · 4 Jun 2018 at 22:38

Diddums · 4 Jun 2018 at 23:09

agnes said:
You're thinking of those horrible 'hover board' things. There are numerous reputable companies making these. If you're buying one on eBay for $150, you're gonna have a bad time.

I'm talking about ones like the Segway one which is around $650 and that's cheap. I'm tempted by the Inmotion V8, $900, capable up to 20mph and tonnes of battery life.

Ah fair enough, was just a heads up issall

agnes · 4 Jun 2018 at 23:14

Diddums said:
Ah fair enough, was just a heads up issall

Yea, last thing I want is to having a flaming wheel of death between my legs doing 20mph down a hill. So I'll certainly be checking out reports of battery issues even in the top end models.

Tefal · 4 Jun 2018 at 23:40

Minusorange said:
Commuting to kids parties ?

"4 miles to the ferry from Alameda to San Fran" pretty long commute from California to the UK man

I know he's not in the uk just giving him a heads up that this forum may not be the best place to ask

agnes · 5 Jun 2018 at 00:28

Tefal said:
I know he's not in the uk just giving him a heads up that this forum may not be the best place to ask

Aye, thanks, I didn't realise these were illegal in the UK. And I'm sure I've seen people scooting around on them in London... But they are very much popular here. I'll have a look around for specific forums.