Mountain Testing The Begode Master

[@唐人街快车]

That computer keyboard is an IBM........ It dates you Marty like a pay phone on a pole from the 80's 🤣

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Sharp eyes Cjay. I've had that keyboard for 30-years. Nothing beats it 🙂

[@ratmanmurray7137]

What about the hour glass wrist watch on the desk? Rather dated haha

[@defconzero]

@@ElectricUnicycles can't beat a Model M

[@ritchyrich7106]

That descent ride through the tunnel looks more rocky and challenging than the ascent. That's really a glutton for punishment and pedal clipping. I will take a speed run to Mt Baldy anytime on a paved road than a rocky trail like that. BRAVO for effort!

[@ElectricUnicycles]

The Mt Lowe trail is certainly a lot more work. Day 3 of the Tour :-)

[@FinnBjerke]

Good to have some more quality content from you again...

[@groundcontrolgainesville4841]

Can't wait for the master. Your keyboard in the intro shot looks like it's from the early 90s.

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Classic IBM Model M from 1991. It's a tank.

[@mikeintampa250]

Hi Marty, as usual great riding and great scenery. You picked your lines very well on the trail. So glad you put this out, my Master is arriving this week. I sold my Hero a couple of weeks ago to make room for the Master as it seems to be redundant once I have the Master. I sold it to someone who would really enjoy it and I took an S18 as a trade-in to have a smaller nimbler wheel to complement the Master and I previously really enjoyed the S18.

[@ElectricUnicycles]

I've been enjoying my Hero recently so I'm glad I have the option of keeping both. I'm sure you're love the Master.

[@okcrc]

I wonder how that would do with a heavy rider. I remember having to stop and let my MSP HT cool down so frequently on that ride that I was the last one (that didn't break) to make it to the lunch area. I'll never forget that ride. It is one of my favorite rides of all time and I've rode almost everywhere in the U.S.

[@ElectricUnicycles]

This runs very cool. I have no doubt it would be great for heavier riders. Glad you enjoyed the Mt Wilson ride :-)

[@romiansobieszczanski-paszt4238]

​@@ElectricUnicycles hi what is the tire on your master ? Stock Cst tire ? What do u think about Cst, a lot od people tell me that on Cst is not possibile to ride on city. Thanks for the answer

[@ElectricUnicycles]

@@romiansobieszczanski-paszt4238 I have stock tires on all my wheels. The CST tire on my Master works fine for me in the city and dirt. YMMV.

[@FrenchUsaEUC]

Hi Marty, it is great wheel the Master. I used my Master on intense Mountain Bike Trail and the amount of torque make that trail so easy! Oh yeah, great video like always 😀

[@sabotrax]

Good old IBM mechanical on your desk.

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Model M from 1991. Love this keyboard and it'll probably out live me :-)

[@MrJbchocolate]

This ride, Marty, was truly challenging specially handling those rocks and boulders. Well performed athletic feat….the wheel helped but skills made it happened without a doubt.

[@urthpainter]

looking forward to that wheel for exactly these types of rides - very nice!

[@TheBergMan]

20:20 boy, my cheeks were clenched!! Hahaha😂 good work, my man

[@Roskellan]

I have just bought the Master, it has not arrived yet. Have been chatting about the assertion that riding up and down hills, provides more range than doing the same distance on the flat at the same speed. I have defined that as: "The additional power required over the flat to go up the gradient, is less than the additional power being generated, coming down (for argument say the same route, and the same speed)". It's certainly hilly here in Cornwall, UK. I may have to put this to the test, maybe on the Master :-) I like these sorts of assertions, because they are counter intuitive, I hate mysteries :-) Ever heard of the "Monty Hall Problem" and Marilyn Von Savant? Perhaps Shaun (DUF) will notice the difference if he does your Mountain Tour

[@jednorman4743]

Thanx Marty, excellent video

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Nice ride Solid performing wheel

[@EUCRolling]

Marty you almost lost that wheel @20:46 , missed it by that much!

[@ElectricUnicycles]

LOL

[@ratmanmurray7137]

Yeah... it took me 5 minutes to get my seat cover out of my butt after seeing that bit... Yikes! haha

[@lesloup]

Great review, i am very curious to how to get the master and >> the upcoming master pro waterproof. Many thanks

[@trevorkenny]

I want to get my first EUC at some point. This looks to be too much to start with but could be a future goal for me. Looks super fun and comfortable to ride.

[@CrunchyTire]

You "could" but probably shouldn't lol. Its kind of fragile and you dont want to constantly worry about breaking your expensive wheel and slowing your learning progress. Just remember that buying a beginner wheel isn't a waste because its easy to sell off to another new rider. You can probably find a V8F used if you look around. I paid $1300 for my beginner wheel and sold it about 6 months later for $750. The difference was absolutely worth the months of fun and the learning experience. Just start with something good enough that you can have fun on and go at least 15mph for at least 15 miles. Slower might sound ok but its not. 😄 Buy cheap but not junk. And keep in mind the range and speed numbers listed on websites are under the best conditions with a light rider. You will get less.

[@Hector_picapiedras]

looks fenomenal, and the T4 seems too be a nice wheel to for little riders

[@phil7277]

Exellent vidéo thank you

[@stephanebertrand-pellisson5206]

Hi ! thank you for this great video, will you try the new T4 ? i would love to hear your thoughts comparing the T4 and the Master on this kind of trails uphill and downhill ! Hope to ear news about this soon ! Take care !

[@NahBra_EUC]

Hope it didn't feel as rough as that trail looked. Still waiting on my Master to show up.

[@ratmanmurray7137]

Awesome video as usual Marty... probably someone should tell James not to invite you to his wedding hahaha

[@TheEVside]

Great vid

[@GitDatPC]

Looks like you need the Master Pro with the kind of mileage you like to accrue 🙂 I'm the same way lol

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Yes, I own the Master Pro. Best wheel ever for my distance riding.

[@ritchyrich7106]

I cleared those narrow sections of rocks where pedal clipping was inevitable. I spent nearly an hour on my ascent clearing that doggone path! Ripped my pants and gloves in doing so.

[@ElectricUnicycles]

As I mentioned to you, we don't want to make this trail easy :-) And ultimately there is no point in doing what you did because rocks are always falling and every winter there are lots of new rock slides, etc. It's best to learn to ride the trails as they are :-)

[@kmg501]

Nice song there.

[@Reawer]

Holy shit Marty now DAT'S a keyboard

[@MalcontentYouth]

It was 90 degrees in NH the other day, went out on the RSHS...my temp hit almost 140 at the hottest. Had no issues riding, but not a fan of those temps. Maybe look into modding it. What is a dangerous temp for an RS? Keep up the great content, that rocky section at the end reminds me of a river bed I rode through.

[@thelordsauron]

Hey fellow New Englander! Let’s go for a ride! :)

[@MalcontentYouth]

@@thelordsauron That would be cool, where you located? I don't own a car, so my wheels are my only transportation. Makes it a little hard to get together with people unfortunately. I am going to the Wheel Life Rally here in a couple weeks...thanks to my brother.

[@thelordsauron]

@@MalcontentYouth right on! I’m in northern mass. Just on the boarder of NH. You?

[@MalcontentYouth]

@@thelordsauron Southern NH, about 1/2 hour away from the capital, Concord. I live in a small town, Deering.

[@timlackey5996]

I have to tell you Marty just making me awful nervous watching you ride up that mountain young man.

[@kmg501]

That is a darn rough ride that trail has.

[@Lv99Slacker]

Incredible video. Haven't seen an EUC be put to the test quite like this yet. What app are you using to keep track of stats, btw, like max/average speed, etc?

[@Simonisms]

How do you not overheat in your gear? I suffer here in Australia with my armour in summer.

[@ElectricUnicycles]

I try and stay hydrated :-)

[@jacobskovolsen9099]

As usual a super ride/video:-)👍 what battery type did you buy..?

[@ElectricUnicycles]

The default - Samsung 50e's

[@ritchyrich7106]

That trail is actually easy but sections in the last 2miles gets rocky and boulders in the middle of the path.

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Thanks for your contribution ;-)

[@missandry5178]

Very impressive. How old are you Marty?

[@ElectricUnicycles]

62

[@missandry5178]

@@ElectricUnicycles Thank you. I feel inspired. I'm not over the hill yet! 👍

[@8ank]

Hi Marty what gps apps you used to record your ride? the one that it shows map and stats.

[@8ank]

got answer, its geo tracker, i wish they have server to upload records to keep.

[@ratmanmurray7137]

@@8ank relive is a good app that records your data

[@ElectricUnicycles]

I've been using GeoTracker for years now. Highly recommended. Doesn't use the Internet which is a bonus when you don't have cell coverage.

[@COBARHORSE1]

@@8ank you can export the recorded tracks to a folder on your phone, then upload them to "Google my maps" to keep or share.

[@ARCTURUSRA]

WHat is the diffrence between the master pro and master. What is the range on the master with average speed !

[@ElectricUnicycles]

We're not sure why they called it the Master Pro since there's not much relationship between the two. The Master Pro is a 22-inch wheel with 4800wh of battery vs the 20-inch 2400wh Master. Those are the major differences. The Master is a ~45-mile wheel when ridden hard. Depending on your riding style you could get 25-miles or 65-miles

[@Jaebird82]

what do you think the weight limit is for trail riding and hilly areas? I'm a bigger guy. Would it struggle with say being 6'2", 240lbs riding weight? I don't see a lot of big guys riding these. how much does your gear weigh? AWESOME video.

[@ElectricUnicycles]

There are plenty of big guys such as yourself riding these. My gear (including backpack) is 25+ pounds. The key is to have a powerful wheel.

[@Jaebird82]

@@ElectricUnicycles Thanks. I weigh more than 240 right now. Had a bad year last year. But the year before I lost 80lbs in 10 months just hiking with my dog and got down to 199lbs. I hike where you ride, or a little lower down in the San Gabriels. So let's say I weigh 240 + 25 = 265. You think the Master is up for the challenge for trail riding up to Wilson and other peaks in the area? 240 isn't my goal weight. I want to get back down to 200. 190 would be my goal weight. Just looking for something fun to get me back up there in the mountains while I lose some weight.

[@ElectricUnicycles]

@@Jaebird82 Do you ride EUC's now? Many people end up losing weight once they start riding because believe it or not, riding can be a workout, especially on trails. There might be a better wheel choice but absolutely they can handle your weight.

[@Jaebird82]

@@ElectricUnicycles I don't. I've never ridden one, but I'm pretty good at learning anything with a wheel or more. I can ride a regular unicycle haha. What other wheel would you recommend? I need suspension. You think I should wait for the second iteration of the Master? I don't know how often they release these. Thanks again.

[@ElectricUnicycles]

@@Jaebird82 Most new wheels now being released are suspension. The newest Sherman (available in a few months) will have a large battery, power, and suspension. Also there is the Master Pro (I'm waiting for that) which has a massive 4800wh battery, very powerful motor, and suspension. Be sure to join my Telegram group (>300 members) so you can stay in touch with all that's happening in Southern California regards EUC's. See link info in the Description.

[@dbirds21]

I bert that trail after a light rain would be incredible..... nice n tacky

[@garypaxton-tm3zl]

You are mad in those conditions

[@funnyn3rd270]

From a SMax and master witch one u prefer

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Wheels for totally different purposes. I like them both, a lot. If I could only keep one it would be the Max

[@funnyn3rd270]

Can you tell me y

[@GladSpiR]

достойно, шары стальные

[@kazzmack9385]

I live in New York .. I've been running into so many scams lately ..... where can I get this wheel legitimately? (brand new )

[@ElectricUnicycles]

EWheels, AlienRides, RevRides, etc.

[@jugglinB]

Hi Marty, you got an email I can reach out to ya? Thanks

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Description

[@jugglinB]

Newbie looking at buying my first EUC Sherman. Enjoy and inspired by ur videos. Live in SGV, wondering if there is a club for newcomers. Thanks

[@ElectricUnicycles]

@@jugglinB Join my Telegram group (see Description) to be connected with all the riders in Southern California.

[@konstgam4809]

Do you have a link to the charger?

[@ElectricUnicycles]

I don't recall mentioning a charger in this video 🤔

[@konstgam4809]

@@ElectricUnicycles I missed it with another video. You gave the link to telegram channel where to order it in the previous video comments. Thanks.

[@CrunchyTire]

I cant make this day of the tour (mt wilson) but with your routes laid out Im going to try and do it after one of the other rides. I'll be bringing my Master 50e. will have to find a mid day charge point and hopefully someone without achy feet to join me. Bringing a second wheel would help but I cant spare the space in my car...... And to be honest I just want to ride the master.... 😆

[@ElectricUnicycles]

There's no electricity in the mountains 🙂 Fortunately the Master has more than enough battery to do the full 35-mile loop.

[@Electrum]

But man.. the build quality. Exposed cables, no water resistance at all. Barely protected batteries. Is this really a consumer product or enthusiasts only ? Everyone loves the riding of the wheel on every youtube review.. but also everyone points out how badly built it is. I wanna upgrade to an offroad wheel coming from a V11, if only the Master had a better built and safety features.

[@taraskin45]

too slow riding

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Thank you

[@ProphetNY]

Hey Would u recommend the master in November 2023 right now heard the suspension modified. Plus can u tell me the chest shoulder protection from leaitt always enjoy your content so glad u back from injury “Marty 2.0” btw shout out to the squad aka Roger and Dawn” 🫡

[@ElectricUnicycles]

The Master is still a great wheel and remains the premiere race wheel as of now. I use the Leatt 5.5 Pro Protector: amzn.to/3QBgo9q