InMotion V5 Review: Electric unicycles are kinda awesome...
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- čas přidán 14. 11. 2022
- The InMotion V5 electric unicycle ($599 amzn.to/3O9nTD6) is a great beginner EUC thanks to its low price and easier learning curve. You can see my complete written review on Electrek at: electrek.co/?p=265994
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Dude I been riding for 1.5 years, started after learning about ebikes from your channel. I just got back from a 10 mile ride on my begode Nikola. Electric unicycles have totally changed my life it's so awesome to see you covering them!
Since you've been riding for a while, I was wondering if you tip for some reason and have to jump off of, will it scratch the shiny side of the panels? (especially on rough asphalt or concrete)
@@BillAnt You definitely can scratch them that way. I'd look for a protective cover if that was a worry while learning and what not.
@@BillAnt they get pretty messed up when you crash. Key is learn and get all the crashes out of the way on a crappy wheel then upgrade to one that you'll hopefully never crash.
@@BillAnt definitely get a wheel cover. Falls and crashes can happen at anytime. New and Experienced riders will crash or wheel accidentally tips over...
@@TroubleshootGamingMeds I really been thinking of going this way do to the fact it's easy to transport better than anything yet I have seen. Is there a difference the way it handles compared to the one with a seat?
Happy to see one of the greatest PEV advocates trying out one of the greatest PEV categories again!
Hope to see more to come! EUCs are surprisingly practical, but they need more mainstream acceptance.
The most addictive machine on the market today! So many awesome models coming out too!
I've been riding the EUC for 3 or 4 years now and still love it. For me, the learning curve was slow - so slow, I almost quit. But I'm glad I didn't. These things are much more fun and versatile than scooters - at least IMO.
I’ve been waiting for you to review these for a 1000 years
Eucs are awesome. I been riding eucs for about 3 years and I must say it really changed my life. I hope to see you do more euc videos. Thanks 😊
FINALLY!!🥳🥳🥳 I am so stoked to see more EUC reviews from you.
I love commuting to work on my Inmotion V11. I go through all the trails on the way there, so beautiful.
Micah: Now you guys can stop nagging me about EUCs
EUCers: No, not until we see you on a Veteran Sherman!
Lol
Full send!
Welcome to the world of EUC! These magnificent machines bring us great joy 😊
Nice to see you giving EUC's a go. IMO the best PEV out there in terms of form.
EUC - the best urban self-mobility vehicle
Definitely monowheels can take away part of the passenger traffic from cars. And that means cleaner air, less noise, and lower overall city traffic.
“Best” is entirely dependent on context. There is no one right answer.
Finally! Welcome to the EUC world. You will realize that it is a practical way of commuting.
Perfect intro to EUCs Micah! Well done. We finally have all the micromobilities on your radar ;) (OneWheel, EUC, Scooter and e-skate)
I have two wheels, beginner and fast, and I still find the beginner wheel useful as it's much lighter and well suited to quick trips to the store or coffee shop with less gear on, or for throwing in the trunk of an EV to go scoot while charging. The fast wheel is great for accompanying the missus on her e-bike on long rides.
You are spot on around 'don't over think it' - I found sleeping on it while learning just made me magically better the next day, and it's such a weird augmentation of your natural balance and lean when you click, you just think about where you want to be, and your body makes the wheel go there.
Looking forward to more EUC reviews - there are a lot of machines out there and coming in all the time, it innovates really quickly at this time. There are a bunch of great EUC youtubers to follow if this piques your interest!
Lol so happy you finally get an euc review out! Hope to see more in the future!
Hey Mica, I am so Happy that you reviewed this electronic unicycle. Because I always wanted one. But I wanted a beginner model. Over here in NYC, man I've seen guys with the off road version zipping through traffic at break neck speeds.
Yes!
So happy that you finally got back on the wheel 😊
It would be great if you invite Hsiang (EUC reciewer) to your podcast, he has great insight of the EUC product market
Thanks and I hope you keep riding. It gets better and better :D
Your discussion of subconscious balance was spot on. Riding an EUC requires a new subconscious balance skill, so don't overthink it. The cell phone example was excellent. Another method would be listening to music to distract the conscious mind from messing with the subconscious vestibular / balance system during the learning process. I use open ear or bone conduction earphones so I can still hear what's around me for safety. Once the subconscious kicks in, riding an EUC is as natural as walking or running. Actually, it may be even easier since the forwards/backwards balance is taken care of by the wheel as well as propulsion.
Kinda ? It is the most fun thing ever !! Just keep at it and soon it will feel like an extension of yourself and you will love it even more :)
You got it really fast. Greatest sensation ever.
EUC riders constantly posting in comments about how great they are? You don’t say! I’ve never seen this happen before! They’re usually so quiet and considerate!
Think a jump up to the inmotion v8s next for Micah! Larger wheel, 1000 watts, higher top speed and range. Wish EUC were legal in the Uk. Even scooters aren’t yet! 🤦🏽
Nice to see you on a wheel Micah!
These unicycles are much safer and way more convenient to carry around than the Onewheel and variants. A lot safer to stop and get off. A lot easier to commute with a seat; you can literally just sit down. A lot more portable to carry around. Also, they can get up to crazy speeds of around 60mph (not this particular one). Also, you can get a beginner friendly one, but I highly suggest getting one with suspensions. You have nothing to brace impact, aside from your precious knees, and trust me it's going to hurt even with suspensions after a long ride.
Everything you said is spot on but...how good are EUCs on the beach? I've never seen one. OneWheel ftw. FFM.
@@hfuhruhurr This was also something I was wondering about before purchasing one, since I live in southern California and 15 minutes away from the beach. Glad to say that the EUC works well on the beach with absolutely zero problems.
@@hfuhruhurr don't ride your EUC on the beach unless you're ready to change your bearings
@@hfuhruhurr Thats really the only weakness with euc's is that they don't do well on very soft materials like sand and loose gravel but I still have seen people ride them near the water where the sand is more dense. Not a great idea though for really any electric device as salt water is going to cause problems if you don't wash it off.
@@hfuhruhurr can't say about beaches, but dozen types of snow, ice gravel and even complete mirror-smooth ice are not an obstacles to EUCs. A rider will get past falling on slippery ice pedestrians easy.
Inmotion V8S-2023 (they removed the side LEDs, finish is matte instead of gloss) is selling for $649 for $699, depending on dealer discount, weighs about 36 lbs, 1000 w motor, 728 wh battery, can reach 18 to 20 mph (GPS), but sill beginner friendly. Short version of my prior comment: an EUC is steered by tilting (or twisting) it, independently of where you are looking (such as looking left or right for cross-traffic). "Without you voluntarily have to do anything" - that's because at sufficient speed, around 8 mph on most EUCs, an EUC becomes stable, and a rider can essentially stand still while riding in a straight line on smooth pavement, similar being able to ride a bicycle with hands off the handlebars at sufficient speed. To turn at cruising speeds (8 mph or faster), an EUC is tilted to steer and the rider leans for balance, which will take a while to coordinate depending on turning radius and speed.
Congrats on getting your first wheel!! You might hate fully hate walking now...
When first learning to ride, it's easier to use support (pole, wall, fence) to mount and launch. Use support to get both feet on and centered, look straight ahead (not down) then rock back and forth, and while rocked back and leaning forwards, release (don't push) from support to launch. Once a new rider has learned how to basically ride, then mounting and launching without support won't be an issue. At sufficient speed, an EUC will become self-stable. Some riders think that something has mentally clicked, but it's just a case of going fast enough, similar to riding a bicycle is difficult at slow speeds, but easy to ride at normal speeds. I started with and still have a V8F. After using support for about 15 minutes, I veered away from a screened fence, at slow speed 3 to 5 mph, twisting the EUC similar to steering a bicycle for balance corrections and direction control. I was able to do a lap and then laps on my first attempt, flailing arms left to twist EUC right and vice versa, but don't recommend learning to ride that slow. It's better to learn to ride a bit faster where an EUC is more stable. At about 8 mph on my V8F, it became stable, and I no longer had to make balance corrections, lowered my arms, and could essentially stand still while riding in a straight line. It was then I learned to steer by tilting the EUC, doing large radius turns, total time a bit less than an hour. Learning to turn well took longer, as an EUC is tilted to steer, and a rider leans for balance, and it will take awhile to coordinate tilt and lean depending on turning radius and speed. Looking isn't going to cause an EUC or bike to turn, and in fact a rider will eventually want to be able to look and|or move around a bit without disturbing balance or changing direction, such as looking to the side or back over shoulder to look for traffic.
Get at least the V8f or S. 30 kms plus range is a min requirement that way you can keep it when you outgrow it and buy a bigger and faster EUC. Just throw it in your car and use it when you park outside the city and ride the unicycle in. Still very light.
What's more, the V8F could prove to be more stable and beginner-friendly thanks to its larger diameter and wider tire.
Well, it is about time….🎉🎉🎉🎉
Just found out about EUCs and I can’t wait to save up for a good 84 or 100 volt.
You are the greatest.
Thank you for this video! Once you get over 500 miles on one you will have an even greater understanding of why they are the ultimate PEV. I have had most categories of PEVs in my fleet and the EUC requires the most skill and provides the most fun.
And the least amount of maintenance
Finally!! Congrats! Beware of the addiction.
One of the very first videos I ever saw of you was when I was first trying to get into EUC's. I took a lot of your advice on how to do it! Almost 4 years later I have owned many different unicycles. The V5 is an excellent learning wheel but my recommendation would be the V8F or S for $500 to 800 more. That way you wont immediately grow out of the wheel. Glad you've hopped back on one!
Even the V5F is an improvement and just as easy as the V5 while being more useful in the long run as it got enough range and speed for shopping trips.
Glad to see you reviewing this. I only fairly recently got into EUCs and lucked into getting a good deal on a V8S. I’ve never tried a v5, but I think most people would be best served trying to find a used wheel or making friends with someone who’d let them learn on an old beater wheel. If it works out, I don’t think I’d want to go any smaller than the V8, which is way more practical than the V5 and you’ll continue to use even after you upgrade (if I’m going 2 miles to the grocery, I’d way prefer taking the V8 in vs a 60 or 70 pound wheel and the difference in speed over that kind of range is negligible anyway, oh I got there 45 seconds faster, awesome). Hopefully you get to try some quicker options. They are pretty addicting, I’d be curious what timeframe goes by before most people buy a second wheel. For me, it was 4 months.
4 months too. V8F, then V12
I started on an Mten 3 and bought a 16X a week later! That was almost 4 years ago and I have been hooked ever since. The V8F/S is a fantastic wheel to learn on and you are 100% correct its an outstanding second wheel.
3 or 4 months on a V8F...then got my EX.N
I just got mine. Still do favor the segwya mini series as far as safety but the euc has to be top dog for agility.
Micah found his Zen
😂😂😂😂 when he said trying to man handle an invisible set of handle bars that just aren’t there had me crying😭 😭 that’s me getting this altogether.
EUCs!! let's Go!! When are you going to review the Begode Master? or the Sherman S
If i remembered correctly i last saw Micah on Inmotion V8F. i thought by now you will be very good with these machines and probably upgrade to Inmotion V11 or Kingsong S18 with suspention.
It says it in the video. I rode that one 4 years ago and hadn’t been on a wheel since.
@@Electrek please get a knee and elbow protective pads and keep riding.
Please show more EUC’s / Monowheels if possible
He has seen the light! Great summary of riding an EUC ... let the brain do it's balancing thing. May your euc take you far and fast (safely)
There's a channel with a 63 years old man riding EUC s. All is relatively done.
I'm curious about how to balance on the euc? It is has the same balance feeling like how we balanced on the skateboard?
Would love to see a follow up highlighting actual use. How does it work taking it to a restaurant? Grocery shopping? Going to work?
It basically becomes a like a small suitcase that you wheel around and tuck under a table - so it depends on how fancy the restaurant is. Shops don't bat an eyelid.
Yeah it sux cuz you can't bring them on a plane on vacation with you...but basically everywhere else you just have to answer questions from people who just watched you ride up on a piece of luggage. But I've given so many demos outside of stores just to spread the word on them. They beat walking every day of the week.
Great video and skillful riding I used to ride my giraffe unicycle and want to try an electric one to go up hills
If you can ride a regular unicycle you will learn the electric version very quickly.
EUCs really are amazing and fun machines for zooming around.
Definitely get one 😊
Thanks for sharing, reminded me of how hard it was at the beginning. Good times. 🤙It becomes an extension of your body eventually that you could ride it in your sleep
Hi I know they haven’t come to the uk yet so is it quite easy to master
I use v5f daily for wedding videography. Overall 5yrs. Getting best gimbal shots possible. Saves tons of time. Every studio hires me tells everyone I'm their superweapon.😂😂 😂
The rule of thumb with the V5 is half the battery to learn it. That was about 8-10 hours total for me. And lots of scratches and bruises.
Exactly my story! Had no bruises tho (my wheel sure did)
I had V8F, insane power for the small package. Too bad the weak axle. Now I have Begode Tesla T3. Craazy small wheel, but 4,5kW peak power and 1500Wh battery, that feels like the future :)
I used to ride a unicycle with pedals. Would that experience be helpful?
How does this or others perform in colder weather? I have a >1 mile commute to work and am hoping this could be a good solution instead of paying outrageous parking fees.
You could get a regular Segway scooter too
A full face helmet and pads is a MUST on those things, watch some fail videos and see if you disagree after that haha
Remember the better you are at it the more you will push things and the bigger your crash will be!
lol
You definitley dont NEED a full face helmet on all eucs at all speeds. Unless you advocate for that when you commute on a bicycle or go for a jog as well. You can see a ton of fail videos of people doing anything. But eucs are not inherently more dangerous or have the rider in less control than on a bike. Id argue you have more control, but yeah dress for the speed, skill level, and environment obviously.
@@heymelon Main reason that people advocate for full face even when you arent going that fast is just because of the stance. On a skateboard or bike you are much less likely to fall straight forward on your face.
Totally true unless you’re on a V5
If you go by fail videos you’d not ride anything. I could find a video that would suggest cars explode every time they get in a crash. I think it’s a factor of how fast you’re going to go. If it’s 20-25 a regular bike helmet probably works. Faster, I agree with you, but it probably wouldn’t be a bad idea for any PEV rider going over 30 to wear a full face helmet. I do always wear gloves though as I think you’re way likelier to catch yourself with your hands than other PEVs.
😍 I would love to have it
About time
Finally!!!
Flawless exit
I've been committed alot but I also drove 13 years on a suspended license without getting pulled over.
Took the plunge !
big question is do you feel save riding on this thing compared to an electric kick scooter?
More safe because you can get better and then you can ride wherever you want. Then bring it inside the store so you don't have to worry about some low-life stealing it while you shop.
@@jamesordwayultralightpilotthey look really cool I’m debating on this or a regular scooter.
Apparently at my age I "shouldn 't" use. I have seen groups of EUC riders all kitted out looking like they were right out of some dystopian anime, with body armor and helmets with lights and stuff. I was like, "kakkoii! 😍" But I'm too old and not cool enough, so I guess I need to go get a mama-chari with a motor kit...
Respect to you Brother......👍
I'm not telling you what to do But .......try the V11 👌
They changed my life! Wait till you try the Sherman-S :O
Yep. Just wait until you start testing and trying out other EUCs with much more power, range, and other features to really see why all us EUC riders say EUCs are truly the best type of PEV, period. You get the range, speed, and good terrian ability of a good ebike but in a smaller, compact, form factor like a Onewheel or Eskate that you can easily carry indoors without taking too much space.
Got a king song 14d with over 7,000 miles and in need of a 3rd tire already ...a little more fun than walking
Little??? Try 10x more fun
Lol yeah I've rode bigger ones several times but not in my budget but one day...
Definitely need side pads
Add two wheels and handle bars more useful
My first real unicycle!(first one was a cheap plastic one as a kid czcams.com/users/postUgkx4e2fa6x27dF7shCelntq0ZIKt4N0jELI I never learned to ride)So, this is a true learner, and for a C note, exactly what was needed. After a few weeks, I'm able to easily ride up and down the street. The Good: Solid frame. Has absorbed numerous spills through learning and still solid. Look - great looks, after 6 weeks of bashing Weight - it's really all tire, but as I fall I can easily grab the seat so it doesn't slam the ground. Size - Very adjustable. I'm 6', 33" inseam. I put it mostly up, but could go a bit higher if I needed to. The Bad: Not sure if it's out of the norm, but seat got scraped up quickly. Pedals - they are a bit uncomfortable and I can't get the right feel on my feet. But, they are solid and haven't been damaged at all as I've seen in reviews on other cycle's.- To address one comment about the seat connection not straight. Huh? Seat is on a round pole, you just turn it and it's straight. Either of the bad I expected to replace once I improved. I'd recommend to anyone else in the learning phase.
An orthopedic surgeon's dream! 🤣🤣
shouldn't it have some kind of magical self-balance technology to not fall over and break you?
Side to side is a thing called gyroscopic stability, which keeps it upright while you ride. Forward to back it self balances like a segway.
The more power the easier it is because it's faster in balancing.
And can you really un-learn this? I think once you learn you know. Just like a bicycle. You can never ride for years and when you too on again you still know it.
Yeah he forgot because he learned how to stay up and never rode again, so all those muscles were still weak.
And to think there are people going 50+mph on these things... man that's gotta be fun and horrifying at the same time, lol
It's really fun
And always slightly terrifying, but in a fun way 😊
We love it 😀
Well you stand on pedals, and there is nothing to hold on, you are pretty much flying on a platform.
@@olcamo1like magic carpet
I’ll stick to two wheels on a motorcycle thank you. What happens 5:05 when you hit it an obstacle?
That shit need more speed to be stable
#500
can't don't it...
Please get an inmotion V12 High Speed instead, otherwise you'll be buying it a week later anyway!
Hell no I’m good on that.
not a good EUC to start with, not enough stability
Dude, don’t text and unicycle (you know what they say :-))
Just get a Veteran Sherman S (Suspension)... Best Wheel out there!
Saving up for one. Hopefully when they do full production they use different pedals.
This is not a good product ad for these. 😂
They do it everytime...it's the OW add right? Like no I don't want your slow proprietary expensive toy.
Damn it. I'm fat and mentally unstable right now. So I can't ride this? 🤔
But the V5 is literally the worst one available lol it's way too easy to overpower.
BULLS EYE
Yes.. these things are so "awesome" that they go faster than cars and have zero... ZERO protection when something happens, in fact, most of the time I see the idiots riding these without any kind of protection at all, helmet, gloves, knee pads, nothing.
NO! It's an accident waiting to happen.
its actually not euc's are really safe
e-skate is way sketchier, Scooters can dump you when you least expect it. I find EUCs - once you get a few miles in, are way more stable, predicable and forgiving than other PEVs, with some tuning of tire pressure and other settings, and a lot more portable than an e-Bike when you get to where you are going.
I have been using my EUC to commute to work every day for the last two years
They are a fun, safe, and super efficient way to travel
@@simonclay7964 There are a lot of vagueries in your statement. “Skecheier” and “random dumping” doesn’t mean anything in a vacuum. esk8s may be less stable at high speeds (and that’s a maybe) but if you’re going 5MPH I doubt there’s a difference.
@@BlownMacTruck having ridden 4000km on Boosted Boards and about 2000km on EUCs, I find e-skate requires a lot more concentration on the road surface, looking for rocks, potholes, grates, manhole covers and general undulations - EUCs, 16" bike tire on the other hand, is very forgiving to all those things, you can curb drop, ride over grass, and generally you don't have to be as laser focused on the terrain. I would describe that as sketchier.
I am probably being a bit unfair to scooters, and I don't have a lot of personal experience on them.
nice to see your interest in the EUCs. We have been riding Kingsong and Inmotion w!heels for more than 7 years. We use these devices every day for all possible movements, work and pleasure. Already more than 40000 km driven. For self-study you can look at my video of 2017 , how to learn to drive safely. Remember; with a teacher you can drive in 2 hours. safe and fast. without falling.
@ewheel
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I taught myself in 3 hours...fell once. You do most of your falling after you learn to ride ;)