A Week With An Electric Unicycle (Why everyone should have an EUC!)

[@loicsoriano]

This video convinced me to buy an EUC. I now use it as a last mile solution for daily commute and everyday errands. Thanks a lot for this vido diary, that's what I prefer from your videos.

[@kmg501]

After I finally got used to it, I love the KS18XL. It is my commute and work wheel. I have about 1,400 miles on it now.

[@MikieSWE]

Living with a wheel became something natural for me too. Been riding for 1.5 years now, doing errands, commute, long and short trips. Got 4 wheels with their own characteristics. I used my car 5 times last year. Today I do not have one. When Im in need for a car, I just rent one any size I like. Saves tons of bucks. Travel with an EUC (except flight) is something I learned early. Maybe you should bring that subject up aswell? Subbed. Thanks for sharing :)

[@mattwilder9657]

What is the brand of the blue coat you were wearing?

[@Alan-ur9jo]

ATGATT all the gear all the time.

[@wheellifejon]

NSITAWYOTOBTO Not Sure I Totally Agree With You On That One But That's OK

[@mikebikekite1]

I'm glad you produce these videos that show the good side of life with an EUC and an excellent week to do it with the fuel shortage. Might be worth mentioning the cost to fill up, I'm guessing 10-20p for about 60 miles. I assume my certificate will arrive in the post?

[@Roskellan]

My Ninebot One E+ is my equivalent goto wheel (probably still use my cycle hat and wrist guards). I think London is well on its way to being finished. I guess going further I would use my KS-16X . EUC's are never going to sell like scooters because of the learning curve involved, but maybe that's not a bad thing.

[@scottmorris7320]

Great Vid Johnathan, I love the pommy humour, the yanks just can’t do that. Your videos are inspiring, well produced and suitable for any watcher, I think you reach people that otherwise might not get it. Well done.

[@wheellifejon]

Thanks Scott. I appreciate that positive feedback. You just made my day.

[@scottmorris7320]

@@wheellifejon that’s great mate. I hope you keep making videos. We really need more tutorials on learning all things EUC, particularly learning to ride. Your reversing tutorial is great btw.

[@wheellifejon]

@@scottmorris7320 thanks. Any suggestions on what type of tutorial? I would probably focus on being a good rider than how to do stunts or tricks.

[@scottmorris7320]

@@wheellifejon that’s exactly what us newbies need, a how to be a good rider tutorial. There is plenty of content of Chooch going flat out down hills or through rough terrain, but what is there about how to be a good rider. What should we practice, what are the bad habits to avoid/be aware of, what exercise is best to help build the muscles to gain more control. I think the best advice I have heard yet is from Law Laxina, who said, don’t bother with speed, learn Techniques as many as possible, get good at controlling the wheel, eg. riding on the white lines of a basketball court etc. There’s some ideas mate, what ya recon?

[@wheellifejon]

@@scottmorris7320 brilliant. Watch this space and I will certainly give you the credit for the videos to follow! Cheers.

[@monowheeling]

There is really no need to apologize for not wearing a helmet at any natural jogging speed. I also agree with the sentiment that gear is off turning and fueling the perception of danger.

[@RichardFooter]

This is incorrect - wear a helmet, the cababilities of EUC's will only get more powerful, our primary environment should be on the road. That you choose to ride at a speed you deem safe doesn't mean your skull is any safer from other road users. And by far the most important point is positive perception - cavilier attitudes will only delay uptake. I want EUC's to be accepted!

[@monowheeling]

@@RichardFooter Bicycle usage in Holland is an amazing success story and one reason for this success is that nobody even considers for a millisecond to wear a helmet when making a bicycle commute. Plus, they have the lowest fatality rates in the world, AFAIK. I use my EUC like the good people in Holland use their bicycles. Mileages differ, and I am sorry if this doesn't work for you. Where I live, I am pretty sure that riding with full face helmets is pretty bad for the general acceptance. It signals that riding EUCs is possibly as dangerous as motorcycling.

[@BobJohnson-xg9ng]

@@monowheeling Dude, it only takes a second for something to go wrong. Never ever go without safety gear. I fell off my bike twice (racing bike--in 40 years of riding) and both times I smashed my helmet. That would have put me in the hospital with very serious injuries. All Gear All The Time!!!

[@oldretireddude]

I really enjoy my EUC and I would like to see a larger adoption of EUCs with government rules that were favorable so that I didn't have to feel like I could be given a ticket at any moment. However, having said that, I don't see EUC being truly mainstream. Telling someone to use an EUC is like telling someone to ride a bicycle that has never ridden one before. The learning curve will be more than too many people will be willing to invest.

[@wheellifejon]

Yes, that learning curve is a challenge for many. It always surprises me that the same people who call it "cheating" then say they could never do it!

[@v4v777]

Learning curve, and price are 2 of the main reasons why EUC's will never become mainstream.

[@wheellifejon]

Totally agree. Also why scooters are so popular. They are at the correct price point and any old fool can just jump on and ride away!

[@oldretireddude]

@@wheellifejon However, I have decided that learning to ride the EUC (or any of the self-balancing PEVs) is a little like learning to walk. Once the brain gets it figured out, you look back and wonder what all the anguish was about.

[@wheellifejon]

@@oldretireddude yep. The EUC becomes an unconscious extension of your body and you find yourself just riding without a thought or realisation of what you are doing. No other transport device quite like it really.

[@jezyki]

Excellent, I enjoyed watching that.

[@cstaeger]

Great video!😘 and big cheers for saving the dove! 🕊

[@tonyshepherd449]

I love all your vids Jon, but this is certainly one of the best, well done sir! 👌🏻🥇

[@wheellifejon]

Thanks Tony. I feel encouraged!

[@meljen8592]

I’ll second that Tony.

[@Andre-Mostert]

Awesome video and it really shows that is can be used every day. Best way to travel for me too. Thanks for sharing and its so true that the bigger wheels do more miles and faster speed but if you want mobility the smaller lighter wheels are king.

[@fodrocksuk.forestofdeanroc5686]

Well done saving that dove! And what a clever wardrobe you have

[@gytrash]

Entertaining as always Jon! I don't have any commutes these days, but shop runs - like my 'Lidl Loop' (short AND extended versions!) prove the EUC's incredible usefulness, both for necessary trips and recreation most days. Admittedly, I do try and avoid riding in the rain - I absolutely hate it - but if I lived where you live and had a commute like yours, I'd pretty much do exactly what you do with my EUC!

[@bitsanity]

2-1/2 yrs on my 18XL now, excellent wheel

[@martinsaunders2942]

What a great video Jonathan…… very many thanks, I much enjoyed.

[@LuisMuniz2]

lmao you killing me at the dog poop.

[@guru_stu]

Great human you are!!

[@rollsroyce3528]

Great video with great information. Thanks.

[@jessepope7726]

Nice shirt Commander

[@brian_gonzalez]

Great vid - a blast just watching!

[@wheellifejon]

Cheers Brian. I appreciate that.

[@tony2707]

Great enthusiasm. It must be a little stressful for you to ride in public with such unestablished regulation in the uk.

[@Nomad.Venturer]

Nice and informative video

[@eucfamily]

Great video I hope to re-create. Life on an EUC is the best

[@wheellifejon]

You can do it!

[@Simonisms]

That was a fun one 😊👍👍👍

[@Speedyfeetuk]

Awesome!

[@hellohogo]

I like your attitude sir 👏🏼🖤

[@somedandy7694]

Oi, mate? You got a loicense for that device? Looks like too much fun!

[@VRCauldron]

This was a great video I really hope the youtube algorith gods push it out. I'm very envious of your collection having just purchased a ninebot s2. Funny how you didn't flinch by the police. I'm really paranoid on my escooter but I don't mind on my euc despite laws being the same. Love that race too. 'Talking to strange children' lol 😂😂

[@wheellifejon]

Cheers. I have no idea how youtube works with such things! Please feel free to share it in any way you can. Maybe that will help. I appreciate your feedback.

[@wheellifejon]

And here is a review of the S2 I did a LONG time ago! Enjoy kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipKxnGyIhsmfa9E

[@VRCauldron]

@@wheellifejon thanks! I have.seen that video. Great comparisons. So I guess I'm at now where you were 5 years ago 😂

[@VRCauldron]

@@wheellifejon likes, comments but the most important... watch time, retention & click through rate. So awesome thumbnail/title, snappy editing and short (or zero) intros - people have no patience. best of luck with the channel, I'll be sticking around.

[@wheellifejon]

@@VRCauldron great advice. Thanks.

[@alanhayward6719]

Excellent channel

[@banzaibob6569]

Hey Jonathan, love this video and your others...pls keep them coming. BTW, are you considering making the purchase of a KS S-20?

[@wheellifejon]

Thanks! KS S 20? I can't wait to get my hands on one!!

[@CapitalWheeler]

I'm blessed with a shower and locker room for my 10 mile bike commute

[@Allride_]

You might want to consider getting some bright rain cover for your backpack

[@antonhuber1654]

You can be so happy man, that EUCs are allowed in GB! Greetings from Germany, where the only place you can ride am EUC are trails. But anyway, streets are boring!

[@freeforester1717]

Glad to see you’ve had a haircut and lost that FoD accent at last, Ian! 🤣👍🏻 Seriously Jon, was no wheel injured in the making of this video? It’s a first! Nice work 👍🏻

[@wheellifejon]

I think I managed to stay upright the whole time! Signs of improvement!

[@tonyptah8868]

Great video pal. Ever had any issues with the law?

[@wheellifejon]

Personally, never.

[@jrobinson3189]

Have u had any police issues? I'm new to euc riding and live in UK. Thanks bud.

[@wheellifejon]

I have been riding for 7 or 8 years and only once been told by the police to stop... and that was as I slowly rode an Mten3 on a pavement next to the Houses of Parliament! Every other police officer has been fine, asked me interested questions, smiled and waved at me and shown no sign of concern. BUT...I have heard of people being stopped and getting fines and points on their license so be aware that if you catch a copper on a bad day, they could turn nasty. Ride safely, courteously and respectfully and you increase your odds of being ok. Be safe!

[@optimusprime6453]

👏👏👏good safe !

[@copypastor]

Think you should buy a simple bicycle helmet for riding around to shops etc. Not saving you teeth, but at least your brain. Just in case even at 8 mph. Because we need you :) (I got one specifically for such tasks, much more convenient than fullface)

[@wheellifejon]

Nice to feel needed.

[@choppedminx]

How do you get on with riding in the UK? (legally) had any issues?

[@wheellifejon]

Hi. Never jade a problem myself but I know of others who have received fines. There is a shift taking place though, particularly in London, with an increased tolerance for e scooters. Police will only step in if they are being used dangerously or in a way that is deemed to be a nuisance. Common sense appears to be creeping into people's thinking!

[@choppedminx]

@@wheellifejon let's hope they get it sorted soon, seems ridulous its taking so long to 'legalise' it, after all we're being encouraged to go greener! I'm still learning to get on my euc, but worry about getting points on licence, when I can finally ride it!

[@wheellifejon]

My advice then is not to venture out into very public places until you feel confident and in full control. You will get there and you will have the best times! I have been riding about 8 or 9 years and still grin like a fool each time I ride.

[@wheellifejon]

Watch this little video I did about basic skills. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnizg6ybYquAbbc

[@tonyoreilly7196]

I enjoyed that Jonathan, I must use mine more, do you use pads?

[@wheellifejon]

Only used pads for the first time with the Begode EX.. it has made that wheel so much better. It is a very difficult wheel to get going and to stop without pads.

[@tonyoreilly7196]

@@wheellifejon I have a MSX and had it about 2 yrs, the reason I ask about the pads is I have ordered clark pedals,pads and bumpers and I am keen to try and up my game to a semi-decent level, love the channel and just subbed.

[@wheellifejon]

@@tonyoreilly7196 let me know how you get on with them.

[@tonyoreilly7196]

@@wheellifejon I will do Jonathan.

[@tonyoreilly7196]

@@wheellifejon Hi Jonathan, the clark pads, bumpers, and pedals have arrived and been fitted, the weather is very bad today in Manchester so I have just been out for 10 min or so but they are amazing and I am very happy with them, the pedals worn with my vans boots are like glue very confidence-inspiring, take care, Tony.

[@TheEVside]

Love this, ive been riding for 3 months do you get any issues from police looked like they were not bothered when you went past them

[@wheellifejon]

I have never experienced a problem with the police myself. I know others who have been stopped however.

[@MathieuTechMoto]

Glad to know you play PUBG :D

[@andylovejoy4121]

and the old bill did't bat a eyelid

[@masterofnone11]

Tell those kids to get a helmet 😆

[@wheellifejon]

🤣🤣 brilliant

[@askjdog]

4:01 🤣

[@RajinderYadav]

I wear a full face helmet all the time into place, grocery stores,etc I walked into a bank wearing it on... I think you need to get over your hang up, 8mph is plenty fast for someone like you to get hurt real bad of a fall you fail to recover from.

[@hangnrashr]

"why would you want to walk?" Hhmm 🤔 I dunno, for health?

[@Tennouseijin]

What's this thing at 8:54?

[@wheellifejon]

It is a small, self guiding robot. One of hundreds used to deliver groceries around the city. Fully automated. We live in the future!

[@Tennouseijin]

@@wheellifejon Nice! Where I live (Gdańsk), I only see an ever growing number of people on bikes, scooters etc. delivering groceries. Helps with unemployment issues among young people, but I guess drones and robots are the future. Yet to see a deliveryman on an EUC... though it's probably coming.

[@whatsupbudbud]

@@Tennouseijin We have multiple Bolt delivery people on EUC's in Riga, Latvia. And they sure will never pay the penalty for a late pizza, lol.

[@Laenthal]

EUC's cost should never be compared to "saving on train tickets" numbers to be honest. Just NOT buying a good EUC provides enough money to all the trains and buses for life :(

[@sirkildalot8409]

This is all very well but you can’t get away from the fact that we are still riding illegally when we stray off private land. I use mine daily around the farm but have been put off using mine anywhere on public roads.

[@wheellifejon]

The law has to change. Personal EVs are safe (when used correctly) and have an important part to play in the evolution of clean, green transportation. We have to seek ways for legislation to be overturned, some of which dates back to 1835!

[@BobJohnson-xg9ng]

You say wearing gear is off-putting and fuels the perception of danger. I say not wearing gear fuels the perception of not being a smart rider. No offense, but at least where I live, wearing safety gear is taken for granted.

[@adrock2895]

That was funny… Have to stop talking to young children lol

[@TremFeighery]

To the low speed and no helmet - when my first ACM's axle snapped on me, and it threw me to the ground, I was doing around 1 mph - the way it dropped me hurt more than when I hit a pothole and came off at 30mph the last time I rode. It's best to be safe no matter what. :) Unfortunately, with everything going on around scooters in the UK, you're more likely to have an EUC confiscated, and be fined, nowadays so it's not worth risking in a lot of places. Especially as they are more expensive than a lot of scooters :( Admittedly, if I could still ride I would and I miss it massively. An electric wheelchair doesn't go as fast, as many places or have the range an EUC has but still gets some comments though - my fav so far being - wow that's big ;)

[@CH-eg5rd]

They confiscate EUCs in the UK?

[@TremFeighery]

@@CH-eg5rd as they are confiscating scooters, giving fines and points on licenses in a lot of places, I can see them also confiscating EUC's, giving fines and points.

[@CrunchyTire]

Do you wear a helmet on your wheelchair?

[@TremFeighery]

@@CrunchyTire lol it's 6 wheels not 1 and max 6mph. It won't drop me like my ACM did and as it's also built like a tank I think I'm safe enough to not need a helmet :)

[@Mojomanultra]

Not in thailand haha

[@AlweinxPL]

As owner of msx im gonna say this, normal bike or petrol scooter does same thing while beeing safer and cheaper

[@naps3386]

I can’t justify $3-$4k for a unicycle when that will buy a really nice motorcycle that is much more capable. I still believe motorcycles are the most bang for the buck of any mode of personal transportation.

[@freetoflyshawn]

Yeah, if insurance wasn’t so insanely high.

[@YeeLeeHaw]

How is it more capable? Can you take your motorcycle with you on the train? Can you take it into a store? Can you ride your motorcycle on bicycle paths? Can you carry your motorcycle over obstacles? Can you ride in the city, outside of the stupid roads that takes up half the space? No you can't, and for that price you will have to get a gas bike, which will limit it even further (not to mention the pollution), unless range is all you care about. You must also have a licence, and additional extra costs like insurance. There are also wheels that are under 3K.

[@naps3386]

There have been zero times I wished I could carry my motorcycle on a train, take it into a store, or lift it over an obstacle. As far as riding in a city, what is limiting about riding on city streets? If/when electric unicycles, bicycles, scooters hit a critical mass, cities will ban them from sidewalks and possibly bike paths too. You simply cannot have devices that have the ability to move so much faster than pedestrians (and even bicycles) using sidewalks and mixed use paths. Small electric modes of transportation are in their infancy and people don’t encounter them a lot (yet). But you can bet the first time a unicycle hits a pedestrian, the pedestrian will sue the city and the rider for bodily injury, pain, and suffering and cities will ban electric unicycles from sidewalks and paths, require insurance, require signals and lights and all the other safety devices fast moving vehicles require. It’s the wild west right now for many electric devices but many cities have already banned electric scooters on sidewalks. Now put those same electric vehicles on roads with cars and trucks, you’re going to have major problems. I’m not saying electric vehicles are bad in themselves, but they are so few in numbers that the problems mixing with pedestrian and street traffic are not on anyone’s radar (yet). I guarantee you if/when they become more prevalent, they will be banned from pedestrian areas, and road use will require much more than a helmet and some little light 1 foot off the ground. Enjoy the use of your unicycle now, they’re great for “last mile” for many of the reasons you gave, but there are always the few that ruin everything for the many by being irresponsible. That day is still to come .

[@YeeLeeHaw]

@@naps3386 _"There have been zero times I wished I could carry my motorcycle on a train, take it into a store, or lift it over an obstacle."_ That wasn't the question, the question was why a motorcycle is more capable. _"As far as riding in a city, what is limiting about riding on city streets?"_ lol, what could it possibly be? I guess you just zoom through empty streets without ever having to park or do anything. _"If/when electric unicycles, bicycles, scooters hit a critical mass, cities will ban them from sidewalks and possibly bike paths too."_ Only if the petrol lobbyists got a say. Cars have certainty not been banned much despite being the main cause of serious accidents. _"You simply cannot have devices that have the ability to move so much faster than pedestrians"_ lol, hmm, cars...trucks. What are you arguing here really? It seems like you want them banned. _"Small electric modes of transportation are in their infancy and people don’t encounter them a lot (yet). But you can bet the first time a unicycle hits a pedestrian, the pedestrian will sue the city"_ That's what happens in backwards USA, not in the rest of the world. And how long can the cars take up half the cities and kill thousands of pedestrians? _"It’s the wild west right now for many electric devices but many cities have already banned electric scooters on sidewalks."_ Scooters yes, EUC's aren't scooters. And no evidence backs up the bans, like always. _". Now put those same electric vehicles on roads with cars and trucks, you’re going to have major problems."_ Lke what problems? More issues than dummies on motorcycles flying through traffic? _"are not on anyone’s radar (yet)"_ Ah, you wish it became true. You're salivating thinking about having something you do not understand banned.

[@naps3386]

@@YeeLeeHaw Dude...calm down ya green nutjob. I FREAKING OWN A KINGSONG 10S. You have got a real nutty mind dude. You bloviate, exaggerate, and don't stick to facts. You hit someone doing 20mph on a bike path and tell me how much you saved the earth after they are awarded a few hundred thousand grand $$$, the cities get sued and pay out because they allowed much faster moving VEHICLES on pedestrian walks and paths and ban them. Mark my words, they will be banned from sidewalks and paths because it is UNSAFE to have much higher speed VEHICLES with PEDESTRIANS. Cry green all you want, we're not throwing out safety and laws and rules for a small minority of EUC riders or electric bicycle riders, or electric scooters. USA is still THE GREATEST COUNTRY ON THE PLANET, now F000K the H3LL OFF ya dork greeny! Lol