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Unicyclist Community - Rec.Sport.Unicycling http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/ The unicycling newsgroup and mailing list on the web! This is the place to ask any questions about unicycling. This can also be viewed on Usenet at news:rec.sport.unicycling, and can also be received by e-mail. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:42:05 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Unicyclist Community - Rec.Sport.Unicycling http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/ Unicycle parts for sale at UNICON XV??? http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81880&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:19:24 GMT Hello all, I was wondering whether Unicycle.com or Koxx will be selling unicycle parts and stuff at Unicon and whether they will have a stall so I... Hello all,

I was wondering whether Unicycle.com or Koxx will be selling unicycle parts and stuff at Unicon and whether they will have a stall so I can buy a new seatpost over there and some other things. Do any of you know?

-Brandon ]]> Rec.Sport.Unicycling Unisykolist http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81880 Should I be bugged about this brake mount? http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81874&goto=newpost 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... 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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[/IMG] ]]> Rec.Sport.Unicycling mbalmer http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81874 Rusted bearings? http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81871&goto=newpost 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 ]]> Rec.Sport.Unicycling captainconcarne http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81871 Help finding my first Unicycle http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81869&goto=newpost 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 ]]> Rec.Sport.Unicycling mrsmiley http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81869 ++FLIPS++ Out The Game http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81867&goto=newpost 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... 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

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Ktkartch _ _ _ ]]> Rec.Sport.Unicycling Emile.m http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81867 Active Life T-Shirt Contest http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81866&goto=newpost 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 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 ]]> Rec.Sport.Unicycling MuniAddict http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81866 Styles of uni riding? http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81863&goto=newpost 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 - ]]> Rec.Sport.Unicycling MuniOrBust http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81863 Is muni growing? http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81860&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:24:31 GMT Lately there have been a fair number of comments in the forums like:
- is muni dead?
- is muni alive?
- bring'n back muni
- mmm brains! muni brains!

I think we've come to a conclusion that muni isn't actually dead, but the question remains... is the sport of muni current shrinking, growing, or staying the same? ]]> Rec.Sport.Unicycling MuniOrBust http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81860 Anybody give their unicycle a name?? http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81854&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:45:37 GMT I know how a lot of guys like to name their cars. I was just wondering if its the same with unicycles. I call mine the Unibolt. I know how a lot of guys like to name their cars. I was just wondering if its the same with unicycles. I call mine the Unibolt. ]]> Rec.Sport.Unicycling JEP http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81854 <![CDATA[the "death" of Muni...]]> http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81851&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:00:54 GMT PLEASE read all that i have to say before posting anything...i cant stress this enough, because i am tired of repeating things. My reasoning for... PLEASE read all that i have to say before posting anything...i cant stress this enough, because i am tired of repeating things.

My reasoning for believing muni is "dead": By Justin Kohse :)

So from what ive gathered since i posted the "Is muni dead" thread, a lot of people have taken what ive said and tried to prove me wrong by throwing statements after they've posted a video, or in some cases right in the title, " MUNI IS NOT DEAD! ITS ALIVE etc..., but without knowing it they have all just proven my initial statement to be correct.

In a sense, yes, Muni has died...Watching the progression of street and trials within the last 5 years has absolutely blown my mind! i am amazed at the level our sport has reached in such a short amount of time. But sadly, IMO one of the biggest and best disciplines of unicycling has been tossed by the wayside and turned more into a "leisure" style of riding instead of being pushed like the rest. I myself am guilty of falling into this, so i am just as much to blame as everyone else. I got sucked into street and improving my trials and technical skills whenever i had the time. But it has just been within the last few months that i realized how much i really missed being covered in mud and deep within BC's amazing back country. Slowly ive been re-gaining what i had lost over the past few years and it feels good, so good that im going to continue to push the limits and prove not only to myself but to everyone here that muni is still alive and moving forward.

don't you want to be apart of this? don't you want to see Muni back at the in the game? lets push it to the limits, but dont just stop there...thats what happened last time.

now lets discuss this and

- Justin Kohse

p.s. yes i am still working on BBM, im currently in the stage of figuring out how i can get dylan wallinger back on his 24"... ]]> Rec.Sport.Unicycling Jkohse http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81851 *Out The Game - Freestyle* http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81849&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:48:24 GMT Hey,
Thought it was about time there was a freestyle version of out the game!
Hopefully they'll be enough interest.

Flat tricks such as Uni-spins are not aloud.

First enter the game by adding your name to the list.
*Person 1* sets a trick by filming them self doing it and posting in to this thread.
Every one else playing must then film them self doing the same trick and post it to the thread with-in 4 days. Is someone doesn't manage to do the trick or doesn't upload their clip in 4 days then they are OUT of the game. Until just 1 person is left.

We'll start with easier tricks and get harder.

The list
SamGoodburn: _ _ _ ]]> Rec.Sport.Unicycling SamGoodburn http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81849 Where can you get a 9 foot unicycle? http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81845&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:36:16 GMT Hey! I was wondering if you can buy 9 foot unicycles online somewhere. Or do you have to order them custom? Thanks! Hey!

I was wondering if you can buy 9 foot unicycles online somewhere. Or do you have to order them custom?

Thanks! ]]> Rec.Sport.Unicycling unicycletoday http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81845 CF bash for..... http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81843&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:35:41 GMT Would it be worth getting a CF base for my 09 KH saddle. I know the form will fit over the smaller base ans so on.... but is it worth getting one???... Would it be worth getting a CF base for my 09 KH saddle. I know the form will fit over the smaller base ans so on.... but is it worth getting one???

I should be getting a KH long neck soon is well so if I want my uni lighter should I get a CF base.

Edit: haha put a H in the title instead of a E ]]> Rec.Sport.Unicycling unicycler100 http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81843 Is there any way to correct an off-center wheel? http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81842&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:59:37 GMT It is 2-2.5mm off center towards the left. And I think it is also slanting towards the left by that much. I don't know whether this is an acceptable manufacturer's defect. Do you think that I am entitled to a replacement. I have a much harder time turning towards the right and also my right thigh always tightens up after 30 minutes or so of riding. I think both of these must have to do with the slight leftward slant of the wheel. To be sure, I have been riding for only about 7 months and still have a lot to learn. ]]> Rec.Sport.Unicycling Luderart http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81842 <![CDATA[What's the coolest looking way to dismount a 29er?]]> http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81841&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:37:21 GMT I normally just come to halt and kinda roll off the front, this is a habit since learning when just landing on my feet felt like an achievement!! ... I normally just come to halt and kinda roll off the front, this is a habit since learning when just landing on my feet felt like an achievement!!

I've never seen another Unicyclist in action so have nothing to compare to but I'd like to know what people think is the best looking dismount. ie from a non riding spectactor piont of view - vain I know but image is everything:):D ]]> Rec.Sport.Unicycling Splodge http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81841