Comments on: Honda's U3-X Versus the SBU

By: Randy Gwinn

Randy Gwinn — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:56:08 +0000

I rode the SBU on K Street Mall downtown Sacramento today, it literally took me about 3 minutes to find my groove. I wish I had a chance to ride the SBU more, it was really fun and unique! Great job, great design!

By: John Prentice

John Prentice — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:14:47 +0000

Thank you for the SBU! Excellent price, economy of use, higher power, low weight, powerful battery, usable range and comfy seat. You had me at economical and fun. 2 cents for 12 miles going up to 10 mph is great.
I couldn’t help wondering if you had considered a 24″ or 26″ wheel for a better ride and tire options for street, dirt and even sand. And is it possible to add pedals to create the most compact human-electric hybrid? And gearing to go bicycle speeds; in town speeds of say 30 mph on the level? Probably requiring the next motor evolution with more power.
And since I live in beautiful sunny Sedona Arizona with many influential well off retirees, many from Hollywood, who may well be interested in the SBU for a grocery run or a jaunt into our red rock mountains like the mountain bikers have made this place famous for; have you distributors in this area to allow test drives and whats the commission? Thank you sincerely, John Prentice

By: Daniel Wood

Daniel Wood — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:49:55 +0000

In reply to LIANG.

Hi Liang,
The learning curve is pretty short at about 20 minutes. And you need your arms up and NOT holding onto the SBU for balance. You move your arms side to side to twist the SBU underneath. That’s why one of the first rules to learning the SBU is “do not hold onto the seat” – it’s nearly impossible to ride like that.
We love all the feedback we can get though, so thank you!

By: LIANG

LIANG — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:29:08 +0000

Hi, I found out about your guys from Engadget. I am intrigued by the unicycle approach to personal movers. It being so small sure have a lot of potential in a congested urban environment. I do wonder if some people would prefer having a handle bar, or a training one that’s detachable. I feel it may ease the transition from a traditional bicycle to a unicycle. Besides, it would give your hands a place to rest.

By: David Martschinske

David Martschinske — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:42:43 +0000

In reply to Donovan. The seat is adjustable but if you are indeed 6'7" you will definitely want to raise the seat!

By: David Martschinske

David Martschinske — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:39:55 +0000

In reply to Paul Wolf.

Paul,

You sound like the kind of guy we’d like to meet if we ever make our way over to PA! You sound like you have a ton of life in ya, keep it up. We have redesigned the SBU, you should check out our page again. As far as riding with one leg, we do that ALL THE TIME! It definitely grabs peoples’ attention and works just the same.

David

By: David Martschinske

David Martschinske — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:22:25 +0000

In reply to Rath.

Rath, what do you think about the new design? https://focusdesigns.com/2010/10/10/announcing-sbu-version-2-0/

By: T. Mahardhika

T. Mahardhika — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:52:47 +0000

I’m a Police Officer at Indonesia. I like to have one of it. it would make my life easier. It would safe me a lot of money consider my salary is small, and it cost a lot to buy gasoline for one hour ride to the police station from my home.

I wish some day, some how, some person would say to me, “I Want to sell my SBU for you for half price”. then maybe i could buy it.

Go SBU !

By: Rath

Rath — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 05:19:13 +0000

Dude! Nice, i give u my support, keep up the hard work, i agree on u about the honda model, sbu is ahead in matter of eficiency and functionality, however it may need a makeover (im talking about aesthetics and perhaps personalization) eventually if u pretend to grow ur market and production.

By: Paul Wolf

Paul Wolf — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:06:54 +0000

I am a Disabled veteran, I will buy one of your SBU`s. It Looks so handy.
With half a leg I run and jump with the best of 25 year olds. Do boxing, Hand to hand Combat at our Training facility.The Facktory Boxing Club in Pa..
This would make covering distances so much easier & I could carry it on my motorcycle.
I may even get it introduced to the V.A. .
I`m 54 yrs old…..
Semper Fi
WOLF Sgt.USMC / Retired