05-11-2018, 09:07 AM | #1 |
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New MiniPros in Omaha
Hello Gliders!
I am brand new to the forum and to Segways, having only ridden one on a Garden of the Gods Segway tour last week (thanks Big Dee). My wife and I liked it so much we had to research and buy 2 miniPros (2017 model). They get delivered today and we are stoked. Looks like there's a lot of great information here. I'm looking forward to learning a lot and hopefully contributing later. |
05-29-2018, 10:21 AM | #2 |
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Don't turn while going backwards with the Segways. The kneebar controls the nose direction, not the tail. A huge percentage of Segway falls are from turning while backing up. Spin in place and then go.
Keep the tire pressure up at 45psi or so. Low tires drastically reduce range and cause the red spoke trim on the wheels to pop off from tire flex. |
05-29-2018, 01:10 PM | #3 |
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Those small tires aren't as forgiving as the big tires on full size Segways. Every imperfection in the road surface will jostle you.
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You really won't notice the road or its imperfections on a MiniPro. But then I often ride my MiniPro on a gravel road, so,.... |
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I'm not brave enough to try gravel yet, but I see that happening at some point. My wife has told me she will stay on pavement always... time will tell.
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06-01-2018, 12:07 PM | #8 |
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Sorry to hear about the wife's fall. We used helmets and wrist braces for the first month. Now days the Segway is just an extension of my feet and I don't notice it while riding. Haven't worn the gear in a long time. I will step off and walk it over real wonky curbs or bumps that might be hard on the chassis.
Plenty of places to ride in Omaha. Makes it easy to park further out and ride into a crowded, for parking, area for lunch. you tube.com/watch?v=H6B1drO4iGg&t=261s Last edited by Pescador12; 06-01-2018 at 12:27 PM.. |
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Talked to a few people about the minipro around the lake and followed a skateboarder and a bicyclist to get some low video of the wheels turning. Fun stuff. Try Prarie Queen or part of Walnut Creek. I think Walnut Creek has one wooden bridge you could walk the segways over. |
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