King Song S18, The FIRST Suspension Electric Unicycle, Honest And Unbiased Review

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  • Опубліковано 24 чер 2020
  • We take a look at the King Song S18 electric unicycle. The very first electric unicycle with suspension to hit the market, and a great looking wheel. So is it any good? Check out our video to get our opinions.
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  • @AlienRides
    @AlienRides  4 роки тому +16

    Let us know what you think of the King Song S18 electric unicycle. Subscribe and let's ride!

    • @MrBlackVortex
      @MrBlackVortex 4 роки тому +2

      Yo AR, will you be reviewing the Veteran Sherman?

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +2

      MrBlackVortex yup, I’m on the list to get the demo. Looking forward to that one.

    • @nicholasbrus8628
      @nicholasbrus8628 4 роки тому +2

      Another great honest review ... you really wrecked that wheel testing it ... nice! Its good to know about potential issues before making such an expensive purchase. I'm not after an EUC at this time, but when we get to second generation models then I might be tempted.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      @@nicholasbrus8628 Thanks for stopping by, we definitely wrecked it, but a wheel with suspension has to be able to handle some amount of abuse. These things are evolving quickly and I bet the second generation will be amazing.

    • @nicholasbrus8628
      @nicholasbrus8628 4 роки тому +3

      @@AlienRides Lets hope the manufacturers are brave enough to send you their product for testing :=). Keep up the good work...

  • @DreiSkins101
    @DreiSkins101 4 роки тому +30

    NOW THAT WAS AN HONEST REVIEW!!! 💯. Thank You.
    “Sincerity is seldom misinterpreted”

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +3

      Thanks for stopping by, it's great to be able to present real information to people. 👽🖖

  • @jamesm217
    @jamesm217 4 роки тому +20

    Its a beautiful wheel but i dont think its ready for prime time yet. Looks like they were 50% done with R&D and just decided to push it into production to meet demand. Appreciate your honest opinion.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +5

      Yeah, I agree that they pushed this one out too early. Thanks for stopping by. 👽🖖

    • @1cplpat
      @1cplpat 4 роки тому +4

      My money was on the v11 from the start.
      Don't care for the open design.
      Looks like they got some info that Inmotion was coming out with suspension are rushed to design something.

  • @mr_wrongway
    @mr_wrongway 4 роки тому +8

    Wow! All those s18 videos coming out! Thanks for the valuabke info Kevin!

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +3

      Yeah, lots of S18 videos coming out, as I assume will be followed by the V11 and Veteran. Pretty busy year for EUCs!

  • @themystx2
    @themystx2 4 роки тому +13

    You made a ton of fair points, but one thing is the wheel needs to be adjusted for each individual rider, which is why people at your meetup probably had a bad time (I can't imagine you sitting there adjusting the suspension for each person who tested it).

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +4

      You're right about that, for the optimal riding experience you need to tune it for each rider. We unfortunately didn't do that as it would take quite a bit of time to get it dialed in right.

    • @1cplpat
      @1cplpat 4 роки тому +5

      Inmotion has a much better design.
      Simple and Plain.
      Complex isn't always the best route.

  • @bigup7777
    @bigup7777 4 роки тому +8

    Kudos for the honest Review, thank you for not selling out mate :)

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +3

      Thanks for stopping by, hopefully this will encourage King Song to make a higher quality wheel in the future.

  • @kspenc00
    @kspenc00 4 роки тому +3

    Great honest feedback Mr. Alien! Thank you for not letting hype skew the review

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for stopping by Kenny! 👊 Wooka Wooka!

  • @steveo6034
    @steveo6034 4 роки тому +5

    The most honest review yet of the S18! Great job Kev!!

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Thanks, the truth must come out! 👽🖖

  • @TwistedShrapnel
    @TwistedShrapnel 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks for going more in depth and being willing to show the faults.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Hey buddy, thanks for stopping by! I may end up being disliked by sellers, but I was happy to make this video.

  • @Mpower31
    @Mpower31 4 роки тому +6

    Thank you so much for your honest perspective on the S18! We need more people to be honest with everyone about the realities of ownership since at the end of the day even if support is good, return policies on wheels/PEV's are still not great or comparable to other major retailers :(.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for stopping by, always hope to provide folks with truthful information about PEVs. As quality improves hopefully we'll see companies offering longer refund periods and warranties. Right now these things break way too fast to do that though.

    • @Mpower31
      @Mpower31 4 роки тому +1

      @@AlienRides Always a pleasure :). Excited to see on going development!

  • @bookmark2846
    @bookmark2846 4 роки тому +8

    The high stance wasn't something I took into consideration, thank you for pointing that out! Great intro music btw.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for stopping by, trying to provide some valuable information to potential buyers.

    • @shield400
      @shield400 4 роки тому +3

      Same here! Glad it was mentioned as it was a key point in my decision to not buy the S18.

  • @touch415NE
    @touch415NE 4 роки тому +17

    Great review buddy, you nailed it ... luv the honesty...

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the support and keeping me honest. 👊

  • @PeaceTrainUSA-1000
    @PeaceTrainUSA-1000 4 роки тому +8

    Lots of great details I haven't seen in other reviews.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks for stopping by, glad we could provide some unique information. 👽🖖

    • @WHITELIONNYC
      @WHITELIONNYC 4 роки тому +2

      Alien Rides is by the far the best PEV reviewer. He's a genius, genuine, and honest!
      💪🏻😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇👍🏻

  • @michael915915
    @michael915915 4 роки тому +3

    Awesome review! Thanks for giving honest feedback!!!!!!

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Anytime, thanks for stopping by! 👽🖖

  • @aftermath8p
    @aftermath8p 4 роки тому +2

    Dope review, Also thank to you I ended up getting the Monday gen 7, love it!

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Thanks for stopping by and glad you're enjoying the Monday Gen 7. That bike is so fun, I want to go take one out for a spin again. Ride safe. 👽🖖

  • @foodmore
    @foodmore 4 роки тому +3

    Great review! Miss riding with you guys in SFO and at Twin Peaks... Hope you all are doing fine and stay safe!

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Stay safe, hope we can ride again in the future! 👽🖖

  • @nyconeroll
    @nyconeroll 4 роки тому +9

    Thanks for the honest review. You made a lot of good points maybe they will or will not address in the actual production version but @ $1,900 that's a hefty gamble. I may have to cancel my preorder until we can others confirm this and just take a delay in possible purchasing in the future. I was not aware of the height and the wobble issues. I was already hesitant about the minor falls and the durability of the panels.

    • @1cplpat
      @1cplpat 4 роки тому

      Yup !!!!!

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Thanks for stopping by. I definitely hope you end up with a wheel that you love as you should for the price. Here's to hoping that King Song is quick to address the majority of these issues. 👽🖖

    • @shield400
      @shield400 4 роки тому +2

      Pedal height and wobbles were the deal breaker for me. Decided to go with the Sherman instead. I don't believe the S18 or V11 are ready for prime time.

  • @Solosmooth
    @Solosmooth 4 роки тому +1

    I'm glad I pre ordered the V11
    Thank you!! Subscribed!

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      I think you're going to like the V11! Planning on doing a video on that very soon! 👽🖖

  • @whileistillcan9338
    @whileistillcan9338 4 роки тому +3

    I appreciate your 100% honest review. You've gained a subscriber and I'll use one of your links when I purchase my next wheel.
    I love the loss of this wheel and I love the idea but an EUC with suspension has to be tough to handle it's intended use. Not quite there yet but it will happen. Best looking wheel in my opinion.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Thanks for stopping by and the support. Totally agree that it's one of the best looking wheels, it just needs a few more tweaks for prime time. I'm very excited for future iterations of this model.

  • @Almajtek
    @Almajtek 4 роки тому +1

    I love your content men, allways honest reviews,
    I hope you never change.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      Yanks for stopping by, I’ll make sure it doesn’t change! 👽🖖

  • @mynameisjujo
    @mynameisjujo 4 роки тому +1

    Holy shit dude, you've honestly improved the production quality of your videos. I fucking love it man! Great review! Keep it up!

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Thanks for the feedback! Always trying to get better and there's lots I want to do to continue making the videos better. 👽🖖

  • @hcows
    @hcows 4 роки тому +1

    Great video. Love the following shots. 👍🏻

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Thanks for stopping by, glad we could provide some cool footage and good information in this one. 👽🖖

  • @TheEVside
    @TheEVside 4 роки тому +2

    Great review as always mate

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Thanks for stopping by! 👽🖖

  • @revetravel
    @revetravel 4 роки тому

    Excellent real review. Subscribed and liked. Thanks!

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Thanks for the support and stopping by. Lots more reviews on all kinds of PEVs planned for the future. 👽🖖

  • @mattywollaston3996
    @mattywollaston3996 3 роки тому +1

    Bloody awesome review mate, thanks for sharing! 🤙🤙🤟

  • @benh9350
    @benh9350 4 роки тому +1

    Great review and nice shots of Frisco! I too hope this wheel gets some improvements. I looks like a sport bike and clearly a lot of people like the design.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Yeah, it's an amazing design for sure. King Song is actually already making some improvements based off of this review. I'm looking forward to testing out the production version again.

  • @DominikNajberg
    @DominikNajberg 4 роки тому +1

    This review is so very good! Extremely good.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Thanks for stopping by, hope we can continue providing truthful and useful information.

  • @RCDevotee
    @RCDevotee 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks for the video! I was listening in on the first impressions and definitely heard about the height and wobbly ride. I wanted to hear from a variety of advanced EUC riders and the last BAESK8 group ride was the perfect forum. I think I also saw the wobbles in person during the ride especially during the downhills. I decided to stay away from the first batch of suspension EUCs and just get good on my MTen3. I am sure there will be bunch of folks selling their current power EUCs for the Veteran. The Veteran looks like what people really want these days. Cool to see Foster City Shells again. Let me know the next time you are there and I can chase you with an FPV monster truck carrying a GoPro. I think that would give a unique perspective :)

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      Hey Robert, great riding with you finally, definitely come back for a future ride. Didn't realize people witnessed the wobbles, glad to have more datapoints on that. I'll definitely be checking out the Veteran in a future video.

    • @RCDevotee
      @RCDevotee 4 роки тому +1

      @@AlienRides It was great riding with you. Hopefully I can make it out again.

  • @tangtang7051
    @tangtang7051 4 роки тому +5

    I don't really care for this wheel since the Vet Sherman is coming out, but it's really cool that we buyers have a wide variety to choose from.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +2

      Yeah, that's fair. The Sherman definitely looks good and we plan on doing some videos on that one. Good year for EUCs for sure. 👽🖖

  • @samikinnunen2124
    @samikinnunen2124 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for honest review from a street rider point of view.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Thanks for stopping by, glad we could provide useful information 👽🖖

  • @alanhold2468
    @alanhold2468 4 роки тому +4

    Brilliant review as always👊

  • @bartsted8369
    @bartsted8369 4 роки тому +1

    Great review keep up the good work

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Thanks for stopping by 👽🖖

  • @GingerOnWheels
    @GingerOnWheels 4 роки тому +2

    Nice job man! Thanks again for this type of content. Very well done.
    Also, woah! @ 1:17 , you're crazy!

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      Haha, that little section is like a platform video game. I'll show you all the fun EUC trick spots in SF if you ever make it down! 😃

    • @GingerOnWheels
      @GingerOnWheels 4 роки тому +1

      @@AlienRides Oh I'll be there, thanks for the invite. Hopefully Covid winds down by September, that's when I'm aiming for. Van I bought for the trip is turning into mega-chore. I'm very much looking forward to checking out all the cool EUC spots. I'll be sure to bring my Wolf, too 🤪.

  • @ThaBlackCobra
    @ThaBlackCobra 4 роки тому +3

    OUCH! I do appreciate your honesty though. Ride safe bro

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Thanks, ride safe as well. 👽🖖

  • @GoG6138
    @GoG6138 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for being honest. Subscribed & Liked. Please do the V11 next.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Thanks for the support! We should be receiving the V11 model in a few weeks, and we'll put it to the test for sure. 👽🖖

  • @DRONIXAR
    @DRONIXAR 4 роки тому +2

    Incredible, awesome, love it

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for stopping by 👽🖖

  • @fulks19
    @fulks19 4 роки тому +1

    I'm glad I saw this review. I think I will stay with my KS18XL for now. It has been bounced around time and again since it is the wheel I learned on but nothing has ever broken. I was ready to order the S18 until I saw the flimsiness of the shell.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      I'm talking to King Song and apparently they're working to fix some things. if they do, I'll be doing a video on the production model to see if they are really able to or not.

  • @troyphoenix3290
    @troyphoenix3290 4 роки тому +7

    The S18 (v1) may not be perfect but let's not forget about the EUC's current engineering progress that has now been breached with the introduction of suspension, hopefully things can only get better hereon in!?

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      Yup, no doubt that future generations of suspension wheels will be amazing. King Song just underwent a pretty drastic change here and didn't do enough testing. I'm super excited for the future of these wheels though.

  • @Kay0Bot
    @Kay0Bot 4 роки тому +1

    Definitely would like a video with updated review for production model.
    Not many people will be riding the protype version.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      I'd like to do a video on the production model as well to see if there's differences.

  • @TheRealAlpha2
    @TheRealAlpha2 4 роки тому +2

    Nice honest review! Not that I think too many people are giving dishonest ones though as even if someone gave it a glowing review a lot of people would still probably slightly hesitant over the price:performance if they weren't already pre-sold on suspension. Personally I see these early modles as a worst case scenario (assuming something doesn't go horribly wrong in the production version). Early models get put through the ringer by you guys, so if it's still rolling at this point in it's tour I almost see it as a fairly good sign.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      Yeah, that's a good point for sure. Likely the production models will be much more solid, but I wish they would spend a bit more time and test these further at the factory. I'm looking forward to future iterations of these for sure.

  • @awheel7812
    @awheel7812 4 роки тому +3

    Interesting review!

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Thanks for stopping by! 👽🖖

  • @stefanb7015
    @stefanb7015 4 роки тому +1

    Great review and telling it like it is =)

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Thanks for stopping by! Looking forward to testing the production version which should fix a bunch of these issues.

  • @teslacyberwheel7781
    @teslacyberwheel7781 2 роки тому

    Thank you for unbiased review

  • @ElectricUnicycles
    @ElectricUnicycles 4 роки тому +1

    Great video Kevin. Brutal, particularly regarding the shell. I didn't think anyone could make a wheel more fragile than Gotway but apparently KingSong has found a way 😁
    Appreciate you not sugar coating it 👍

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +2

      Hey Marty! A lot of what we do is selling these vehicles, but we're in a unique spot to also influence companies and get them to improve the quality of their wheels. I hope I'm able to review the production S18 in a few months and they've fixed all of these issues.

    • @ElectricUnicycles
      @ElectricUnicycles 4 роки тому +1

      @@AlienRides Well said

  • @VizioN-Scope
    @VizioN-Scope 4 роки тому +3

    Imo the Inmotion V11 seems better. The looks and suspension is better on S18 but the build quality, performance, speed, torque, handling, bigger battery, lights, seems much better on V11.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      I'm super excited to try the V11 soon and make some videos on that. 👽🖖

    • @VizioN-Scope
      @VizioN-Scope 4 роки тому +1

      @@AlienRides Yea looking forward to seeing you testing it out. I have my V11 on preorder now. Can't wait to ride it.
      It looks like the V11 is getting even better. Seems like the engineers at Inmotion are really listening to feedback this time.
      Check out the new V11 changes: forum.electricunicycle.org/topic/18896-update-june-29th-2020-inmotion-v11-upgrade-since-the-launch-event/

  • @ultimateone624
    @ultimateone624 4 роки тому +1

    Great video like always. On a side note any insight on the up coming Dualtron storm ?

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Thanks for stopping by. I definitely want to do some videos on the upcoming Dualtron Storm when it comes out. I haven't heard much, but it's very intriguing!

  • @1cplpat
    @1cplpat 4 роки тому +3

    Most Honest review yet.
    some have a bias towards the s18 and don't give the real story.
    Please do the V11 A.S.A.P..

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +3

      Thanks, and thanks for stopping by! V11 video coming soon for sure. I had thought the S18 was a no-brainer over the V11 before trying either, now I know looks aren't everything. Looking forward to doing the V11 review.

    • @DIVA-MC-7
      @DIVA-MC-7 4 роки тому +1

      Try EVX

    • @1cplpat
      @1cplpat 4 роки тому

      @@DIVA-MC-7 yeah I saw him also.

    • @1cplpat
      @1cplpat 4 роки тому

      kuji's video title says THE BEST YET which is simply not true.

  • @jackvolta3489
    @jackvolta3489 4 роки тому +3

    Honesty is the best policy. 😎👍

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      Hell yeah, always want to be honest. 👽🖖

    • @jackvolta3489
      @jackvolta3489 4 роки тому +1

      @@AlienRides are you goen to test the V11?

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      Jack Volta yup, we’ll be testing that one soon!

    • @jackvolta3489
      @jackvolta3489 4 роки тому

      @@AlienRides cool cant wait for that one. 😜👍

  • @FalconPunch1978
    @FalconPunch1978 4 роки тому +2

    I really wanted to get one but ordered the 16x the other day instead.. I was very close to ordering a v11 too. Maybe the next gen of suspension wheels for me.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      I think that's a good decision, the 16x still seems like a really solid wheel. I'm also super excited for the next generation of suspension wheels.

  • @thomase5943
    @thomase5943 4 роки тому +1

    Preordered. I can do the fixing part so no problems for me I hope. I think it's perfect for the kind of riding I do. got 1500k on my ks16

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Nice, and the production model seems to be a lot more solid. Looking to review the production model soon.

  • @AdiusOmega
    @AdiusOmega 4 роки тому +1

    You're pretty skilled at riding that thing, those bonks on the hills getting a little air time? Fucking cool. I ride a onewheel but this thing definitely looks interesting and I'm all about pushing the technology further.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Yeah, its fun riding this and hitting jumps. Some guys, like Fantomas, have jumped much higher and further than I have, but I want to catch him. Definitely all about various PEVs pushing the technology!

  • @WHITELIONNYC
    @WHITELIONNYC 4 роки тому +2

    0:25
    Oh man I'm so grateful that didn't happen on the streets or sidewalk.
    🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @touch415NE
      @touch415NE 4 роки тому

      WHITE LION holy shit another weirdo alert 🚨😬😬

  • @ZenLee
    @ZenLee 4 роки тому +4

    so hard to decide between V11 and S18, thanks for this video! love the skydio footage. hope you're friend who crashed heals fast, and thankful for him testing the EUC.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Hey Zen! Yeah, I haven't tried the V11 yet, but should be trying that one out soon. It looks pretty well built, so I'm hopeful.

  • @stephencrompton6480
    @stephencrompton6480 4 роки тому +2

    It was fun jumping the s18 at shells!

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      It was fun, we’ll have to go back soon!!

  • @Kay0Bot
    @Kay0Bot 4 роки тому +1

    Here is a list of changes and improvements on the production model King Song S18:
    Adjustable Pedal -Structural: The pedals are adjustable allowing riders to lower the platform by 2cm. This allows riders of different heights to have better control and increased comfort levels on the S18.
    Mudguard- Back fender: Previous mudguard was secured by glue and one screw. The final production is secured by a total of 3, one on each shell and one in between with the addition of glue.
    Tiring rubbing noise: Some prototypes experienced a rubbing noise issue. The tire we used on prototype is a little bit wider than massive production, and the mainboard holder tubes had some errors, so the tire might be pushed to one side and scratched the body shell. We’ve adjusted the moldings/dimensions to eliminate these issues.
    Wobbliness: Users experienced issues where the wheel would wobble when braking. After testing we eliminated the issue being suspension related but was rather padding related. Users could not grip the wheel when braking hard, we have since increased the PU pad thickness from 4mm to 12mm.
    Top of wheel hurting inner knee: The padding was not thick enough causing the knee to interact with the harder elements of the wheel. Final production will have increased the PU pad thickness from 4mm to 12mm.
    Body shell: Some users experienced the case not being durable enough when crashing. We started using a material with more flexibility causing it to be less brittle. ABS+PC.
    Outer shells popping off: Users experienced the white body panels coming off when crashing, we have increased the thickness of the clips so they don’t come off as easily.
    Handle: Sometimes the trigger button gets stuck, we’ve added a crystal silicon logo above the button to create a uniform force downwards.
    Steel Slide: To increase the durability of our suspension we have changed the sliders from aluminum to steel. The steel is treated to protect it against elements.
    Suspension support frame: Suspension support frame is changed from space grey to gold.
    Padding durability: We have changed the material for the padding so it doesn’t rub off as easily.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      Awesome. I’d like to think several of these was a result of this video 😁 Hoping to grey and review the production S18 in the future.

  • @a.d.h.dn3d461
    @a.d.h.dn3d461 4 роки тому +1

    If you could put suspension on any preexisting wheel which would you choose? Keep in mind that suspension would raise height of any wheel 2-4 inches and I little wider, I'm guessing.....

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      I'd actually like to try the mten3 with suspension lol. It's so small that an increase in size is probably fine, and maybe it would help how bumpy that ride is... Besides that lemme try a monster with it maybe, just make it huge.

  • @jasonslider6632
    @jasonslider6632 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks buddy I appreciate the truth✌️ I will stick with my 16 x and MSP high speed for the moment.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      Sounds like you got two awesome wheels there. Ride safe! 👽🖖

  • @WHITELIONNYC
    @WHITELIONNYC 4 роки тому

    Congrats on the 2019 Scootie Award!!!
    🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

  • @TangDynasty1983
    @TangDynasty1983 3 роки тому +1

    Nice video! I'm also in the bay area. Can you share the location of the trail you filmed in this video? Thanks a lot!

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  3 роки тому +1

      Always nice chatting with folks from the bay area. This was shot in a variety of places, bernal heights part for some of it, and shells down in foster city, it's a great place to go wheeling. Definitely join up with baesk8 and hit up group rides after covid. baesk8.club

  • @wingsfan233
    @wingsfan233 3 роки тому +1

    ->Shows video of him absolutely launching it over jumps and it tumbling away
    "These panels came out after a few small falls"

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  3 роки тому +2

      Hah, good point, if you did that with a car I imagine a similar result. 👽🖖

  • @KaiSosceles
    @KaiSosceles 4 роки тому +3

    Did you experience any cutouts with this wheel? I havent heard of any yet before your notes here. O.o

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +6

      We did not experience cut outs our self, but should be pretty similar to a 16X cutout, and would be pretty easy to replicate. I backed off every time it was beeping at me. Our main problem was wobble with lighter riders.

  • @JonS
    @JonS 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the honest review. As a smaller rider, I don't think it's for me.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Hey Jon! Yeah I'm hoping that they adjust a few things and make it a great ride for all riders in the next iteration.

  • @shield400
    @shield400 4 роки тому +2

    I ended up canceling my preorder for the S18 which was tough decision. I really like the looks of the S18 and truly want it to succeed. Spending $1800 and hoping all the issues are fixed was a risk I wasn’t willing to take. Needless to say I will keep my eyes on the S18 and if all is well it may just end up in my future. Thanks for the brutally honest review.

    • @1cplpat
      @1cplpat 4 роки тому +1

      V11.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      Cool, hope you end up with a wheel that you enjoy. Normally my videos make people spend money, this might be the first that makes them save some 😅 For now at least...

    • @shield400
      @shield400 4 роки тому +1

      @@AlienRides Actually it cost me more money since I ended up ordered the Veteran Sherman instead. 🤑

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      shield400 lol, we’ll that’s a really nice looking wheel too. Hope to try it.

  • @jamesbaynes6580
    @jamesbaynes6580 4 роки тому +1

    Great review. I’ll definitely be skipping this one as a prefer road riding. My 18XL trolley handle has the same issue with disabling the wheel: a big pain the the butt.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Yeah, King Song does a pretty decent job at hiding the trolley handles and the aesthetic, but the functionality needs a bit more work. 👽🖖

  • @aerialhorizonrc7827
    @aerialhorizonrc7827 4 роки тому +2

    I know that guy on timeline 5:18 that said “foot off the ground”. I see him flying his freestyle drone at a park I go to fly my RC stuff.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Ahhh, that's my buddy Tim! He's an awesome drone pilot, say hi next time you see him if you haven't. Small world 😁

  • @WHITELIONNYC
    @WHITELIONNYC 4 роки тому +2

    0:33
    Okay...I figured it out:
    - shield sunglasses
    - massive piece of futuristic looking technology
    - R on the shirt
    - computer level intelligence
    Alien Rides is the ROBOCOP of the PEV world!!!
    💪🏻🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖👍🏻

    • @touch415NE
      @touch415NE 4 роки тому

      WHITE LION weirdo alert 🚨😬😬

    • @WHITELIONNYC
      @WHITELIONNYC 4 роки тому +1

      @@touch415NE Vargas you've been doing videos for 10 YEARS and only have 1.5K subscribers???
      You're a MASSIVE FAILURE!!!
      🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @benjieG23
    @benjieG23 4 роки тому +2

    Hi alien rides, what is the best monocycle right now? What you reccomend me to buy? No matters the price, thanks!! Im from spain

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      Hard to say what's best! It really depends on your need. If you're doing a lot of off-roading and trail riding, the S18 could be really good. We're gonna do an updated video since they've fixed a lot of the issues with the wheel. If you're looking for speed, something like the Veteran Sherman could be a good option.

    • @benjieG23
      @benjieG23 4 роки тому +2

      @@AlienRides thanks for answer¡¡ what about the inmotion v11? Thanks

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Benjie G it looks nice too. I haven’t tested it yet, should be soon!

  • @AndroidTechnologie
    @AndroidTechnologie 4 роки тому +1

    without lying i want you to tell me your opinion on this wheel is it really worth buying?

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      Not based on the pre-production model we received, unless you want it falling apart on you. We hope that the production model will be much more robust as they claim they fixed a bunch of the issues. Hope to do a video on the production model as well in the near future.

    • @AndroidTechnologie
      @AndroidTechnologie 4 роки тому

      @@AlienRides thank you for your response my friend and good luck for your channel

  • @davidcampbell8667
    @davidcampbell8667 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the review, did you adjust the tyre pressures for the lighter riders? I'm relatively light and on all Euc's I've ridden (3) I can't get past 25mph if the tyre pressures over 24psi I get the wobbles so bad I have to back off. Once the pressure is adjusted to 23psi or so , all wobbles go away (unless I hit an pothole or bump) 🤯 Also the suspension pressures would need adjusting to a softer setting for a lighter rider, to bring the pedal height down to lower the centre of gravity, did you try any of the above .....

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      Yeah, that is a really good point - maybe with fine tuning you could address a lot of those issues for lighter riders. We were at a demo day, so while we had lowered the pedals, we didn't have time to fine tune the ride for each rider. Hopefully we can get the unit again and make adjustments and try it out in the future.

    • @davidcampbell8667
      @davidcampbell8667 4 роки тому

      @@AlienRides thanks, looking forward to hearing more from you guys in relation to this wheel and the V11.. 👍

  • @danielgao173
    @danielgao173 4 роки тому +1

    where is that park with the dirt jumps at?

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Shells dirt jumps in Foster City. Tons of fun, I love going there.

  • @darkstar4494
    @darkstar4494 4 роки тому +1

    How often do you guys do group rides around SF? I’m not far, would like to meet up with some other riders.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      Riding with friends is a ton of fun. We're actually back to doing weekly group rides on saturdays. Come join us for a ride sometime. baesk8.club

    • @darkstar4494
      @darkstar4494 4 роки тому +1

      Alien Rides wow that’s organized. Ok thanks!

  • @1cplpat
    @1cplpat 4 роки тому +3

    This review and Speedy feet were the two most honest reviews.
    kuji went straight for the S18 and tha wheel is not all that so his credibility is in question right now.
    He helped with some of the design so there is bias there.
    AR just showed that this wheel comes apart like cardboard shoes in the rain.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      Kuji is sponsored which he stated in his video and maybe that's ok. You just have to know that you're going to be seeing a commercial for EUCs in sponsored videos. He's a great rider and makes good videos for sure. I'm glad we could provide some information that hasn't been said yet.

    • @1cplpat
      @1cplpat 4 роки тому +3

      @@AlienRides He makes great videos and he one of the best riders but that doesn't help me spend my money wisely.
      Your word is your bond !!!!!
      Lose that and what do you have ????
      People will be reluctant to take his reviews serious from now on because of that S18 review video.
      He made it look a lot better than it actually is.

    • @darkstar4494
      @darkstar4494 4 роки тому

      Bend but Don't Break I think the point is that you know up front kujis review is sponsored. So you shouldn’t be using it as a basis for making your decision.

    • @1cplpat
      @1cplpat 4 роки тому

      @@darkstar4494 You are 100 % correct but he put himself out there and it still doesn't change the facts.
      If some of your boys came to you for your honest opinion on a situation before they came out of pocket and you didn't shoot straight where would you stand with them from that point on ?????
      That doesn't only go for Kuji that goes for all of us me included. Your talking about $2G's.

  • @AnthonyBordignon
    @AnthonyBordignon 4 роки тому

    What is currently your favorite wheel please let me know.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      I ride my GotWay Monster a lot, but I'm looking forward to the Sherman and Monster Pro this year.

  • @xKonscious
    @xKonscious 4 роки тому +1

    is this a good one to buy for your first electric unicycle? im in nyc and i desperately need something like this compact with range and suspension

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      If you're really looking for suspension it's either this or the V11 currently. I'm hoping to test the production version of this EUC soon which should fix a lot of the issues.

    • @xKonscious
      @xKonscious 4 роки тому +1

      Alien Rides ok well lemme know please. I appreciate the input. Also how hard is it to learn how to ride

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Konscious it can take some time, like learning to ride a bike for the first time. If you are patient though you will get it!

  • @KoBer_
    @KoBer_ 4 роки тому +3

    wow futuristic glasses :D ;D

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +2

      I'm an Alien after all 👽🖖

  • @proton718
    @proton718 4 роки тому +1

    Seems like an honest review. I've rode electric skateboards for years. I'm ready to move to an EUC and we need better quality products. V11 made me a believer. Not the S18. S18 seems like the first generation of something that could be good. V11 seems like a complete and great product to convince people that EUCs are the future of electric ridables. S18 didn't convince me that it was ready for prime time. Not for the asking price. Who wants to be duct taping their $2000 investment?

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      Awesome, it’s always nice to get a hang for different types of electric vehicles and I think I’m going to make a few videos on eboards soon. I’ve heard that the production version is fixing some of the issues and I hope to test that soon, as well as the v11. Good luck on your decision!

  • @hyw079
    @hyw079 4 роки тому +1

    Where are those sand jumps located?

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Foster city, CA. The place is called shell's dirt jumps, super fun spot to ride.

  • @teslacyberwheel7781
    @teslacyberwheel7781 2 роки тому +1

    Your a hero of EUC

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, you are a hero too! 👽🖖

  • @jacektrybusz1841
    @jacektrybusz1841 4 роки тому +1

    Hey! Do you know hownto change tire in KS18?

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      I have not taken this apart to do that, but I imagine like most unicycles it's no easy task. Maybe we can show that in a future video.

    • @jacektrybusz1841
      @jacektrybusz1841 4 роки тому +1

      @@AlienRides That would be great! I believe mamufacturers of the wheels should provide such instructions/video. In case of my Z10, I wouldn't make it, if there wasn't a dismanteling video on YT and throughout a year I had to do it twice.

  • @Aroundtheworld-ew6rx
    @Aroundtheworld-ew6rx 4 роки тому +1

    Is this better than the one wheel?

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      The OneWheel is cool for certain things, but I like this because it's faster and longer range.

  • @MichaelRada-INDUSTRY50
    @MichaelRada-INDUSTRY50 4 роки тому +3

    thanks

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Thanks for stopping by. 👽🖖

  • @kgraehl
    @kgraehl 4 роки тому +6

    Beautiful honest review. I enjoyed riding it, buy no way would I buy it as my sole euc. A complimentary/ second yes.
    I didn't like it on the pavement. I'm 6'5" and 250 lbs

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      What's up Kevin! Yeah, agree that it would be fun as a complimentary wheel. I'd like to have one to hit the trails with or go off-roading occasionally. 👽🖖

    • @steveo6034
      @steveo6034 4 роки тому +1

      @@AlienRides I think road riding at speed is where the V11 will kill the S18

    • @1cplpat
      @1cplpat 4 роки тому +1

      You need the Sherman !!!!!!

    • @1cplpat
      @1cplpat 4 роки тому

      @@steveo6034 V11 all day !!!!
      The s18 sounds very clunky when they jump and land , sounds like the axle is bending and the internals are shaking apart.

    • @vtran1082
      @vtran1082 4 роки тому

      @@1cplpat I gots the SHERMAN!!! Well eventually...lol just deposited $$$

  • @DIVA-MC-7
    @DIVA-MC-7 4 роки тому +1

    No-one can make the perfect wheel the first time, in order to have good v 2.0, this needed to hit the market and get really used in real conditions. Plus the reviews of those guise out there, hopefully next gen will be great indeed

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      I'm definitely looking forward to future models of the S18. King Song is a visionary in this department, so we will see if they pull through. I would like nothing more to review a S18 and be able to put all points in this video to rest.

  • @BayramCengiz
    @BayramCengiz 3 роки тому +1

    Hello. What is the price?

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  3 роки тому

      Really depends on where you get it from. So many different sellers and different prices.

  • @arevee9429
    @arevee9429 4 роки тому +1

    I thought about buying one of these, but after watching this and the Speedy Feet UA-cam, I don't think so. I'm using a Kingsong 16S and it's very smooth, but a little slow.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Yeah I think this still might be an upgrade over the 16s, and maybe the production model fixes some of the issues. Thanks for stopping by, I think Speedy Feet and myself did the most legit reviews on this thing 😊

  • @Hrathen39
    @Hrathen39 4 роки тому +1

    forgot the elbow pads during that crash in the beginning!

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      yeah, he's lucky he didn't need them with that sweet roll 👽🖖

  • @flemball797
    @flemball797 4 роки тому +1

    I see Speedy Feet received news from KS who apparently is making some changes to address specific issues posted by all of you great testers!

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Yup, it seems that pretty much every update they're coming out with has been covered by this video. I think I'm going to try to do some testing on the production model to see how it's improved.

  • @eveoff
    @eveoff 4 роки тому +1

    Was this the prototype or the pre-production model?

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      I'm not sure there was a difference between prototype and pre-production, but I believe this was a pre-production model.

    • @eveoff
      @eveoff 4 роки тому

      @@AlienRides Difference was that prototype would fall apart after one crash. From what i know Rev Rides never posted a video about getting a preporduction unit, only a prototype.

  • @belamamani8221
    @belamamani8221 4 роки тому +1

    Y puede subir pendientes????

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Yes, pretty solid torque on this one. Similar to 16x I guess :)

  • @themystx2
    @themystx2 4 роки тому +2

    I just noticed that girl riding the wheel was sitting on it, how tall is she? It's encouraging to see sitting on that wheel isn't going to be impossible.

    • @sophiat
      @sophiat 4 роки тому +2

      That’s me. I’m 5’6”. It’s a tall wheel so comfortable to sit on but I hate riding it cause of the aforementioned high speed dangers

    • @themystx2
      @themystx2 4 роки тому

      @@sophiat Thanks for the info! I generally won't consider a wheel unless I can somehow sit on it (Sherman, Monster) but that's promising.

  • @darkoflight4938
    @darkoflight4938 4 роки тому +1

    Finally a wheel that doesn´t look lika a vacuum cleaner.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Totally, people keep asking me about my roomba every time I go out 😡

  • @WHITELIONNYC
    @WHITELIONNYC 4 роки тому

    Alien Rides can you please review the new 2020 Hero 8 and Hero 9?
    They look so beautiful and I think you'll like how they protect the cables and water from getting inside.
    🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the request, I would like to do more stuff with camera gear, I just don't know it that well. Maybe when I upgrade my GoPro I will make a vid.

    • @WHITELIONNYC
      @WHITELIONNYC 4 роки тому +1

      @@AlienRides no no...it's an electric scooter

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      WHITE LION oh lol, that’s right I remember those now I think. Confusing names sorry 😅

    • @WHITELIONNYC
      @WHITELIONNYC 4 роки тому

      @@AlienRides 💪🏻😊👍🏻

  • @RINGOTVReactions
    @RINGOTVReactions 4 роки тому +3

    Could someone please put some gear on that woman. Looking cute isn't cute when you crash and your knees and elbows are toasted.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      Yeah, definitely a good idea for her to be wearing more gear. Good feedback!

    • @RINGOTVReactions
      @RINGOTVReactions 4 роки тому +1

      @@AlienRides I was concerned. Footage looks cool no doubt, yet safety is extremely important.
      She looked like she was going more than 30Mph from the side view.
      It painful for us men when we crash with no gear so I know a woman will be hurting.
      When I crashed last year I had my full face helmet on but no chest/back guards, no elbow/knee guards. my ribs was bust and took about 3 weeks to heal up.
      Good footage by the way.

    • @1cplpat
      @1cplpat 4 роки тому

      I said the same thing !!!!!!

  • @WHITELIONNYC
    @WHITELIONNYC 4 роки тому +2

    4:56
    That actually makes the Gotway MTen3 seem much more STABLE and SAFER.
    💪🏻🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓👍🏻

    • @benh9350
      @benh9350 4 роки тому +1

      I'm getting a MTen3 tomorrow, supper excited to try it out!

    • @WHITELIONNYC
      @WHITELIONNYC 4 роки тому

      @@benh9350 let us know your first impressions after a few rides! 👋🏻😎👍🏻

  • @memehubb
    @memehubb 3 роки тому +1

    If you had been using a handle for at least one day, you would be know that it is pretty confident in daily usage.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  3 роки тому

      The newer production handle is much better compared to this prototype I had.

  • @chibuikembah9937
    @chibuikembah9937 4 роки тому +1

    That wheel seems to have taken alot of beating before it gets to you(my thinking). I hope to see V11 go through thesame torture tests.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому +1

      It did take a bit of a beating, but I would hope that it would hold up better. Definitely looking forward to doing some V11 testing soon!

  • @davidnoon3683
    @davidnoon3683 2 роки тому +1

    I thought inmotion made the first suspension euc

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  2 роки тому

      They basically came out around the same time, I forget which one was first. 👽🖖

  • @wulfhart2
    @wulfhart2 4 роки тому +1

    why the first? I thought V11 came first.

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Hmm, maybe announced, but it seems King Song was able to get these EUCs into the hands of reviewers earlier. I guess we'll wait and see which one actually ships first. Maybe I'll update the title, thanks. 👽🖖

  • @JesterOTL
    @JesterOTL 3 роки тому +1

    IMO, the 16x is a pretty tough to beat complete package...

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  3 роки тому

      Yeah, this S18 isn't a huge upgrade over the 16x really, besides the suspension of course. Still a ton of people riding and enjoying their 16xs.

  • @pizzaforever7833
    @pizzaforever7833 4 роки тому +1

    Hey is there anyway I can get some information on a great app of scooter riding that you may know and if there is scooter riding group website you can tell me about send me the link I would appreciate it alien rides you're awesome

    • @AlienRides
      @AlienRides  4 роки тому

      Group rides are generally done by city, and most big cities have some sort of PEV/esk8 group that you should be able to join. For apps, many people use an app called "ride" that tracks GPS/speed. Hope that helps, let me know if you're looking for anything else!