Topic: my latest 3-wheeler !

[Karl]

I've had my eye open for one of these for ages;

 







..now that I've taken it out the box and assembled it, the temptation to try it out was too strong  ;







I enlisted my usual test driver - Steve - who took to it like a duck to water.

The easy-glider is really easy to use and a lot of fun...as usual my neighbours all came out to see what I was up to now 

[kamilb1998]

That, sir, is cool! 

[MikeDX]

erm... karl what the actual f*** is that!

I love it

[Jonny]

Nice!! how much did that set you back karl? i've wanted one ever since i saw them first on the gadget show but sadly at the time (and probably still now) they were out of my price range.

[minidaz]

Is it actual legal on the road or pavement ? 
Looks very cool though 

[Karl]

This easy-glider is really easy to ride, very intuitive and great fun. As you can see from the piccies, Steve was already confident enough to go for the "speed crouch" after only a couple of minutes on the thing  It has 3 different power settings to help you gain your confidence.

As for the cost, it would be rude to say...although I was lucky in that this one was an unwanted prize so I didn't pay the usual full retail price of £795 . Even at full price they are good value compared to all the other electric gadget type vehicles out there.

I intend to bring it along to some of the events for us to have a play on 

[Retro Andy]

I know what you mean now Karl, that is cool, would love a go 

Retro Andy.

[Pyrasanth]

I like it but I get enough looks from people on my c5 let alone on one of those especially if you were behind a wall and they see just your top half vooming along ha ha.

[radiomarty]

Oh to live in Herrick Close and open the curtains  - look out  - and say 'what the heck has he got now' !!!! - Love it.

[PLOD11]

Looks likE  a poor mans "SEGWAY" 

[coverman]

There are several monowheel electric devices that could be described as the poor mand Segway and of course they are not emcumbered with a trailer. Being far more manoueverable than the easy-rider, Segways are used within airport terminals for example. 

[Karl]

..as much as I'd love to own a Segway, the sheer price and complexity of the thing really puts me off....they literally cost thousands to buy and maintain 

The beauty of owning the c5 , and to a similar extent the easyglider, is the very modest purchase price and low running costs. Pound per smile, they are unbeatable 

[coverman]

Is the easy-rider road legal in the UK?

[thedesigntailor]

I love these! How did you get it so cheap?

The whole hub motor idea gives a lot of freedom of design - Imagine a C5 style kart with a hub on each rear wheel - you could prob even steer by giving each side different amounts of power.

http://www.wat.tv/video/easy-glider-cdnl_2exyf_.html

[joggaeco]

One wheel! Beats a unicycle anyday!