UniCycle
knucklehead
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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.
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Always wear a helmet when cycling. If this makes you uncomfortable, think of the helmet as a crown and yourself as King Dorko.
Always wear a helmet when cycling. If this makes you uncomfortable, think of the helmet as a crown and yourself as King Dorko.
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Bit *Special* even for here!
Have you tried http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/
"And I just said "good luck"..."
d.j.
"Like a true nature's child,
We were born,
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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
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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).
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.com0 -
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]0 -
"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 onit0 -
Tricks?
Isn't riding a unicycle enough of a trick by itself?
I'm impressed0 -
Try these
All under œ40!
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He that buys flesh buys many bones.
He that buys eggs buys many shells,
But he that buys good beer buys nothing else.</b></i>
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He that buys flesh buys many bones.
He that buys eggs buys many shells,
But he that buys good beer buys nothing else.</b></i>
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<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by pony</i>
"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.0 -
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)][:)]0 -
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Always wear a helmet when cycling. If this makes you uncomfortable, think of the helmet as a crown and yourself as King Dorko.0
