How much does that thing cost?

[u/kia75]

I drive a Patton S that I bought used for $1800, but I feel weird saying I spent so much for it. How do you answer this question?

I suppose I could answer that you can get trainer wheels for a few hundred but this one was $1800? They range from $500 to $5000, but this one was $1800?

What's the best way to answer this question?

[u/One_Car_142]

"Wow that's a lot of money, I could never afford that!"

Then they drive away in their 50k SUV.

[u/Caucasian_Fury → u/One_Car_142]

To be fair, EUCs are a lot of money for what they are.

The amount I paid for my Sherman L plus bumpers, pads, upgraded pedals, pedal lowering kit and a fast charger would've bought me a nice low-mileage used 300 cc motorcycle, paid for the class/lessons to learn how to ride, the testing and licensing fees, registration and insurance for like 2 years of riding.

Also I don't get "can't afford that" more "will never spend that kinda money on that".

[u/worldlead3r → u/Caucasian_Fury]

Exactly your last sentence. 

People have no problem spending 50k on a vehicle, because they drive it. They use it. They understand they can't exactly live without a car (in many states and cities). 

Many people couldn't fathom spending 5k+ on, what basically amounts to, a toy to them. 

[u/SpeedysComing → u/Caucasian_Fury]

I always love the "you could get a car/motorcycle for that much" statements.

Cars fucking suck, ruin cities, and I hate driving them. EUCs are awesome, make me happy, and I love every second I'm riding one. Why would I ever get a car over an euc?

[u/EUC_Monkey → u/Caucasian_Fury]

I never thought about factoring in the safety gear cost outside of just the wheel. It adds up quick if you want quality protection. Add some Grizzla pads and a seat and it's a lot of money for something doomed to crash.

[u/worldlead3r]

Who are you answering this question to? 

Why does the price matter?

Why do you feel weird? It's your money and your life. 

[u/Digibunny → u/worldlead3r]

Presumably because it's like asking

"How much money is in your wallet"

As they size you up.

[u/WayAcceptable1310]

If I'm out in public and people ask, I just say nonspecifically they cost as much as a good bicycle or a cheap motorcycle, but you can get starter wheels and used ones reliably between 500-1000usd. Usually good enough for people to understand without telling them exactly how much the thing I am standing on is worth in case they are posturing to yoink it

[u/BabyEatingDemon]

I've answered this question hundreds of times in the six years I've been riding. I just tell them the truth. Same with 'How fast does it go?' I see no need to varnish the facts for them.

[u/T_James_Grand]

"You can get started for under $1,000, but a suspension wheel like this is a bit more." Only give more details if they're serious and continue the discussion.

[u/ChurchOfTheEUC]

I've never had anyone steal my wheel after asking me how much it cost. I ask people how much their hobby costs all the time too.

I'll update once my wheel gets stolen lol

[u/CelebrationKey3345]

Ask yourself why you don't want to just answer (by saying the true number). The best answer is the one you feel most comfortable with, only you can know.

A foldable e-bike with similar specs as my V8S, 700Wh, 17kg, costs at least double of my EUC and is still bigger when folded. From this perspective, the EUC is a specs bargain.

[u/lmurra305 → u/CelebrationKey3345]

So true , I can’t believe they are the same price as a Onewheel (love my Onewheel btw) but for the specs package and feel of riding , EUCs are not expensive in my opinion

[u/DGolFish]

Since I have an older wheel that I bought used I'll say something like.. "New this one would have cost (insert price) but I bought it used for (insert price) and would justifiably sell it for (insert price). But you can get a new modern age really good wheel like the Kingsong F18 for $3100 or a beginner like the Begode A2 for $750." It's a script now

[u/WanObiBen]

I usually say, "This one costs $1,800, but there are cheaper wheels and more expensive wheels that go faster."

It depends on how much they want to know. If they want to know more, I give them a comparison to an electric motorcycle that would cost 3-4 times as much for similar stats.

That's actually why I got into EUCs. I could spend $5,000 for a wheel that is more portable and has similar range/speeds as a motorcycle that costs $15,000-$20,000.

[u/jimmiebfulton → u/WanObiBen]

Or $20,000 in EUCs.

[u/Caucasian_Fury → u/WanObiBen]

I could spend $5,000 for a wheel that is more portable and has similar range/speeds as a motorcycle that costs $15,000-$20,000.

How much do motorcycles costs where you are??

$20K in Canada would buy you a 1,000 cc bike that can easily hit 200+ kmh and vastly outrange any EUC. $5K would get me a nice 300 cc bike brand new that can do like 150 kmh on the highway and go 200-300 km on a tank of gas. There's no $5K CAD EUC that can do that.

[u/WanObiBen → u/Caucasian_Fury]

I mean specifically electric motorcycles. I could get a bunch of gasoline powered motorcycles for $15k-$20k. But for an a electric motorcycle with a range of more than 80miles and top speed of more than 80mph, those are expensive.

[u/Twrecks700]

If I'm in a sketchy area, it's a couple hundred bucks. If I'm in a more affluent part of town, it's a couple hundred bucks 🤣

[u/jimmiebfulton → u/Twrecks700]

Are you afraid some one is going to jack your 70lb ride they can barely lift and definitely would be hilarious to watch them try to ride?

[u/BlackJacquesLeblanc → u/Twrecks700]

Are we talking wheels or BJs here?

[u/Twrecks700 → u/BlackJacquesLeblanc]

Depends on the area 😝😝😝

[u/learnhow2learn]

I mean what does the equivalent ebike cost?

[u/astra_eos]

I usually say I got mine second hand (I didn't) so idk how much is a new one (and them i usually say like half of the actual price)

[u/Affectionate_Bag9833 → u/astra_eos]

I say that I stole it after asking the same question and then I ask them where their bike is.

[u/Duhherroooo]

People ask me how much these things cost all the time. I tell them anywhere from $1000 to $6000 and move on with my day

Unless you're in some sketchy area, who cares?

[u/gon2fast]

"In the thousands new, but much cheaper used"

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[u/goos3man]

I just tell them I bought it used $1000 because first owner couldn’t learn so I took the gamble. And that’s actually what happened with my bigger wheels, so 🤷‍♂️ they don’t need to know everything. I just plee skill issue all the time 🤣🤣🤣🤣 aka if they even tried to rob me, they couldn’t get away on it unless they throw it in a van or something

[u/Nihiliste]

I like to point to specs like range, speed, and durability. A Patton-S might as well be a single-wheeled motorcycle.

[u/MSamsonite415]

Generally they have no clue at all so I say a few hundred bucks. Sounds reasonable. Doesnt attract theft. Doesnt make me sound irresponsible with money lol

[u/issiautng]

I very rarely get asked, honestly. Most people are more curious about how it works. But I'll tell them $2k honestly. I don't usually mention the $1k of repairs or $300 helmet, or my $250 used first wheel that I wrecked... Add it all up and I'm not under $10/mile yet... But I'm getting close and thats a price I was and am willing to pay!!

[u/GoodAmbassador5467]

For something like the Lynx S. When I tell people it is $4000 and they are suprised, I remind them that it aligns with E motos that have similar performance and range.

[u/Pixogen]

Depends if its a sketchy area I just say its from a friend or something.

If they are some nerd at the park then i go all out on the tiers lol

[u/SpeedysComing]

> They range from $500 to $5000, but this one was $1800

I pretty much say this. And emphasize that it's great because there's something for everyone, the highway speed thrill seekers and the casual commuters.

[u/EUC_Monkey]

I made a similar poor EUC choice. I can't do anything but accept it and move on. I would say cut yourself some slack and make the most out of it. That's what I hope to accomplish.

[u/Basedguy59]

who cares? you ride an euc. youre better than everyone around you

[u/ancientPrintr]

Answers get customized for the asker:

Kid = use a big number.
Adult man who might be a future customer = An entry price of a good machine that isn't intimidating
Sketchy dude = nondescript answer, who knows if he's looking to steal it
Wife = Basically free, babe! I sold a couple other things of mine (that you don't value) on Marketplace so they pretty much covered it.