Onewheels on MTB trails?

I've encountered onewheel riders a number of times at places like Allaire, Hartshorne, 6 Mile and others that longer stretches of smooth, flowy trails. Sometimes a single rider, sometimes a group, but always seem to be respectful of other riders just like any other courteous trail user and always wearing all the gear. Never see any at rocky tech filled parts like Chimney Rock though.
 
I see in the OP pic, the footing is more snowboard style with feet front and back. I think ive see both this style and unicyle style with feet on the sides on the trail. Is there a significant difference to the machines other than the footing?
 
JonF said:
I've encountered onewheel riders a number of times at places like Allaire, Hartshorne, 6 Mile and others that longer stretches of smooth, flowy trails. Sometimes a single rider, sometimes a group, but always seem to be respectful of other riders just like any other courteous trail user and always wearing all the gear. Never see any at rocky tech filled parts like Chimney Rock though.
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JonF said:
I've encountered onewheel riders a number of times at places like Allaire, Hartshorne, 6 Mile and others that longer stretches of smooth, flowy trails. Sometimes a single rider, sometimes a group, but always seem to be respectful of other riders just like any other courteous trail user and always wearing allthe gear. Never see any at rocky tech filled parts like Chimney Rock though.
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That’s great to hear! I’ve ridden at most of those places. All of the guys I ride with are respectful of the trails, we understand we are the newbies lol. The rocky tech stuff is a challenge for us and personally try to avoid extreme tech trails, no fun lol. Thanks for the feedback!
 
Gmillione said:
That’s great to hear! I’ve ridden at most of those places. All of the guys I ride with are respectful of the trails, we understand we are the newbies lol. The rocky tech stuff is a challenge for us and personally try to avoid extreme tech trails, no fun lol. Thanks for the feedback!
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I've been fascinated by those things for a while now, but never thought it would be a good idea riding one of those on rough terrain. Don't you have to move your weight forward for it to move ahead? How is that compatible with a steep, technical climb? Maybe if the front was a little bit higher. Same thing in reverse for braking while going downhill...maybe if you have extremely good dental insurance?
 
serviceguy said:
I've been fascinated by those things for a while now, but never thought it would be a good idea riding one of those on rough terrain. Don't you have to move your weight forward for it to move ahead? How is that compatible with a steep, technical climb? Maybe if the front was a little bit higher. Same thing in reverse for braking while going downhill...maybe if you have extremely good dental insurance?
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Yes, steep terrain is def challenge bc of the clearance on the front and rear of the board. One way to deal with steep terrain is what’s called a tilt remote which allows us to change the angle of the board while going up or downhill. This type of thing is only available for DIY onewheels tho (yes you can build your own now!). Without the tilt remote, there are some software settings that can change the tilt angle as well, just not as drastic as the remote. Last resort, just send it! Haha
 
Gmillione said:
Yes, steep terrain is def challenge bc of the clearance on the front and rear of the board. One way to deal with steep terrain is what’s called a tilt remote which allows us to change the angle of the board while going up or downhill. This type of thing is only available for DIY onewheels tho (yes you can build your own now!). Without the tilt remote, there are some software settings that can change the tilt angle as well, just not as drastic as the remote. Last resort, just send it! Haha
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If I understand correctly this tilt remote gives you an offset angle to work with while going uphill or downhill? That would be cool. Still challenging with discharge a small wheel but that would definitely help.
 
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