Unicycle for just general riding?

[DevinTheArtist]

I have been practicing and have gotten very good on my Torker LX 20 inch unicycle. I am looking to get something a lot nicer for just riding around town or whatever. I don't do any long distances, just cruise around town... and the 20 inch gets tiring after awhile. I'm about 220 pounds and around 5'7'', so I might need something heavier, I don't know. I'm also thinking of getting a 24 inch, as I think a 29 inch would be way too big.

I have been looking at the Nimbus II, but I really don't know what's right for me.

Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!

[Harley]

Originally Posted by DevinTheArtist

I have been practicing and have gotten very good on my Torker LX 20 inch unicycle. I am looking to get something a lot nicer for just riding around town or whatever. I don't do any long distances, just cruise around town... and the 20 inch gets tiring after awhile. I'm about 220 pounds and around 5'7'', so I might need something heavier, I don't know. I'm also thinking of getting a 24 inch, as I think a 29 inch would be way too big.

I have been looking at the Nimbus II, but I really don't know what's right for me.

Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!

If your cruising around town intails distances of greater that 3 to 5 miles at a time then you might be happier with a 29". Torker make both 24" & 29" models that are reasonably priced and if its just general riding that you want to do then you shouldn't require a splined hub. If you have intentions of any kind of major hopping or jumping greater than say curb height then a splined axel would be a good idea based on your weight.

The Nimbus II would be a great uni for you if you decide to go with a 24"

[SHAY_CAM]

Get a torker DX 24.

[cathwood]

Definately go for a 29.

[tholub]

A 24" is pretty much the standard "general riding" unicycle. But if you already have a 20", it might make more sense to get a 29", so you have one unicycle for when you're not going anywhere (learning skills, playing basketball, performing), and one unicycle for when you're going somewhere. A 29" is a lot nicer for riding any kind of distance than a 24".

If you get a 29er, I would recommend the Nimbus ISIS over the Torker AX; the Torker doesn't have a very good saddle, and all of its parts are odd dimensions. The ISIS hub is also much stronger than the Torker hub.

The Nimbus ISIS 24" would be a good 24", if that's what you decide on.

[1-wheeled-grape]

the 29 would be better i think for general riding, its faster and less tiring than a 24. And i think theyre more fun, but im short and being high up is a novelty to me !!

[legtod2]

29, 29, 29, 29, 29, 29 ...

Get the picture.

[DevinTheArtist]

Thanks everyone for the help... I don't exactly hate the 20 inch when riding around town, but everyone here has to understand I live in a very, very small town. I'd say population is around 200-300. I don't ride very much at once, just maybe around a couple blocks.

I like the fact that the 24 inch would also be okay for the same reason I bought my 20 inch - I'm the school mascot. Which means, if my 20 inch ever becomes unusable, I can use the 24 for in the gym and the football field.
Also, it's not a whole lot bigger than the 20, but not too big.

I don't crave speed.. thats why I can live with my 20 inch until my birthday which is in July. Also, I'm only 17 and I want something that'll last until I get to college!

[TattooedBandit]

If you don't want a 29", then a 26" is a good ride. Still smallish but better than a 24" for just riding around. I got one and its great. Can also use it offroad (Muni/XC) or road with a slick tyre. 26" Nimbus ISIS Muni with 137mm KH cranks.

It's worth a thought anyway.

[DevinTheArtist]

I'm not really into the offroad/muni riding. I really like the idea of getting a 24 inch... 29 inch is way too big and I don't like the options for 26 inch unicycles.

[thieum]

Originally Posted by DevinTheArtist

I don't like the options for 26 inch unicycles.

It's a shame, beause it certainly is your best option. Convenient smallish size, with decent speed.

[Wheel Rider]

Originally Posted by DevinTheArtist

... I really like the idea of getting a 24 inch... 29 inch is way too big and I don't like the options for 26 inch unicycles.

Sounds like you thought this through and made up your mind. You should get the 24.

[skilewis74]

Originally Posted by DevinTheArtist

I'm not really into the offroad/muni riding. I really like the idea of getting a 24 inch... 29 inch is way too big and I don't like the options for 26 inch unicycles.

True, there aren't a lot of options for 26" atm, but I'd still consider it.
Torker LX or Nimbus ISIS (go for the Nimbus IMO)

MY 24 isn't a lot faster than my 20. I'm kind of slow but I can ride my commute in a bit over 30 min on the 20 and a bit under 25 min on the 24".

The 29" will be hard to fit into some trunks and take on the bus w/o disasembly.

[lpounds]

29 is the best for zippity doo da'ing around town. It is so fun and by no mean too big. If you are from Canada get a Bedford 29

[Unibugg]

When I wanted a new uni last year, I asked for advice on this forum and was shocked that so many people recommended a 29. I hadn't even thought it a possibility for me; it sounded so big. But I listened and without even trying one, ordered one from my LBS. At first it was big and I was awkward on it.

It didn't take long for me love riding it. Not long at all. It is so versatile. I ride it on the sidewalk among pedestrians. On trails, in the park, fairly long distances, and then just for a spin.

It fits in my trunk and goes just about everywhere I do.

Have you tried a 29? or are you assuming it is too big?