World's first KH26?

peter.bier · 2006-02-06, 03:31 AM

Hi folks,

My little project to produce a customized 26" mountain unicycle is finally finished. I have ridden a 26" wheel size for offroad unicycling for years and always wanted a splined one that would do the job. I decided to take a KH 29er frame and build up a 26" wheelset that would fit inside it.

The parts are pretty much identical with the stock KH 29er except I have replaced the 29 inch rim with a sun double wide 26" rim, thrown an nduro leopard 3" tyre on it and wacked on a UDC gel saddle.

The result is a 7.4kg mountain unicycle which should allow me to hit all the drops and jumps I have been avoiding. Anyone else done this before?

markf · 2006-02-06, 03:46 AM

clever.

Unitik908 · 2006-02-06, 04:34 AM

ive always wondered why no one has done this... looks sweet

Chase

giraffe · 2006-02-06, 06:13 AM

datz beautiful

markf · 2006-02-06, 06:47 AM

more photos.

swarbrim · 2006-02-06, 06:54 AM

Theere is something about that, thats.... beautiful.

What length are the cranks?

Mike

TheObieOne3226 · 2006-02-06, 07:01 AM

Nice ride.

pete66 · 2006-02-06, 07:25 AM

thats awesome, looks a bit clean though... go ride!

peter.bier · 2006-02-06, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swarbrim

What length are the cranks?

Mike

The cranks are 150s. I used to ride with 170s but discovered I could cover virtually the same terrain with 150s. Hills are a bit tougher but it lets you motor faster over cross country.

Now when I switch back to 170s they feel waaaay too long.

saam · 2006-02-07, 05:57 AM

I have always wanted to do that.

more pics please

trials2k · 2006-02-07, 06:13 AM

sorry to say the same thing evrything else has, but that 26er is insanely attractive

i want to buy her off u

onebyone · 2006-02-07, 09:38 AM

Nice idea. Looks great

muzzle · 2006-02-07, 09:57 AM

mean uni mate, one problem tho... the brake mounts dont line up with the rim, you will have to modify it to get some proper stopping power. heehee

peter.bier · 2006-02-07, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muzzle

mean uni mate, one problem tho... the brake mounts dont line up with the rim, you will have to modify it to get some proper stopping power. heehee

That was the only down side but since I have still not got round to putting brakes on my coker which has had brake mounts for three years, I figure it was a small price to pay to get the wheel size I wanted.

steveyo · 2006-02-07, 01:54 PM

Someone (Nick, maybe?) had just such a "KH26" at the November Long Island Uni gathering.

Sorry, but it's still a cool vehicle.

2006-02-06, 03:31 AM	#1
peter.bier Posting since 97 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Auckland Age: 35 Posts: 472	World's first KH26? Hi folks, My little project to produce a customized 26" mountain unicycle is finally finished. I have ridden a 26" wheel size for offroad unicycling for years and always wanted a splined one that would do the job. I decided to take a KH 29er frame and build up a 26" wheelset that would fit inside it. The parts are pretty much identical with the stock KH 29er except I have replaced the 29 inch rim with a sun double wide 26" rim, thrown an nduro leopard 3" tyre on it and wacked on a UDC gel saddle. The result is a 7.4kg mountain unicycle which should allow me to hit all the drops and jumps I have been avoiding. Anyone else done this before? Attached Images __________________ -Peter Bier

2006-02-06, 04:34 AM	#3
Unitik908 The Lone Clothespin.... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Evansville, Indiana Age: 22 Posts: 2,611	ive always wondered why no one has done this... looks sweet Chase __________________ All hail the exhaulted Sigpoose, for he is forever king... R.I.P Unibiker R.I.P Gazzaloddi R.I.P Paul Hester R.I.P James Doohan R.I.P Mitch Hedberg R.I.P Peter Jennings R.I.P Pope John Paul II R.I.P James_Potters_Cat YAMS Last edited by THE dave and Sigpoose on 2005-09-05 at 08:56 PM

2006-02-06, 06:54 AM	#6
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2006-02-06, 07:01 AM	#7
TheObieOne3226 ***** Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelphia Age: 26 Posts: 3,441	Nice ride. __________________ SWAT Gallery SWAT webpage Arrow Racing Sixsixone "Obie is definately a trend setter, I got in to unicycling because of him, and came here because of him" - KJ-52 "try not to annoy the great Obie, for he is better than us." - Murde Mental Disclaimer: The above message was not intended to offend anyone. If you are offended I can take no responsibility for my actions because I don't feel like it. Also you are reading an internet newsgroup where not everyone will share your same views and beliefs, be able to take criticism and post/read threads at your own risk.

2006-02-07, 05:57 AM	#10
saam Muni Muni Muni Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rockhampton, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 284	I have always wanted to do that. more pics please __________________ Sam

2006-02-06, 03:46 AM	#2
markf movie nerd Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: central iowa Age: 32 Posts: 1,352	clever.

2006-02-06, 06:47 AM	#5
markf movie nerd Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: central iowa Age: 32 Posts: 1,352	more photos.

2006-02-06, 07:25 AM	#8
pete66 UNI branded Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wellington, NZ Age: 31 Posts: 936	thats awesome, looks a bit clean though... go ride!

2006-02-07, 06:13 AM	#11
trials2k Live and Die Trials Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 424	sorry to say the same thing evrything else has, but that 26er is insanely attractive i want to buy her off u __________________ One Wheel, One Foot, Why Not !!??

2006-02-07, 09:38 AM	#12
onebyone Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Age: 60 Posts: 412	Nice idea. Looks great __________________ Mal Unicycle.com Australia www.municycle.com.au

2006-02-07, 09:57 AM	#13
muzzle UNI branded Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Age: 28 Posts: 1,183	mean uni mate, one problem tho... the brake mounts dont line up with the rim, you will have to modify it to get some proper stopping power. heehee

2006-02-07, 01:54 PM	#15
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