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MARCH 13, 2022 BY JOZEPH P

HOW MUCH DOES THE MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRIC UNICYCLES COST

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The swashbucklers or adventure freak must be knowing that an Electric Unicycle is an extravagant, expensive product. However, replacing/repairing any of the electric unicycle parts would cost more than you expected.

Batteries of the electric unicycle are only replaceable, the part doesn’t get repaired, and it may elevate the cost of the wheel as well. The power motor is repairable as well as replaceable. In current times, the maintenance of batteries is equally expensive as half of the price of an electric unicycle.

According to the brand and model, the parts of the electric unicycle price vary but are costly at the same time. So replacing the part of a EUC won’t help you much.

Time spent in rebuilding and repairing of an Electric Unicycle:-

Gotway, Segway, Veteran abrams, or King song, you can opt for any of the brands, but after buying, the maintenance is an ongoing process of a unicycle. However, the quality will stay remarkably the same only when the rider takes care of the product.

I’m baffled if a EUC like S18, inmotionV11, or inmotionV12 is more “check tire and ride” or needs constant rebuilding to maintain a safe ride. I’d prefer to do necessary maintenance than to wait on a cut-off due to maintenance because nobody would like to pay the same amount of money in just the servicing of the product.

MOTOR

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Motor is the foremost part of any EUC. Also, the maintenance of the motor doesn’t seem to be as costly as it looks. Maintaining any part is as important as taking care of the product. Regular oiling helps the motor to run correctly and for a more extended period. Depending on different products, the cost varies for maintenance.

PEDAL

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The maintenance cost of the pedal includes repairing or replacing the damaged ones. If they are not used properly or for a longer period, their pedals ask for some change. There are three types of pedals for EUC, which differ based on material or cost. The Aluminium pedals are the substitutes for the damaged pedals; replacing the damaged ones with aluminium pedals would be the most expensive maintenance from all other options. However, pedals play an essential role in an electric unicycle and protect it from jump hooks.

MOTHERBOARD

Motherboard is the heart of any electronic product. Also, the most sensitive part. It can get faulty because of the wrong use, or water, or any unwanted bumps. Mostly, motherboards are replaced when they don’t work correctly. The scope to repair them is significantly less and lengthy.

TIRES

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If any harm is caused to the tire part of a EUC, then it’s better to repair. But, if the tire is not in the situation to get repaired, then it’s better to buy the cheapest substitute for the original one. How about repairing the tires of a EUC, a tire’s condition is portrayed only when a user keeps on checking the tire pressure. However, the tire pressure should be 35 PSI or above. Hence all the wheels have different recommended tires. The replacement cost of the tire starts from 750$(cheapest), and the gotway original tire cost around 2000$.

BATTERY

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To replace the battery, the sheel needs to open. Then the capacitor is disconnected from its respective terminals. After the battery is replaced, the user needs to reverse the process and shut the EUC cover. Kids are not supposed to perform such activities as changing a storm in the absence of an adult.

CHARGER

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Charger is one of the essential additional parts, and the use of this part comes first. However, the charger’s repairing cost of Inmotion V10F is 75$. The minimum price of a charger and the accessories of an electric unicycle starts from 71$. The amount of the unicycle varies from one to another.

How much time until significant maintenance?

Material like tire, motor, wheel, batteries, motherboard, etc., do a EUC come with the manufacturer’s advised maintenance schedule? Those being the more expensive replacements, I’m curious how often they are wanted.

Cost : After purchasing a EUC, how much is allocated to get started?
Helmet, pads, leg pads/block to secure feet, etc.