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2004-02-11, 02:46 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: So. Fla.
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The Hunter meets the Muniac
I had Rick Hunter build me up a 24" Muni with a bearing spacing to fit Scott Bridgeman's Hub. The hub has been fitted with Kooka 170mm cranks.
There have been a few threads discussing this hub in one way or another, it seems to have a polarizing affect on people. For those interested, I've set up a gallery with pics of the hub and the completed Muni. http://www.unicyclist.com/gallery/albuv23 I've been out on a few very tough Muni session with this new set up and my initial impressions are very favorable. My main concern was whether or not I would like feel of the Kookas, I had never ridden them. Well, I tried 'em and I love 'em. This is one serious rig. I've been a Profile guy for nearly two years and never really thought about using anything else. Until I suffered the dreaded loose keyway. That's what led me to try the Muniac hub. I'd followed it's creation and testing on Scott's now defunct board. As far as the testing and durability issues, I am confident that those issues have been well documented. I wanted to give it a try and I am very glad I did. I didn't want to go with the Wilder frame for a few reasons. I've always felt more at home on a Hunter than other frames I've tried and owned. So for me, there was really no question which way I was going as far as the frame. Plus I wanted the option of using a brake. I've got a couple other Hunters and have always had great dealings with Rick. He'll build you anything you want. - Frank
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2004-02-11, 03:08 AM
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Cool. Keep us posted on how it works out.
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2004-02-11, 04:21 AM
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Small fish, small pond
Join Date: Mar 2002
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Looks beautiful. I kept wishing for more photos.
Inevitable question, Frank: would you mind giving us the total weight without brake?
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2004-02-11, 04:23 AM
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Outstanding!
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2004-02-11, 01:54 PM
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downsizing
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I've got more photos. If there is something specific you'd like to see I'd be happy to send you some. As for total weight, I don't own a scale accurate enough for our interests but I'll see what I can do. - Frank
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2004-02-11, 02:15 PM
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When I see posts like this I get a sick feeling in my stomach. That is such a beautiful set-up! I have been spending hours and hours in deep, self-improvement meditation trying to deal with my uni-lust. Then this! Just when I thought that I no longer “NEEDED” a Lightfoot hub/Hunter set-up this comes along (in my perfect Hunter green, too!) I now realize that what the gods were really saying to me through my 12-step program was that I “NEEDED” 12 unicycles including something along these lines……. The gods are testing me! Note to self: Look away, look away, look away.
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2004-02-12, 01:25 AM
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Frank,
Glad to see you got the new rig. It is…elegant. Scott and Rick’s craftsmanship combine nicely. Before long I will have something ready for you to add to it. Really. Scott
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2004-02-12, 02:06 AM
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Scott, you tease! What are you talking about?
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2004-02-12, 02:51 AM
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Man! Despite my cynicism to the cost effectivness of Scott's hub, that's a sweet setup. Also, I have the philosophy of "Any Hunter's a good Hunter", which makes that look even better. I've only seen 1 Hunter frame broken, and it was by Mike Middleton, and he's a really aggressive rider. Good luck!
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2004-02-12, 05:47 AM
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I think my prototype is one of the only originals left? Still holding up strong, and yet to break.
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2004-02-12, 06:16 AM
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2004-02-12, 06:28 AM
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Tailgate at your own risk...
Join Date: Apr 2003
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 Is it coincidence that the stock miyata handle on my Hunter just ripped apart? I think not.
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2004-02-12, 12:36 PM
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The Russian Bear!!!
Join Date: Jun 2003
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Wow Frank, GREAT looking Muni.
Of course, when you grow tired of her, and decide to one-up yourself, hopefully you will know who to contact first.  --chirokid--
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2004-02-12, 01:25 PM
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What? Carbon fiber handle? ....and I didn't know? ....sniff, sniff, sniff. Oh. ok. well,... have fun....anyway.
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