Qu-ax splined OR Nimbus hoppley

one wheely · 2006-09-04, 08:38 AM

I've done some research into a good trials uni and cut the choices down to these two, which really caught my eye.

Main factors i'm looking for are hub/frame/rim/crank strength.

Qu-ax splined
http://www.unicycle.uk.com/shop/shop...?catalogid=646

Nimbus hoppley
http://www.unicycle.uk.com/shop/shop...?catalogid=828

I can only buy one, so which would you recomend that i buy?

Victory · 2006-09-04, 02:13 PM

I like them both... I think they're both equal in quality it's now up to a matter of preferance: (just like Coke vs Pepsi)

Qu-Ax:
-48 spoke (slightly heaver but stronger)
-thicker foam seat (good if you are on the seat alot)
-yellow and black (distinctively Qu-Ax)

Hoppley
-36 spoke (lighter but less strength)
-thinner gel seat (better for pulling out to sif)
-blue and black (close in colour to a KH)

Eroick · 2006-09-04, 05:22 PM

Well, Tony dented his Qu-Ax rim, and I have been told that it isnt that great of a rim.

unisteve · 2006-09-04, 05:26 PM

The Hoppley has 127mm cranks and the Qu-Ax has 145mm cranks.

I know a lot of people have said that the old KH + Qu-Ax cranks make for a very cheap tough setup.

monkeyman · 2006-09-04, 05:29 PM

Get Qu-Ax...I've heard more people recommend/praise them then the Hoppley.

mornish · 2006-09-04, 05:43 PM

get the hoppley. I've heard the qu-ax rims aren't to great, and the KH rims are awesome. the gel saddle is much comfier than the qu-ax, and is skinnier, so it's better for sif and flatland. the hoppley is also better because It's 36 hole, because almost all trials rims are 36 hole. the hoppley also has a steel seatpost, a powder coated nimbus frame(very very strong) and very grippy pedals. also, the KH hubs rule.

Victory · 2006-09-04, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eroick

Well, Tony dented his Qu-Ax rim, and I have been told that it isnt that great of a rim.

yeah but mine's a 24" and until recenlty I didn't roll out on high drops... I'm thinking even the kh 24 rim would have flattened also.

olarf · 2006-09-04, 08:07 PM

Get the QU-AX, it has a new extra wide rim since a few month and mine work fine. But I only test it up to 3 or 4 feet with 78 kg
You can get the new QU-AX saddle instead of the older one for sure. If you also change the fork into the QU-AX Alloy Fork its fantastic

You also have the newer generation cranks which are stronger and a bit longer.

burjzyntski · 2006-09-04, 09:05 PM

I have the Hoppley and absolutely nothing to complain about. It is very strong, bombproof for sure.

olarf · 2006-09-04, 09:24 PM

hahaha, this could become a nice game

At least I think both are nearly the same Quality so its about the Cranks to make your decision.

one wheely · 2006-09-04, 10:02 PM

Do you think the fact that the hoppley has an kh04 might make it harder to upgrade later on?

well...it might come down to the flip of a coin

Spudman · 2006-09-04, 10:12 PM

Are you planning on doing mainly trials or street tricks with it?

If you want to do mostly trials then get the Qu-ax, the 145 cranks provide waaay more control than the 127s. If you just want to cruise around and do spinning/flipping tricks then get the Hoppley.

olarf · 2006-09-04, 10:23 PM

I agree 100%

one wheely · 2006-09-05, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spudman

Are you planning on doing mainly trials or street tricks with it?

Mostly trials. If i was to do any street, i think it would only be flatland stuff.

Joe2005 · 2006-10-24, 03:33 PM

How come I can't find the Nimbus Hoppley on Unicycle.com anymore?

It's disappeared!!! So frustrating

. Anyone know when if or where it will be back?

View Poll Results: Which is better(for trials): Qu-ax splined or Nimbus Hoppley
Qu-ax splined is better	20	62.50%
Nimbus Hoppley is better	10	31.25%
I don't like either!	2	6.25%
Voters: 32. You may not vote on this poll

2006-09-04, 08:38 AM	#1
one wheely increase the peace Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brisbane Age: 22 Posts: 454	Qu-ax splined OR Nimbus hoppley I've done some research into a good trials uni and cut the choices down to these two, which really caught my eye. Main factors i'm looking for are hub/frame/rim/crank strength. Qu-ax splined http://www.unicycle.uk.com/shop/shop...?catalogid=646 Nimbus hoppley http://www.unicycle.uk.com/shop/shop...?catalogid=828 I can only buy one, so which would you recomend that i buy? __________________ Q: Why did the bike suddenly collapse from exhaustion? A: Because it was two tired. Why stroll...when you can... roll?

2006-09-04, 02:13 PM	#2
Victory It's like doing a wheelie forever! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cornwall, ON, Canada Age: 34 Posts: 398	I like them both... I think they're both equal in quality it's now up to a matter of preferance: (just like Coke vs Pepsi) Qu-Ax: -48 spoke (slightly heaver but stronger) -thicker foam seat (good if you are on the seat alot) -yellow and black (distinctively Qu-Ax) Hoppley -36 spoke (lighter but less strength) -thinner gel seat (better for pulling out to sif) -blue and black (close in colour to a KH) __________________ My Gallery "I think they make unicycles with training wheels. They're called BlKES!" ~captainkrunk61 Last edited by Victory; 2006-09-04 at 02:14 PM.

2006-09-04, 05:22 PM	#3
Eroick Going places on wheel. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Age: 22 Posts: 803	Well, Tony dented his Qu-Ax rim, and I have been told that it isnt that great of a rim. __________________ --Eric Evenchick Email/MSN: eevench@gmail.com Unicyclin' Blog! Municycle.ca: Canada's Unicycle.com

2006-09-04, 05:26 PM	#4
unisteve Yes? Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 23 Posts: 1,336	The Hoppley has 127mm cranks and the Qu-Ax has 145mm cranks. I know a lot of people have said that the old KH + Qu-Ax cranks make for a very cheap tough setup. __________________ "...if a bunch of fellow unicyclists can't rally around, commiserate and say 'chin up, lad', then what is this world coming to?" -GILD

2006-09-04, 05:43 PM	#6
mornish magic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: tomorrow. Age: 19 Posts: 5,895	get the hoppley. I've heard the qu-ax rims aren't to great, and the KH rims are awesome. the gel saddle is much comfier than the qu-ax, and is skinnier, so it's better for sif and flatland. the hoppley is also better because It's 36 hole, because almost all trials rims are 36 hole. the hoppley also has a steel seatpost, a powder coated nimbus frame(very very strong) and very grippy pedals. also, the KH hubs rule.

2006-09-04, 08:07 PM	#8
olarf team unicycle.tv Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hennef / Germany Age: 46 Posts: 2,281	Get the QU-AX, it has a new extra wide rim since a few month and mine work fine. But I only test it up to 3 or 4 feet with 78 kg You can get the new QU-AX saddle instead of the older one for sure. If you also change the fork into the QU-AX Alloy Fork its fantastic You also have the newer generation cranks which are stronger and a bit longer. __________________ unicycle.tv * mad4one * BetterForYourBody.com * municycle.com * EUC *** IUF

2006-09-04, 09:05 PM	#9
burjzyntski be norml Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hobe Sound, Florida (HSL) Age: 24 Posts: 1,731	I have the Hoppley and absolutely nothing to complain about. It is very strong, bombproof for sure. __________________ It's no good being Polish unless you prove it once a day. "Every silver lining's got a touch of gray." -Nude & Proud-

2006-09-04, 09:24 PM	#10
olarf team unicycle.tv Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hennef / Germany Age: 46 Posts: 2,281	hahaha, this could become a nice game At least I think both are nearly the same Quality so its about the Cranks to make your decision. __________________ unicycle.tv * mad4one * BetterForYourBody.com * municycle.com * EUC *** IUF

2006-09-04, 10:02 PM	#11
one wheely increase the peace Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brisbane Age: 22 Posts: 454	Do you think the fact that the hoppley has an kh04 might make it harder to upgrade later on? well...it might come down to the flip of a coin __________________ Q: Why did the bike suddenly collapse from exhaustion? A: Because it was two tired. Why stroll...when you can... roll?

2006-09-04, 10:12 PM	#12
Spudman yeah. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chandler, AZ Age: 25 Posts: 1,699	Are you planning on doing mainly trials or street tricks with it? If you want to do mostly trials then get the Qu-ax, the 145 cranks provide waaay more control than the 127s. If you just want to cruise around and do spinning/flipping tricks then get the Hoppley.

2006-09-04, 10:23 PM	#13
olarf team unicycle.tv Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hennef / Germany Age: 46 Posts: 2,281	I agree 100% __________________ unicycle.tv * mad4one * BetterForYourBody.com * municycle.com * EUC *** IUF

2006-10-24, 03:33 PM	#15
Joe2005 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 22 Posts: 1,318	How come I can't find the Nimbus Hoppley on Unicycle.com anymore? It's disappeared!!! So frustrating . Anyone know when if or where it will be back?

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