Bike Vs Coker Vs 24" Muni

[simonb]

Hi


Im getting into distance unicycing but i only have a 16" learner and a 24" muni. Obviously the 16" is out of the question but the 24" still isnt up to much.

So, how big is the difference between a 24" with 170mm cranks and a 36er with 150s or 125mm cranks?

Also, how does a 36er compare to the speeds of a normal bike?

Thanks for anything you can tell me!
simonb

[tholub]

Originally Posted by simonb

Hi


Im getting into distance unicycing but i only have a 16" learner and a 24" muni. Obviously the 16" is out of the question but the 24" still isnt up to much.

So, how big is the difference between a 24" with 170mm cranks and a 36er with 150s or 125mm cranks?

Also, how does a 36er compare to the speeds of a normal bike?

Thanks for anything you can tell me!
simonb

There is very little comparison between a 36" and a 24" MUni. The cruising and top speeds are probably double on the 36". Most people would want to start with 140/150mm cranks on a 36", but many switch to 125mm over time, depending on the terrain.

A decent rider on a 36" on uphills can keep up with bicyclists who are moderately weaker. On the flats, he can keep up with bicyclists who are significantly weaker. On downhills, he can't keep up.

[saskatchewanian]

yup, basically there is no comparison between a 24 and a 36, two completely different beasts.

Last year I was averaging 20km/h with my 36er with 127s, I was not much slower with 150s. Last time I rode with bikes was the Waskesiu MS bike tour and I finished before the majority of the bikers but I was in much better shape than the average rider. If I was on a bike I could have easily took an hour off my time. I rode the last 20km alternatively passing and being passed by a lady who was 68 years old (who also obviously finished before the majority of the riders).