How to choose a monowheel

Mono-wheel is a modern eco-friendly type of individual transport that can give odds to scooters and even bicycles. Compact size, high functionality, decent speed and battery life - these are its main advantages, available only when the device is chosen correctly, and its characteristics fully correspond to the operating conditions.

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The best manufacturers of monocoles
What to look for when choosing a monowheel? Selection options

The best manufacturers of monocoles

Currently, the best are about ten different manufacturers, the most significant and memorable of which are:

IPS;
Rockwheell;
Gotway;
Immotion;

All that is required to the buyer when choosing such a device is to study the catalog characteristics and compare them with those of competing models, as well as get acquainted with the positive and negative reviews that can be found on thematic forums or on social networks on the Internet.

What to look for when choosing a monowheel? Selection options

The key functional elements of the monowheel are the following nodes:

Compact case, equipped with a handle for carrying in its upper part;
Wheel integrated into the hull and providing movement;
Pedals that serve as a fulcrum for moving;
The electric motor that drives the monowheel, as well as the battery that energizes it;
Gyro - a device that monitors the position of the body during movement and serves to control the monowheel;
The presence of special signal lamps, denoting monowheel while driving in the dark;
USB port for synchronization, software updates and peripheral equipment;
Multimedia system for playing music (not available on all devices);

Considering the purchase of a mono-wheel, you should pay attention to the following characteristics.

Speed monocolice

This parameter implies two main types - cruising and peak speed. The first means that the amount of speed that the device is able to develop for a long time. The second is the speed arising during short-term pulsed acceleration.

Depending on the speed characteristics, all monowheels are divided into three conditional groups:

Low speed monowheel - devices capable of developing up to 15 kilometers per hour. The peak speed of such devices can reach 18-20 kilometers per hour;
Medium-speed devices - monowheels, the speed of which can reach 20-22 kilometers per hour, while the peak speed can reach 24-26 km / h;
Fast monowheels make it possible to develop up to 25-27 kilometers per hour and 30-32 kilometers per hour in peak load mode;

There are also so-called ultra-fast monowheels, capable of developing up to 50 kilometers per hour, however, not everyone needs such devices, and they buy them purposefully and deliberately.

Carrying device

Actual when operating monocolice in urban environments, with frequent transfers by public transport and regular descents in the subway.

A compact handle at the top of the monowheel is a standard solution for which the device is carried. Thanks to it, when turned off, the monowheel turns into a small and compact small suitcase. A very convenient and ergonomic solution, which is used by many modern manufacturers;
Not all devices have a retractable handle designed for rolling a monowheel. Thanks to it, it is possible to transport the monowheel, like a suitcase on wheels;

Battery capacity

The parameter measured in ampere-hours and indicating the distance at which the device is able to travel from a single charge. The greater the battery capacity - the higher its resource, but also the higher the total weight of such a device. This is very important for urban operation, involving the frequent carrying of the monowheel in hands.

For typical urban operation and those users who care about the minimum weight of the device, you should pay attention to the models, the battery of which has a capacity of 250-350 ampere-hours. Such a “battery” is quite enough to overcome 30-40 kilometers of a path;
Those who are looking for the most capacious and resourceful battery are suitable for models with a capacity of 750-850 ampere-hours, capable of traveling 80-100 kilometers per charge;

It should be noted and such an important option as the recovery of braking energy. Thanks to it, the kinetic energy, which is formed when braking up to a complete stop, is used to recharge the battery, thereby increasing its operating time.

Moisture - and dustproof

A very important option that allows you to operate the device in wet and inclement weather. It is preferable to choose monowheels that meet the international protection standard IP68, which allows operation in the rain, in dusty conditions, and also allows to withstand significant shock loads. The last parameter is especially important in the case when the mono-wheel is acquired for performing tricks.

Engine power

Parameter measured in watts and directly affecting the acceleration dynamics, as well as how quickly the battery will be consumed. The power of any electric motor has three interrelated quantities, each of which characterizes its technical features:

Rated power - the value that develops the monowheel in monotonous driving mode;
Maximum power is a parameter reflecting the power that the engine is capable of producing in the most productive mode;
Peak power - pulse short-term power that the engine is able to generate when an extreme situation occurs. As a rule, 10-15% higher than the maximum power;

When choosing a monowheel for this parameter, it should be remembered that the more powerful the device is, the easier it will be to give all sorts of obstacles and climbs, and the smaller the distance it will be able to run the monowheel on one charge.

Weight of monocolice

diameter of monocolice

As noted above, the more powerful and resourceful the monowheel is, the more weight it has.

Standard devices, the most popular among buyers, have a weight of about 12-15 kilograms.
Models of lower weight, about 8-10 kilograms, are best for children and teenagers who want to join this kind of transport.
20-25 kilogram monowheels - the lot of those who want to get the maximum speed and distance of the trip at their disposal.

Based on the diameter of the monowheel, you should adhere to the following recommendations:

12 inches is suitable for users weighing up to 60 kg.
14 inches designed for loads up to 85 kg.
16 inches will suit users weighing up to 100 kg.
Over 16 inches for users weighing over 100 kg.

The presence of a multimedia system and built-in speakers

The monowheel is a modern gadget, and like all similar devices, it is easily synchronized with smartphones or tablets. For this purpose, a USB port is used, which can also serve to recharge your cell phone, as well as a Bluetooth connection that allows you to play music tracks from the device through the built-in speakers. In addition, for many devices, manufacturers provide a special software that is installed on the smartphone and allows you to monitor the status of the device and its main characteristics in real time. Here you can add the presence of various bulbs and lamps, activated when driving at night and intended to illuminate the road, as well as to be used as parking lights, to indicate the location of the rider on the road.

Optional accessories

Complete with a monowheel should be supplied with a power cord for charging the device, as well as a compact compressor that serves to swap it. It works, as a rule, from the USB port of the device, and therefore allows the possibility of use directly on the road.