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| UniMachine |
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I have been riding for about 9 years with the same unicycle. I just ride
recreationally and my unicycle is rather small for my size, so I get
tired real quick. I am 6'2'' 185lbs with a 34 inch inseam. I would like
a uni that will handle well with moderate distance riding and some
off-road. I was thinking around the 26inch size, maybe a 28. What modles
and sizes would you guys recommend? Price range is around or under
$500.
I haven't really kept up with modern Unicycle technology... so if you
guys could fill me in that would be awesome.
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| UniMachine |
| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 5:11 pm |
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| eljest |
| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 5:46 pm |
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| UniMachine |
| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 5:49 pm |
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| eljest |
| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 6:12 pm |
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| mscalisi |
| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 6:41 pm |
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eljest is talking about some things that might not be so obvious
Trials (not to be confused with Trail riding) is about hopping and
dropping and riding over obstacles one would not normally consider
ridable with a unicyle.
Street riding (not to be confused with just riding on the street) is
similar to Trials, but has an "extreme" skateboarder like additude. It
often involves stair riding, grinding (using cranks or petals), and
other stuff not normally associated with unicycle riding.
a very strong 20" unicycle is the preferred vehicle because of the
precision required.
This, of course, is a gross oversimplification.
It doesn't sound like you're looking for a 20" "trials" or "street"
unicycle, but probaly something you can ride on the street and on
trails.
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| tennisgh22 |
| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 6:46 pm |
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| UniMachine |
| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 7:11 pm |
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Yeah, I'm not going to be doing any stunts anything extreme. I just want
something that can handle a little offroading plus get me around town
pretty good. The 20 inch I have right now is just to slow for the type
of riding I do. That Nimbus looks like a good choice. Anybody have
one?
Thanks guys!
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| daino149 |
| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 7:22 pm |
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UniMachine wrote:
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Anybody have one?
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I don't have that particular uni, but my Muni is very similar. It has
the same frame, a Suzuie hub and a similar rim. I have been riding it
pretty hard and nothing has broken yet. If you are going to use it to
get around town, and your town doesn't have too many hills, I'd opt for
some shorter cranks. I use 127s on my 26er and they are just about
right for road riding. You will also want to get a slick tire if the
uni is going to be spending more time on the road then on trails.
Daniel
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| theuniquecyclist |
| Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:43 pm |
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There is a big difference in the different wheel sizes.
A 20" is extremely nimble but you can feel like a hampster trying to go
any distances.
A24" is pretty much considered the "All round" size for a unicycle and
this is always a good buy. It is still fairly responsive and can take
you around town easily. Skills learned on a 20" transfer well to a 24"
without much difficulty!
The 26'er and above tend to be for touring/commuting. A 26 can still
make a great Muni or trials unicyle though. A jump to this size from a
20" will take a bit of practice (to transer the skills you no know to
this size of tire).
Go for the 24" you'll be glad you did.
Regardless, welcome to the forum and enjoy!
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| UniMachine |
| Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:51 pm |
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| eljest |
| Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:52 pm |
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| UniMachine |
| Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 2:12 am |
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What would be the main advantages for either of these unicycles?:
'Nimbus 24inch Muni'
(http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=745)
'Torker Unistar DX 24inch'
(http://www.unicycle.com/Shopping/shopexd.asp?id=765)
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| onewheelwizzard |
| Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 2:12 am |
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If you don't plan on doing much hopping, dropping, or technical trail,
go with the Nimbus. As long as you don't put too much stress on the
crankset it'll serve you fine and you'll be able to dig into just about
any trail with that 3'' tire. However, if you think you're going to be
going into trials at all, and trying out drops and the like, or maybe
riding more technical drop-heavy trail, go with the Torker, because you
won't break it.
If I were you, I'd go with the Nimbus, and get a 3''X24'' Dyno Fireball
tire to go with it for urban riding. Then, when you feel like going on
the trails, you can switch in the Duro it came with. I'm riding a 24''
with a Fireball right now for urban short-range commuting, and it's a
marked improvement from my 20''.
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| daino149 |
| Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 2:12 am |
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Nimbus:
Pro:
Wide frame and rim so it can accept a fat MUni tire. Square taper hub
so you can change crank lengths easily and cheaply. 22.2mm seatpost is
a common size for unicycles so it will be cheap and easy to replace.
Con:
Hub and cranks aren't as strong. 22.2mm seatpost not as strong as
Torker's
Torker:
Pro:
Splined hub and cranks are very strong. Stronger seatpost.
Con:
Narrow rim and frame can't accept fat tire. Splined hub and cranks mean
you can only use Torker cranks and they are only available in 127mm and
152mm.
Both are good and worth the cost. I ride a MUni very similar to the
Nimbus and I love it. Just understand that you can't go too big on the
Numbus because of the weaker cranks and hub. And you can't really go
that big on the Torker because you can't put on a super fat tire, ie.
3.0 Gazz.
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