New Torker AX 29 - Page 5

OneWheelLess · 2008-03-23, 01:17 AM

the lx/ax cranks are quite different from the cx. the lx and ax unis are really pretty good for the money. many components are shared between the two. just keep in mind you get what you pay for. in my opinion, the lx unis are as good or better than anything you can get up to around $200. especially w/ the exellent warranty

boisei · 2008-03-25, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrashing

Good question. I've forgotten exactly what hub I was scheming with then. I eventually bought a 29" KH frame, and presently have a 24" wheel in it. I had tried 29 and 24" wheels and found I like the 24" muni wheel best.

UDC says it's the Suzue 48-hole High-Flange Cotterless Hub and Axle Assembly.

feel the light · 2008-03-31, 06:01 AM

A couple of things I learned.

A KH seat post will fit an ax 29 perfectly, despite being listed on UDC as being different sizes.

This is a good thing to know if you are going to order a KH free ride seat for your ax. You can't put a KH seat on a Torker LX or AX seat post, they have different bolt patterns. You must get a KH post for your KH seat. The stock ax seat looks good, but feels bad.

The tire has a weird bike type air valve in the tube. I had to go to the LBS and get an adapter ( $ 1.60) before I could put air in it.

Overall I like the thing. It's very light, I can bungie it to the side of my motorcycle.

Chrashing · 2008-03-31, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by feel the light

... A KH seat post will fit an ax 29 perfectly, despite being listed on UDC as being different sizes...

That is interesting, since the main reason I didn't get the AX, was that I wanted to use the KH seat, and thought that adapting things would become too sloppy. Thank you feel the light.

bubbaeck · 2008-04-02, 08:38 PM

That funny valve is called a presta valve... the "normal" other kind is called a schrader valve. Presta valves are used a lot on road bike and high end mtb.

blot · 2008-04-03, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by feel the light

A KH seat post will fit an ax 29 perfectly, despite being listed on UDC as being different sizes.

Which seat post and saddle did you get to fit?

bubbaeck · 2008-04-13, 02:17 PM

Anyone have any ideas on how to mount a brake to an AX? The frame is oval shaped. I was thinking those hose clamp mouting brackets on unicycle dot com.

bprsnt · 2008-06-13, 06:10 PM

I bought from the bicycle source on Ebay for $169.00, shipping was $29.00 and it arrived in 3days.
I will be upgrading the seat and just ordered the Big Apple tire.

My only complaint is the seatpost tube was not honed out all the way so the post would not go in the last 3".

I think it is a great deal anyway as a starter 29".

2008-03-23, 01:17 AM	#61
OneWheelLess weather is a fiend Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: pennsylvania, usa Posts: 505	the lx/ax cranks are quite different from the cx. the lx and ax unis are really pretty good for the money. many components are shared between the two. just keep in mind you get what you pay for. in my opinion, the lx unis are as good or better than anything you can get up to around $200. especially w/ the exellent warranty __________________ android power.

2008-03-31, 06:01 AM	#63
feel the light level 1 fat guy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Key West, FL Posts: 2,523	I got an ax 29 this week A couple of things I learned. A KH seat post will fit an ax 29 perfectly, despite being listed on UDC as being different sizes. This is a good thing to know if you are going to order a KH free ride seat for your ax. You can't put a KH seat on a Torker LX or AX seat post, they have different bolt patterns. You must get a KH post for your KH seat. The stock ax seat looks good, but feels bad. The tire has a weird bike type air valve in the tube. I had to go to the LBS and get an adapter ( $ 1.60) before I could put air in it. Overall I like the thing. It's very light, I can bungie it to the side of my motorcycle.

2008-06-13, 06:10 PM	#68
bprsnt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rosemount, MN Age: 48 Posts: 6	I Bought the Torker 29" AX on ebay $169.00 I bought from the bicycle source on Ebay for $169.00, shipping was $29.00 and it arrived in 3days. I will be upgrading the seat and just ordered the Big Apple tire. My only complaint is the seatpost tube was not honed out all the way so the post would not go in the last 3". I think it is a great deal anyway as a starter 29". Last edited by bprsnt; 2008-06-13 at 06:10 PM.

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2008-04-02, 08:38 PM	#65
bubbaeck Co-President, WA Unicycle Club Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 56	That funny valve is called a presta valve... the "normal" other kind is called a schrader valve. Presta valves are used a lot on road bike and high end mtb.

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bubbaeck Co-President, WA Unicycle Club Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 56	Anyone have any ideas on how to mount a brake to an AX? The frame is oval shaped. I was thinking those hose clamp mouting brackets on unicycle dot com.

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