New Unicycler

Death · 2003-12-08, 04:09 AM

I'm looking for a unicycle. I hadn't unicycled in years, and I suddenly got on one and knew how to ride intuitvely. I am 16 years old, 5'10", and 150 pounds, and I think I want a 20 inch freestyle unicycle. Which ones are the best? What kind of seat should I get? My price range is anywhere between 100-200. The help would be very appreciated. Thank you.

James_Potter · 2003-12-08, 05:07 AM

If you're new, you should find out what kind of unicycling you'll be doing in the long run before buying an expensive one.
Decide if you're going to do trials, MUni, or freestyle most. Then buy a unicycle based on your decision.

Sofa · 2003-12-08, 06:07 AM

Do you already have a unicycle? Are you looking for your first?

And welcome to the Forums. You'll love it here

XWonka · 2003-12-08, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sofa
And welcome to the Forums. You'll love it here

He's lying of course... but you will, in time, learn to tolerate it here.

joona · 2003-12-08, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by James_Potter
If you're new, you should find out what kind of unicycling you'll be doing in the long run before buying an expensive one.
Decide if you're going to do trials, MUni, or freestyle most. Then buy a unicycle based on your decision.

Don't try to convert people to trials right away, Harr... James.

Where do you live? Goto Unicycle.com and choose the best alternative on the list of four countries, then go under the freestyle uni section. If you live in Canada Darren Bedford can help you out. In Germany Municycle.com is a nice place, but they mainly have trials and MUni stuff.

tugboat · 2003-12-08, 12:40 PM

I think you should get into street riding! awesome new style. http://www.unicyclist.com/gallery/albus80 click there to find out what its all about! if youre gonna do street... get some sort of trials unicycle. like joona said. if in canada, darren bedford can help you out but if anywhere else, probably unicycle.com is the best.

see ya, Kevin

joona · 2003-12-08, 01:00 PM

Well, if it comes to converting him away from freeestyle I'll have to recommend MUni. Get a 24" or bigger wheel with a beefy 3" wide tire. I just love riding in forest along narrow trails. It's a bit more of control over the uni and fast turns than high jumps like in trials.

XWonka · 2003-12-08, 03:47 PM

Or if you're full of yourself you could get a giraffe so you can look down on everyone.

tugboat · 2003-12-08, 04:20 PM

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Or if you're full of yourself you could get a giraffe so you can look down on everyone.

that was an awful joke. you should be ashamed of yourself. please appologize.

Kevin

Mikefule · 2003-12-08, 06:25 PM

You can't go wrong with a Nimbus, also known as a Yuni. The later models have a flat fork crown which looks good and makes some skills easier. My Nimbus 2 has been used for performances, for general riding, and has been lent out a few times as a 'taster' for people who wnat to try the sport.

Later, you might want a fatter tyre, different cranks, different pedals, a better seat, etc. etc. I'm a big believer in buying a good but basic model, learning what suits you, adapting it, then choosing a really suitable one later.

20 inch wheel is good for small spaces, tricks and stuff; 24 is better for longer distances.

I did 20 miles in a day on my 20, once, so it's not just a toy. :0)

Death · 2003-12-09, 10:13 PM

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I think you should get into street riding! awesome

Holy shit! I watched those videos and that was exactly the kind of thing I wanted to do. I love doing crazy stunts and tricks like that. What kind of trials unicycle would people recommend? Most of the trials unis seem to be real expensive. I don't want to end up paying alot of cash for a bad uni. What do people suggest as far as a good unicycle for that kind of thing or a good trials unicycle in general?

tugboat · 2003-12-09, 10:18 PM

hello. i ride a summit but they just went out of stock. i gues some are up on ebay. you could bid on one of those. if not, then i hear the onzas are really good. and you cuold try ordering a bedford trials unicycle. my friend just got one and he loves it. so those would be my 3 preferences. faily expensive, but you need to pay for the strength. good luck, Kevin

Death · 2003-12-10, 02:38 AM

What do you all think of this uni?

Yuni 20-inch Trials Cycle with Suzue hub and Kris Holm Saddle

It's more expensive than what I was originally anticipating, but it looks like it fulfills all of my specifications. It looks like a real nice uni, what are everyone's thoughts?

tugboat · 2003-12-10, 02:40 AM

definitely a good unicycle. and if you need to upgrade the hub and cranks later, it shouldnt be too hard.

Kevin

XWonka · 2003-12-10, 03:03 AM

Actually.... If i were you i would spend the little extra more money and get an Onza. If i'm right, that pic there is not a current one. i think the new one comes with a KH style saddle. PLus it has a splined hub. And if you break a splined hub, i'm sure there are some people here who would give you money.

Another option would be to buy a
KH trials wheelset and build up from there. Probably a Yuni Frame, And KH saddle, shoudn't bee too much more then the Regular Yuni that you linked. Plus this way you get a wayyyy better hub.

Either way, i suggest you just spend the extra money and get a unicycle that will last awhile.

2003-12-08, 04:09 AM	#1
Death Emperor Entheogen Join Date: Dec 2003 Age: 26 Posts: 4	New Unicycler I'm looking for a unicycle. I hadn't unicycled in years, and I suddenly got on one and knew how to ride intuitvely. I am 16 years old, 5'10", and 150 pounds, and I think I want a 20 inch freestyle unicycle. Which ones are the best? What kind of seat should I get? My price range is anywhere between 100-200. The help would be very appreciated. Thank you.

2003-12-08, 06:07 AM	#3
Sofa you - pee - dee Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: London, Ontario Age: 38 Posts: 3,202	Do you already have a unicycle? Are you looking for your first? And welcome to the Forums. You'll love it here __________________ Happy Life Day Last edited by Sofa; 2003-12-08 at 06:08 AM.

2003-12-08, 01:00 PM	#7
joona )-O <--Neat Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Finland Age: 29 Posts: 725	Well, if it comes to converting him away from freeestyle I'll have to recommend MUni. Get a 24" or bigger wheel with a beefy 3" wide tire. I just love riding in forest along narrow trails. It's a bit more of control over the uni and fast turns than high jumps like in trials. __________________ You are my friend... 165 lbs. I'm not going to stop eating yet... I'll be a big boy soon

2003-12-08, 03:47 PM	#8
XWonka I drew it all by myself! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Q-Town, ILL Age: 28 Posts: 634	Or if you're full of yourself you could get a giraffe so you can look down on everyone. __________________ "This is just like being in the circus!" "Yeah, except without all those tortured animals and drunk clowns that have hepatitis." -Cat in the Hat

2003-12-08, 06:25 PM	#10
Mikefule Roland Hope School of Unicycling Join Date: May 2002 Location: Long Bennington, Lincolnshire, England. Posts: 6,502	You can't go wrong with a Nimbus, also known as a Yuni. The later models have a flat fork crown which looks good and makes some skills easier. My Nimbus 2 has been used for performances, for general riding, and has been lent out a few times as a 'taster' for people who wnat to try the sport. Later, you might want a fatter tyre, different cranks, different pedals, a better seat, etc. etc. I'm a big believer in buying a good but basic model, learning what suits you, adapting it, then choosing a really suitable one later. 20 inch wheel is good for small spaces, tricks and stuff; 24 is better for longer distances. I did 20 miles in a day on my 20, once, so it's not just a toy. :0) __________________ "I try to avoid UPDs, not do scientific research on them." Bruce Dawson

2003-12-08, 05:07 AM	#2
James_Potter Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The skinny part of Idaho Age: 24 Posts: 10,606	If you're new, you should find out what kind of unicycling you'll be doing in the long run before buying an expensive one. Decide if you're going to do trials, MUni, or freestyle most. Then buy a unicycle based on your decision.

2003-12-08, 12:40 PM	#6
tugboat Kevin McMullin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Saint John, NB, Canada Age: 26 Posts: 484	I think you should get into street riding! awesome new style. http://www.unicyclist.com/gallery/albus80 click there to find out what its all about! if youre gonna do street... get some sort of trials unicycle. like joona said. if in canada, darren bedford can help you out but if anywhere else, probably unicycle.com is the best. see ya, Kevin

2003-12-09, 10:18 PM	#12
tugboat Kevin McMullin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Saint John, NB, Canada Age: 26 Posts: 484	hello. i ride a summit but they just went out of stock. i gues some are up on ebay. you could bid on one of those. if not, then i hear the onzas are really good. and you cuold try ordering a bedford trials unicycle. my friend just got one and he loves it. so those would be my 3 preferences. faily expensive, but you need to pay for the strength. good luck, Kevin

2003-12-10, 02:38 AM	#13
Death Emperor Entheogen Join Date: Dec 2003 Age: 26 Posts: 4	What do you all think of this uni? Yuni 20-inch Trials Cycle with Suzue hub and Kris Holm Saddle It's more expensive than what I was originally anticipating, but it looks like it fulfills all of my specifications. It looks like a real nice uni, what are everyone's thoughts? __________________ Nervethreads decoding the stream of the reality-inverting revolution The patterned untruth of non-dream: The closed eye visual delusion

2003-12-10, 02:40 AM	#14
tugboat Kevin McMullin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Saint John, NB, Canada Age: 26 Posts: 484	definitely a good unicycle. and if you need to upgrade the hub and cranks later, it shouldnt be too hard. Kevin

2003-12-10, 03:03 AM	#15
XWonka I drew it all by myself! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Q-Town, ILL Age: 28 Posts: 634	Actually.... If i were you i would spend the little extra more money and get an Onza. If i'm right, that pic there is not a current one. i think the new one comes with a KH style saddle. PLus it has a splined hub. And if you break a splined hub, i'm sure there are some people here who would give you money. Another option would be to buy a KH trials wheelset and build up from there. Probably a Yuni Frame, And KH saddle, shoudn't bee too much more then the Regular Yuni that you linked. Plus this way you get a wayyyy better hub. Either way, i suggest you just spend the extra money and get a unicycle that will last awhile. __________________ "This is just like being in the circus!" "Yeah, except without all those tortured animals and drunk clowns that have hepatitis." -Cat in the Hat

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