http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/ Discuss all aspects of the sport of unicycling. en Thu, 17 May 2012 02:02:45 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/ http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92901&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 01:00:52 GMT i know there's a million of these out there, i've seen some of the other posts so i'll try to be as specific as i can right off the bat.

first off the unicycle i'm looking at is a Sun 24" Flat Top Street Unicycle. i've never ridden before. i'm planning on just riding around with it i highly doubt i'll ever get around to doing trials. i figured the 24" would be small enough to give me some control while also being large enough to not be a pain to get around on.

what do you say? i'm very open to suggestions. ]]> General Unicycling Discussions (formerly rec.sport.unicycling) rebeljohn747 http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92901 http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92898&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 15:23:36 GMT Have any trials riders tried this tire yet? Saving some weight sounds good, but wondering how the grip and feel compares to the Maxxis Creepy crawler... Have any trials riders tried this tire yet? Saving some weight sounds good, but wondering how the grip and feel compares to the Maxxis Creepy crawler that most trials riders are using...

Thanks. ]]> General Unicycling Discussions (formerly rec.sport.unicycling) MadFurai http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92898 http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92897&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 09:36:05 GMT Hi,

I've had my 20" unicycle for around 2 weeks now, and for the last 7 days I've had sharp pains in both of my knees causing myself difficulty climbing stairs and nearly impossible for me to unicycle. I've never had the kind of pain before. Just wondering if any of you people have also experienced this or have any advice.

Thank You ]]> General Unicycling Discussions (formerly rec.sport.unicycling) zhongyan http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92897 http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92894&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 19:52:22 GMT I passed a bunch of skunks this morning. They were in the weeds right on the side of the trail. I came less than 3 feet from 5 or more skunks that... I passed a bunch of skunks this morning. They were in the weeds right on the side of the trail. I came less than 3 feet from 5 or more skunks that ranged in age from young adults to babies. One young adult had his tail up, but facing away from me.

I'm wondering how lucky I am to not have been sprayed. Does anyone know much about skunks?

Here is some more detail: I've been riding at a park called Bayfront Park on the San Francisco Bay peninsula (in Menlo Park). The park is right on the Bay, surrounded by I don't know how many millions of people. In other words, there are always a bunch of people at this park. In the past month or so, the grass/weeds have grown very tall. The open fields from two months ago are now covered with grass that is roughly 3 feet tall. Must be the perfect place for skunks to rummage around.

It was about 8 AM, so I figured the skunks were all asleep. Plus there were other people riding, walking, running. So, I figured it was safe. I was on a trail that was 3-5 feet wide and had thick grass on each side. Out of the corner of my eye I could see that I was passing something black and white (just in the weeds, only inches from the trail). So, I looked down and was literally passing within 2 or 3 feet of a young skunk with his tail up, but not facing me. Man, I felt lucky. I rode on for another 30 to 50 feet and then passed 3 to 5 (or more) skunks just in the weeds on the side of the trail. Some were babies. None of these skunks had their tails up.

OK, this made me wonder. Are the skunks not threatened by humans passing them in this park? I'm surprised that they did not spray me when I was that close (for a moment I felt surrounded by skunks). I wonder if they won’t spray me unless I provoke them, or fall off my unicycle right in front of them, rather than pass by quickly.

I figure that I won't go back to this park for a few months. I'll wait for the grass to die down. But, that's a bummer. I really like riding at this park!

Are there any skunk "experts" out there who can comment on whether or not I should press my luck? ]]> General Unicycling Discussions (formerly rec.sport.unicycling) Danitz http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92894 http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92893&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 19:00:45 GMT Any tips for how to idle in one spot? As soon as I stop rolling over I go. Thanks Any tips for how to idle in one spot? As soon as I stop rolling over I go.

Thanks ]]> General Unicycling Discussions (formerly rec.sport.unicycling) slackercruster http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92893 http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92892&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 18:59:46 GMT I keep stalling out with my foot at the top and bottom of the pedal cycle. Any tips on how to keep it going? Thanks I keep stalling out with my foot at the top and bottom of the pedal cycle. Any tips on how to keep it going?

Thanks ]]> General Unicycling Discussions (formerly rec.sport.unicycling) slackercruster http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92892 http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92885&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 04:31:25 GMT I snagged my magura brake line on my pads/ankle brace and cracked a line while riding technical singletrack today so I'll be doing another replacement and re-bleed. The uni is a standard Nimbus 24" muni.

So I got to thinking that it would be a lot smarter to run the brake on the forward-facing part of the frame thus protecting my brakes. This means I'd have to turn the frame around, flip the seat 180, and probably swap the cranks to keep the left- and right-handed threads going in the "correct" direction.

So, collective wisdom of the unicycling internet - what's wrong with my plan?

The only possible problem I can think of is that the bolts that fasten the brake to the frame will be working in tension but it seems to me that bolts of that size will be able to withstand many hundreds of pounds of force each and it will be a non-issue. ]]> General Unicycling Discussions (formerly rec.sport.unicycling) Namlak http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92885 http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92884&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 02:59:39 GMT I am having a really hard time riding down steps. The bouce makes me go off the seat. Is there a corolation with weight and bounce or do I just need... I am having a really hard time riding down steps. The bouce makes me go off the seat. Is there a corolation with weight and bounce or do I just need more practice. At 250 on a 20 inch am I trying something next to impossible? I made it a few times but usually dont. ]]> General Unicycling Discussions (formerly rec.sport.unicycling) BrickMan http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92884 http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92880&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 14:24:23 GMT How should I store a tire? I have a Duro and a WTB I have taken off and I want to safely store them. Should they sit flat or can I hang them? The... How should I store a tire? I have a Duro and a WTB I have taken off and I want to safely store them. Should they sit flat or can I hang them? The Duro has a tube in it, the WBT does not. Thanks ]]> General Unicycling Discussions (formerly rec.sport.unicycling) Young at heart http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92880 http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92879&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 02:20:13 GMT I picked up two pairs of sixsixone shin & knee guards today at a garage sale for ** two bucks **. One set (jr. sized) is brand new and still has the tags on. The other (large) has been used but shows no sign of wear.

Heh heh, I'm pretty pleased with that one. ]]> General Unicycling Discussions (formerly rec.sport.unicycling) 4umfreak http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92879 http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92878&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 00:19:42 GMT Well, I finally got a Coker Pi-bar to throw onto my Nimbus Drak. I love the feeling of the bar and so far haven't noticed any real issues. I did however have a question.

I do not have anything on my bar ends right now, and I've already dumped the uni twice, both times the bar ends got scuffed a bit, and the end of one has a small ding in the end, (though I did bend it back the best I could).

I know a lot of people put grips on their bars, or use that grip tape stuff, but I was wondering if athletic tape would work. Could a person just put a few layers of some athletic tape on and call it good? Or does it have to rubber?

Or should I leave the bars bare? Are there any adverse effects to just leaving them be other than asthetics?

Thanks for the help! ]]> General Unicycling Discussions (formerly rec.sport.unicycling) Killian http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92878 http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92876&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 23:46:01 GMT Hey fellas, As far as the base price of a 36 there are many differences in themselves. I was wondering if a bare bones 36er is still compatible... Hey fellas,
As far as the base price of a 36 there are many differences in themselves. I was wondering if a bare bones 36er is still compatible with all the accessories (handle bars, brakes, etc). If I just want to get my feet wet with a base 36 can I still ad on all the pro stuff later or should does the frame need to be a certain type?
Thanks bros and bro-ettes ]]> General Unicycling Discussions (formerly rec.sport.unicycling) Dartmech http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92876 http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92871&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 17:49:14 GMT Unfortunately while I was gone on a trip multiple people tried to ride my unicycle and it fell in my pool again and again without a thorough... Unfortunately while I was gone on a trip multiple people tried to ride my unicycle and it fell in my pool again and again without a thorough cleaning. I am trying to adjust my seat height and my seat post is completely rusted in place... I have also tried many kinds of lubricant to try to get in unstuck. Is there any place that I can send my unicycle into that will take it apart and give a thorough cleaning? ]]> General Unicycling Discussions (formerly rec.sport.unicycling) unigy http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92871 http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92863&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 11:24:37 GMT http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/08/evil-clown-birthday-surprise-dominic-deville_n_1499369.html?ref=weird-news http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...ref=weird-news ]]> General Unicycling Discussions (formerly rec.sport.unicycling) Mikefule http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92863 http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92862&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 09:22:32 GMT Would there be anything wrong with simply drilling holes in my frame and bolting the brackets on. Sounds so much easier then the braze option, but I... Would there be anything wrong with simply drilling holes in my frame and bolting the brackets on. Sounds so much easier then the braze option, but I figure there must be a reason. ]]> General Unicycling Discussions (formerly rec.sport.unicycling) BrickMan http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92862