Frequently asked questions about Electric Unicycles
We have gathered 33 of the most common questions riders have about electric unicycles.
General
About 110km/h for the fastest eucs
The fastest wheels can go over 110km/h.
Electric unicycle, EUC, E-wheel, Gyrowheel, Self-balanced wheel, Gyrocycle, Rideable Unicycle
Some EUCs can go for 200km (depending on how you ride)
Over 50 kg, this is not a wheel for a beginner.
This is a point of contention as many people claim parts of the discovery. The short answer is that it has been designed in steps and based on many difference other devices.
Yes, you should even if this is not mandatory in your country. Your electric unicycle might be stable, it only takes a rock or some mud on the road to fall. You head is precious, protect it!
There are a lot of options, we suggest that you visit our comparison page.
Yes, there are a few models. They usually have a clear off-road tyre off the factory. They have a suspension and are sully pretty heavy has it requires a large battery and motor.
Yes they do. The thread on the tyre is probably what makes the most difference. Indeed, tyres where the thread has all rows aligned (and none in-between) have a tendency to get a feel like the wheel turns faster as it wants to stay on one thread.
There is a big difference between street and off-road tyres.
Plenty. Check the road rules before riding. A rule of thumb is: if it look like you shouldn't be riding there, then don't.
The idea of both devices is to have fun and commute. The main difference is the position and the balance of the devices. The EUC will get you to stand facing the road, where the 0ne Wheel will make you ride sideways (like a skateboard)
The community is trying to keep up with legislation and changes. At this stage we cannot provide you a list of countries where it is legal or illegal to ride.
The best way to know if you can ride is to check the website of the government body managing road legislation.
It really depends on the country you are in (same as riding in streets)
The best way to know if you can ride is to check the website of the government body managing road legislation.
It really depends on the country you are in. In some countries, the electric unicycle is considered the same as a bike (as long as you respect the maximum speed limit), in others like Germany it is completely illegal.
The best way to know if you can ride is to check the website of the government body managing road legislation.
Learning
It can take from 30 minutes to 2 weeks! It really depends on the person and how you apply the advice for riding the EUC. For most people, it will take about an hour to be able to do short rides.
Learn more about riding an electric unicycle.
Anyone as long as you do it safely for you and others.
As long as you can get on and off safely and control it without putting you or others in danger, then you are good.
Kids under the age of 7 are usually not recommended to ride them. (in saying that some kids as young as 4 years old do ride them)
Apply caution and judgment, it can be risky.
Not really if you apply the right steps and take the time to learn each step without trying to rush it. Best is to check out our learn how to ride an electric unicycle page.
From half and hour to a few weeks. This is really hard to say how look someone will take to learn.
Some people with great balance in other sports get it straight away, when other don't.
Surprisingly, it is not the people who believe they can't do it that usually fail! We've seen many people saying that they had 'bad balance' who excelled at riding the wheel.
Don't rush it and learn the basics of how the wheel works, before trying to get on the wheel. The biggest issue when learning is not to get your ego make you think than you are better than everyone else. This usually sets you back and slow down your learning process.
Learn more about riding an electric unicycle.
For some people it will be very natural and for others, it will never feel 'normal'.
The best way to know if you can learn to ride backwards, is to spend the same amount of time you spent learning to ride forward.
Once you have the technique, it is quite straight forward. Don't rush it, it will take time (probably more than being comfortable than riding forward)
Not really if you apply the right technique and you give yourself time to master your wheel. Don't try to jump a curb upwards straight away on day one, it will not work!
Most likely.
Like riding a bike, and other devices, the learning curve will involve some sort of bruises or fall.
Don't worry, as long as you don't go too fast and over-estimate your skills, it should only be minor scratches.
Buying
There are a lot of manufactures of electric unicycles. They usually also male other micro-mobility devices such as e-scooters. Visit our electric unicycle manufacturer page for more information.
There is no right or wrong answer, it only depends on where and how you will ride your EUC.
If you are planning to rider regularly and want some comfort, then yes, you will probably want a suspension.
If you only ride on bike lanes and don't want to deal with the extra weight of a suspension, then there is no need to buy a wheel with one.
Yes, you can however make sure that you check the wheel thoroughly.
The main item to check is the battery and the number of kilometers (or miles). This is a great indication of how the wheel has been used. Also check the rim and shell for potential crashes. We recommend to ride the wheel for at least 2 km so you can get a feel for how it behaves.
Look for what you need rather than what other think of what a good wheel is!
If you need a light EUC to carry across a flight of stairs, for short distance, there is no need for a high performance wheel!
Make a list of the features you want, and the ones that are optional.
There are plenty of reasons, but one that can't be beaten is the portability of the EUC.
You can use the wheel almost anywhere and then carry it easily.
You can put your wheel in your trunk in just a few seconds, no need for a bike holder or straps.
Selling
You can resell you wheel on some marketplace and through some stores as well. As usual when dealing with people buying your EUC.
Yes under a few conditions.
If you have outgrown your wheel and you don't have the need for a second wheel, then you might be able to resell your electric unicycle and reduce the cost of your new wheel.
Safety
The question really depends on how you decide to ride your EUC.
If you take the time to learn how it works and what to do, this is a very safe device. The electric unicycle is most stable thank what you can think, once you are comfortable hopping on it.
Some people might want to 'push the limits' which comes with a higher degree of danger and risk.
Generally speaking, it is a safe device if used as intented.
Maintenance
- First, make sure you are ok, don't rush going back on the wheel.
- Spend time checking the different parts and look for anything un-usual.
- Restart only the wheel if safe, and wait at least a minute or tow to see if anything unusual happens.
- Ride slowly for at least a kilometer just in case.
