![]() Technique of Wheeling it backwards helps, but Inmotion need to fix this for mass production, a couple washers might do the trick, haven’t had a chance to test this out. Although it’s identical to the V5, because the V10F is almost double the weight, when you’re handling it on surfaces like carpet, it’s hard to have firm control of the Wheel’s direction. Amount of Travel in the Handle: for me, this is the single most significant technical problem on the V10, there’s way too much lose movement in the handle.Minor Annoyances & Issues on the Prototype V10F : Beauty Contest Winner?: there’s no denying the power that the aesthetic quality plays in a Buyer’s psychology when making a high-valued purchasing choice, especially first-time owners.The Chameleon: whirling animated LEDs might not be everyone’s cup of tea, for drawing attention to oneself, but in Inmotion’s quest for technical superiority, they’ve taken the stand ring & multiplied it by three, as it can be easily disabled, what’s there not to like about this!.Super-bright Headlight: it’s the best headlight that I’ve seen fitted on a Wheel has a downward direction to it, so doesn’t blind oncoming cyclists from afar.My theory is that the narrower distribution of weight will be channeled directly down to the supporting tire, which will probably mean less of the wobble effect. As another reviewer of the prototype has recognized, the V10F feels a much stable than other Wheels I have used. But isn’t just about the width, the location of the battery has a direct impact on stability as well. On all other Wheels that I can think of (with the exceptional of the IPS i5) the batteries are installed on either side of the motor this necessarily makes other high capacity Wheels fatter than Inmotion’s design. Slim Profile: another unique property of Inmotion’s Electric Unicycle is the location of the battery pack in relation to the motor.I’ve ridden it quite extensively in wet conditions, whatever synthetic compound they used still provides excellent friction in the wet, hadn’t found slipperiness to be a problem. Pedals Size & Height: the total surface area is 30% larger than those on the V5/V8, giving more foot support & as pointed out, these are the largest pedals of any other Wheel right now! There’s mixed thoughts about the rubber surface material.As you can see from the picture, there’s plenty of clearance at the lip of the shell, but within 20 minutes, a small piece of gravel did become lodged between the shell & motor a small stick did the job to remove it & I was back on my way within minutes. To take full advantage of the wide tire, I’d recommend riding at a lower pressure than you would do on a 2.125″, it becomes much more forgiving, stable & enjoyable. Tire size: one of the first things I did on taking possession of the V10F, was to take it on a gravel track.On low battery, 40%, the speed is reduced to 35kph, haven’t run it down below this yet. If you push beyond this, at 40kph there’s a klaxon warning before the tilt-back gets more aggressive. ![]() ![]() Power: based on my limited ride time, the 2KW motor has that same effortless glide quality as the GW Tesla/ACMv2, but you do get a couple degrees of tilt-back as you approach around 35kph speed as if to remind you of your mortality.I’m inclined to believe that given the constraints of the volume that the V10 occupies, it’s difficult to see, at least without some major breakthrough in battery energy density technology, or commercial room-temperature superconductors, how an Electric Unicycle can be dramatically improved based on materials that are available to Engineers today. Inmotion have really pulled out all the stops, listening to their Distributors & Customers in trying to make the V10 the best possible 16″ Wheel that would satisfy the demands for majority of their Customers. For years, Riders have been crying out for larger pedals, a brighter headlight, cut-off switch, travel handle, speakers (well maybe not everyone for speakers), all of these features have been crammed into a body that is only a couple cm taller than the previous generation V8. For additional control, hugging the sides of the Wheel with your calves feels very comfortable, probably the best ergonomics of any other Wheel. Since receiving the V10F about two weeks ago, I’ve put on 200km distance on the machine & have to confess I simply love it! One of the first things an experienced Rider will probably notice, is that between the 2.5″ wide tire & high pedal height of 17.2cm (6.7″), it has the feel, & many of the ride qualities, of a 18″ wheel.
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