My daughter wants a unicycle for her 13th B'day
jimmypippa
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Her growing a big hipster beard?What should I look out for?
Any other advice?Fat chopper. Some racing. Some testing. Some crashing.
Specialising in Git Daaahns and Cafs. Norvern Munkey/Transplanted Laaandoner.0 -
I don't think she'd be in favour of that - foolishly I am doing movember and she's against it. (Threatening to shave me when I'm asleep)0
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Veronese may have info...RIP commute...
Sometimes seen bimbling around on a purple Fratello Disc or black and red Aprire Vincenza.0 -
As mentioned above don't spend too much as she might hate it. They are impossible to learn unless you are young and stupid. I can't do it as I'm not young. My son has managed it and can now ride successfully. He started on a 20" wheel, small and unintimidating, and has now graduated to a 29", better for covering long distances. Shin and wrist pads more than crash helmet. You tend to fall off onto your feet but the cycle may hit you in the shins and if you trip you'll put a hand out.
I'll shout if I think of anything else.0 -
As mentioned above don't spend too much as she might hate it. They are impossible to learn unless you are young and stupid. I can't do it as I'm not young. My son has managed it and can now ride successfully. He started on a 20" wheel, small and unintimidating, and has now graduated to a 29", better for covering long distances. Shin and wrist pads more than crash helmet. You tend to fall off onto your feet but the cycle may hit you in the shins and if you trip you'll put a hand out.
I'll shout if I think of anything else.
That sounds a good start0 -
Is she going to commute to school on it?
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[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19742635#p19742635]UndercoverElephant[/url] wrote:My advice? Don't get anything expensive. Unicycles are crazy hard. I suspect that most people give up very quickly.
Really, really crazy hard.
When I did the Vatternrundan a few years ago, I was startled to see someone attempting it on a unicycle - no idea if he made it or not! Good luck to your daughter!0
