UniCycle

knucklehead

Anyone know enough about unicycles to recommend a good one for under œ100? I think I want a 24" or possibly a 26" for street and trick riding but unsure about what I need to look for to hop and do tricks in the stem and wheels and if a brake is neccessary.

Unknown

Bit *Special* even for here!

Have you tried http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/

"And I just said "good luck"..."

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velocipede65

good luck indeed! I've had one (not as good as knucklehead is looking for) for three years and still haven't mastered it. I did manage to learn to juggle the jongleurs I got at the same time though....only a matter of time before I can do both at the same time.....

.....I wish

;o)

hazeii

You probably want to think more about 20" or 22" - much easier to learn on (24" or 26" is like driving a juggernaut after a car).

Learning to ride a unicycle is highly variable - some find it easy, some find it hard. Under œ100 you're probably limited to no-name jobs, but you should find something that's fine to learn on.

Also, I will second the recommendation to unicyclist.com

hubgearfreak

a drinking pal of mine, who played unicycle hockey for the england national team, told me on weds in the pub that it's legal to ride 20" unicycles on the path.

if it has any bearing upon your choice.

as for me, i reckon you and him are nutters[:D]

Unknown

"You probably want to think more about 20" or 22" - much easier to learn on (24" or 26" is like driving a juggernaut after a car)."

you sure, ive always known that the larger the wheel the eiser to ride (Within reason of course, but up to 26")

but i guess would be harder to learn trials stuff onit

terongi

Tricks?

Isn't riding a unicycle enough of a trick by itself?

I'm impressed

Cunobelin

Try these

All under œ40!

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hazeii

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"You probably want to think more about 20" or 22" - much easier to learn on (24" or 26" is like driving a juggernaut after a car)."

you sure, ive always known that the larger the wheel the eiser to ride (Within reason of course, but up to 26")

but i guess would be harder to learn trials stuff onit

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A smaller wheel is the same as a lower gear, which gives more control (and control is what it's all about!). Plus it's lighter, and you're closer to the ground.

Bigger wheels are smoother and better for long distance - good for rough surfaces and higher speeds, but those aren't exactly advantages when it comes to learning.

AlexRcp

www.unicycle.uk.com
are your best bet.I use them.
You want a 19" trials for street and tricks,nothing bigger.Brakes are only really used for MUNI riding,fast downhill stuff,trials riding does not need one.Same with larger wheels.
Get yourself a starter pack,from Unicycle uk and see how you like the sport,it takes some practice,and you will not be doing tricks for quite a while[B)][:)]

knucklehead

Thanks all for the replies.