Torker - Unistar DX

[Uni_Magic]

Hi there,

I was wondering if any one of you have this unicycle. If you do, please give me a quick review and how it has treated you. I am looking for a unicycle to do some freestyle and some off road. Thanks!

Alex

[forrestunifreak]

The DX would be a good unicycle for what you said-but wich size are you getting? 24" would be better for off road, 20" better for freestyle. You'll have to decide.

The DX is sturdy, I've done almost 6 foot drop on mine. I also like the 20" for freestyle. Its a great uni for the price.

[Spudman]

It's a great uni. It's real strong and perfect for learning freestyle and street tricks. It requires a bit of main-tin-ence to keep it from falling apart, but other than that it is perfect.

Cheap too.

[THE dave]

make sure that pin that hold the crank on is always tight.. mine gets loose alot

[Spudman]

same here. It's okay if you don't lose the cap, but one side always comes loose on the one I ride.

The cranks hurt my ankles, too. (my first permanent scars! Yay!)

[forrestunifreak]

Originally posted by THE dave
make sure that pin that hold the crank on is always tight.. mine gets loose alot

That can be fixed. You just dont have it tightened enough, its hard to get enough leverage with those little hex key/allen wrenches. If you have access to a bike shop, get or borrow a hex wrench that has a good handle, and go ahead and crank that bolt down tight. Not super SUPER tight, but pretty tight.

If not, first, make sure that you have the right size wrench.

Then, get a small pipe or tube that fits around the wrench, to make the wrench about 5-6 inches longer for more leverage.

Or, get a hammer and tap the wrench about 1/2 turn past how tight you can get it by hand, repostioning the wrench every tap.

[juggler5]

Is the DX good for trials a tall? I'm trying to find a cheap unicycle tha will be good for trials and muni.

[Spudman]

I think it's strong enough, but the problem is that the tire is so small compared to other trials unicycles. It doesn't have as much grip or bounce. I'm waiting for the 2006 version to come out, because it IS a real trials unicycle.

[forrestunifreak]

PLenty strong enough, except the rim. If you keep the spokes tight and the rim true, it'll be much stronger.

[juggler5]

What about stalls and grinds? would it be sturdy enough to withstand that? And also, is it good for jumping to heavy?
-cameron

[unisphyco]

check out the new one

[aksama88]

I just ordered one of these babies, unfortunately it's shipping from Utah, and I live in Pennsylvania, so I may not have the damn thing until Haloween freakin' crap.

When I do get it you can be sure I'll take it out right away, I'll put my two cents in about it then.

[forrestunifreak]

What about stalls and grinds? would it be sturdy enough to withstand that? And also, is it good for jumping to heavy?
-cameron

If were still talking about the older '05 DX, yes. The new '06 even more so, but the older all black DX's will hold up to plenty, if your careful. I have done a 5 1/2' drop on my old DX's. I also grinded and pedal grabbed, etc. with it.

[aksama88]

The only thing I'm concerned about is seat comfort, I'm used to riding on a friends (long-term-borrowed) Kris Holms style saddle, and I'm hoping the DX has a comfy seat? I'm assuming it's the same seat as other productions, if it is, can anyone drop me a line about how comfortable they are? I'd hate to spend 250 on a new uni, and then have to shell out another 40 bucks for a kris holms seat to accomidate my discerning bum.

[Spudman]

The DX style saddle is almost Identical to the KH. I can't tell any difference between them, but that's just me.

I think it may even be a tad more softer than the KH...

[forrestunifreak]

The old DX seats are softer than KH. The new red DX seats are pretty much the same as KH, but stiffer than they were before.

[DonO]

I've had a DX 24" for 3 months now and love it. I commute about 20 miles a week plus run the dog 2 or 3 nights. I rarely go off road, though.

Two issues I've noticed:
1. the spokes seem to come loose quickly (squeaky), I seem to be forever tightening them.
2. The pedals are a wee bit narrow. I catch my heel on the knob on the axle and UPD. So I installed wider pedals from my Kona Stinky Dee (who needs a bike when you can uni). Problem solved.

I intend to buy a KH 29" next (unless I buy a Coker 36", then buy a KH29"!).

Don

[forrestunifreak]

I've had a DX 24" for 3 months now and love it. I commute about 20 miles a week plus run the dog 2 or 3 nights. I rarely go off road, though.

Two issues I've noticed:
1. the spokes seem to come loose quickly (squeaky), I seem to be forever tightening them.
2. The pedals are a wee bit narrow. I catch my heel on the knob on the axle and UPD. So I installed wider pedals from my Kona Stinky Dee (who needs a bike when you can uni). Problem solved.

I intend to buy a KH 29" next (unless I buy a Coker 36", then buy a KH29"!).

Don

Hmm, thats weird, I never really have much problems with the spokes coming loose like that, and I do all kinds of drops and hopping and stuff.

You might want to have a bike shop mechanic check it out. Maybe your not getting them tight enough?

[Michea]

The only thing I'm concerned about is seat comfort, I'm used to riding on a friends (long-term-borrowed) Kris Holms style saddle, and I'm hoping the DX has a comfy seat? I'm assuming it's the same seat as other productions, if it is, can anyone drop me a line about how comfortable they are? I'd hate to spend 250 on a new uni, and then have to shell out another 40 bucks for a kris holms seat to accomidate my discerning bum.

A friend of mine has the Torker DX, and I have ridden it. The bottom side of the handle for the seat is textured with plastic in lines, and after jumping over things for a while, my fingers were really hurting from how rough it was. I have a Kris Holm seat that is somehow different, and I much prefer it. Also, I am 5'8" or so, and I weigh 136lbs., and the dx was much too heavy for me. I used to ride on the United Trials, and I recently put it out of comission permanently (lets say a tig welder, an abandonded courthouse, and me with an afternoon to myself). I loved the United while it lasted though, and it weighed 12 lbs.

[forrestunifreak]

The newer KH's have those grooves too.

[manon1wheel]

i got the new o6 DX her are home photos :

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[purdy]

Hey, I was wondering what size differences there are inbetween the 20" and the 24" because after waiting over a month to get mine, my 24" finally came and ended up being too big, so I was wondering if there was even any point ordering the 20".

[Jerrick]

Too big how? Is the seat too high for you, or do just find the 24" wheel being to big for you?

Seeing how your uni is new, it will come with a full sized seat post. Even at its lowest position in the seat tube, it will most likely be too high for you.

Take the seatpost out from the seattube/frame, and cut off an inch, and see how that is. Cut off another inch and keep going until you find the perfect height. Cut another inch off so you have room to lower it a tiny more if you need to. =p

[Brian O.]

i got the new o6 DX her are home photos :
Aww, there my DX was when it was new before I got it from him!

It's still doing amazingly well after being used by two different people. It's in perfect working order other than the worn tire.

[SARIN]

At my work we have A Torker LX, DX, Qu-ax trials, and a 2007 KH20. The DX seat is the most uncomfy one of the bunch. The qu-ax is alright, and the KH saddle is pretty good too, but in my honest opinion the Torker LX seat is the most comfy of the bunch. Maybe if I made the KH an air saddle it'd have a chance at leading the troupe, but I definately do not like the DX seat at all.

The only other thing that I do not like about the DX is the bolt nubs on the crank arms. Meaning how the hub ends kinda protrude and the pedals is setback a bit. (real hard to explain) but they seem to hit my feet/ankles as I pedal. Different (flatter) crank arms would be a bit better I guess, but I'm not sure which one's fit...that's a whole 'nother mile long thread. Plus it's not my uni, so I'm not replacing anything on it.:D

Overall the DX is a fantastic uni for the price. Especially if you can score one off ebay for $200

[CKCrowe]

DX's rock, you can pull anything you can on a normal unicyle, you get used to the weight eventually, and when you jump you can fling around the weight to carry you a little farther, You can do any trick anyone else can, they are very strong, I can do Treyflips and stuff of them, I'd go with it.
I sure did, unless you had the extra 200 for the KH.
Or 600 for Bedford....jk:D

[Brian O.]

Or 600 for Bedford....jk:D
Bedford has reasonable prices. You need to remember that Darren hasn't updated the price list in a while and the prices are in Canadian, not US dollars.

[CKCrowe]

oh kk lol.
The DX's rim is amazingly strong, Ive never had problems with the spokes, tighten them once a month, only 2 or 3 ever need tightening which is great!
Very durable unicycle, you have a DX, you'll get used to the weight, and it will help you jump higher. Its a great price, I have the 20 inch.
I have the 06 version, and The frame doesnt seem like it is anywhere near breaking.
The CC that comes with it is a great tire.
The KH Is superior, but so is the price, for the price the Torker is as good as it gets, I wouldnt order any other unicycle other than The DX, Bedford unicycles, or the KH unicycles, you might also want to check out and see if there are older versions of KH's at a nice price used.

[Brian O.]

I wouldnt order any other unicycle other than The DX, Bedford unicycles, or the KH unicycles, you might also want to check out and see if there are older versions of KH's at a nice price used.
Qu-ax is great too! Sorry, but I can't help but keep finding fault in what you say.

[CKCrowe]

Qu-ax is great too! Sorry, but I can't help but keep finding fault in what you say.
hahahahaha, oh wait you were serious!?!:D
jk. Yea Qa-ax is a great uni, but if you want a good low priced one that will last, its the DX, the qu-ax is another 100, but if you want a KH its another 200, if you have enough for the qu-ax, then you should probably keep on saving because the Qu-ax to the KH is a big difference, you ride a qu-ax dont you, but then agian bedfords great, and so are many other companies, but I perfer Torker.

[Brian O.]

you ride a qu-ax dont you
Nope, I ride a torker DX.

[torkerdx2010]

http://www.cyclesportandfitness.com/images/torker-2010-dx-20.jpg












this is the new dx im getting

[Julia B]

http://www.cyclesportandfitness.com/images/torker-2010-dx-20.jpg

this is the new dx im getting

Why do you keep bumping really old threads? :confused: