Hey again WW, I regret to inform you that I did not take your advice seriously enough about cutouts, overleaning and wheel safety. I had an overlean cutout due to the air being colder than usual here in Phoenix as well as traveling at high speed for double the distance I was used to. 35mph on my gotway MSX 84V. Because I was wearing the proper gear (full face mips helmet, full body leatt 3df shorts and jacket, wrist guards gloves, knee pads) I was able to escape with no injuries. My outer layer of clothing was ripped to shreds but I was completely fine. Thank you so much for giving us new riders the necessary life saving advice. I will not ride with anyone who does not have a full face helmet
Hey Adam! Just wanted to let you know that I started watching your videos about a year or two ago-maybe longer-and you, kuji, chooch, and a few others are the reason I am riding my begode master, today. Thank you for inspiring me to chase this amazing hobby. I am on 50-100miles into my journey-so still a newbie-but I hope to start making videos of my own, very soon. I also wanted to wish you a happy holidays, and who knows, maybe someday in the future, we can ride together. Thanks again for inspiring me to chase my dreams. Merry Christmas, buddy.
Great review, Adam! I hope you will make another in this format in 2023. The Begode EX.N HS is still very competitive in racing in 2022 (e.g., Amped Electric Games and Apple Valley Speedway), and I think it is worthy of an honourable mention in this category.
As usual great content Adam 😊 used to have a non-electric unicycle when I was teenager just remember having sore balls all time 😵💫 I think I'll stick to the electric unicycle now😅
Awesome vid as always Adam. I'd just like to add the Nikola AR+ as an honorable mention to the mid-high category! Performance-wise it outcompetes or matches every wheel listed in that category (falling comfortably in between the v12HT and HS models in terms of torque and speed), has excellent durability/waterproofing, better range than any of those wheels by far, and in spite the "Begode" logo on the handle, one of the best track records in terms of reliability. It is slightly more expensive than the other wheels listed in this category (though similar to the v12HT), and a little harder to get ahold of perhaps since it's sold only by one retailer. But it's probably the most well-made Begode/Gotway wheel ever and worth seeking out!
Hi Adam, I like this list and the three wheels sitting in my garage are on it. The only thing I would have added is that the Master Pro, besides being the best long-range wheel, also has suspension.
Had the V12 all summer long with the updated mobo. No cut outs. it was a great wheel but the wheel was squirmy above 40kmh. I couldn't bend my knees or the wheel would start to wobble. Had to lean forward with straight legs to ride above 40kmh without wobbling. I'm 183cm 180lb.
Analog unicycle. Lol. I have two from my nerdy highschool years and even young adult years. They are great but are now just dust collectors after going digital.
Great stuff, love this one. I have outgrown my KS-14D and am working towards my next wheel. I will be doing some road riding (15kms to the train) and riding in the city, including on sidewalks. Based on this and other videos, I'm hovering between the Begode T4 and the KingSong S22. I wish there was somewhere to test ride in Victoria, Australia.
I got the racing wheel 😁 Next year I'm either getting the Master Pro or whatever new comes out from Begode. That is the best wheel in the world in my opinion.
Adam, you are the best EUC reviewer, straight fire no fanboy nonsense while Vancouver is fortunate to have you. MCM5 rider looking to upgrade. Cheers mate. Gord
disappointed you didn't mention the ninebot z10 :( its a workhorse of a wheel. i still love mine. fits perfectly in that small / medium sized wheel category. i was the guy that offered my z10 to you at Amped :D
Thanks for the recommendations. I bought a V8F back in August 2021. I'm an old guy, almost 71 years old now, just a hobbyist, about 80 km a month, short rides, 5 to 11 km on private streets or a nearby bike trail. I'm in decent shape and work out with free weights. On the V8F, I have to lean gently at 20 to 25 kph to limit peak current around 20 amps (average around 5 amps). If I see it get close to 25 amps, I adjust. I was thinking about V10F, but the fuse only increases from 30 amps to 40 amps, despite going from V8F 20S2P to V10F 20S4P battery pack, and speed increases less than 5 kph. Next step up would be 18L (20S4P), but USA dealers don't sell it much, just the 18XL (20S6P), which is overkill for the range I use. S18 would be nice, but maintenance is very high. I'm not sure what to consider, and how difficult it would be to learn to ride a medium size wheel compared to my V8F.
If you're willing to buy used I'm actually looking to sell my 18L with about 750 miles on it. In my experience once you know how to ride an EUC switching wheels is only about how each one performs/feels.
@@rcgldr it depends on whether the bms balances the cells on charge or discharge or both. I read somewhere that euc's are idiosyncratic in the sense that they need not discharge over-current protection as opposed to other pev's due to the fact that they need balancing even when the wheel is using more that recommended safe power level.
What is the top speed on the unicycle? Pro tip: Tell chatGPT what your requirements and budget are and it will find the perfect wheel for you in about 3sec. It came up with Kingsong S18 for me. It did not, however, specify what colour I should get. Decisions, decisions.
The amount of universal praise from "influencers" for Sherman-S (a not really available product) makes me very paranoid about it. Reminds me S20 story a bit, and S22 is still not a finished product out-of-the-box.
Completely disagree with your opinion of InMotion. I know you had a bad experience but I have 5000km on a v12ht and it's been brilliant. They have an IP rating unlike other wheels. Not discounting the issues with early batches but all manufacturers have had problems.
I had V12 HS which had a pedal fail on me while riding at 50km/h on a pretty smooth road (stress fracture at the four screws), so yeah - it's an awesome wheel but not perfect and the manufacturer's response was that "I used the wheel incorrectly". I'm just 75 kg's... I now own an V11 and, though the manufacturer has since incorporated the bearing seal that was available on 3d print sites (made by community), they still advertised the V11 as having an IP rating when, in fact, people were getting bearing issues as fast as riding in rain for two days.
Thank you so much for making this video. I have never rode a e.u.c. before. But with all the reviewing I have done. I believe I am going with ur recommendations for the ks18xl. I feel like it will be light and nimble enough to learn the skills I need and strong enough so that I don't out grow it b4 I'm ready to upgrade! Can't wait till I purchase this thing!
I've had several of the wheels on this list. 16S was my starter wheel and it was good and the shell was sturdy. Great trolly handle. I now have the Sherman max and the ride is nice, but there has always been a battery problem and it's taken my months to get it worked out. The new pack will be coming . . . . soon, I am promised. Maybe this was an anomaly, but for this reason, it was a big disappointment and quite difficult getting the replacement part. Despite having a bad reputation for any number of reasons, my go-to has been the Begode RS. The batteries never gave me any problems and were replaced during the recall. It's even better with the replacement batteries. The V11? Yes, it's a pogo stick and the tire is a huge pain in the rear to repair/replace.
I was so close to ordering a Sherman Max to upgrade from my RS, but then the Sherman-S was announced. I never got around to ordering a Sherman Max, but my Sherman-S has shipped and I just have to wait for its slow trip to New Zealand to be completed.
yo i'm in nz can i get an update on how this went? or where you ordered from? I'm nervous about maintenance required also when having to import one as there is likely no support in nz for these right? I can't get any help with my e--scooter bike shops tell me to get lost
Sherman S would be good if: - change pedal hangers to shorder, as on crash, you can easily broke hangers and you'll need to change whole battery side. - the same stock pedals is realy not impressing, needs to be replaced to smth we like - trolley should be much more sturdy for sure - front light.. well its ok for Sherman Max users, but imo V11 is the best light arround (maybe v12 too) Summarising - from the box you'll need about additional 500-600$ anyway to use it comforly (pedals, pads)
I'm perhaps too old (40) but I had a Kingsong 18xl and I think if you are looking for a long range Wheel you should choose a wheel with suspension. There is no comparison in comfort and security, because you get tired, if your legs take all the bumps. I would take a T4 (2000€) to a 18xl (1650€) every time (18xl except the pedals is all plastic). If you don't have the budget take a 16x or better wait.
Nice thanks... showed my brother in law how to ride an euc, he was pretty good within a couple of hours... I tried to ride his analog unicycle... total cluster f**k! That shiz is haaaard... I couldn’t get it at all...
I road s22 in a rain storm taken it apart tons of times thing is water proof!!!! Not rated but water proof! Overall its the best off road wheel but I ride on street in rain or snow no problem. Also by the way you could find the wheel for 2600$ and all of the issues have been fixed with the pro version
Can’t recommend t4 due to batch 1 issues. Recommends Sherman-s before batch 1 is even out 😂 I don’t think any roundup targeted and new riders (like this video) should include ANY batch 0 or batch 1 wheels.
Bearing issues are pretty common and pretty much every wheel might go through them and eventually it gets fixed. The t4 had the stator slippage which is more severe but I still recommended it in the video, just not as the main candidate :D There’s a fair point to what you say and I agree, the Sherman-S so far among all testers has received nothing but praise but I also put a disclaimer on that.
I'm so excited for my Sherman S. Been riding a V11 for a year and it definitely is showing it's age with the suspension. Expected to arrive at the end of December Also, only paid 3,300 USD so there are definitely ways to get it cheaper.
I've been trying to decide what makes cornering so effortless and balanced on my 18XL compared to my 16X and V12. Is it just the 18" tire? The tire thickness? Because the other wheels are comparatively top-heavy? The fact that I have hundreds of more miles on my 18XL than the other two combined? I want to love my V12 so badly but I just can't reach the same level of "oneness with the wheel" as I can with my 18XL.
The 18XL is phenomenal because of couple of reasons - Slim Body - Low placed pedals give stability - Light Weight at around 20 kg - Great weight distribution - 2.5 inch tire gives less train tracking Just to name a couple main reasons
I found the stock tire on the V12 likes to stay upright and takes lots of effort to turn at higher speeds. I replaced it with the chaoyang H-666 and found my V12 much more maneuverable after that
@@etcetera662 you can try however it’s the tire that makes a lot of difference. See what works best for you! I liked the highest setting the most :) lower pressure should help too. Or different tire
@@liamhaddon7526 I did the same with my Kingsong 16x. Much more better and maneuverable now with the Chaoyang H-666. Great all-around tire. I also have the 18xl but if I have to compare it with the 16x, I really don't know which one I prefer. Both are great wheels, each has its own advantages and strenghts.
I differ for the 14d.. I much more prefer the mcm5 v2, not v1 which is bad.. the v2 is way better than the Kingsong And as for the kids.. I have 4 that all started at the age of 5/6 and none of them really liked the men3.. they all loved the mcm5 and the v8f.. now my daughter is riding only the s18 and she is 9 years old.. So, the mten3 is still good, but aiming for kids?? Maybe a toddler😁 But I agree with your opinion on the 18xl.. that wheel is maybe the best wheel ever made. I'm always amazed on the ride quality of this wheel. I prefer it on the v12
The MCM5 is definitely under rated. It’s got great torque and not that heavy either. For lighter riders and beginners it’s a great option. Iv got over 4k on mine and it’s still running strong. Not as fast as my long range wheel but still very fun.
Yeah, mcm5 is pretty well made. I've since moved on to more powerful wheels but I've weatherproofed the mcm5, modified the chassis a bit to allow for a knobby motorbike tire and use it for winter action. Not a giant loss if it breaks as well.
You are always hating on Begode yet your always riding them and storing them at your old place. What's the reason? If they are so unsafe why do you keep using and storing them?
Very underrated wheel is Begode Tesla T3. Tiny small wheel (like V8F) but plenty of power (2000W motor, I did 4500W no problem), speed and range (1500Wh like 18XL :-D) is just amazing. This is my pocket rocket city wheel. It is well sealed and quite durable (I had cutout at 58km/h and the wheel has just minor scratches), so far I have 4200km and 0 problems. I also have V12 HT - amazing wheel, but I really doubt that it has no cell balancing. Do you have any source for this information?
Hey there! I actually indeed to include it in the video but just the quality of it is a bit squeaky (depends on model) and Begode tends to have variability in the production process so some might arrive with issues. It does have cell balancing like all Begode wheels :) it’s just that the packs don’t communicate with the board and there’s the hot charge port. More reasons why I didn’t include it. When it works though it’s great! So fun!
@@mr_wrongway Thank you for reply! I know that Begode has cell balancing. My question is about Inmotion cell balancing. Are you sure that Inmotion has no cell balancing? I can't believe that these expensive and advanced machines lack such basic and important feature. My V12 especially 🙃
@@TheDownloader86 ok cool! Yes sir, I’ve been in talks with inMotion about it. They have a limit for overcharging but they don’t have balancing. V13 will be the first one to have it. Just in case because I got another question like this I sent another message to inMotion but when looking before at their bms and problems with balancing I believe that’s the e only option.
Many thanks Adam, a great video as always…much enjoyed. So, have you moved to Vancouver permanently, or are you there for a work contract? Whatever, the scenery there is quite spectacular…But then again, Poland is wonderful as well. 👍
As an outside observer looking at euc progression over the last 3 years things seem to be progressing slowly, I would of expected more reliability and water proofing to be standard by now to broaden their appeal to more than just enthusiasts. I love the idea of them but for the money they want I expect something headache free for a couple years at least...What are people doing to stop their wheels getting nicked or does everyone just wheel it with them when they go shopping because they cost to much to leave outside?
Nice one :) dzięks! Ps. patrzę z narazie daleka na V12 jako docelowe, dziwi/nie cieszy fakt , że w Twoim filmi nie za głośno na jego temat heh ;-) pozdr!
Since you put some focus on IP rating for the various wheels, are Inmotion wheels really IP rated or is it just something that they say? Certifying an IP rating is a pretty expensive processing and I'm skeptical if they actually did that or if it is just a false claim which in that case it shouldn't be a benchmark for EUC at all. With that said Inmotion usually have good water resistance but any claim of IP rating should be able to be backed up with a certification.
For example the V11 was rated IP55 when it came out, this "rating" was for the whole wheel, yet many people (myself included) had problems with bearings and motor after riding in rain/wet surroundings, my personal one broke after 2 days riding /after/ it had rained (i.e. wet ground), later they fixed this problem by putting a seal around the bearings which was first developed as a community solution, obviously this means that the wheel wasn't properly tested and that the IP55 claim was bogus.
It’s a very fair point. I don’t think those Chinese certified IP ratings are that good as you’ve noticed. Fun fact veteran I think might have ip ratings in some of their marketing materials but it’s so implausible I don’t even look at it. Same with 5000 lumen lights at Begode
@@mr_wrongway At the risk of being the devil's advocate, Chinese headlamps and such have much higher count of lumens than the European store-bought equivalents. There is a reason for this as having too many lumens on pedestrian roads is blinding the oncoming pedestrians, cyclists, etc. This is a major issue with euc's as well as cyclists and e-scooters. Only the V11 has, in my experience, a proper front light fixture that isn't blinding others.
Adam, can you tell me which one accelerates faster and easier - the Max or the S? I get the impression that the Max is better in this regard and therefore more of a fun wheel for this riding style.
While I appreciate the non China euc category you should look up what future motion the makers of the one wheel are doing recently. Some really bad anti-repair actions like making all new models brick themselves if the battery gets disconnected. Their new stance that their one repair centre in California is the only place in the world that can repair them no 3rd party repairers. Ghosting issue where it will turn into a missile sometimes when you get off. All in all they are doing an active and intentional disservice to all their customers. Good initial product bad company that has not done any quality upgrades to it over the years.
I have some basic skills on an 'analog' unicycle (love that term!). I pull mine out of the garage once/month or so for a spin around the neighborhood. Would you say having ridden a uni for awhile would help on learning to ride an EUC?
Most definitely yes. I have seen several manual monocyclists riding the EUC _first try_ and it's the only group of people I have seen doing this consistently.
150km and 70 km/hr means you'll probably be looking at top end wheels in the $3k+ range. At least right now. As for mid-high end, the Nikola AR+ and EXN are probably going to be the closest match for you. EXN used to be the performance king, and is still quite decent. Top speed is around 70km/hr, and you could probably eek out at least 100km+ if you ride at bicycle speeds. It's on sale at a lot of places right now too. Downsides are that there is virtually no waterproofing and the shell breaks pretty easily if you crash. The Nikola AR+ is a less powerful, smaller wheel but it's still quite fast (60-65km/hr top speeds) and has similar range. Great waterproofing and legendary durability though. It's only sold from Alien Rides (hence the "AR") and they're currently sold out, but I believe they were having a pretty decent sale on this wheel recently too.
@@kevinm.7396 yeah I’d like to try it out. I used to be a boss with Heely’s but they stopped making past size 12. So idk if it would be more like that or a bike. I can imagine it wouldn’t be too hard to get the hang of, but it’s a solid investment.
I'm interested in getting a wheel, I'd like suspension, offroading ability and good range. Would the T4 be ok for a new rider, or Sherman s? I don't want to have to buy 2 wheels, one to learn on and sell then also the wheel that does what I wanted in the first place
great video .one question - KS 16X gets higher than T4 (with suspension ) - how can it be being the T4 got your runner up for the suspension category ? we are now in 2022 where suspension takes over the market - can it still be a "category" ? another question is the MTEN4 - you recommend this to below 10 year kids . in the reviews online everyone says it's a very hard wheel to ride on - harder than any other wheel because of the small wheel - how can such hard to ride wheel be recommended to kids ?
If it's similar to learning on mten3, then it's hard to learn to ride for an adult, especially larger ones, while for someone small/young it's actually a lot easier on a small wheel.
Hey again WW, I regret to inform you that I did not take your advice seriously enough about cutouts, overleaning and wheel safety. I had an overlean cutout due to the air being colder than usual here in Phoenix as well as traveling at high speed for double the distance I was used to. 35mph on my gotway MSX 84V. Because I was wearing the proper gear (full face mips helmet, full body leatt 3df shorts and jacket, wrist guards gloves, knee pads) I was able to escape with no injuries. My outer layer of clothing was ripped to shreds but I was completely fine. Thank you so much for giving us new riders the necessary life saving advice. I will not ride with anyone who does not have a full face helmet
I am very curious how your Leatt 3DF jacket held up. What were you wearing over it? Also which version do you have?
1:07 1. Entry Level/Small wheels
3:01 2. Children's/Tiny wheels
4:41 3. Mid Range wheels
7:32 4. Mid-High Level wheels
11:26 5. High/Premium Level wheels
13:58 6. Suspension wheels
17:25 7. Racing wheels
19:03 8. Skills/Jump/Trick wheels
21:15 9. Long Range wheels
22:36 10. Best US/European wheels
23:42 BONUS. Ultimate FLEX
Thank you so much! I’ll add it to the description!
All I want in life is just to watch WrongWay videos.
same
@@lizardwizard4542 Nobody needs an EV car. we need to reduce weight on vehicles
@@lizardwizard4542 tesla for the winter 🤣🤣🤣
Msp hs if it snows the Rockstar comes out to play
Wrong Way and Chooch are always killing it
Monocycle is the one I've been using. Cheers Adam.
Hey Adam! Just wanted to let you know that I started watching your videos about a year or two ago-maybe longer-and you, kuji, chooch, and a few others are the reason I am riding my begode master, today. Thank you for inspiring me to chase this amazing hobby. I am on 50-100miles into my journey-so still a newbie-but I hope to start making videos of my own, very soon.
I also wanted to wish you a happy holidays, and who knows, maybe someday in the future, we can ride together. Thanks again for inspiring me to chase my dreams.
Merry Christmas, buddy.
nice flcl ^-^ I also started riding largely from some of the og wrongway videos. got about 1200 miles on my 16X now looking forward to spring!
Acclimated to Canada already. Like the lumberjack look 😁
Adam Bunyon!
Great review, Adam! I hope you will make another in this format in 2023.
The Begode EX.N HS is still very competitive in racing in 2022 (e.g., Amped Electric Games and Apple Valley Speedway), and I think it is worthy of an honourable mention in this category.
yeah it is!!! and the 134v EX.N+ will be RAW
As usual great content Adam 😊 used to have a non-electric unicycle when I was teenager just remember having sore balls all time 😵💫 I think I'll stick to the electric unicycle now😅
I had to wear a cup with my uni. 1970
Thanks Adam! Great vid.
Adam, your videos just keep getting better as you go. Always enjoy your in depth detailed assessments without bias.
Awesome vid as always Adam. I'd just like to add the Nikola AR+ as an honorable mention to the mid-high category! Performance-wise it outcompetes or matches every wheel listed in that category (falling comfortably in between the v12HT and HS models in terms of torque and speed), has excellent durability/waterproofing, better range than any of those wheels by far, and in spite the "Begode" logo on the handle, one of the best track records in terms of reliability. It is slightly more expensive than the other wheels listed in this category (though similar to the v12HT), and a little harder to get ahold of perhaps since it's sold only by one retailer. But it's probably the most well-made Begode/Gotway wheel ever and worth seeking out!
great comeback. looking forward to a new wheel or fixing my exn. one year in the works
🙌🏼 Got a T4 coming soon, glad to see it mentioned here!
Love my t4 so much.
How's your T4, I am about to upgrade from a 16x and T4 is on the top of my list, is it recommended?
@@nazzhk6268 Love it, yeah! But the market has changed since. Depending on your budget and needs, I’d consider the Patton and Extreme as well.
Hi Adam, I like this list and the three wheels sitting in my garage are on it. The only thing I would have added is that the Master Pro, besides being the best long-range wheel, also has suspension.
Would be great if you made a common maintenance tasks videos on your favorite wheels too. How-to video 📹. Thanks for the good content as always
Dude that Master in the background is very nice.
Had the V12 all summer long with the updated mobo. No cut outs. it was a great wheel but the wheel was squirmy above 40kmh. I couldn't bend my knees or the wheel would start to wobble. Had to lean forward with straight legs to ride above 40kmh without wobbling. I'm 183cm 180lb.
sounds right, smaller wheels wobble sooner. bend those knees!
I didn't have that. I'm 186cm 75kg.
That looked like an ole Summit frame on the bonus category, relic of trials past ;)
Analog unicycle. Lol. I have two from my nerdy highschool years and even young adult years. They are great but are now just dust collectors after going digital.
Great stuff, love this one.
I have outgrown my KS-14D and am working towards my next wheel. I will be doing some road riding (15kms to the train) and riding in the city, including on sidewalks.
Based on this and other videos, I'm hovering between the Begode T4 and the KingSong S22. I wish there was somewhere to test ride in Victoria, Australia.
I got the racing wheel 😁
Next year I'm either getting the Master Pro or whatever new comes out from Begode. That is the best wheel in the world in my opinion.
Adam, you are the best EUC reviewer, straight fire no fanboy nonsense while Vancouver is fortunate to have you. MCM5 rider looking to upgrade. Cheers mate. Gord
disappointed you didn't mention the ninebot z10 :(
its a workhorse of a wheel. i still love mine. fits perfectly in that small / medium sized wheel category.
i was the guy that offered my z10 to you at Amped :D
Thanks for summarizing your thoughts on all these wheels.
Good Stuff Adam! ✨✅✨You’re Awesome! Happy Holidays
I ride my shermax yesterday for about 50 miles averaging 30mph the whole way. Came home with about 70% indicated battery. It’s a crazy good wheel.
How much do you weigh with/without equipment?
@@whatsupbudbud I am guessing 200 with all equip.
@@KevinRedmondWA Nice, thanks.
@@whatsupbudbud 55F was the temp. That’s important. When it drops below 40, the range decreases sharply.
Classic jumpy appearance, was been a missing you for a while!
Thanks for the recommendations. I bought a V8F back in August 2021. I'm an old guy, almost 71 years old now, just a hobbyist, about 80 km a month, short rides, 5 to 11 km on private streets or a nearby bike trail. I'm in decent shape and work out with free weights. On the V8F, I have to lean gently at 20 to 25 kph to limit peak current around 20 amps (average around 5 amps). If I see it get close to 25 amps, I adjust. I was thinking about V10F, but the fuse only increases from 30 amps to 40 amps, despite going from V8F 20S2P to V10F 20S4P battery pack, and speed increases less than 5 kph. Next step up would be 18L (20S4P), but USA dealers don't sell it much, just the 18XL (20S6P), which is overkill for the range I use. S18 would be nice, but maintenance is very high. I'm not sure what to consider, and how difficult it would be to learn to ride a medium size wheel compared to my V8F.
If you're willing to buy used I'm actually looking to sell my 18L with about 750 miles on it. In my experience once you know how to ride an EUC switching wheels is only about how each one performs/feels.
better range is always better. and you dont need to always charge it full, less stress on battery life
@@milordas - true, but an occasional full charge is needed to balance the cells.
@@rcgldr it depends on whether the bms balances the cells on charge or discharge or both. I read somewhere that euc's are idiosyncratic in the sense that they need not discharge over-current protection as opposed to other pev's due to the fact that they need balancing even when the wheel is using more that recommended safe power level.
What is the top speed on the unicycle?
Pro tip: Tell chatGPT what your requirements and budget are and it will find the perfect wheel for you in about 3sec.
It came up with Kingsong S18 for me.
It did not, however, specify what colour I should get. Decisions, decisions.
Loving my Nikola AR+ w/ KS-16X seat/center console thicc cushion mod 😘 lol
Nikola+ owner here too. Is it working well that seat on the Nikola? How do you fix it in place?
@@Gebeleizis. Yes, it's awesome 😀👍Velcro tape & crazy glue lol
@@GitDatPC I see, I'm happy for you. I'll give it a try one day maybe, for now I've a homemade foam seat. Thanks and happy riding ✌️
Informative !! Great video and thanks for telling me all the things I wanted your opinion on
The amount of universal praise from "influencers" for Sherman-S (a not really available product) makes me very paranoid about it. Reminds me S20 story a bit, and S22 is still not a finished product out-of-the-box.
Completely disagree with your opinion of InMotion. I know you had a bad experience but I have 5000km on a v12ht and it's been brilliant. They have an IP rating unlike other wheels. Not discounting the issues with early batches but all manufacturers have had problems.
I had V12 HS which had a pedal fail on me while riding at 50km/h on a pretty smooth road (stress fracture at the four screws), so yeah - it's an awesome wheel but not perfect and the manufacturer's response was that "I used the wheel incorrectly". I'm just 75 kg's... I now own an V11 and, though the manufacturer has since incorporated the bearing seal that was available on 3d print sites (made by community), they still advertised the V11 as having an IP rating when, in fact, people were getting bearing issues as fast as riding in rain for two days.
Nice to have you note “Not made in China”. We need an EUC
Great video Adam!
You see how much has changed with EUCs in the last year, and the speed of these changes. Can't imagine what your 2023 recommendations will be.
Wheels by category:
1. Entry level
- King-Song 14D
2. For children
- Begode Mten4
3. Mid range
- King-Song 16S
4. Mid-high range:
- King-Song 18L/XL
Mid-high honorable mentions:
- Inmotion V11
- Inmotion V12
5. Premium:
- Veteran Sherman Max
6. Suspension:
- Veteran Sherman S
Suspension honorable mention:
- Begode T4
7. Racing
- Begode Master
8. Tricks
- King-Song S22
9. Long range
- Begode Master Pro
10. Made in USA
- OneWheel
Thanks! I’ll have add in time stamps!
Thank you so much for making this video. I have never rode a e.u.c. before. But with all the reviewing I have done. I believe I am going with ur recommendations for the ks18xl. I feel like it will be light and nimble enough to learn the skills I need and strong enough so that I don't out grow it b4 I'm ready to upgrade! Can't wait till I purchase this thing!
The acoustic unicycle makes an appearance!
I've had several of the wheels on this list. 16S was my starter wheel and it was good and the shell was sturdy. Great trolly handle. I now have the Sherman max and the ride is nice, but there has always been a battery problem and it's taken my months to get it worked out. The new pack will be coming . . . . soon, I am promised. Maybe this was an anomaly, but for this reason, it was a big disappointment and quite difficult getting the replacement part. Despite having a bad reputation for any number of reasons, my go-to has been the Begode RS. The batteries never gave me any problems and were replaced during the recall. It's even better with the replacement batteries. The V11? Yes, it's a pogo stick and the tire is a huge pain in the rear to repair/replace.
I was so close to ordering a Sherman Max to upgrade from my RS, but then the Sherman-S was announced. I never got around to ordering a Sherman Max, but my Sherman-S has shipped and I just have to wait for its slow trip to New Zealand to be completed.
Nice! I have the shermax and will be ordering the sherman s In spring hopefully the second batch. I'm keeping it in the family. I love sherman
yo i'm in nz can i get an update on how this went? or where you ordered from? I'm nervous about maintenance required also when having to import one as there is likely no support in nz for these right? I can't get any help with my e--scooter bike shops tell me to get lost
Sherman S would be good if:
- change pedal hangers to shorder, as on crash, you can easily broke hangers and you'll need to change whole battery side.
- the same stock pedals is realy not impressing, needs to be replaced to smth we like
- trolley should be much more sturdy for sure
- front light.. well its ok for Sherman Max users, but imo V11 is the best light arround (maybe v12 too)
Summarising - from the box you'll need about additional 500-600$ anyway to use it comforly (pedals, pads)
I'm perhaps too old (40) but I had a Kingsong 18xl and I think if you are looking for a long range Wheel you should choose a wheel with suspension. There is no comparison in comfort and security, because you get tired, if your legs take all the bumps.
I would take a T4 (2000€) to a 18xl (1650€) every time (18xl except the pedals is all plastic).
If you don't have the budget take a 16x or better wait.
Good update.
EUCs still have a long way to go. I wish another country could give China a run for their money.
Cheers
Nice thanks... showed my brother in law how to ride an euc, he was pretty good within a couple of hours... I tried to ride his analog unicycle... total cluster f**k! That shiz is haaaard... I couldn’t get it at all...
Can I suggest with all my kindness that you would change the intro for the starters of 2023, it would be refreshing my man 👊🏼
I'd avoid the OneWheel GT since it's impossible to fix it yourself.
Great video thank you sir!
Another awesome video!
Love the video ❤😊
I road s22 in a rain storm taken it apart tons of times thing is water proof!!!! Not rated but water proof! Overall its the best off road wheel but I ride on street in rain or snow no problem. Also by the way you could find the wheel for 2600$ and all of the issues have been fixed with the pro version
Почему-то пропустил действительно классное и практичное колесо 16Х. Ну а вообще ролик классный, с юмором! ))
Can’t recommend t4 due to batch 1 issues.
Recommends Sherman-s before batch 1 is even out 😂
I don’t think any roundup targeted and new riders (like this video) should include ANY batch 0 or batch 1 wheels.
Bearing issues are pretty common and pretty much every wheel might go through them and eventually it gets fixed. The t4 had the stator slippage which is more severe but I still recommended it in the video, just not as the main candidate :D
There’s a fair point to what you say and I agree, the Sherman-S so far among all testers has received nothing but praise but I also put a disclaimer on that.
At 1500 Iwas on full blown Star Wars flashbacks!
Thanks Adam,
I had to stop the video frequently to take notes. Perhaps a tabulated format would help?
I'm so excited for my Sherman S. Been riding a V11 for a year and it definitely is showing it's age with the suspension. Expected to arrive at the end of December
Also, only paid 3,300 USD so there are definitely ways to get it cheaper.
How
Oh man get excited! I went from a v11 to exn and the power jump is incredible, so the Sherman s is going to feel like jet engine. Enjoy
How are you getting one for that price
Acoustic unicycle
Great summary and recommendations! Have you seen the videos of the guy riding mountain biking trails with a unicycle? Look it up!
Thank you! Yes I did! They’re nuts!
I hope gyrowheel catches on. I’m tired of saying eee you see 😂
What a strange awkward slurp of your drink in the middle of that video Adam. lol
It’s on purpose. Notice what’s on the mug
I'd be up to watch and in depth T4 video :3 Don't know if you're using it or have any plans on it tho. Overall, great video mate! As always ^^
Will do! Thanks!
@@mr_wrongway 😄👏👏
I've been trying to decide what makes cornering so effortless and balanced on my 18XL compared to my 16X and V12. Is it just the 18" tire? The tire thickness? Because the other wheels are comparatively top-heavy? The fact that I have hundreds of more miles on my 18XL than the other two combined? I want to love my V12 so badly but I just can't reach the same level of "oneness with the wheel" as I can with my 18XL.
The 18XL is phenomenal because of couple of reasons
- Slim Body
- Low placed pedals give stability
- Light Weight at around 20 kg
- Great weight distribution
- 2.5 inch tire gives less train tracking
Just to name a couple main reasons
Maybe I should try lowering the pedals on my V12 🤔 What would you say is the 18XL's closest 100+ volt equivalent?
I found the stock tire on the V12 likes to stay upright and takes lots of effort to turn at higher speeds. I replaced it with the chaoyang H-666 and found my V12 much more maneuverable after that
@@etcetera662 you can try however it’s the tire that makes a lot of difference. See what works best for you! I liked the highest setting the most :) lower pressure should help too. Or different tire
@@liamhaddon7526 I did the same with my Kingsong 16x. Much more better and maneuverable now with the Chaoyang H-666. Great all-around tire.
I also have the 18xl but if I have to compare it with the 16x, I really don't know which one I prefer. Both are great wheels, each has its own advantages and strenghts.
I differ for the 14d.. I much more prefer the mcm5 v2, not v1 which is bad.. the v2 is way better than the Kingsong
And as for the kids.. I have 4 that all started at the age of 5/6 and none of them really liked the men3.. they all loved the mcm5 and the v8f.. now my daughter is riding only the s18 and she is 9 years old..
So, the mten3 is still good, but aiming for kids?? Maybe a toddler😁
But I agree with your opinion on the 18xl.. that wheel is maybe the best wheel ever made. I'm always amazed on the ride quality of this wheel. I prefer it on the v12
The MCM5 is definitely under rated. It’s got great torque and not that heavy either. For lighter riders and beginners it’s a great option. Iv got over 4k on mine and it’s still running strong. Not as fast as my long range wheel but still very fun.
Yeah, mcm5 is pretty well made. I've since moved on to more powerful wheels but I've weatherproofed the mcm5, modified the chassis a bit to allow for a knobby motorbike tire and use it for winter action. Not a giant loss if it breaks as well.
You are always hating on Begode yet your always riding them and storing them at your old place. What's the reason? If they are so unsafe why do you keep using and storing them?
Lmao I love the bonus category!!!
Very underrated wheel is Begode Tesla T3. Tiny small wheel (like V8F) but plenty of power (2000W motor, I did 4500W no problem), speed and range (1500Wh like 18XL :-D) is just amazing. This is my pocket rocket city wheel. It is well sealed and quite durable (I had cutout at 58km/h and the wheel has just minor scratches), so far I have 4200km and 0 problems. I also have V12 HT - amazing wheel, but I really doubt that it has no cell balancing. Do you have any source for this information?
Hey there! I actually indeed to include it in the video but just the quality of it is a bit squeaky (depends on model) and Begode tends to have variability in the production process so some might arrive with issues. It does have cell balancing like all Begode wheels :) it’s just that the packs don’t communicate with the board and there’s the hot charge port. More reasons why I didn’t include it. When it works though it’s great! So fun!
@@mr_wrongway Thank you for reply! I know that Begode has cell balancing. My question is about Inmotion cell balancing. Are you sure that Inmotion has no cell balancing? I can't believe that these expensive and advanced machines lack such basic and important feature. My V12 especially 🙃
@@TheDownloader86 ok cool! Yes sir, I’ve been in talks with inMotion about it. They have a limit for overcharging but they don’t have balancing. V13 will be the first one to have it. Just in case because I got another question like this I sent another message to inMotion but when looking before at their bms and problems with balancing I believe that’s the e only option.
@@mr_wrongway That's very sad. Thank you again sir :-). Still I will ask our local repairman, he can fix anything on the wheel. He will know this :-).
Is there any ways to charge/balancing old Inmotion wheels like the V8 with a special charger? Thx
Many thanks Adam, a great video as always…much enjoyed. So, have you moved to Vancouver permanently, or are you there for a work contract? Whatever, the scenery there is quite spectacular…But then again, Poland is wonderful as well. 👍
I really hope Kingsong opts for a higher capacity battery for the S22 in the coming year.
what about the Nikola!!!!!?????
How about the safest wheel
I call it a uni-scoot
Aww, no love for MCM5 v2 in the 16s category.
Thanks!
always wants a Begode Master, but I am really worry about it is catching on fire, because it is not my house that I am living in.
Same here. Looks amazing but the issues are putting me off
As an outside observer looking at euc progression over the last 3 years things seem to be progressing slowly, I would of expected more reliability and water proofing to be standard by now to broaden their appeal to more than just enthusiasts. I love the idea of them but for the money they want I expect something headache free for a couple years at least...What are people doing to stop their wheels getting nicked or does everyone just wheel it with them when they go shopping because they cost to much to leave outside?
Nice one :) dzięks! Ps. patrzę z narazie daleka na V12 jako docelowe, dziwi/nie cieszy fakt , że w Twoim filmi nie za głośno na jego temat heh ;-) pozdr!
Since you put some focus on IP rating for the various wheels, are Inmotion wheels really IP rated or is it just something that they say? Certifying an IP rating is a pretty expensive processing and I'm skeptical if they actually did that or if it is just a false claim which in that case it shouldn't be a benchmark for EUC at all. With that said Inmotion usually have good water resistance but any claim of IP rating should be able to be backed up with a certification.
For example the V11 was rated IP55 when it came out, this "rating" was for the whole wheel, yet many people (myself included) had problems with bearings and motor after riding in rain/wet surroundings, my personal one broke after 2 days riding /after/ it had rained (i.e. wet ground), later they fixed this problem by putting a seal around the bearings which was first developed as a community solution, obviously this means that the wheel wasn't properly tested and that the IP55 claim was bogus.
It’s a very fair point. I don’t think those Chinese certified IP ratings are that good as you’ve noticed. Fun fact veteran I think might have ip ratings in some of their marketing materials but it’s so implausible I don’t even look at it. Same with 5000 lumen lights at Begode
@@mr_wrongway At the risk of being the devil's advocate, Chinese headlamps and such have much higher count of lumens than the European store-bought equivalents. There is a reason for this as having too many lumens on pedestrian roads is blinding the oncoming pedestrians, cyclists, etc. This is a major issue with euc's as well as cyclists and e-scooters. Only the V11 has, in my experience, a proper front light fixture that isn't blinding others.
Great video buddy :)
How about most safe euc category? Charging, cut outs etc
What kind of cut outs did you get on the V12? I just got one and I'm following up your videos to disassemble it.
Adam, can you tell me which one accelerates faster and easier - the Max or the S? I get the impression that the Max is better in this regard and therefore more of a fun wheel for this riding style.
But in the background you have the Master, right? So... ;)
Thank you.
While I appreciate the non China euc category you should look up what future motion the makers of the one wheel are doing recently. Some really bad anti-repair actions like making all new models brick themselves if the battery gets disconnected. Their new stance that their one repair centre in California is the only place in the world that can repair them no 3rd party repairers. Ghosting issue where it will turn into a missile sometimes when you get off. All in all they are doing an active and intentional disservice to all their customers. Good initial product bad company that has not done any quality upgrades to it over the years.
wow, that's just criminal.
Thanks! What are your recommendations for best/ most comfortable seated riding?
Thanks for the info Adam! What do you think of the Singsong 14D Sport? Bigger battery - right? Still recommended?
Can you buy them cheaper directly from China? They are so expensive!
me on my msx for $850 with 15k km (1k mine in 2months) on it like :
Isnt it the best wheel ever?
Gotta try something else...
MSX is solid!
I have found intersting Pads they call ECOBOT FLEX PAD they are flexible Powerpads can you test them pls?
I have some basic skills on an 'analog' unicycle (love that term!). I pull mine out of the garage once/month or so for a spin around the neighborhood. Would you say having ridden a uni for awhile would help on learning to ride an EUC?
Most definitely yes. I have seen several manual monocyclists riding the EUC _first try_ and it's the only group of people I have seen doing this consistently.
V13 inmotion cominggggggggg!!!!!
Interesting, i am curious, is there a mid to high end unicycle with like +/- 70km\hr max speed, 150km hr range with ip rating? Thanks in advance
150km and 70 km/hr means you'll probably be looking at top end wheels in the $3k+ range. At least right now. As for mid-high end, the Nikola AR+ and EXN are probably going to be the closest match for you. EXN used to be the performance king, and is still quite decent. Top speed is around 70km/hr, and you could probably eek out at least 100km+ if you ride at bicycle speeds. It's on sale at a lot of places right now too. Downsides are that there is virtually no waterproofing and the shell breaks pretty easily if you crash.
The Nikola AR+ is a less powerful, smaller wheel but it's still quite fast (60-65km/hr top speeds) and has similar range. Great waterproofing and legendary durability though. It's only sold from Alien Rides (hence the "AR") and they're currently sold out, but I believe they were having a pretty decent sale on this wheel recently too.
I’m 6’8” and 310 pounds so I’ll have to start on a Sherman with 330 weight limit
Master Pro maybe?
After modding the suspension though.
@@kevinm.7396 yeah I’d like to try it out.
I used to be a boss with Heely’s but they stopped making past size 12.
So idk if it would be more like that or a bike.
I can imagine it wouldn’t be too hard to get the hang of, but it’s a solid investment.
Very interesting wheels
veteran sherman gang
So when you say no passive balancing it's still balances the cells during charging right?
I'm interested in getting a wheel, I'd like suspension, offroading ability and good range. Would the T4 be ok for a new rider, or Sherman s? I don't want to have to buy 2 wheels, one to learn on and sell then also the wheel that does what I wanted in the first place
So begode master pro if I cant get v13. That was a lot of potentially expensive bad decisions lol.
great video .one question - KS 16X gets higher than T4 (with suspension ) - how can it be being the T4 got your runner up for the suspension category ? we are now in 2022 where suspension takes over the market - can it still be a "category" ? another question is the MTEN4 - you recommend this to below 10 year kids . in the reviews online everyone says it's a very hard wheel to ride on - harder than any other wheel because of the small wheel - how can such hard to ride wheel be recommended to kids ?
If it's similar to learning on mten3, then it's hard to learn to ride for an adult, especially larger ones, while for someone small/young it's actually a lot easier on a small wheel.
New s22 version has 4000w motor have u ride it with 4000 motor? What about torque for older version s22