“I just upgraded to the KS 18XL from my Solowheel Glide 3 (InMotion V8) and I have zero regrets about spending $2150 to do so. To upgrade to an advanced wheel has finally untethered me to explore for hours at a time that I could not do with a limited battery. The difference in distance with the 18XL is nothing short of amazing. I weigh 180lbs, and I can travel up steep hills for miles. Within 24 hours of owning the wheel, however, I leaned into a hill too far and triggered the circuit breaker and bit the chew pretty bad going 25mph. I had wrist guards and helmet, but said "I don't need knee pads for where I'm going." Big mistake! If you are new to advanced wheels and are unfamiliar with faster speeds, be careful and don't get cocky! My wheel was scuffed pretty good and the rubber mud guard was completely destroyed, and I had to buy a new one. The wheel still works perfectly after my tumble. Its fast, and I cant stress enough the distance you can travel without eating up the battery on this wheel. I recommend a fast charger, the battery bank is so large it can take well over 12 hours to charge a battery of about 40% on the standard charger. The headlight at night is very bright, and a supplemental flashlight is not needed in many instances. I didn't like the strobe mode at first, but now seeing how much other drivers notice me with the strobe on, I feel significantly safer that cars can see me (you can use the app to change headlight to On, OFF, and STROBE). The trolley handle works really well, and is not too high like I thought it would be from pictures. The pick up sensor has worked flawlessly for me, I've read others have had issues with it but I've had no problems. The speakers are good enough, it's funny to hear Google Maps announce directions from the wheel when I'm cruising around town ("In 1000 feet, turn left."). The entire machine is of the highest quality materials and build strength. Nothing about it seems cheap. If you are looking for an upgraded wheel that can go the distance, this wheel is for you!”
“I commute 6.5km each way on an EUC and frequently take longer rides (as battery allows)... My previous EUC was a SoloWheel Glide3 (aka InMotion V8). It was a great starter wheel, but this, the KS18XL, is an awesome upgrade! It's larger and heavier, but also much more stable, smooth and fast! Because of its stability, it's easy to ride.
As I ride in bike lanes and on multi-use paths, I previously rode, most of the time, at the V8's limit (28-30 kph) and thus almost constantly with some pedal tiltback (ie, sore feet) and with precious little buffer before the speed alarm. Conversely, with the KS18XL, I ride very comfortably in the same lanes/paths at 30-35 kph with tons of buffer before the speed alarm (which I have currently set to 40 kph -- where the wheel's max is 50 I think). Also with the KS18XL I no longer hold up bikes that are following me down hills. So I am more comfortable, ride better, and feel safer.
Downsides? I heard the pedals were stiff but on mine they have a definite down and up setting and are fine. The BT speaker isn't great for music, but it's nice and loud for the speed warning. The app is OK but I would like control of the voices ("bleu tooth is off"!?!?). The BT connection to my phone often drops (while the phone is my pocket) so not all my rides are fully instrumented/ recorded. I love the colour LEDs, the headlight and the brake light! The handle seems fine. I found that the motor disconnect sensor works best if the wheel is at a full stop. I can't tell you how it crashes (although other owners say it's very tough)... I've only had it a week and only have 200 km on it. Oh, and I love the long range. It means I don't have to charge it every day, and I can go on a 20 km ride even if I only have 50% charge.
I short, I love it. I recommend getting a smaller/cheaper wheel to learn on, but if you need a commuting wheel (or don't need something ultra agile), the KS18XL is awesome!”
“Finally got this amazing wheel against all odds :)
Wheel itself is great! Very powerful, stable, requires a bit practice to get used to but definitely worth it!
A few comments.
Please download KingSong app from KingSong off. site it's not available on app store. When connecting very first time to the wheel make sure that GPS IS ENABLED (!!). Stupid, yes, but without that app will not connect. After, for the following sessions u can omit GPS, but not for the very first, when u need to register wheel.
Also, consider setting password on your wheel to avoid any unpleasant situations”
“This is my first eWheel, in other words, my "learning wheel". I weigh 265 pounds so I needed a beefy one. The KS18XL has taken a beating. I've dropped it a dozen times at least, and it's fine. It has tons of power (even at my weight level). There hasn't (yet) been a time when I wanted more speed or more acceleration. Scary fast. The excellent trolley handle is super useful. Can't imagine buying a wheel without one. Be sure to get the fast charger. It gets the job done in 4 hours instead of 16, and you can choose to charge it to 80% or 90% to save battery longevity.
I went crazy with bubble wrap and gaffer's tape to protect it from the abuse it will take while I learn to ride. At least it matches my helmet!”
“The product itself is AMAZING! This is my sophomore wheel. I'm upgrading from the Ninebot One S1. I needed something faster. 13mph was getting boring. At first, I wanted the Ninebot Z10 so bad because to me, it was the best looking wheel out of the powerhouse EUCs and also because I'm comfortable with that brand already and know what to expect quality-wise...BUT...I'm so glad I didn't.
My cousin went and bought the Z10 and I tried it. I didn't like how it stayed up straight when turning. It's hard to carve with that wheel. After extensive research, I chose the King Song 18XL. I watched a YouTube video posted up by Tishawn Fahie and his video on the 18XL sold me! His riding style is similar to mine and showcasing how nimble the wheel is for its size made me want to get the 18XL. So far I love it! I have no negative things to say about it.”
“This is my first entry into the EUC world. Coming from a Onewheel XR I craved the extra power and range and was most drawn to the forward facing stance. I was concerned about the learning curve but had it mostly figured out in a few hours of solid practice. I’m a bigger guy (6’1” and 270) and the wheel seems to handle me ok. Though I’m sure it would be better with a lighter rider.”
“I took delivery of my KingSong 18XL six weeks ago. In that time I have put over 130 miles on the wheel and it has met or exceeded all of my expectations.
When I received the KingSong 18XL, I was still learning to ride on a KingSong 14D. Being a taller and heavier rider with larger feet, I found an immediate difference in comfort and stability riding the 18XL.
Eventually I became a competent enough rider to really put the 18XL through some tests. I’ve taken it on smooth pavement, rough pavement, off-road, up hills, and down hills. Through all of my riding the 18XL has easily handled anything I’ve thrown at it. Additionally the bigger 18 inch wheel along with the XL size pedals provides a very smooth and stable ride.
One of my first impressions after unboxing the 18XL was that this is a very solid wheel with top-notch build quality. In my time with the wheel so far, I’ve had a few mishaps requiring me to bail and jump off the wheel. The wheel has proven to be quite durable and has only suffered a few very minor scuffs as a result.
The 18XL also has some very nice amenities that I’ve been enjoying. The Bluetooth speakers are powerful enough to allow the rider and friends riding nearby to enjoy music. The quality of the sound is not the greatest but it is completely adequate for this application. The headlight is extremely bright and provides ample illumination to see the road in dark conditions. Some have said that the angle of the headlight is not optimal, but I have not personally had this issue. Lastly the trolley handle is strong and deploys to a very good height. The handle also features a lift sensor to temporarily disable the wheel’s balancing when it is lifted off of the ground. I’ve seen posts online that say the lift sensor can be unreliable but it has worked every time for me. This trolley design makes moving the wheel around simple and easy.
The only two downsides I can think of for this wheel are the weight of it and the quality of the smartphone application. This wheel weighs over 50 pounds. For some this might be too heavy or unwieldy, but for me I find the weight to be almost unnoticeable when riding and just a minor annoyance if I am lifting the wheel off the ground. The smartphone application does perform the necessary features but it is not well made and it also requires you to register with KingSong to perform some operations on the wheel. Unfortunately, I understand this is a pretty common complaint across most electric unicycle manufacturers and applications, so I can’t really hold it against the 18XL specifically.
Overall, I am extremely pleased with my purchase of the 18XL. This wheel has more power, speed, and range than I will probably ever need with an awesome riding experience.”
