What about the RYNO?

[airdale]

If you consider airdale's suggestion, I believe it would be very important to try it before buying.

As like most reputable Segway dealers.. The RYNO is only offered at one dealer, and as of now and you must pass a test to buy one..

[KSagal]

As like most reputable Segway dealers.. The RYNO is only offered at one dealer, and as of now and you must pass a test to buy one..

What kind of test? American History? Math? A driving test on the RYNO? I am curious.

I would love to hear from some who own them.

When segways were first introduced, you had to go to the factory for a class to buy one. Shortly after that, they trained a bunch of trainers who would come to your house, if you lived far away and did not want to go to the factory. Of course, this was all before the dealer network.

[airdale]

What kind of test? American History? Math? A driving test on the RYNO? I am curious.

I would love to hear from some who own them.

When segways were first introduced, you had to go to the factory for a class to buy one. Shortly after that, they trained a bunch of trainers who would come to your house, if you lived far away and did not want to go to the factory. Of course, this was all before the dealer network.

As usual your a........... trip !.... Figure it out there is this thing called the internets, and you could try the google and all the answers are right there....

Last thread was closed to the same kind of BS...

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Off-Topic re: RYNO According to "the internet" (and a bit different than airdale's statements):

1. There are no advertised "dealers" except for the headquarters in Oregon. Latest address that I was able to find: 1704 SE 22nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97214. From Google Earth, this looks like a residence.

2. Can apparently be pre-ordered without taking a test (other than perhaps sending money). "Delivery of RYNO s will come in early 2014. All pre-ordered bikes MUST be picked up at an authorized dealer where new RYNO owners will need to go through a brief training program before bringing home their RYNO."

3. Currently priced at $5,295.00 (with SLA batteries). Can upgrade to Lithium batteries "for an additional fee". And you can add the 'RYNO Rack" (to hold saddlebags) for $169.95.

If I got any of that wrong, perhaps airdale can elaborate - but I personally think this has gone far enough off-topic. It doesn't seem really helpful to the OP.

Additional references:

http://www.oregonlive.com/beaverton/index.ssf/2013/12/beavertons_ryno_motors_to_prod.html

http://www.oregonlive.com/beaverton/index.ssf/2013/12/ryno_motors_the_road_to_a_one-.html

[KSagal]

As usual your a........... trip !.... Figure it out there is this thing called the internets, and you could try the google and all the answers are right there....

Last thread was closed to the same kind of BS...

Calm down. This is a segway thread, about a person asking about segways. YOU were the one that went off topic, and brought up the potential for the RYNO, which is not yet available for ownership. You are the one who went off topic, and that was the reason stated for the closing of the last thread.

Also, regardless of my jokes, I was the one bringing it back on topic by tying it back to a segway topic of also having to prove your ability to use a segway to buy a segway, back when they were first introduced. (As you claimed is required to buy a RYNO)

You should not be so quick to claim that other people are the cause of a thread being off topic, or going off topic, when you were the one that went off topic first.

Don't get me wrong, I go off topic all the time. Just not this time, and I am not alone. We all need to take responsibility for our selves, not just assign blame to others.

[william collins]

Nothing but a Giant Solowheel with a seat. and ten times the price

[Tritium]

Nothing but a Giant Solowheel with a seat. and ten times the price

The solowheel is $500?

[william collins]

I won an Auction on eBay for a Solowheel at $480 and paid something over a $100 for shipping

[KSagal]

I won an Auction on eBay for a Solowheel at $480 and paid something over a $100 for shipping

Really? How do you like your solo wheel? I have always been curious about them.

[airdale]

Nothing but a Giant Solowheel with a seat. and ten times the price

And that would make a Segway what? Cheaper?

I use these as my transportation period....

I am disabled and have very little options, so anytime someone new comes into the market it should be examined...

As from the RYNO we site:

RYNO is working with regulatory consultants to obtain clearance from authorities in each state to use the RYNO on sidewalks, bike lanes and anyplace pedestrians can go. The RYNO is similar to an “Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device” or “Personal Motorized Mobility Device” so it should fall under each states laws with respect to this classification. The laws differ from state to state, so it is important that potential purchasers and RYNO users carefully review their state regulations and comply with any special requirements. Many cities and municipalities have their own laws with relation to “Personal Motorized Mobility Devices”, so please check with your local government officials as well.

With that said, we have ridden the RYNO all over Portland, OR and have not had any problems over the last few years with local authorities and have taken it on our Max Train, into various office buildings, as well using it on sidewalks all over downtown.

[KSagal]

There are lots of things that look good on the websites that sell them. There are lots of things that look good on paper, or in sales brochures.

I prefer to see what the reality will be, and what the actual device does, and it does not yet seem to be available for people to actually buy and use.

Once that happens, I agree, it should be explored and honestly evaluated. I would like a side by side comparison with the segway, as well as with other self balancing conveyances, done by an impartial judge.

But we can only offer conjecture till the machine actually is available for consumers to purchase and take ownership.

[william collins]

With that said, we have ridden the RYNO all over Portland, OR and have not had any problems over the last few years with local authorities and have taken it on our Max Train, into various office buildings, as well using it on sidewalks all over downtown.

Karl did you miss the last part from Airdale See the quote above. seems that he says he has one and rides it all over Portland,OR

[KSagal]

Karl did you miss the last part from Airdale See the quote above. seems that he says he has one and rides it all over Portland,OR

I think that was a quote from the RYNO website. Airdale is from Arizonia, the RYNO is from Portland.

I still do not think anyone has bought one and taken it home yet.

[Tritium]

I think that was a quote from the RYNO website. Airdale is from Arizonia, the RYNO is from Portland.

I still do not think anyone has bought one and taken it home yet.

Karl is correct, unless of course Airdale is an undercover RYNO worker tasked to infiltrate this fine forum of ours... :D

[airdale]

Karl is correct, unless of course Airdale is an undercover RYNO worker tasked to infiltrate this fine forum of ours... :D

Nope...lol

Think I would buy one.. no way to get to Oregon for me... really looks like a nice idea..

Just wonder how it does on steep inclines up here in the higher country?

Anything that can help me get around and have some freedom is a wonderful thing!

[Lily Kerns]

Nope...lol

Think I would buy one.. no way to get to Oregon for me... really looks like a nice idea..

Just wonder how it does on steep inclines up here in the higher country?

Anything that can help me get around and have some freedom is a wonderful thing!

Well, my curiosity got the best of me and I signed up for their news letter. I am highly unlikely to buy one, but I've been curious since I first saw the pictures. I plan to be in Portland late next summer and would love to see one if I can persuade my daughter to take me to Beaverton.

We shall see! But I'll make it a point to share if I do get the chance to try one...

[Tritium]

I "preordered" but there has been no news or updates from them.
Hopefully they'll be 4 $ale soon.

[Amimoto]

Off-Topic re: RYNO According to "the internet" (and a bit different than airdale's statements):
3. Currently priced at $5,295.00 (with SLA batteries). Can upgrade to Lithium batteries "for an additional fee". And you can add the 'RYNO Rack" (to hold saddlebags) for $169.95.
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It is just Amazing to see a new product design on the SLA Battery energy source, the low energy density and the very unstable voltage range must be a killer on the electrical circuit.

SLA running serial to provide higher voltage is also a huge potential problem, fundamentally it should be at least 48 or even 60 volts to be efficient for the running motor, otherwise the loss during conversion/switching phase to drive and control the motor would be very inefficient, running SLA just make the circuit design a nightmare to handle the high current and huge voltage drop under load.

The range of 10 miles, We all know a half of Segway's range is just a pain, and this is less then half.

SLA is dead cheap upfront investment however Li-ion isn't much more expensive nowadays, considering SLA will die within 300 full charge/recharge cycle (if you are extremely lucky), compare with LiFePO4's 1500+ cycle, also LiFePO4 is much safer chemical and environmentally friendly too