Qu-ax 24" Mountain Unicycle

[unibeast009]

I'm looking for a very "Hardcore" mountain unicycle and I have heard that the Qu-ax 24" Mountain Unicycle ( http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=796 ) is bombproof. Are there any notible downsides to it? Also, to put a magura brake on it, it says that you need brake clamps, and I'm not sure what those are and how to get them.

[wickedbob]

That is good, but I recommend the nimbus isis muni with kh cranks. It really is better than the qu-ax, both are very strong. Your not going to break either one or anything like that. What makes the nimbus better is the isis hub meaning you can buy and choose from many more cranks. You also have more of a selection as to what size you want. Be sure to get the kh cranks though, the other ones have a much better chance of breaking depending on how good you are. Even if your still learning they are a good investment.


link-http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=1050

[Cypress]

Originally Posted by wickedbob

That is good, but I recommend the nimbus isis muni with kh cranks. It really is better than the qu-ax, both are very strong. Your not going to break either one or anything like that. What makes the nimbus better is the isis hub meaning you can buy and choose from many more cranks. You also have more of a selection as to what size you want. Be sure to get the kh cranks though, the other ones have a much better chance of breaking depending on how good you are. Even if your still learning they are a good investment.


link-http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=1050

agreed completely...but that is still a nice uni.

[unibeast009]

Could I put brakes on it (the Nimbus) w/o any upgrades?

[kington99]

Originally Posted by unibeast009

Could I put brakes on it (the Nimbus) w/o any upgrades?

no the nimbus frames do not support brakes, you'd need to get a mounting set welded on.

The clamps you will require for the qu-ax look like this.

[unibeast009]

Does that cost extra to weld them on? (If I order from UDC can they install it)?

[vanpaun]

They are both ISIS

[wickedbob]

Originally Posted by vanpaun

They are both ISIS

No they are not, click on the link. Before saying something like that at least click on the link, ok? That is the old 10spline qu-ax crankset.



I say go with the nimbus still, even though you would have to get something welded on, or replace the frame.

[vanpaun]

Originally Posted by wickedbob

No they are not, click on the link. Before saying something like that at least click on the link, ok? That is the old 10spline qu-ax crankset.

Don't be a dick. I can read, and did click the link. This is what I read:

Model 1401. Featuring a cold-forged, ten-splined ISIS CroMo-crankset, this cycle is nearly indestructible. Includes a Kris Holm-style saddle with front lift handle.

Features:

Seat post clamp with 2 bolts
Lightweight aluminium-alloy pedals
Tough Kris Holm Style saddle with yellow front lift handle, well-padded
High-tread 24 x 2.6 Kenda Kinetics Tire
Heavy-duty 48 spoke double walled rim
Hardcore black CrMo Muni-fork with footrests
Brake bosses for Magura brake. Note that this is not supplied with Magura brake clamps.
Yellow ten-splined ISIS Qu-ax CroMo hub for extra strength.
170mm BMX ISIS splined cranks with 10 spline axle
25.4mm seatpost
42mm OD bearings
Cycle Weight - 17 lbs

[wickedbob]

Originally Posted by vanpaun

Don't be a dick. I can read, and did click the link. This is what I read:

Model 1401. Featuring a cold-forged, ten-splined ISIS CroMo-crankset, this cycle is nearly indestructible. Includes a Kris Holm-style saddle with front lift handle.

Features:

Seat post clamp with 2 bolts
Lightweight aluminium-alloy pedals
Tough Kris Holm Style saddle with yellow front lift handle, well-padded
High-tread 24 x 2.6 Kenda Kinetics Tire
Heavy-duty 48 spoke double walled rim
Hardcore black CrMo Muni-fork with footrests
Brake bosses for Magura brake. Note that this is not supplied with Magura brake clamps.
Yellow ten-splined ISIS Qu-ax CroMo hub for extra strength.
170mm BMX ISIS splined cranks with 10 spline axle
25.4mm seatpost
42mm OD bearings
Cycle Weight - 17 lbs

Wow, I apologise, I was a dick. Completely missed it saying it was isis. Sorry dude. I guess I skimmed through the reading and looked at the picture more.

[vanpaun]

I'm sorry, but I find it funny that you criticized me, for being wrong and not reading on a subject you were wrong about and didn't read .

[wickedbob]

Originally Posted by vanpaun

I'm sorry, but I find it funny that you criticized me, for being wrong and not reading on a subject you were wrong about and didn't read .

Haha, yeah, take foot with a very firm grip and insert into mouth... that is what I should have done.

[vanpaun]

Originally Posted by wickedbob

Haha, yeah, take foot with a very firm grip and insert into mouth... that is what I should have done.

[jamessd]

Threadjack much?

I too think the Nimbus ISIS. Brakes can't be that much of a necessity just build your legs up a bit! And then if you decide that your terrain really does require brakes, either get some mounts welded on or even better buy a KH frame, which is arguably the best for weight and strength (ok... excluding ti frames etc...).

[unibeast009]

So, to get everything together-
The nimbus is a better choice then the Qu-ax 24" Muni, because you have more options as far as cranks go. On the Qu-ax, people said that the cranks ARE NOT ISIS, but after looking more at the website (http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=796) it says clearly that the cranks are infact ISIS. The nimbus does not hold brakes unless you weld the "brake holders" (brake bosses?) on, or you get a new frame. On http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=796 it says the Qu-ax has those already, making brakes easy to put on. So, now I am completly torn. If there is any incorrect info. above, please tell me.