I ride in WA from time to time when I visit, but I wait when the weather is more sunny in the summer. I just don't like having water anywhere near my wheel. Just left from up there and for the first time, I didn't take my wheel. Way too cold and rainy up there for me lol
Yea, if I wasn't using it for commute, I'd definitely not be riding as much in the rain. Fortunately, this Nikola+ was known for good water resistance and there were quite a few riders in Seattle with this particular model. It's true though once summer hits, Seattle is an epic place to ride as well as the surrounding areas.
@PurpleRider yeah, summer is perfect. I started on a kingSong 16x and just like you, I used no powerpads. The moment i got my next wheel, I put powerpads and I couldn't believe what I was missing. 4 years later, my riding is totally different. But it changes some with each new wheel. But powerpads and suspension makes a MASSIVE impact on riding EUC'S.
I'm about to unveil the new wheel I got (spoiler it's not Veteran), and I just took my first ride. I agree it's a lot different feeling and takes some getting used to. Even though I want to be good at it really soon, I know it's going to take practice and to not get frustrated with it. But the bigger, heavier wheel already feels massively different being nearly 90lbs. The acceleration and deceleration response seems slower, although that could be a settings thing. @@jaymoose4337
@@PurpleRider yeah man. Your video was one of the first videos that popped up on my “recommended” list. So I literally had just discovered your channel right before you commented. But it wasn’t this video it was the one where you said you’re convinced you need a suspension wheel. Watched that one first and then this one.
Glad to hear that. I've been exploring people's EUC UA-cam channels trying to make connections and learn from people. It's so cool to see how far across the globe EUC's go. I want to keep making videos and make a solid network. EUC market is projected to double in size by 2030 so it's a good time to be making content. Plus it's fun when people like my stuff@@Tre_Notes
Last year, I was 100% sure I was going to get the ex30, but decided that it was just a little too big and heavy for urban commuting. Right now I have my eye on Begode Extreme with a hybrid tire and the 50S batteries because it could fulfill my needs while giving me an upgrade in power, speed, and suspension. Some riders use it for the streets like RoninRyder in NYC and he says it's the best street wheel he's used, despite it being marketed purely for trails.
I have so many questions but mainly how's it riding in seattle? I've been thinking of moving there for awhile now. want to use euc for main transport barely got started riding I'm literally the only person in my smallish town riding and cars come to a full stop/blasting past in their monster trucks, rather move to a city where no one cares and won't blow diesel smoke in my face haha. crazy stability at those speeds how long have you been riding? enjoying the videos man
Riding in Seattle is great. Even though you still get a lot of attention, people are mostly aware of electric unicycle riders as they've been around for years. Plus, with all of the other bicycles and electric scooters, it almost feels like we're king of the micromobility due to our insane combination of power and agility. There's a lot of electric cars as well so less exhaust in your face from other vehicles. Plus, the authorities let us do our thing considering we're not a nuisance compared to car street races and side shows. And of course, Seattle continues adding more bike lanes and overall making it better for bicycles, which means better for electric unicycles. Overall, I'm very happy to ride EUC in Seattle.
That's old school wheel. I like it.
Thank you, the Nikola will be a liked wheel.
I ride in WA from time to time when I visit, but I wait when the weather is more sunny in the summer. I just don't like having water anywhere near my wheel. Just left from up there and for the first time, I didn't take my wheel. Way too cold and rainy up there for me lol
Yea, if I wasn't using it for commute, I'd definitely not be riding as much in the rain. Fortunately, this Nikola+ was known for good water resistance and there were quite a few riders in Seattle with this particular model. It's true though once summer hits, Seattle is an epic place to ride as well as the surrounding areas.
@PurpleRider yeah, summer is perfect. I started on a kingSong 16x and just like you, I used no powerpads. The moment i got my next wheel, I put powerpads and I couldn't believe what I was missing. 4 years later, my riding is totally different. But it changes some with each new wheel. But powerpads and suspension makes a MASSIVE impact on riding EUC'S.
I'm about to unveil the new wheel I got (spoiler it's not Veteran), and I just took my first ride. I agree it's a lot different feeling and takes some getting used to. Even though I want to be good at it really soon, I know it's going to take practice and to not get frustrated with it. But the bigger, heavier wheel already feels massively different being nearly 90lbs. The acceleration and deceleration response seems slower, although that could be a settings thing. @@jaymoose4337
@@PurpleRider oh yeah, once I got on my EX30, things changed because of the weight. But you will get used to it. Gear up and be safe
You just commented on my video while I was watching this one on my tv. Crazy coincidence lol
we deep in the algorithm
@@PurpleRider yeah man. Your video was one of the first videos that popped up on my “recommended” list. So I literally had just discovered your channel right before you commented. But it wasn’t this video it was the one where you said you’re convinced you need a suspension wheel. Watched that one first and then this one.
Glad to hear that. I've been exploring people's EUC UA-cam channels trying to make connections and learn from people. It's so cool to see how far across the globe EUC's go. I want to keep making videos and make a solid network. EUC market is projected to double in size by 2030 so it's a good time to be making content. Plus it's fun when people like my stuff@@Tre_Notes
Which wheel do you think you'll get next?
Last year, I was 100% sure I was going to get the ex30, but decided that it was just a little too big and heavy for urban commuting. Right now I have my eye on Begode Extreme with a hybrid tire and the 50S batteries because it could fulfill my needs while giving me an upgrade in power, speed, and suspension. Some riders use it for the streets like RoninRyder in NYC and he says it's the best street wheel he's used, despite it being marketed purely for trails.
Most all my wheels are knobby tires, but I ride a lot on really crappy country highways and back roads.
This is a hybrid tire CST c1773 @@唐人街快车
I have so many questions but mainly how's it riding in seattle? I've been thinking of moving there for awhile now. want to use euc for main transport barely got started riding I'm literally the only person in my smallish town riding and cars come to a full stop/blasting past in their monster trucks, rather move to a city where no one cares and won't blow diesel smoke in my face haha. crazy stability at those speeds how long have you been riding? enjoying the videos man
Riding in Seattle is great. Even though you still get a lot of attention, people are mostly aware of electric unicycle riders as they've been around for years. Plus, with all of the other bicycles and electric scooters, it almost feels like we're king of the micromobility due to our insane combination of power and agility. There's a lot of electric cars as well so less exhaust in your face from other vehicles. Plus, the authorities let us do our thing considering we're not a nuisance compared to car street races and side shows. And of course, Seattle continues adding more bike lanes and overall making it better for bicycles, which means better for electric unicycles. Overall, I'm very happy to ride EUC in Seattle.
Yup, you push that wheel good for that wheel. Perhaps a bigger wheel in your future 👍
Right on! And spring will be on the horizon -- a time for bigger wheels and better skills!