I love this wheel. I recently passed 800km with no issues. It's super maneuverable and can still keep up with 84v Gotways while on group rides. If you are deciding between the Nikola and the 16x I couldn't recommend the 16x enough.
@@Speedyfeetuk lol yeah unfortunately. I used to live on the isle of wight couple years ago tho! that would have been a good time but the wheels did not exist at that time! il let you know if i go back to uk someday! keep up the good stuff and stay green my friend ;0)
Nice! BTW, have you noticed that the LEDs housing is not sealed and they fill up will dust/dirt. Where I ride the trails are more dusty than muddy, so lots of dirt is accumulating and covering the LED's.
On close inspection you might be right (as in there looks like there could be some in there...possibly!). I will lob that in the 1000km review, cheers dude!
"What so ever" man...I try to count every time he said what so ever in all the videos! Good review....If it had 55km/h as advertised in the first place I would ordered one..
I did a mud ride with the 16x and later took the wheel off to clean, If you shine a light up into it and really see whats caked up inside you will want to take the wheel off to clean!!! So much is in there you can't see., I totally recommend taking the wheel off after a mud ride. There is an exposed heat sink in the top inside that mud cakes up on. Take the wheel off you'll be glad you did.
Keep in mind that even if there is a lot mud caked up inside the heat-sink area, if the wheel still rides and there are no heat issues (overheating), then it's really a non-issue. Removing a wheel (a major EUC operation) just to clean out mud that isn't affecting the ride is a draconian measure, in my book. Don't fix what's not broken :-)
ElectricUnicycles Thing is you can’t say for sure what’s going on with all that mud in there if you haven’t taken the wheel off. And as far as safety goes on and EUC personally I want everything running in 100% condition. I don’t like allowing any room for errors that could cause any issues while I ride.
@@francescoc8644 no, looks totally fine, also checked the water/dirt traces on the floor yesterday, looked like new. Also not feeling extra slippery yet.
My chicken nuggets that I got from Chick-fil-A was really good. I also had some medium waffle fries which I shouldn't have, but it was really good too. I want to drink something fruity, but water is just fine, but I want a Gotway monster.
My local group seems to really have a problem with this wheel (none of them have it, but claim they did not like it when they rode it) I've been debating it bc the trolley handle, range, and looks. Did you experience the gyro affect with it? That and the speed throttling turn me off from it.
Bailey Williford Hi, where do you live? I own it and it is one of the best imo. We have a group in Sweden and I thing we are in total 3-4 that owns one and we are about 5-10 that ride together at once..... normally we exchange wheels and there haven’t been anything to complain about from the others “non-owners “ neither... So it comes down to if you must have/prefer a locked down position when you ride or not. The 16x is not locked down so you have a large learning curve in that case.... Also, if you plan to have a cruising speed around 50kmph all the time I wouldn’t recommend maxing any wheel... then go to a gw. Personally, it a fantastic wheel, love everything about it. Best thing is that it feels like a smaller wheel when handling it. When going very very slow it also handles great... Don’t know which tyre it is delivered with nowadays... I own the first batch ... (with gyro-effect), meaning that your brain has to adapt the sideways unevenness during the ride... it takes a few day to understand... now I don’t even think about it. I get around 100km/charge and weigh 66kg. Cruising speed around 30-40. No issues at al👌🏻
You're missing the point of these videos - if it was dismantled every time, what happens if it fails before the next video? You could say it had been messed with - best to leave it natural
Yes, Rich is correct; the rule is no teardown before 1000km so any fault cannot be attributable to a tear down. Only time there would be a teardown would be if there was a fault that needed fixing.
Hi Ian can you possibly get your hands on a new or nearly new CX tyre, I love that tyre and don't ever want to go back to a normal boring tyre please let me know cheers ing-ee
I know you haven't stacked it, but there are issues with the perceived flimsiness of KS wheels are there not? Would you say the 16X still has these - or have they toughened them up I wonder? What's your take on this?
The KS18 yes in terms of those inner screws for holding the outer shells, the could do with being much better designed. Not had those issues with any KS16X we have sold (and actually the KS18 our only issue was Jon...does he count? Ha ha)
Another great video Ian. Hey have you heard anything about Kingsong changing the motor or control board on the latest batch of the 16x? I know that they changed the side pads and made some performance upgrades I'm just not sure exactly what they are. Cheers
I think the motor had a change yeah. Not sure about other changes though. Thanks for following along dude! Be sure to sign up to www.ElectricPeople.org as well to join the community!
at some point you need to come around on the safety feature: making noise. in an urban environment if people hear you, they acknowledge you - being silent is more dangerous. this makes the better sound systems of wheels not only a luxury, but an actual meaningful feature. I'd go as far as to have a player, so you could plug in a SD card loaded with music. Bluetooth connections fail all the time.
Like electric cars kind of is you line of thinking I guess. Food for thought for sure! Be sure to sign up to www.ElectricPeople.org as well to join the community!
Totally out of used wheels at the moment but usually they would be here: www.speedyfeet.co.uk/collections/used-unicycles Also on our social network here: electricpeople.org/group/for-sale
good review again i enjoy it! please how it is under long ride at rainy day? and is water get inside like the dust goes?keep doing these they answer alot of my questions already👍🏻
Ottawa Wheeler I’m doing food deliveries with it every day about 100km, now is full days raining, wheel had no problems at all. But maybe because I did hydroisolation when I bought it. I opened after 2 week and 1,5k km riding and inside was no marks of water or dust )
Watch this...watch the Sherman......watch this......watch the Sherman 🥴 it’s no good, I’m going to have to get both. I’ll be in touch shortly (when I can make up my mind).
I love this wheel. I recently passed 800km with no issues. It's super maneuverable and can still keep up with 84v Gotways while on group rides. If you are deciding between the Nikola and the 16x I couldn't recommend the 16x enough.
I love my 16X bought mine in Nov 2019 and it's been Excellent w zero issues. The torque is amazing love it!!!
Great to hear! Glad its worked out well for you!
just bought one last week , i will get it in april !!!! can't wait to try it!!! it will be so much fun compare to my v5f!!!
Congrats! You in the UK?
@@Speedyfeetuk nah in Canada Quebec ! but ive been watching quite a few video of yours since ive bought my first wheel!
Thats a long way to travel for one of the ride outs here 🤪
@@Speedyfeetuk lol yeah unfortunately. I used to live on the isle of wight couple years ago tho! that would have been a good time but the wheels did not exist at that time! il let you know if i go back to uk someday! keep up the good stuff and stay green my friend ;0)
Nice! BTW, have you noticed that the LEDs housing is not sealed and they fill up will dust/dirt. Where I ride the trails are more dusty than muddy, so lots of dirt is accumulating and covering the LED's.
On close inspection you might be right (as in there looks like there could be some in there...possibly!). I will lob that in the 1000km review, cheers dude!
Great review Ian, I love that wheel, as for riding with music playing, sorry but I love that too! I also love those studded foot plates ...NICE! 😜👍
Ha ha, its an awesome wheel
@@Speedyfeetuk Question I understand KS makes 2 types of tires, for the 16X what type are they & what type you running???😁✌
"What so ever" man...I try to count every time he said what so ever in all the videos! Good review....If it had 55km/h as advertised in the first place I would ordered one..
Omidel 6327 times
@@Speedyfeetuk is that a real real number?
Omidel “Spot on.”
it was advertised at 45 kph not 55 lol.. people moaned and groaned and they bumped it up to 50 begrudgingly
As usual a very good clean review!!! If I had a one word definition for your reviews it would be "crisp" .cheers !
Cheers! Also sign up to the community: www.ElectricPeople.org
I did a mud ride with the 16x and later took the wheel off to clean, If you shine a light up into it and really see whats caked up inside you will want to take the wheel off to clean!!! So much is in there you can't see., I totally recommend taking the wheel off after a mud ride. There is an exposed heat sink in the top inside that mud cakes up on. Take the wheel off you'll be glad you did.
Keep in mind that even if there is a lot mud caked up inside the heat-sink area, if the wheel still rides and there are no heat issues (overheating), then it's really a non-issue. Removing a wheel (a major EUC operation) just to clean out mud that isn't affecting the ride is a draconian measure, in my book. Don't fix what's not broken :-)
ElectricUnicycles Thing is you can’t say for sure what’s going on with all that mud in there if you haven’t taken the wheel off. And as far as safety goes on and EUC personally I want everything running in 100% condition. I don’t like allowing any room for errors that could cause any issues while I ride.
Ian Is an absolute Beast. What is up My brethren? #GREATNESS
Yo, its going well cheers!
I can save your time, riden more than 3000km on my ks16x already, no issues whatsoever )
How's the tyre? need changing yet?
@@francescoc8644 no, looks totally fine, also checked the water/dirt traces on the floor yesterday, looked like new. Also not feeling extra slippery yet.
Mine is only 1600km, it’s perfect
My friends is at over 4000km, also perfect 😂
I want those footplate. Going to get me a pair!
Rick Deckard nice!
My chicken nuggets that I got from Chick-fil-A was really good. I also had some medium waffle fries which I shouldn't have, but it was really good too. I want to drink something fruity, but water is just fine, but I want a Gotway monster.
How many nuggets did you get?
@@Speedyfeetuk Twelve pieces, and all were yummy.
what version of software are you using? V1.05?
Where are kingsong based Ian?
Can i buy in Asia?
Im in the Philippines
My local group seems to really have a problem with this wheel (none of them have it, but claim they did not like it when they rode it) I've been debating it bc the trolley handle, range, and looks. Did you experience the gyro affect with it? That and the speed throttling turn me off from it.
Bailey Williford Hi, where do you live? I own it and it is one of the best imo. We have a group in Sweden and I thing we are in total 3-4 that owns one and we are about 5-10 that ride together at once..... normally we exchange wheels and there haven’t been anything to complain about from the others “non-owners “ neither...
So it comes down to if you must have/prefer a locked down position when you ride or not. The 16x is not locked down so you have a large learning curve in that case....
Also, if you plan to have a cruising speed around 50kmph all the time I wouldn’t recommend maxing any wheel... then go to a gw.
Personally, it a fantastic wheel, love everything about it. Best thing is that it feels like a smaller wheel when handling it. When going very very slow it also handles great...
Don’t know which tyre it is delivered with nowadays... I own the first batch ... (with gyro-effect), meaning that your brain has to adapt the sideways unevenness during the ride... it takes a few day to understand... now I don’t even think about it.
I get around 100km/charge and weigh 66kg. Cruising speed around 30-40.
No issues at al👌🏻
Why you do not open it to show us how it is inside? Common.... I'm so waited till the end and nothing. And where is the link to gippy pads?
It's not a tear down video, its a review of 'real life use'
@@richscull7194 idea is to see how such hard usage affect the parts inside. Mud, dust, rust and etc.
You're missing the point of these videos - if it was dismantled every time, what happens if it fails before the next video? You could say it had been messed with - best to leave it natural
@@richscull7194 it is your point of view. But do not speak for me OK.
Yes, Rich is correct; the rule is no teardown before 1000km so any fault cannot be attributable to a tear down. Only time there would be a teardown would be if there was a fault that needed fixing.
Hi Ian can you possibly get your hands on a new or nearly new CX tyre, I love that tyre and don't ever want to go back to a normal boring tyre please let me know cheers ing-ee
I know you haven't stacked it, but there are issues with the perceived flimsiness of KS wheels are there not? Would you say the 16X still has these - or have they toughened them up I wonder? What's your take on this?
The KS18 yes in terms of those inner screws for holding the outer shells, the could do with being much better designed. Not had those issues with any KS16X we have sold (and actually the KS18 our only issue was Jon...does he count? Ha ha)
Another great video Ian. Hey have you heard anything about Kingsong changing the motor or control board on the latest batch of the 16x? I know that they changed the side pads and made some performance upgrades I'm just not sure exactly what they are. Cheers
I think the motor had a change yeah. Not sure about other changes though. Thanks for following along dude!
Be sure to sign up to www.ElectricPeople.org as well to join the community!
@@Speedyfeetuk roger that.. thanks
hello what is the name of the tire , my tire is not same ?
Not sure sorry, it was one of the early ones.
How long batteries last?
Over 5 years with minimal loss.
New video? Why, thank you
Quantum Douche pleasure
Why you keep saying that it is 16" wheel if it is actually 17"x3" tire?..
Because wheel sizes are done the motor/rim size, not on tire size.
And the 1000km review?
It sold but we did around 1907km on it with no issues!
at some point you need to come around on the safety feature: making noise. in an urban environment if people hear you, they acknowledge you - being silent is more dangerous. this makes the better sound systems of wheels not only a luxury, but an actual meaningful feature. I'd go as far as to have a player, so you could plug in a SD card loaded with music. Bluetooth connections fail all the time.
Like electric cars kind of is you line of thinking I guess. Food for thought for sure!
Be sure to sign up to www.ElectricPeople.org as well to join the community!
@@Speedyfeetuk appreciate that! thanks for the reply - I'll be sure to check that out.
Hey great video!
if you ever need to sell a used wheel let me know I’m looking to grab something for off Roading
Totally out of used wheels at the moment but usually they would be here: www.speedyfeet.co.uk/collections/used-unicycles
Also on our social network here: electricpeople.org/group/for-sale
Thanks a ton!! These wheels fascinate me and I’m looking for a bigger wheel than My one wheel XR
Keep the awesomeness coming! Your a great help man!
good review again i enjoy it! please how it is under long ride at rainy day? and is water get inside like the dust goes?keep doing these they answer alot of my questions already👍🏻
Ottawa Wheeler I’m doing food deliveries with it every day about 100km, now is full days raining, wheel had no problems at all. But maybe because I did hydroisolation when I bought it. I opened after 2 week and 1,5k km riding and inside was no marks of water or dust )
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Watch this...watch the Sherman......watch this......watch the Sherman 🥴 it’s no good, I’m going to have to get both.
I’ll be in touch shortly (when I can make up my mind).
Do it ;)
Someone told me today to not buy the Sherman as they are cheaply made and the 16x was his favorite wheel he ever owned.
It’s too big & bulky & the batteries should be swappable by now (like a cordless drill)
i like the idea of having swap able battery
Sure, but when the battery costs over 60% of the purchase you may as well get a second wheel instead....
it would be nice to carry a spare battery in a back sac , so we could do a long ride
@@thecarl168 96 KM is not a long ride??
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