Removable Side-Handle for Onewheel: AVAILABLE NOW!

[LidPhones]

@thegreck Awesome, I am looking forward to receiving the tracking email once the black handle ships out soon.

[kelp]

@thegreck cheers!

[fabuz]

@thegreck @Jimmers75
Got my handles this monday! What a well finished product! Congrats!
I'm in holidays this week end so I'll have more time to do a video review ;)
See ya guys!

[Jimmers75]

@fabuz Glad you like the handles man and have an awesome holiday

[fabuz]

Just the "perfect side handle" !

[thegreck]

Great photo! Thanks @fabuz !

[fabuz]

@thegreck take a look to instagram bro..the advertising is on ;)

[Count]

Great idea, and nice implementation. However, the price point is to high. I could make my own fender, but the price to buy one is what it would cost me to make one. However, I could easily replicate this for $15 bucks, and I bet you have less than that in it. I would buy for $30, but no more. Just trying to provide constructive input! Good luck...

[MichaelW]

When OneWheel charges nearly a hundred bucks for a fender or a stand it makes sense that the handle would go for around 50. Yes I would love to buy a OneWheel for $899 but unfortunately they can't make enough to keep it all going at that price or they would and it would sell more. At some point maybe these guys can have this handle mass produced in China but right now this is a labor of love and I am happy to pay a bit more. Just saying... Better to have an higher priced awesome product that will last then a cheap piece of shit that falls apart after 6 months.

[thegreck]

Getting the first batch of Side-Handles ready to ship out!

[thegreck]

Looks kinda like a few kilos of coke, but I swear it's just handles!

[thegreck]

I wanted to post a little video demonstrating how the Side-Handle attaches to the Onewheel for those of you who purchased one (thanks!) and for anyone who is curious about it:
https://youtu.be/X4fKMRZfYHc

[Dmonicle]

@thegreck looks like the straps rub against the side of the wheel in your video, can they be shortened a smidge?

[thegreck]

@Dmonicle said in Removable Side-Handle for Onewheel: AVAILABLE NOW!:

@thegreck looks like the straps rub against the side of the wheel in your video, can they be shortened a smidge?

They come close, but don't actually touch. We wanted to have as much of a Velcro bond as possible, and also have a small bit at the end for easier removal.

We may pull back just a bit on the next round of handles so it's not quite as close, but I don't really see it as being an issue. They're all made by hand, so it's possible that the straps on some units might touch, but there's no pressure applied, so no damage will be done to the wheel or the straps, and I doubt you'd even notice.

If someone does have a handle that the straps rub the wheel a bit, and it worries them, they can easily just cinch the corner a fraction of an inch which will solve the problem without any aesthetics or functionality being compromised.

Here's a closeup of my handle from the top:

[BrianInMN]

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[shankyt]

Got the handle today. Wanting to use it more before forming an opinion, but so far digging it, and is my preferred method of carrying it. Sort of like holding a dumbbell vs a kettlebell, when holding it upright.

[thegreck]

@shankyt Nice! Glad you liked it, and great pix!

BTW, anyone who orders a handle from us, be sure to PM me or @Jimmers75 (US or UK order) to let us know you posted photos and tell us your PayPal address so we can get you your $10 refund! It's not always easy for us to make the connection between forum names and real names and I want to be sure I refund the right person.

Thanks!

[LidPhones]

@thegreck said in Removable Side-Handle for Onewheel: AVAILABLE NOW!:

PRICE REDUCTION! The matte black side-handle will now be an even $50 and the varnished wood side-handle is now $60. I will be refunding $5 to everyone who has already purchased one to date.

And remember, for the first 20 customers, once you receive your side-handle, if you post either 2 photos of the handle in action, or make 2 posts about what you think of it (good or bad), we will send you a $10 refund!

But hurry, because I'm not sure how much longer this will last, because the sales keep rolling in, and it's first-come, first-serve.

I will be posting an install video later today along with a couple of pics. Then I will message you so you can refund the $10 and the $5 (price reduction) via PayPal.

[thegreck]

@LidPhones I thought I had already refunded everyone $5 who bought a handle before the price reduction, but it looks like somehow yours slipped through the cracks. Sorry about that! Check your account and you should now see the $5 back.

[MichaelW]

I've had no issue with the straps touching the wheel. If they do hit I don't notice one bit. No issues.

[LidPhones]

@thegreck Got the $5 Paypal credit. Thank you.

[BrianInMN]

The handle works great, I don't quite dread the long walk home as much now if I should run short on battery life. Looks great with NJCustoms fender too!

[LidPhones]

The grip handle is magic. Much easier to carry. The UnBoxing and install video will be posted next. Great work Greg and Jimmy.

[LidPhones]

@LidPhones first attempt of a product review video.

Grab Handle Review

[thegreck]

@LidPhones said in Removable Side-Handle for Onewheel: AVAILABLE NOW!:

@LidPhones first attempt of a product review video.

Grab Handle Review

Awesome man! Cool to watch that!

[Jimmers75]

Loving a cancelled meeting and a Onewheel in the boot of the car:
https://vimeo.com/174899849

[Dmonicle]

@thegreck I want to order one but I'm embarrassed to admit that I don't know how to PM on this forum. How do you?

[thegreck]

@Dmonicle Haha... They actually don't really make it very obvious.

Just click on my name to go to my profile, then click on the circle with the three dots in it and select "Chat with thegreck".

[Jimmers75]

@BrianInMN Hi buddy are you ok if I use your pics on a new website via which we're selling the handles amongst other thing?! Cheers Jimmy

[Jimmers75]

@fabuz Hey buddy are you ok if I use this pi on a new website I'm setting up?

[Apio]

This handle is awesome. I've been doing a lot more off-road riding in areas where I have to pick up the board and carry it up hills that are too steep to ride and the handle made that experience much more enjoyable. In the park I normally ride (pictured here) I leave the handle on and "surf" the hills and it doesn't catch or snag on anything. Great job boys!

[thegreck]

@Apio Sweet! Thanks man, glad you like it!

And I agree... I very rarely remove my handle. When you use the Onewheel for commuting via the train in LA, you have to do a lot of walking through places where security and police officers keep yelling at you to WALK THE BOARD and also traversing a lot of stairs. Both of these are SO MUCH easier with the side-handle, for sure!

[Dmonicle]

@thegreck Thanks for the handle it is very well made. It feels great!

[AdamDoubleG]

Has anyone tried attaching a shoulder strap to the handle? Just a detachable strap from a holdall or something, looped through. Do you think it would be comfortable?

If that worked it would add extra value to the handle for me personally. It is a neat design on it's own and it looks like it would be handy for when you need to grab it and walk short distances, but I still balk a little at spending that much money on what is still just a handle.

[Jimmers75]

@AdamDoubleG interesting you ask that as i was with the production team today and we have been looking at exactly that design. We tried exactly what you mentioned but the handle is to short in length to offer what we feel is a comfortable and natural carrying position when carried over the shoulder. We are looking at an extended version of the handle that will give a more comfortable carry. I will keep you posted on that development

[thegreck]

We just sold our 20th side-handle! THANK YOU to everyone who ordered one from @Jimmers75 or me, we love this community and its enthusiasm! This means our $10-off discount is no longer in effect for new orders, but we are working hard on trying to bring down the cost of production, and therefore the price per handle. Stay tuned!

I've also just sold the last of my varnished wood handles for US orders, but hope to have a new batch of handles coming in within the next couple of weeks. Thanks again, guys!

[Jimmers75]

Thanks @Madsb for the feedback always great to hear back from happy customers:

[GlueBreath]

Please keep me updated when you have more varnished wood handles avail. again.. Would love to buy one!(US)

[GlueBreath]

@GlueBreath said in Removable Side-Handle for Onewheel: AVAILABLE NOW!:

Please keep me updated when you have more varnished wood handles avail. again.. Would love to buy one!(US)

Nevermind.. I just ordered a matt black one off the site.. fits the planned color scheme of my OW better :-)

[thegreck]

@GlueBreath Great! I'll be shipping this out on Friday, thanks for the support!

[MichaelW]

Do you make leopard print handles? I need to step out and take some more risks. @thegreck

[GlueBreath]

@thegreck Awesome! This will deff. come in handy in a couple weeks when I go camping with my OW.. gonna hit the trails for the first time.. have already had the displeasure of having to carry it once with no juice lol

[GlueBreath]

Received my removeable matt black side handle yesterday.. appears to be well made and doesn't look like it will rub against the tire.. I'm happy overall.. just hope it holds together for a while given the price point.. look forward to trying it out next time I'm stuck carrying my OW.. thanks again @thegreck !

Update : Handle worked beautifully! Man what a DIFFERENCE!.. Just got back from a quick trip to Walgreens and used it to carry it around the store.

[jeff8v7]

My review after 2 days (black model)

Pros: It's hard to imagine a bettered designed OW side handle. This one feels good, looks good, attaches easily & securely. And, it does feel more natural for carrying than the end handle - easier on the hand for long hauls or a quick grab & carry.

The peg which goes in the side hole of the OW is a nice touch for keeping the handle positioned properly.

I noticed I set my OW down on its side everywhere now, like it's a suitcase instead of a skateboard. This keeps the tire off the floor or wall which seems a bit more polite when I'm setting it down in a restaurant or store. It's also a nice position for charging (assuming the handle is on the charger port side).

But, setting the OW down on its side does take up more space when I'm on a train (compared to having it standing on end).

Cons: The tire tends to rub on my shorts more with the side handle than with the end handle. It is possible but not totally natural to carry it without rubbing my leg. Perhaps I'll get used to that over time. If the wheel is wet - like today - this poses more of a problem.

Conclusion:

I like it. More plus than minus. I'll put my fender back on for a while and try them in combination. That should solve the rubbing on my shorts problem.

[intra]

No option to ship to Australia?

[Jimmers75]

@intra Yeah of course what's the address and @thegreck can get a quote for shipping. Which handle are you interested in?

[Aaron Broward FL]

@GlueBreath when I go to Walgreens I just grab one of their carts and throw it in....

[thegreck]

@intra For basic US flat-rate mail to Australia, you're looking at $65 + $50 for the matte black handle.

[intra]

Wow!

A little too expensive shipping wise, would love a matte version however shipping kills that idea.

[thegreck]

@intra Sorry about that. Yeah, cost of shipping a single item out of the US is pretty crazy. I wish it wasn't.