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Learning to ride

An electric unicycle keeps the wheel under your centre of gravity. Lean forward and it accelerates to stay under you; lean back and it slows. Everything else follows from working with that, not against it.

A first-week plan

  1. 1Mount beside a wall or fence, one hand on it, and get used to the wheel holding itself upright under you.
  2. 2Ride along the wall, then let go for a few metres at a time. Look ahead, not down: the wheel goes where your eyes go.
  3. 3Practise stopping and stepping off cleanly before practising speed. Lean back gently to slow; never jump off at speed.
  4. 4Turns come from the hips and shoulders, not the feet. Wide circles first, then figure eights.
  5. 5Only when stops and turns are automatic, try gentle slopes and rougher surfaces.

Protective gear

HelmetCritical
A certified bicycle helmet at minimum; full-face once you ride above about 20 mph.
Wrist guardsEssential
The instinct in a fall is to put a hand out, and wrists are where most learner injuries land.
Knee padsEssential
You will step off, and sometimes land, on your knees while learning.
Elbow padsRecommended
Cheap insurance during the learning weeks.
Padded shortsRecommended
Protect hips and tailbone on backward falls.
Reflective gear and lightsNight riding
An electric unicycle is a small, quiet target for drivers.

Shop the gear list

Maintenance schedule

TaskHow oftenDifficulty
Tyre pressure checkWeeklyEasy
Shell cleaningEvery two weeksEasy
Battery health check in the appMonthlyEasy
Pedal and bolt tightnessMonthlyMedium
Firmware updatesAs releasedMedium
Professional serviceYearlyExpert

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