Wind Rider - Electric Unicycle First Impression
44Wind Rider is a one of the latest brand of self balancing electric unicycle had recently emerge from Malaysia.
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The seller travelled all the way from Malaysia to visit me at my home to show to me his latest product!
Let's discuss in detail the pros & cons of this electric unicycle.
Pros:
1. There is one year local manufacturer warranty including battery, and spare parts
2. Amazing speed at 25kph
3. Weight only 9.8kg
4. Color LED running lights that's adaptive to speed
5. Customize Malaysia 3-pin Plug
6. Improve safety feature
7. Advance digital control power button
8. Auto disengage if fall more than 45 degrees angle, system auto resume if position back to normal
9. New chipsets allow bigger buffer for over speed limit to prevent power cut off (But remember not to speed recklessly ok?)
10. Buzzer will beep on 18kph, front end of pedal will rise if speed exceed 20kph
11. Buzzer will keep beeping if battery level fall below 15%
12. PRICE IS CHEAP at SGD$580 at Brunei & Singapore (subject to change) To see how much it cost in your country's currency exchange use this link http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=SGD&To=USD
Now the cons
1. The mileage up to 15km per full charge for the 132Wh Samsung battery and 20km for the 174Wh Sony battery. (Some may think it's too short mileage)
2. Not compatible to typical trolley handle bar - this means you need to source out the Airwheel Draw bar instead such as this
http://www.passiongadgets.com/airwheel-trolley-handle-pull-rod-self-balancing-electric-unicycle.html (But I cannot confirm if it's 100% compatible so need to test first)
3. Not the smoothest ride, slightly more vibration then usual can be a little scary for inexperienced riders.
4. To some advance riders, they demand higher speed for their electric unicycle but for me...I think it's a little too fast at 25kph. I can ride it safely but I do fear for others who are more reckless than I am.
So if you do happen to own this wheel or other higher speed electric unicycle like Ninebot One or Gotway 14" MCM...always wear protective gears.
I will recommend the following modifications.
1. MORE padding on the sides, as the casing design is lower...it may be a little uncomfortable at the sides of the ankle region
2. Anti-Skid Tape - is always good to have regardless of dry or wet pedal as it give you better control of the electric unicycle.
3. Draw Bar - to push when you are not riding instead of carrying it all the time.
4. PROTECTIVE gears - Palm guard, Knee guard, helmet, and if needed protect the side of your ankles with some soft material.