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For Sale: Canada FEELER: K-1 Trials wheelset

jaco_flans — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:56:13 GMT

Hello! I got 3 Trials wheelset, and I though I could get rid of one so I can get some money. But, depending on the price I might get I will decide if i'm selling it or not. Anyway, I used it for a little over a year, and it's been collecting dust for over a year also, so all the parts are a least 2 years old but still in good condition. So, it's a Koxx-one Devil wheel, Reinforced ISIS hub, Black Try-all light rim with eyelets and silver Koxx-one spokes(drawed black is a marker). It DOESN'T come with Tire, tube, rim tape, pedals and cranks(I could sell them with if you want them but they are a little bent). Anyway, here it is, if you have any question or if you are interested PM me or email me at jaco_flans@hotmail.com. Make me an offer:)

It's a little rusty now but I'll clean it.

Old and Random footage

Emile.m — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:46:57 GMT

Old, but not so random. These clips were collecting dust in my computer.

Enjoy?

YouTube- Old and random footage

Old and Random Footage on Vimeo

For Sale: USA 24" 2010 Torker DX

p1choco — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:10:48 GMT

I just got it not too long ago but now I have a Kris Holms and I don't need two. It's got under 1/2 hour of riding and pretty much all brand new. I took off all the decals and the dog did chewed up the saddle a tiny bit. So I fixed it and it now sports a leather seat cover. I'll take $230 shipped within the US.

Should I be bugged about this brake mount?

mbalmer — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:41:11 GMT

When I got my 2009 KH24, it did not come with the brake mount under the seat. I thought it was supposed to. Anyway I ordered one and received it yesterday. It is not what is pictured on the catalog. I feel bothered by this and I'm hoping that you will chime in and tell me this is correct and not to worry about it. Here is a picture of what I got. I'm sure it will work without a problem. I just don't like getting something when it's not pictured as the same thing. I don't suppose two holes will be a problem since the brake mount doesn't take much in the way of abuse. Am I being silly?
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How to Put DVD/Video on iPod, PSP, Computer, Zune, Xbox (Mac/Windows)

tonglilya — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:47:56 GMT

Many Mac users have iPod, PSP and other portable devices, but they can only enjoy songs and videos from iTunes or buy them from internet, because there is seldom nice Mac DVD and Video covnerter for iPod, PSP and other devices. Today I will introduce you an excellent DVD/Video converter for Mac:It allows you to put your own DVDs and you own videos on your iPod, PSP, Mac Computer and other players on Mac.

More information:

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Rusted bearings?

captainconcarne — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:40:46 GMT

I was spinning the wheel on my unicycle today and noticed the wheel wasn't spinning well.

The last time I rode it was 3 days ago in the snow, could the bearings be rusted? I have a friend who longboards and his bearings were rusted.

If so, should I leave them in till the snow goes away for good in the spring, or would replacing them ASAP be better? As far as the feel when riding I don't care whether I replace them now or later but if it's doing damage I'd switch them out.

Thanks

26" Muni set up

redlinewaterboy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:38:27 GMT

Just made my 2005 KH 29 into a 26( I think its a 2005, the first year they were blue?). I used an old Monty 26" trials rim and a old 2.5 Michelin dh tire. Also running 150mm cranks. Faster than a 24 and tougher than a 29. So far so good. I was wondering what other set ups people are running. Tires,crank length, and so on. Thanks.

Help finding my first Unicycle

mrsmiley — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:26:12 GMT

I'm really wanting to learn to ride. But I'm not sure what unicycle I should get. It's going to be a Christmas present, and can't be to expansive. Probably no more then $150, hopefully a little less.
I'm not sure what all I'll be using it for. But I do live out in the country so it's gonna be kinda rough terrain. Gravel, and hard somewhat bumpy dirt. Along with pavement. And concert when I go off to collage in a few years.
I would like to do some tricks, but I was thinking probably a 24, maybe a 20.
I'm about 5" 7.
I don't think theirs anywhere for me to buy a unicycle around where I live. So I'm probably going to get it online.
Heres 3 that I've found. Are any of them a good choice? Or does anyone know of a better choice for me? Thanks for any help XD

Amazon.com: Torker LX 20 Inch Unicycle: Sports...
Amazon.com: Torker LX 20 Inch Unicycle: Sports...

Amazon.com: Torker LX 20 Inch Unicycle: Sports...
Amazon.com: Torker LX 20 Inch Unicycle: Sports...

http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=1344

What are you reading?

trickcyclist — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:40:20 GMT

I thought it might be interesting to start a thread on what people are reading: what are you reading, what do you think of it, and why? I spend at least two hours per day reading for pleasure, and am always interested in what other people are reading and what they recommend. I'm not sure there is any such thing as unicycling literature, but if there is - let's hear about it.

I will start the ball rolling.

Right now, I am about four pages into Cormac McCarthy's "Suttree". I had never read any of his work until I saw the movie "No Country for Old Men", which I really enjoyed, both as a portrait of a psychopath, and a comment upon the difficulty in distinguishing between opportunistic and irresponsible (but well meaning) behaviour and psychopathy. I read the book, and found it to be an equally enjoyable exploration of the same themes. I was fascinated by how closely the dialogue in the book matched the screenplay, as that is (in my experience) very unusual.

Once I find an author interesting, I tend to read a lot of their work. I subsequently read most of what I could get of McCarthy's work and was particularly impressed (more than impressed, breathless in the face of such literary virtuosity) by some of his - almost abstract - descriptive passages in particular, in "Blood Meridian".

I moved on and was reading other stuff, when I came across a review that mentioned some of his earlier work, and was particularly complementary about "Suttree", so when I saw it in a bookstore yesterday, I picked it up.
The first couple of pages have left me gasping for air: I could read them over and over. It is a brilliantly poetic descriptive passage describing a fisherman fishing from a skiff in the oily waters of an industrial estuary. (I think that's what it's about... I've only read the first few pages.) If this thread has legs, I will say more in the future.

So... What are you reading?

++FLIPS++ Out The Game

Emile.m — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:34:10 GMT

The Game is opened to all, but there is no level limitation.

Here are the rules:

You must enter the game before posting clips, if you enter after the first trick time limit, you will get an O (after the second, O U). You cannot enter after the third trick time limit has been reached.
It must only be flip tricks, landed pedal to pedal on flatland ground (we want to get tech here)
You must proove that you landed the trick with a clear video of you
Your video has to have been filmed for THIS OTG (no old clips or re-used clips)
You have until 23h59 in your time zone
The first person to enter the game sets the first trick
The first person to land the new trick set the next trick (Everyone has to set once before someone sets twice)

*I suggest you suscribe to this thread so you don't forget about it and we can play a good game
*Please add your username in alphabetical order.
*The person in blue in the list is the next one to set
*People that will be green in the list will be the ones who have landed the trick

Any_Terrain _ _ _
Eli B _ _ _
Ktkartch _ _ _

Active Life T-Shirt Contest

MuniAddict — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:28:20 GMT

Open to all ages and prizes include $300 and an Ipod! Hope you can join and participate!

http://50-k.net/contests/my-active-life-t-shirt-contest

bc wheel

torkerdx2010 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:10:50 GMT

looking for bc wheel im buying torker dx and if i have any money left i want a bc wheel has to be cheap with in 125 max price

vanuni - Open House Part 6

phthoruth — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:59:53 GMT

Vancouver Muni Open House Part 6: Pingu trail

YouTube- Open House Part 6

I like at 4:11 when Kris does a drop and John Childs is just shaking his head in disbelief :-)

But at 2:44 is my favorite technical bit for the entire weekend. Its a skinny raised log (or is it a stick?) that we've tried to do so many times. If you stand on it, it sags by about 6". I ran out of space/batteries just after getting that, but Kris did it a few more times until he had it down pat.

Styles of uni riding?

MuniOrBust — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:40:28 GMT

What are the different styles of uni riding?
Can we make a list of definitions here or does one already exist?

I'll start a list to fill in.... off the top of my head. I think some of these are the same thing with different names, but that's the point of defining them. Because I don't know.
I gotta run... but here's the start of a list to be defined and added to:

muni -

freeride -

slopestyle -

flat -

flatland -

street -

freestyle -

trials -

test

MuniAddict — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:24:38 GMT

http://unicyclist.com/forums/search....=2173074&pp=25