Freemount and dismount 24" uni [Archive]

Alucard

2012-01-23, 08:58 PM

Freemount and dismount 24" Muni unicycle - YouTube

A short vid of me freemounting and dismounting my 24" uni.
I hope it helps someone.
regards,
Alucard

I try to keep my left leg 'locked' at a 90 degree angle, then spring up on my right foot and aim to go over the front of the uni.
If anyone knows what this type of mount is called please let me know.

Alucard

2012-01-23, 10:17 PM

sorry guys, the video doesn't play. Anyone know how I can delete this thread?

Alucard :(

ImFalling

2012-01-23, 10:30 PM

That would be a static mount. The video plays fine for me.

Alucard

2012-01-23, 10:34 PM

Hi ImFalling, thanks for that info.
I've just been on the 'just conversation' thread raging about how it took me 3 hours to make and it doesm't work. Erm, I'm not going back to delete that thread.

Alucard :)

jojoxie

2012-01-23, 11:01 PM

Nice path to practice on Alucard. How far does it go?

Alucard

2012-01-24, 05:44 PM

Hi Guys,
The path is about a mile long, with just one very slight incline. As you can see, it is right next to the beach so the wind can be quite strong at times.
The path runs from Talace village to Presthaven sands Holiday camp.
I walk down the hill, across the railway line. Then cycle a bit through the camp then along the path which ends up at my Mums', then we have a brew and I turn round and go home.

ps. I went to Orkney once, many years ago. we had a wonderful time!

Alucard

jojoxie

2012-01-24, 10:54 PM

I went to Orkney once, many years ago. we had a wonderful time!

Alucard

When you next come to Orkney bring your uni.....We have a spare room:)

Alucard

2012-01-24, 11:30 PM

Wow, Thanks for the offer jojoxie. That was about 10 years ago and we had the smallest camper on earth. We've since swapped it for a caravan so I much doubt if we could afford the ferry prices now.
But, we never know what's around the corner, so maybe one day....................................................

Alucard

Byc

2012-01-25, 08:02 AM

Hi Alucard.

Nice video, thanks for sharing this here.
Also, some nice mounts you are showing there, looks great.

Greetings

Byc

P.S.: Nearly visited Orkney some years ago when i was travelling through scottland the motorbike, with my girlfriend. Definitely have to go there some time.

57UniRider

2012-01-28, 11:11 PM

Heeyyyy Alucard!

I don't know why it took me so long to find this video HERE.

Super job on those freemounts!!!!
How long are your cranks?
You make it look like a piece of cake!
WAY NICE video!

Alucard

2012-01-28, 11:49 PM

Heeeeyyyyy 57Unirider.

Thanks for the compliment.
The cranks are dual 125/150's. I had them put on as I orded the uni. Those nice chaps at UDC sorted it all out for me. I ordered a bog standard nimbus muni and swapped a few things over. I swapped the seat for a KH freeride. The seatpost for a KH positionable one. A deadbolt clamp for a undoable one and the cranks for duals. So there were no bits I didn't need, good eh.
The 150 position is good for everything but I find the 125 better for just riding in a straight line on even surfaces, but I think that's where I should be using my 26" freestyle, cos I don't want to wear the tyre out on this one.
I'll hopefully go along the same path in the next day or two on my 26". That has got 114 cranks, so I'll need the wind behind me to mount that uni. lol

That is the only mount I can do at the moment. I have looked at the vid a few times and I realise I 'faff about' a bit before getting on, I seem to have two goes at sitting on the seat. I'm going to try and improve on that mount where I just sit on the seat once and...away.

Alucard:)

57UniRider

2012-01-29, 11:31 AM

...I'll hopefully go along the same path in the next day or two on my 26". That has got 114 cranks, so I'll need the wind behind me to mount that uni....
You WHAT?
... have 114s on your 26"!

Heck, I wouldn't even be able to ride the thing, much LESS (!!!) FREEMOUNT !!!

My freemounting has taken a nose dive, and I can't figure out why. For a while, it was relatively easy. I'm going to have to go back and re-read some threads! I must need a refresher course. It's NUTS!

Alucard

2012-01-29, 12:04 PM

When I bought my 20" freestyle I wasn't sure about the crank length. I discussed it with those nice chaps at UDC and we decided to try 114's, I bought a 26" ttwo days later and had 127's on them. They are both cotterless so I am able to swap them over. They took some getting used to, infact I am still not used to them lol. As long as I am going in a flat and straight line I am okay. Also if i don't think about what I am doing, I am okay, it's when i think" hey I'm riding" I then fall off. I might video myself freemounting it this afty if the weather is okay.

Freemounting going through a rough patch? stick at it. It helps if you talk to your uni at the same time.:rolleyes:

Alucard

2012-01-29, 12:11 PM

Heck, I wouldn't even be able to ride the thing, much LESS (!!!) FREEMOUNT !!!

I bet anything you get a 26" or a 29" in the future. YCNHTMU !

You Can Never Have Too Many Uni's :) :) :) :) :) :)

UVcycle

2012-01-29, 03:17 PM

Very nice!

I find the static mount very useful in those cases that you don't have a lot of space... :)
PicnicTableDrop280112.wmv - YouTube

Young at heart

2012-01-30, 08:05 PM

Anyone have any idea why Alucard's video won't open for me? Tried my Ipad and a windows computer. The video comes up with a line thru the start button in the center. I had a terrible day today. I'm chalking it up to traveling and not enought practice. Hopefully i'll be betterr tomorrow.

Alucard

2012-01-30, 10:36 PM

Hey Young at heart,
Sorry about you not being able to see the vid, I am not very au fait with these new fangled machines.
Maybe someone will help us out.

Alucard

Young at heart

2012-01-31, 05:39 PM

Got it to play on an old PC. Good video, thanks for posting.

Alucard

2012-01-31, 08:11 PM

rob1

2012-01-31, 09:15 PM

nice vid alucard if thats a static mount what is a freemount then

unihopper

2012-01-31, 09:25 PM

nice vid alucard if thats a static mount what is a freemount then

A freemount is any mount that is done without holding onto something. A static mount is a type of freemount.

rob1

2012-02-01, 08:39 PM

hay alucard i was thinking where id heard your name before it was in a film when i was younger its a anagram of dracula your not a vampire are you

Alucard

2012-02-01, 08:55 PM

Hey rob1 Gottit in one, I don't think I am, leastways I wasn't last time I looked. :) My nickname was dracula when i was a kid, and my sister writes backwards, so that's where that came from.
Funny, I've been on here the last hour trying to download another vid. It's showing the difference between 125 and 150 cranks, though it doesn't show up all that well now. But I'll post it anyway

150's + 125's cranks on a 24" unicycle - YouTube

Alucard :)

rob1

2012-02-01, 09:16 PM

it plays ok carnt really tell the diffrence

Alucard

2012-02-01, 10:06 PM

umm, that's what I thought when I played the vid back. :confused:
But I can say that it did feel as if I was going in a straighter line and quicker too.

still, nice view of Prestatyn beach eh? :o

Alucard :)

AngryGumball

2012-02-02, 05:43 AM

aarons

2012-02-02, 01:57 PM

There's not that much difference. It's a good idea to learn both mounts eventually, but for now, just do what works.

Most people find it easier to do static mount in 3 and 9 position because it's simple -- not many moving parts -- and it gets you rolling forward quickly, which makes it easier to correct your balance and adjust your feet. You just jump on and go. It's definitely better for muni because a lot of time on the trail you don't have much room to roll back when you get on.

It sounds like you're doing a rollback mount. It's a little harder because there's more going on. It's to easy to get stuck in the 6/12 position with all your weight on the bottom foot. Plus you have to do half an idle before you get rolling forwards. It's tricky to stop the wheel and change directions without falling sideways.

jojoxie

2012-02-02, 02:56 PM

nice view of Prestatyn beach eh? :o

Alucard :)

Yeah, It looks a great place to ride. Thanks Alucard for the tip you gave elsewhere for the static mount...think of keeping your foot the same distance from your bottom as you mount.....I had thought I had mounting sorted but have started having problems recently. Your tip has put me back on the road to a nice clean mount every time:D Cheers.

Alucard

2012-02-02, 04:37 PM

Aw. wow, glad I could help someone out.
I've had tons of help and tips from this forum, so it's nice to think I've given something back.

Cheers jojoxie :)

rob1

2012-02-02, 07:46 PM

Question:
I've seen different sorts of freemounts, a lot being at the 3 and 9:00 positions. I've been working on it at the 6:00 position (and seeming successful) as I notice the wheel has little chance to move around when I hop on. Is there really a difference or benefit for mounting with the pedals parallel to the ground rather than vertically?

hi angry i learnt 6 12 first and did it that way for a long time its worth learning 3 9 before you learn 3 9 see which way you hop which foot forward you prefer then learn to mount that way then you can mount straight into a hop if you need to

57UniRider

2012-02-04, 11:27 AM

Hey Alucard!

I should have checked back here a couple of days ago!
Nice video, again!
Nice background music too!

I believe I can see that your knees are just a slight bit more bent with the 125s,
but that's the only difference I can detect.

You certainly had no trouble at all doing the freemount with the 125s!

You seem to have an ABUNDANCE of wonderful places to ride!
Great job Alucard!

Alucard

2012-02-04, 07:01 PM

Hi 57Unirider
I had help freemountingcos I was going down a slope.
I felt as if I was peddling faster with the 125's than the 150's, and wobbled less.
Maybe the difference is more visable in a muni video, but I'm not that confident to try.
By the way, well done on all that idling (posted on other thread) :)
I've tried and just can't get it. My brakes rub on the wheel when I try to pedal backwards. And as for roll-back mount...I am useless!
I am still having a problem not being able to sit in the seat properly.

off topic...sorry strayed from what thread is about. Will post in 'just conversation'.
See you over there :rolleyes:

Young at heart

2012-02-05, 02:00 AM

Alucard, do you ride with your knees bent that much all the time? We have our legs much straighter, like we bicycle. I raised my seat because my knees were too sore. It is more comfortable higher, but that leads to a good hop to free mount. You seem to just step up. Comments anyone?

Alucard

2012-02-05, 10:15 AM

HiYoung at heart
At the beginning of the vid, I am freemounting on a slope so my back leg is very bent. I tend to use the cranks at 150 length most of the time so that is the height the seat is set at, so when I change to 125 I keep the seat the same. On the vid taken on the flat I do have to 'launch' myself a bit. When I put the 125's on and ride that makes my knees aches, you'd think it would be the other way around, because my knees aren't bending as far :confused:

If you follow the you tube vid to look at the '20 llandudno' clip. What do you think to my legs there? Does anyone else think my legs are too bent and maybe I should lift my seat a bit higher?

ps. I've spent ages trying the roll-back mount and I get no-where near it!!!:(
I guess so long as I can get on one way, that'll do for now:)

Alucard

rob1

2012-02-05, 08:00 PM

Alucard

2012-02-05, 08:23 PM

i was thinking of lifting my seat a bit my legs kill after a short time and i was thinking it could be the seat is too low alucard i learnt the rollback mount first i never use it now iv got a 24" only on my old 20" i found the 24 too big to do it on that might be why you find it tricky

Hi.
Does that mean that you don't roll-back on your 24"? If so, what mount do you do?
I've just re-read your post and you do 6-9, isn't that a roll back? I'm getting a bit confused. :confused:
re leg ache.
My legs/knees only ache with the shorter cranks. When I cycle with the longer cranks I am fine, I just run out of steam because I am unfit. :):mad::)

Alucard

rob1

2012-02-06, 06:24 PM

Hi.
Does that mean that you don't roll-back on your 24"? If so, what mount do you do?
I've just re-read your post and you do 6-9, isn't that a roll back? I'm getting a bit confused. :confused:
re leg ache.
My legs/knees only ache with the shorter cranks. When I cycle with the longer cranks I am fine, I just run out of steam because I am unfit. :):mad::)

Alucard
sorry i ment i mount 3 9 normal and 6 12 rollback i should have looked at the clock 3 9 is how you do it on your video maybe im just unfit as well and a little thick :D

Alucard

2012-02-06, 07:04 PM

Hee, I'm unfit and more than a little thick :p

No riding today :( and my legs are aching cos they feel sorry for themselves!

ooooh, funny thing happened the other night, just remembered it................

totally off topic bit coming up, but read on...

You know when you were a kid and you'd go on the tramplolines at the fair :cool: . Then when you got home and went to bed, you'd try and sleep but your body still thinks you're on a trampoline?
Well, after last Monday's longest ride ever by me, I was like that :o Couldn't get to sleep for ages:(
Felt really weird :p

Bibblesquash

2012-02-11, 07:19 PM

Snap! I know that feeling well, especially since starting to unicycle. Maybe I'm buzzing after having deluded myself into thinking I've made progress! ;) Good work on the videos Alucard! I stupidly overestimated my recovery from flu and attempted to unicycle last night, so consequently I've been couch-bound and coughing furiously for most of the day...no unicycling for me either-maybe tomorrow!

Alucard

2012-02-12, 03:48 PM

Hi Bibblesquash
Glad you like the videos. I'm still learning how to do videos to 'you tube'. I think I've posted something and I end up losing it in cyberspace.
I may have a go at trying idling and hopping on grass, less serious knocks when I do fall off :)

Are you spending your couch time looking at uni vids on you tube? If so, also try typing in monocycle in search, as there a lot of good uns under that heading.:D