What a $200 electric unicycle is like

I take out the $200 EUC I bought on Ebay. This will give you an idea of what you should and should not expect at this price point.
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[@examancer]

"This should help"... chugs beer. *subscribed*

[@therealchayd]

I learned on one of those cheap EUCs, I found it needs much more skill to stay on than a larger, heavier wheel. Soon as I got a Ninebot One, it seemed like a breeze to ride in comparison. Still very agile, if a bit slow. Handy to keep in the car in case you want to go anywhere at a slightly-faster-than-walking pace :) I should add that even at 300w they're pretty strong, it managed to carry my 200lb brother over grass without cutting out.

[@Duf]

I made the mistake of trying to transition forwards to backwards on mine, shut it right off.

[@JohnJohn-ke9nh]

One thing i noticed is that having the back of your foot or heel lined up with the back of the pedal really makes a big difference. You'll have more and better control of the Euc. It kind of feels weird at first having the front of your foot hanging off the pedal but you get used to it.

[@jimpike7445]

I've got the almost identical euc from China 8 or 9 years ago. The only difference seems to be mine has only 3 lights on top. It still works with about 8km of range and 17kmh maximum speed. Mine beeps at top speed or when the battery is low. It cost me about $400 CAD new. I am amazed that it still works. Good for basic training.

[@Duf]

I hated mine

[@jakubstrzybny6829]

I think that this is not the worst wheel to check, whether EUC is good for us. I bought a similar used one for around $ 80 and i have no regrets, i will learn to ride it and then switch to something better.

[@Duf]

It served it's purpose for me.

[@ranjithhk6217]

Can you please share the details of $80 EUC here..

[@jakubstrzybny6829]

@@ranjithhk6217 It is good to learn how to keep balance and see if this type of vehicle is for you at all. It is slow, can accelerate to 10-12 km / h, has a 14-inch wheel and a battery that lasts maybe 15 minutes of driving. Anyway, I'm happy with it because it's enough for learning, and it's make you hurt less if you make a few scratches on it (compared to something more expensive).

[@firewind921]

3:03 says "this should help" and sips his beer. You are right about that. Also I'm buying myself something like that soon can't wait to get it.

[@Duf]

Beer helps!

[@TheOriginalAndysGarage]

This is actually the best way to go, I bought a cheap Freeman $200 one on eBay and It got me to learn how to ride and balance them then I stepped up to in-motion V8 and now I have the monster M Super X

[@Duf]

Well yes and no. It's a good idea if you are on the fence about if you want to/can ride an EUC. Because if you cant do it you only spent $200. But, if you get hooked the $200 wheel will become useless very quickly.

[@xn9333]

​@@Dufhow would it become useless quickly? Would the battery die faster and eventually permanently or demand of use because the product is insufficient for use?

[@Zhonguoria]

Hint: Kilometer is shorter than a mile (1/2 + 1/10), but Kilogram is heavier than a pound (2.2x).

[@justaweeb9086]

@maya Gourari I didn't, that helped me a lot

[@person55551]

I got an Airwheel x8 about a year and a half ago. The tilt back is one of the biggest reasons I'm upgrading to Gotway ACM.

[@Duf]

Yep the same reason I upgraded from my Ninebot One

[@gliderrider]

I have a $230 generic EUC also. I like hopping on it from time to time. It's weird how slow 8 mph feels. Although I usually go 7 to avoid tilt back. I'm not good at making a u-turn on my street. This one is helpful for that. It's the one my son and I put through hell to learn on. He stepped right off that to an InMotion V8 and was an expert. He gets irritated with me because I keep fiddling with the cheap one. Lol

[@Duf]

Yea it seemed almost impossible for me to avoid tilt back. It will be fine for learning and not much else.

[@cosplaydiver]

Where can I get one of these generic eucs?

[@60viking]

I recently upgraded from a $300.00 swagroller to a V8f i feel like I'm learning how to ride all over again but this 16 wheel is so smooth.

[@Duf]

V8F is a nice wheel!

[@shermanwilson1288]

That alwayz helps

[@t.jcombo2920]

Lol you got the same helmet as marty. I was actually thinking of getting one.I got in the habit of looking back every min I don't think I need one anymore. At first looking back cause you to lose balance but after awhile your body adjust. Fun video

[@Duf]

Helmet and wrist guards in my opinion are the bare minimum safety gear. It isn't that your skills aren't good, it's the moron that does something stupid that you have no control over.

[@user-zp9jd6ye9t]

I have this EUC and it lasted me for over 9 month but I am planing on upgrading now!

[@Duf]

Wow 9 months is a long time with this wheel :)

[@mightron]

Lasted? What happened ? did it just stop workign or did oyu get bored

[@waltercostellotruth9198]

Did you got me with the $200 mark🍀 Yes 🧨

[@Duf]

Ollllld video

[@MartyBacke]

This video was fun and funny in so many ways. Did you buy it for the matching color of your Ninebot, and classic shot of your Roomba in background as you're profiling the wheel :-) I ended up freeform bending the mirror arm so it's a little more off to the side and not in my primary field-of-view. Still love the mirror and use it all the time. Except for colors and body shaping my $200 wheel is the same. Identical pedals and LEDs and power button. I think all the $200-$300 wheels use the same common components. I (170 pounds) can get ~6 miles out of it. But given what it is, these things really do work surprisingly well, and can be useful within city pedestrian traffic, etc. Anywhere that speed isn't important. Also, they're very manoeuvrable. Minus the speed and power it handles somewhat like my KS14C. That was brave taking over the grass - I've avoided any offroad riding since it has zero power. So you left off the best part - what does CIndy think? Is she game?

[@Duf]

I have a very bot filled household, Neato, Roombas, Straava, Scooba, and a Braava. (hopefully not leaving anything out) I also have an Amazon Echo, two Echo Dots and a bunch of other wi-fi controlled devices. It's a bit nuts. If EMF is truly bad for you, I'm a goner. I have not gotten Cindy on the wheel yet, we are still in the midst of negotiation. :)

[@DonovanWert]

Awesome 😎

[@Duf]

Ok!

[@thewheeler5010]

good

[@20ISH-TRUCKDRIVER]

What a beautiful and big house

[@Duf]

Thanks!

[@mooncake8254]

I watch 90% of my videos up to 2x speed. My current issue in watching this video it's the fact that it shakes a lot and it's giving me motion sickness! Anyways thanks for the insight for this euc. Have fun though!

[@Duf]

This was shot before electronic stabilization was part of GoPros

[@ToonaciousD]

Hey Duf, When you ride, are you leaning on your calves? I have the Step & Roll and I'm only ~5'5"; when I ride (4 times now) I actually bruise my inner calves from leaning on the machine. Are you purely balancing, or are you using the unit to hold yourself up with your calves, as I do? D

[@Duf]

When I first started to learn I was squeezing with my calves. I no longer do, my calves are only on the machine for turning pretty much.

[@Duf]

Also, the Step N Roll is a very wide wheel and is uncomfortable for me to ride for anything outside of a short distance.

[@ToonaciousD]

Dufisthenics Ah OK , that makes more sense. At my height, I'm bruising my legs. Might upgrade for this reason alone...or maybe get motocross boots. Thanks for the info

[@jpaulglobal]

Thanks Duf - great vid! In the research that I've done it seems the best bang for buck would be ninebot S2 $665 new / 15mph reletively speaking/all things considered best bang for buck quality wise, highest speed per $ capita, range, etc, etc...ANY OTHER VOTES CONFIRMING THIS OBSERVATION AND ANY OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BEST BANG FOR BUCK PRICE TO QUALITY WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED!!!!!!

[@Duf]

Inmotion v5F might be a bit better

[@Rocksaplenty]

It's ya boi, James, here to tell you to buy a used ACMV2 OR MSX 84V or anything like that. ~900-1300, 35mph, 30-60 mile range, you'll be better off.

[@Gregs_World]

well... of course I'M WATCHING..... mine will be here on thursday... then, i'll have the 3 wheels ready to go and i MUST be on ALL 3 of them by the end of wednesday, 11/16.... because that's the goal i set for myself. thanks for the video... VERY entertaining

[@Duf]

Yep I'm sure you will knock all the rust off quickly.

[@Gregs_World]

i surely hope so. glad that practice wheel you suggest will be here this week. thank you for your help

[@NoNamesLeftFuk]

good for practicing, but I wouldn't pay 200 for that thing, maybe 60 bucks. I'd hardly pay 300 for a used ninebot c.

[@DonMillerNC]

Thanks for the review. I weigh 210lbs and I'm looking for a small EUC that will fit into the trunk of my car. Real 5 mile range per day would be plenty. Mostly to get me across parking lots and strip malls (all outdoors, 1 mile or so each way) quickly. I need to do this 3-4 times a day. Small size and inexpensive out way speed and range. I don't like getting hot and sweaty (suit and tie), and need to carry it inside to attend a meeting so it needs to store neatly while not in use. Charging using a 12v car outlet would be a plus. Seems like this UNC would work. You have any other suggestions?

[@Duf]

This wheel would be too underpowered for what you describe. A Ninebot E+ or Segway S1 would fit the bill.

[@-whackd]

If you go across parking lots, you can also use an electric longboard. Many of the Chinese electric longboards are cheaper than EUC

[@eveoff]

Goes at walking speeds, hits tiltback. :D Im dying.

[@Duf]

That wheel is probably sitting in a landfill somewhere right now.

[@eveoff]

@@Duf did you throw it out? :D

[@Duf]

@@eveoff No I gave it away but I assume it's dead by now.

[@sync-_editzyt8214]

I have a £400 and it is airwheel q3 it’s fast and good in distance it go’s 25-30miles on a 2hr charge and gos 12-15 miles a hr!!

[@Duf]

Sounds like a solid wheel.

[@junya0006]

oh my gosh where could I buy it?

[@Duf]

Ebay

[@fletcherjones5832]

so you recommend not buying this product? i have wanted a EUC for the LONGEST time now and i have tried raising money to buy from people of the internet but when ever i get the right amount they raise the prices on me. and i asked my parents to purchase me one but it just isn't in there budget but i like to dream that ill get one one day. btw love your videos keep up the great work

[@Duf]

I would recommend it JUST to learn. As soon as you learn you will want something better.

[@user-zp9jd6ye9t]

I have this EUC and its not fast but I totally recommend buying this for starters!!!!

[@t.jcombo2920]

I don't think candy should pratice on grass with that wheel seems it doesn't have enough power. 2nd place I had my girl pratice on was patted playground.

[@Duf]

Yea I would not have her practice on grass.

[@TheTruthowl]

Was wondering about your Monster. I've heard you mention it a few times. Whats the max weight it can carry and not break? I found out about euc's about a year or two ago. I seen an ad for a Ninebot 1 and it sounded awesome. I searched and found several YT videos showing them off. I liked and subbed to your other channel, EUC Army, or something like that, a while back. But through my research it seemed the Ninebot 1 has a limit of about 250lbs. At the time I weighed 252lbs. So I quit thinking about it. most of the information on euc's seems to be about speed and battery life, which is real good to know. But I dont want to order something that costs $500-2,000 only to find out I cant use it. I've lost some weight since then, down to 240 now. One of the reasons I was interested in a euc was the idea it'd make me more active. So do you know what the max weight is for your monster? Also if you know what it is for the newer Ninebots I'd appreciate knowing that as well.

[@Duf]

Monster (and most Gotway wheels) are rated for 300 pounds plus so I think you are good to go!

[@delbomb3131]

Not sure if you got the help you needed, but I'm 310 and the monster works great for me. Haha worst first wheel imaginable but my fat ass didn't think anything else would be suited

[@ernststravoblofeld]

fun fact: the parts for these are commodity parts, interchangeable and made by a few Chinese companies. The difference between $200 and $2000 is batteries and a Bluetooth connection. Some main boards have a more limited top speed, but that can be fixed for 50 bucks.

[@Duf]

Well I don't think the board off the $200 generic is capable of running my 1600 WH Monster?

[@ernststravoblofeld]

Dufisthenics You might be surprised. I would hope that the monster's board would have larger mosfets, but the ones on the smaller wheels are probably strong enough. What matters is less the size of the motor and more the amount of energy it takes to move a person against friction. If you compare the boards, they will look identical. The main difference will be firmware, and maybe a Bluetooth chip.

[@UpcomingJedi]

HA HA! Looks like mine which i got brand new ( charger extra ) that still had the whiskers on the tire. Mine appears to be an Airwheel X3 with a partial charge but had no brand stickers or training wheels. I scored mine for 100 bones from shopgoodwill. These are great to learn on to heep the rider off the streets going like a bat out of hell. Full face helmet certainly recommended. Your jaw/teef will thank you when you fall. And you WILL fall.

[@Duf]

I sort of hated it

[@haroldian1010]

Is that your driveway and front lawn?

[@Duf]

Yes sir.

[@eveoff]

@@Duf Can i set up a camp there? Ill pay a small rent fee. :D

[@evelinebroekhoff1135]

Could I use this to commute 3 miles

[@Duf]

No

[@glengullickson6538]

What brand/model is that?

[@Duf]

That one was called a "Step N Roll"

[@Jarl2392]

Something I would give to a kid so they learn the basics of EUC then upgrade them to a proper one

[@Duf]

Sure

[@ajibub3622]

Its good.

[@Duf]

Mine, was not.

[@LincolnAintLinkin]

Would anyone be able to please help me locate the ninebot one? I've looked everywhere and I cannot find it for it's $200 price

[@Duf]

They never cost $200, my Ninebot One E+ was $600

[@LincolnAintLinkin]

@@Duf woah. seems like I was misinformed. where could I find the E+?

[@Edycabas]

Do you know any good wheel Worth around $500?

[@Duf]

You could get a decent used wheel for that. Check out the electric unicycle forum.

[@Rocksaplenty]

Maybe a used MCM5 if someone's feeling charitable

[@elijahbonane]

Am Elijah from Uganda, in Uganda on electric unicycles, so please I need or I want 1 only under 500 dollars even if second hand.

[@Duf]

Hope you find it

[@tristanskylark]

Range?

[@Duf]

Haha never did a range test, be lucky to get 3 miles.

[@michaelsweeney4546]

Good night sir I would wish if you could send me the electric unicycle when you're finish training her on it please I really need one I can't help but asking I live in Jamaica and I've never seen something like this before and I'm so into it please can I have it

[@Duf]

This is an old video, that EUC was given away years ago.

[@michaelsweeney4546]

@@Duf OK I understand and I want to say thank you very much for your response I really respect that

[@user-zp9jd6ye9t]

This EUC can climb any hill I threw at it

[@Duf]

It did? You must weigh less than me.

[@user-zp9jd6ye9t]

Im 160 pounds

[@paulgreenlee7123]

2.2 pounds per kilogram

[@walterharris4681]

I guess it would be at least good for anybody who has bad knees.

[@Duf]

Yes

[@walterharris4681]

What's the weight capacity?

[@channeldjauhari546]

I think not bad...

[@Duf]

I think not good.

[@milestone_achiever4634]

I have a Teamgee unicycle I am trying to give away. I'm not concerned about trouble shooting the one I have anymore. So if there is anyone who needs a Teamgee unicycle please reply at the earliest convenience

[@ussamabinnaveed]

I would like to have if its still available!

[@milestone_achiever4634]

@@ussamabinnaveed lol!!!

[@milestone_achiever4634]

@@ussamabinnaveed are you really the person you say you are?

[@SighsInternally]

2022 cheapest ebay one is like $400 wtf

[@Duf]

Inflation!

[@SighsInternally]

@@Duf I think it's poor selection. If yours was still on eBay it would be less than 200 since it's more outdated

[@sded7126]

Oh my god it sounds like it's suffering

[@Duf]

I shot it.

[@sded7126]

@@Duf you ended it's suffering 😂

[@maldav64]

J888i

[@Duf]

Uh huh

[@feralfpv3768]

Amazing, same cheap Chinese quality as todays over priced euc's

[@Duf]

Yes!

[@5650565]

Do yourself favour. Dont buy this piece of sh.t. Get KingSong 14C, or 14D instead and enjoy your ride

[@Duf]

I can't argue that these wheels are pretty shitty but they are not bad to learn the basics.

[@5650565]

yeah, but maybe its better to buy a used one at forum.electricunicycle.org, but this will be absolutely another level. Because 10 miles speed is a joke even for beginners. This wheel will likely buy a person who hesitates and doesnt really know if he will ride unicycles on regular basis. Just to try it, immediately understand that you have to learn to ride it and put it on the shelf and forget about it.

[@SGaryNinja]

If it was truly rated at 120kg, that is 55lbs. That would be surprising since a 9 year old can weigh more than that. Maybe it was 120lbs?=264kgs.

[@Duf]

You have your conversion backwards. 120kg is something in the neighborhood of 250 pounds

[@wolfgangdraxl7837]

Is arithmetic not your strong suit?