V11 Off-Road and 1st LI EUC Group Ride!

[@dmgladden]

Hi, I just found your channel and my quest for anything V11 as mine comes this December 2022 I'm now on the V8f and I love it but I just know the V11 is going to be more fun I've only been riding since July so still quite new to it but lots a bug and I guess once it's got you it's for life, anyway great videos thanks for sharing and I'll be hunting any other V11 videos.

[@RealMikeDobbs]

Hey- congrats! You’ll love it- it’s such a great wheel. About 2500 miles on mine now, still loving it. I’ve got a couple other V11 vids on the channel- and editing a nice ride we did last week on it right now.

[@BestAudiovisualTricks]

I love ‘Caribbean Video Game’ music. So chill! Amazing video matey! 🥇

[@RealMikeDobbs]

Haha- thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it- have another nice chill video coming very soon 🤙

[@Randoman9987]

Just got my V11, having a blast! Some tips: get yourself some powerpads it makes the V11 safer since you can brake in a shorter distance. Also, flypads are really useful on this wheel if you hit a pothole and the suspension tries bounce you off. Lastly you should really consider a full face helmet - once you've seen someone faceplant you'll never wear a half helmet or bicycle helmet again. Goodluck!

[@RealMikeDobbs]

Thanks for the tips! I've been thinking of getting a full face helmet, haven't done it yet because I cruise around 15-17 pretty much all the time. I've thought about power pads too, interested to see how they affect the ride. It's a great wheel for sure, thanks for watching 👍

[@RealMikeDobbs]

Andrei Petunin if I get a full face you mean? 🤣

[@RealMikeDobbs]

@Andrei Petunin LOL - that's actually one reason I haven't done it yet- I don't want to tempt myself 😂

[@iNicklen]

@MikeDobbs76 I think no pads is the reason you were bounced off on that path, especially if you run your suspension bouncy. Im waiting for my V11 to arrive in the next batch in a couple of weeks - i am currently looking for power pads to attach day 1 (recommendations welcome!). Also to the other point, i have faceplanted on my Ninebot S2 at around 25kmh, i now have a full face helmet. Remember that even at 17kmh you are still sliding your face along tarmac, which it won't like - trust me. :)

[@RealMikeDobbs]

@@iNicklen When I saw the video of the fall for the first time that was the very first thing that popped into my head as well. I kind of shifted my weight backwards too far and the wheel just left me behind, which I don't think would have happened with pads. It's definitely something I'm thinking about. My concern is ending up feeling too "locked in" and losing the ability to bail easily when needed. What happened on the S2- did you overpower it? Was it a component failure? Sorry to hear about the fall. The way I ride I figure there is basically zero chance of me ever having an overpower cutout- mechanical/electrical failure is the only way I'm going off the front. Still, it's something that weighs on me. Definitely leaning towards getting one soon. Thanks for the feedback 👍

[@okcrc]

I have one on order. Batch 4. I can't wait.

[@RealMikeDobbs]

Congrats! That's a great batch- I think by batch 3 all of the issues have been dealt with. This is a great wheel, I'm really enjoying it. 👍 🤙

[@BestFavorite]

@@RealMikeDobbs I ordered mine yesterday so I'm guessing that's batch 4 as well! Super stoked! Great video, Mike! Keep 'em coming!

[@RealMikeDobbs]

@@BestFavorite Thanks so much, and congratulations on the wheel! You're gonna love it!

[@jiveseven]

I recently got my first wheel which is a V10F and love watching your videos.

[@RealMikeDobbs]

Hey, congratulations! That's a terrific wheel to start out on- you'll have many great miles with it I'm sure. I absolutely loved my V10F. Have you seen the video where I took it into the city for a demo with the NYC crew? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYukc3dva7aaiJIsi=P91Beeno2y4rbg67 Thanks so much for leaving me a comment 😄

[@rjav846]

Fantastic video of your first off road experience with your new group. Amazing video. Great control and exciting footage for all to enjoy. 👍🎉

[@RealMikeDobbs]

Thanks Dad! 😄 👍

[@FulNitoPR]

That was Cool Dude 👍

[@RealMikeDobbs]

Thanks so much 👍

[@EUC_Senior]

Question. I have jump pads for my V11Y but what are power pads? Where do I get them for my wheel?

[@RealMikeDobbs]

Best to ask in the Telegram group- my wheel's been setup for 3 years and I have no idea what's available now.

[@EUC_Senior]

@@RealMikeDobbs ok

[@Ptoksik]

Looks like you all had a blast and I'm glad you popped your V11 off-roading cherry 😄 I really do like the idea of the V11, as it's the most refined of the three suspension wheels. Would love to see the next iteration with more torque, say a 2500W motor, and a larger battery pack. Looking forward to your next adventure!

[@RealMikeDobbs]

Thanks very much! Off-road was a lot of fun, I’ll definitely be going back to do more trails in the future. I agree with the refinement aspect of the V11, I think that’s something Inmotion does well; and if the past is any indicator there could be a V11F in the future. Thanks for watching- road trip with the V11 dropping next week 👍

[@ivandeynichenko5618]

Thx)

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Good vid -- I start with Inmotion on V10F, moved up to my current wheel the MSP HT and now think to go to an V11. At 55 my knees as telling me to take it easier. I am still concerned about the bearing issue. I dont do much in the way of wet riding, usually I just go out on good weather days, but it still concerns me say if a take a few puddles here and there. Did you get the new motor in? Cheers from Richmond hill. Ont, Canada.

[@RealMikeDobbs]

Hey Patrick- thanks for watching 👍 The suspension is nice- definitely makes a difference in comfort, especially on long term rides. I was just on my V10F the other day, and while I still really like that wheel my knees feel the bumps a lot more. The motor swap is half done right now. When my retailer shipped me out a replacement motor I had cracked a rib riding off-road with my Onewheel, so put off doing the job. Life got busy, and just this week I finally got around to it. Unfortunately, the replacement motor arrived with two damaged hall sensors, so now I'm waiting to hear back from my retailer.

[@EUC_Senior]

How do I hook up with the group? I’m in Brentwood.

[@RealMikeDobbs]

There's a telegram group called Island Ridez if you want to check it out. t.me/lirides

[@EUC_Senior]

Tnx! I will check it out when I get out of work today. Is it mainly only V11 riders? I have the V11Y, V5F and mten3. Mark

[@RealMikeDobbs]

@@EUC_Senior I don’t really ride with the group anymore (I mostly cruise around with my wife these days), but I’m still friendly with them. Probably mostly higher powered wheels than the V11, but they welcome all types of riders 😀

[@EUC_Senior]

Cool! I will try to check out the group with the link that you sent me. Happy riding! Mark

[@EUC_Senior]

Hey Mike, I was just looking up this telegraph program thing and it’s asking for my phone number then on the IOS App Store the app wants money per month. I’m getting red flags with this method. If you have telegraph up and running, can you just pass a message along to that group? Or think of something else?

[@EUC_Senior]

I hear ya. It said that it would send me a code on my other device. I only have one iPhone, an iPod touch and my IPad Mini that’s at work. I gotta wake up 3:30am for work so maybe tomorrow is a better day? Later. Mark

[@krikri3387]

Hi Mike, lovely video, I would like to ask you what camera are you using here, and also what's your feedback on the V11, I am very tempted to buy it! But I've heard it has a some issues. Especially bearing. P.s. why did you fall from the wheel on the trail? Did it cut off?

[@RealMikeDobbs]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. Personally, I really love the V11. As you can see in the video I'm no speed demon, and I'm not an aggressive rider- so I think the V11 is close to a perfect wheel for me. It has enough battery, the design is refined, and the suspension works well for what I do. Full Disclosure, my wheel did have a vibration issue with the motor- but it was a batch 1 or 2 wheel, and they sent me a replacement motor. I fell because I'm inexperienced- that was my first time on trails. I was hesitant approaching a large root, and shifted my weight too far to the back. I've never had a cutout with the wheel.

[@skobuffs7]

looked like a fun ride! are you replacing the V11 motor yourself or sending the wheel back?

[@RealMikeDobbs]

Thanks! Yeah, had a great time. I'll be replacing it myself- shouldn't be too bad. It does have a lot of screws, but I'm just gonna go slow and be organized.

[@RealMikeDobbs]

@MastaWin This is a batch 2 wheel, and there were issues with SOME of the the batch 1 and 2 motors. I'm not sure if my issue is the motor itself, or the bearing; there is a noticeable vibration under acceleration/deceleration. This kind of thing is a risk with early batches of new wheels, so I don't fault Inmotion- they're trying a lot of new things with this wheel and there are bound to be some issues. The motor will be replaced under warranty, so I'm just waiting for the replacement motor right now. The wheel is still rideable (as you can see), it just has a strange vibration under power.

[@mikeintampa250]

Hi Mike, this is Mike Onewheel from FB. This video is awesome and I'll tell you why on FB.

[@RealMikeDobbs]

Hey Mike- LOL. Thank you! I look forward to hearing why 😄

[@kristof_explorer]

Dobbs!!!

[@RealMikeDobbs]

Hey man!

[@josephgadoury1057]

Push it ... Show us 45degree ... :-) ..I learned on a Solo Wheel in 2012. Just ordered that V11

[@RealMikeDobbs]

Haha- thanks for watching! Wow- you truly are an OG! I’m getting better- have even tackled some black diamond trails since this video... hard to hold a camera when the terrain gets difficult though. I’ll get another video out at some point 👍 Congrats on the V11 😀

[@josephgadoury1057]

@@RealMikeDobbs You still happy with the unit?

[@RealMikeDobbs]

Oh yes- I really love it. There's no perfect wheel, but this one is pretty darn close for me. It's extremely comfortable to ride, and my favorite type of riding is laid back cruising with my wife on her little eBike. If we average around 14-15 mph I can get 50+ miles on this wheel no problem (I'm about 180lbs right now). It's very capable on trails as well, and is very easy to trolly around when not riding.

[@ruskeee]

Gotta bend those knees and use your whole body dynamically to maintain balance on those trails, even with suspension 😉

[@RealMikeDobbs]

Yeah- that definitely makes sense. My posture isn’t so much borne of relying on the suspension as just being really nervous on my first trails and getting a little stiff as a result. The GoPro flattens it out, but I swear those hills were bigger than they look, and the pucker factor was high!

[@ruskeee]

@@RealMikeDobbs One thing I've found helpful is riding in more of a squat stance. Especially under braking, it allows you to shift your weight rearward while keeping your knees in position to control the wheel. Of course it all comes down to just getting used to it. I've gotten very comfortable with my V10 but I'm sure it's a whole different experience with the V11. Can't wait for mine to arrive already!

[@RealMikeDobbs]

Thanks for the tip- I’ll keep that in mind next time I’m out. Excited for your new wheel to arrive 👍

[@RealMikeDobbs]

V10F was my previous wheel and I still really like it too.

[@justforthetv]

Slow down? Lol how about they speed up haha

[@RealMikeDobbs]

justforthetv unbenownced to me at the time one of the riders was filming on an upcoming corner and they wanted to get a shot with everyone going by 😀

[@mig6220]

watching u go down was cringe worthy! No gear, no face protection...i was expecting the worst!😖 Im still waiting to get back on my wheel after shattering my elbow (12/3!). Broke the one thing that WASN'T protected. The one day i felt too lazy to gear up.....$37k in bills. Still doing therapy. Collarbone pops nonstop. My knee is still rashed and scabbed almost 3 months later. Only armored motorcycle gear for me! Its not a matter of if, its WHEN...

[@RealMikeDobbs]

Hi Miguel, thanks for the concern. I’m wearing knee and elbow pads, butt/hip pads, as well as wrist guards. On the fence about a full face helmet- I rarely ride above 16mph or so (much slower on trails), so that is a calculated risk. Sorry to hear about your elbow.