Obviously, this is the most important category for any buyer, and this is usually the factor that forces the majority of consumers to go to Future Motion, rather than these other competitors. This is an obvious push towards the younger market, and I would recommend this for parents looking for a safe electric option. For adults, I would never recommend this as the specs are based on a youths weight meaning an average size person may get half of what they claim. The board retails for around $329 USD, which makes sense for a product with a 7mph top speed and an even lower 6.5 mile range. In terms of build, the VIRO again takes parts and material from the original hoverboards, with a fully plastic encasing and a built in fender with a small LCD screen to indicate battery and speed levels. At the same time, it is a huge drawback to speed and torque as it uses smaller, lower quality wheels with less of a contact patch, which results in a less powerful experience. This can be a significant benefit for tight turning over the Onewheel, as each wheel can spin in opposite directions. Proof of this lies within how the board operates, as it uses two separate wheels, much like the hoverboard below, that act in unison rather than utilizing one wider tire. This is probably the second best alternative to Future Motions offerings, but lacks any real warranty, replacement parts and a gyroscope, so beware that the price is reflective of this.Įssentially, the VIRO takes the infamous ‘hoverboard’ technology and switches it into a Onewheel form factor. The Trotter does have a few notable differentiators from the Onewheel such as, a more rounded treaded tire that comes stock, rubber foot pads with grips for your feet, and rather than an app the Trotter uses a loud ‘beep’ to signify changes in the boards condition. In other words, the Trotter always wants to come to level regardless of weight distribution, now yes the technology is not as intuitive as Future Motion but it is still definitely possible to get comfortable riding the board, especially if you use it regularly. As expected though, the Trotter falls short in many other places, for example it weighs 31 pounds which more than the weight of a +XR! The board also doesn’t use a gyroscope, which makes mounting the board very difficult and doesn’t allow for the board to make adjustments to the ride in real time. The Trotter does have some intriguing specs, with a 7 mile range and a top speed of around 13 mph, though it doesn’t exactly meet the Pint, for half the price you’re getting quite a lot of value. On Alibaba you can purchase singular units for around $500 USD, which brings it to about half the price of a Pint. If your child is begging you for a Onewheel-like device and you purchase this for them, be ready to flesh out for the Pint in the near future. Looking from a parents perspective, the board doesn’t go any faster than a casual biking pace, at best, it has lights all over it so no cars will miss them and it hosts just enough range for a fun neighborhood ride, but nothing much more. At its price point, the Surfwheel is definitely targeted toward tech-euthused kids and young teens, which this board is pretty perfect for. Smooth pavement, anything past that will be difficult to stay on the board or go any faster than 3-5mph. The only terrain you can ride this board, from what I’ve seen, is on flat The Surfwheel also uses a rubber pressure pad on the front foot pad rather than having it hid behind the grip tape like the Onewheel, which can affect grip, balance and ride comfort.Īs a commuter vehicle, I don’t really believe it would be feasible to rely on this for consistent speed and usability. The Surfwheel has a much smaller tire compared to the onewheel, making ground clearance almost non-existent, while also limiting acceleration. All of these lights are controlled through the onboard app, where you can also access riding modes, current speed, trip odometer and battery level. The board comes with front and rear lights, much like the Onewheel, but also adds LED’s running down the entire side rail and wheel well of the board, adding to visibility and colour styling. The Surfwheel SU is the most popular board in their lineup, coming in at $399 USD while hosting a 10 mile range with a top speed of 12mph.
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