New to unicycling, have a few questions

[Gobd]

I just bought a Unistar LX Thursday night from Aurorua Cycles in Seattle
but I'm wondering if when you push the unicycle with you hands if it is
supposed to have two spots where it gets harder to push and then
easier.

Also, when you were first learning did it seem like you un-learned
things when you stopped practicing for a few hours? I was able to make
it around 20 feet without too much trouble then went to diner came back
and had a lot of trouble with that.

Is having the seat exactly straight that important? I know on a bike it
isn't too important but I've been riding a bike forever.

Lastly, do any of you know how much it costs to get new rear and front
seat guards for this unicycle? Once I learn to ride and quit dropping
the thing so often I'm thinking about getting new ones.

I think I'm learning this pretty fast (day wise at least) I've only had
the unicycle around 42 hours and have gone 25 feet today. I've practiced
4 hours since I got it, once you get on a unicycle you just don't want
to get off!


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[Krashin'Kenny]

Welcome to the wonderful one wheeled world of unicycling. It seems like
you're making excellent progress. Try to keep the seat as straight as
possible. It will make riding in a straight line easier. The uni
shouldn't have tight spots as you roll it. The bearing holders may be
overtightened a little. Try backing the nuts off about a quarter of
turn to see if it rolls smoother. You can purchase the saddle bumpers
seperately from unicycle.com


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[Krashin'Kenny]

Welcome to the wonderful one wheeled world of unicycling. It seems like
you're making excellent progress. Try to keep the seat as straight as
possible. It will make riding in a straight line easier. The uni
shouldn't have tight spots as you roll it. The bearing holders may be
overtightened a little. Try backing the nuts off about a quarter of
turn to see if it rolls smoother. You can purchase the saddle bumpers
seperately from unicycle.com


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[Krashin'Kenny]

Welcome to the wonderful one wheeled world of unicycling. It seems like
you're making excellent progress. Try to keep the seat as straight as
possible. It will make riding in a straight line easier. The uni
shouldn't have tight spots as you roll it. The bearing holders may be
overtightened a little. Try backing the nuts off about a quarter of
turn to see if it rolls smoother. You can purchase the saddle bumpers
seperately from unicycle.com


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[Krashin'Kenny]

Welcome to the wonderful one wheeled world of unicycling. It seems like
you're making excellent progress. Try to keep the seat as straight as
possible. It will make riding in a straight line easier. The uni
shouldn't have tight spots as you roll it. The bearing holders may be
overtightened a little. Try backing the nuts off about a quarter of
turn to see if it rolls smoother. You can purchase the saddle bumpers
seperately from unicycle.com


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[Gobd]

Ohh and how do you change the tube? I know from luck on a bike that
thing will explode in a few days and I'll be stuck changing it.


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[Gobd]

Ohh and how do you change the tube? I know from luck on a bike that
thing will explode in a few days and I'll be stuck changing it.


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[Gobd]

Ohh and how do you change the tube? I know from luck on a bike that
thing will explode in a few days and I'll be stuck changing it.


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[Gobd]

Ohh and how do you change the tube? I know from luck on a bike that
thing will explode in a few days and I'll be stuck changing it.


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[Ken Cline]

"Gobd" > writes:

> Ohh and how do you change the tube? I know from luck on a bike that
> thing will explode in a few days and I'll be stuck changing it.

It is probably easier to patch the tube than replace it. You can
usually take the tire off the rim and find the leak without taking
the wheel off the frame. A least I assume so, I used to do this on my
non quick release bicycle.

Patching a tube is really easy and though I've had tubes with nearly a
dozen patches, every one has held up.

Ken

[Ken Cline]

"Gobd" > writes:

> Ohh and how do you change the tube? I know from luck on a bike that
> thing will explode in a few days and I'll be stuck changing it.

It is probably easier to patch the tube than replace it. You can
usually take the tire off the rim and find the leak without taking
the wheel off the frame. A least I assume so, I used to do this on my
non quick release bicycle.

Patching a tube is really easy and though I've had tubes with nearly a
dozen patches, every one has held up.

Ken

[Ken Cline]

"Gobd" > writes:

> Ohh and how do you change the tube? I know from luck on a bike that
> thing will explode in a few days and I'll be stuck changing it.

It is probably easier to patch the tube than replace it. You can
usually take the tire off the rim and find the leak without taking
the wheel off the frame. A least I assume so, I used to do this on my
non quick release bicycle.

Patching a tube is really easy and though I've had tubes with nearly a
dozen patches, every one has held up.

Ken

[Ken Cline]

"Gobd" > writes:

> Ohh and how do you change the tube? I know from luck on a bike that
> thing will explode in a few days and I'll be stuck changing it.

It is probably easier to patch the tube than replace it. You can
usually take the tire off the rim and find the leak without taking
the wheel off the frame. A least I assume so, I used to do this on my
non quick release bicycle.

Patching a tube is really easy and though I've had tubes with nearly a
dozen patches, every one has held up.

Ken

[Naomi]

Tube failing: worry about it when it happens: I am 3 years in without a
problem.
But it should be little different to changing a bicycle tube. once you get
the wheel out of the frame.

Naomi


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[Naomi]

Tube failing: worry about it when it happens: I am 3 years in without a
problem.
But it should be little different to changing a bicycle tube. once you get
the wheel out of the frame.

Naomi


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> Ohh and how do you change the tube? I know from luck on a bike that
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>
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[Naomi]

Tube failing: worry about it when it happens: I am 3 years in without a
problem.
But it should be little different to changing a bicycle tube. once you get
the wheel out of the frame.

Naomi


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> Ohh and how do you change the tube? I know from luck on a bike that
> thing will explode in a few days and I'll be stuck changing it.
>
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[Naomi]

Tube failing: worry about it when it happens: I am 3 years in without a
problem.
But it should be little different to changing a bicycle tube. once you get
the wheel out of the frame.

Naomi


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> Ohh and how do you change the tube? I know from luck on a bike that
> thing will explode in a few days and I'll be stuck changing it.
>
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[Klaas Bil]

On Sat, 21 Aug 2004 15:26:42 -0500, "Gobd" wrote:

>I'm wondering if when you push the unicycle with you hands if it is
>supposed to have two spots where it gets harder to push and then
>easier.
No shouldn't be. Indeed probably the bearing holder nuts are (or have
been) overtightened. If you follow Krashin'Kenny's advice, make sure
you don't "overloose" the nuts or you will lose them.

>Also, when you were first learning did it seem like you un-learned
>things when you stopped practicing for a few hours?
Yes, learning will go like that. But the overall line will be up.
Seems like you're doing excellently anyway. Check
<http://www.xs4all.nl/~klaasbil/agelearn_short.htm> to see how long it
took other people to learn.

>Is having the seat exactly straight that important?
More important than on a bike, but a uni is still rideable with a few
degrees offset.

>Lastly, do any of you know how much it costs to get new rear and front
>seat guards for this unicycle? Once I learn to ride and quit dropping
>the thing so often I'm thinking about getting new ones.
Usually, seats with metal bumpers are cheap and uncomfortable. If you
experience discomfort in the crotch region, we would have some
recommendations. Or, better still, do a search for 'seat comfort' on
this forum.

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[Klaas Bil]

On Sat, 21 Aug 2004 15:26:42 -0500, "Gobd" wrote:

>I'm wondering if when you push the unicycle with you hands if it is
>supposed to have two spots where it gets harder to push and then
>easier.
No shouldn't be. Indeed probably the bearing holder nuts are (or have
been) overtightened. If you follow Krashin'Kenny's advice, make sure
you don't "overloose" the nuts or you will lose them.

>Also, when you were first learning did it seem like you un-learned
>things when you stopped practicing for a few hours?
Yes, learning will go like that. But the overall line will be up.
Seems like you're doing excellently anyway. Check
<http://www.xs4all.nl/~klaasbil/agelearn_short.htm> to see how long it
took other people to learn.

>Is having the seat exactly straight that important?
More important than on a bike, but a uni is still rideable with a few
degrees offset.

>Lastly, do any of you know how much it costs to get new rear and front
>seat guards for this unicycle? Once I learn to ride and quit dropping
>the thing so often I'm thinking about getting new ones.
Usually, seats with metal bumpers are cheap and uncomfortable. If you
experience discomfort in the crotch region, we would have some
recommendations. Or, better still, do a search for 'seat comfort' on
this forum.

Klaas Bil - Newsgroup Addict
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[Klaas Bil]

On Sat, 21 Aug 2004 15:26:42 -0500, "Gobd" wrote:

>I'm wondering if when you push the unicycle with you hands if it is
>supposed to have two spots where it gets harder to push and then
>easier.
No shouldn't be. Indeed probably the bearing holder nuts are (or have
been) overtightened. If you follow Krashin'Kenny's advice, make sure
you don't "overloose" the nuts or you will lose them.

>Also, when you were first learning did it seem like you un-learned
>things when you stopped practicing for a few hours?
Yes, learning will go like that. But the overall line will be up.
Seems like you're doing excellently anyway. Check
<http://www.xs4all.nl/~klaasbil/agelearn_short.htm> to see how long it
took other people to learn.

>Is having the seat exactly straight that important?
More important than on a bike, but a uni is still rideable with a few
degrees offset.

>Lastly, do any of you know how much it costs to get new rear and front
>seat guards for this unicycle? Once I learn to ride and quit dropping
>the thing so often I'm thinking about getting new ones.
Usually, seats with metal bumpers are cheap and uncomfortable. If you
experience discomfort in the crotch region, we would have some
recommendations. Or, better still, do a search for 'seat comfort' on
this forum.

Klaas Bil - Newsgroup Addict
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[Klaas Bil]

On Sat, 21 Aug 2004 15:26:42 -0500, "Gobd" wrote:

>I'm wondering if when you push the unicycle with you hands if it is
>supposed to have two spots where it gets harder to push and then
>easier.
No shouldn't be. Indeed probably the bearing holder nuts are (or have
been) overtightened. If you follow Krashin'Kenny's advice, make sure
you don't "overloose" the nuts or you will lose them.

>Also, when you were first learning did it seem like you un-learned
>things when you stopped practicing for a few hours?
Yes, learning will go like that. But the overall line will be up.
Seems like you're doing excellently anyway. Check
<http://www.xs4all.nl/~klaasbil/agelearn_short.htm> to see how long it
took other people to learn.

>Is having the seat exactly straight that important?
More important than on a bike, but a uni is still rideable with a few
degrees offset.

>Lastly, do any of you know how much it costs to get new rear and front
>seat guards for this unicycle? Once I learn to ride and quit dropping
>the thing so often I'm thinking about getting new ones.
Usually, seats with metal bumpers are cheap and uncomfortable. If you
experience discomfort in the crotch region, we would have some
recommendations. Or, better still, do a search for 'seat comfort' on
this forum.

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[asupercoolguy]

On the note of changing the tire tube. I changed mine by taking off the
four nuts that clamp the bearings on, but I think I did something wrong
because I screwed up the nylon lock nuts and had a (not) fun time trying
to find replacements...


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[asupercoolguy]

On the note of changing the tire tube. I changed mine by taking off the
four nuts that clamp the bearings on, but I think I did something wrong
because I screwed up the nylon lock nuts and had a (not) fun time trying
to find replacements...


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[asupercoolguy]

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four nuts that clamp the bearings on, but I think I did something wrong
because I screwed up the nylon lock nuts and had a (not) fun time trying
to find replacements...


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[asupercoolguy]

On the note of changing the tire tube. I changed mine by taking off the
four nuts that clamp the bearings on, but I think I did something wrong
because I screwed up the nylon lock nuts and had a (not) fun time trying
to find replacements...


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[Gobd]

asupercoolguy that's what i was worrying about. Is taking the 4 screws
that clamp the bearings on what you do to take the tire off?

Progress report: after about an hour of practice today I've made it a
long ways, a little more than half the length of a city block with some
downhill at the end. Now the balls of my feet hurt so I'm going to stop
for a little.


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[Gobd]

asupercoolguy that's what i was worrying about. Is taking the 4 screws
that clamp the bearings on what you do to take the tire off?

Progress report: after about an hour of practice today I've made it a
long ways, a little more than half the length of a city block with some
downhill at the end. Now the balls of my feet hurt so I'm going to stop
for a little.


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[Gobd]

asupercoolguy that's what i was worrying about. Is taking the 4 screws
that clamp the bearings on what you do to take the tire off?

Progress report: after about an hour of practice today I've made it a
long ways, a little more than half the length of a city block with some
downhill at the end. Now the balls of my feet hurt so I'm going to stop
for a little.


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[Gobd]

asupercoolguy that's what i was worrying about. Is taking the 4 screws
that clamp the bearings on what you do to take the tire off?

Progress report: after about an hour of practice today I've made it a
long ways, a little more than half the length of a city block with some
downhill at the end. Now the balls of my feet hurt so I'm going to stop
for a little.


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[Ken Cline]

"Gobd" > writes:

> asupercoolguy that's what i was worrying about. Is taking the 4 screws
> that clamp the bearings on what you do to take the tire off?

Yes. Removing the bearing clamps (2 bolts each side) releases the
wheel on must unicycles. I have no problem finding nuts with nylon
retaining washers - the local Ace Hardware stocks them in both english
and metric sizes.

Ken

[Ken Cline]

"Gobd" > writes:

> asupercoolguy that's what i was worrying about. Is taking the 4 screws
> that clamp the bearings on what you do to take the tire off?

Yes. Removing the bearing clamps (2 bolts each side) releases the
wheel on must unicycles. I have no problem finding nuts with nylon
retaining washers - the local Ace Hardware stocks them in both english
and metric sizes.

Ken

[Ken Cline]

"Gobd" > writes:

> asupercoolguy that's what i was worrying about. Is taking the 4 screws
> that clamp the bearings on what you do to take the tire off?

Yes. Removing the bearing clamps (2 bolts each side) releases the
wheel on must unicycles. I have no problem finding nuts with nylon
retaining washers - the local Ace Hardware stocks them in both english
and metric sizes.

Ken

[Ken Cline]

"Gobd" > writes:

> asupercoolguy that's what i was worrying about. Is taking the 4 screws
> that clamp the bearings on what you do to take the tire off?

Yes. Removing the bearing clamps (2 bolts each side) releases the
wheel on must unicycles. I have no problem finding nuts with nylon
retaining washers - the local Ace Hardware stocks them in both english
and metric sizes.

Ken

[Gobd]

Thanks a lot Ken for the help on the wheel part.

New question now. Is there a certain way to freemount a unicycle? (Is
that the right word? mounting without holding onto anything) What I've
been doing is getting the left pedal to just above the ground and
pushing it so the unicycle goes under me then hopping on and giving it a
half pedal backwards untill the pedals are horizontal then start
pedaling forward. Using that method I was able to get it right 3 times
in about 20 minutes but only go about 1 or 2 pedals before losing
balance.


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[Gobd]

Thanks a lot Ken for the help on the wheel part.

New question now. Is there a certain way to freemount a unicycle? (Is
that the right word? mounting without holding onto anything) What I've
been doing is getting the left pedal to just above the ground and
pushing it so the unicycle goes under me then hopping on and giving it a
half pedal backwards untill the pedals are horizontal then start
pedaling forward. Using that method I was able to get it right 3 times
in about 20 minutes but only go about 1 or 2 pedals before losing
balance.


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[Gobd]

Thanks a lot Ken for the help on the wheel part.

New question now. Is there a certain way to freemount a unicycle? (Is
that the right word? mounting without holding onto anything) What I've
been doing is getting the left pedal to just above the ground and
pushing it so the unicycle goes under me then hopping on and giving it a
half pedal backwards untill the pedals are horizontal then start
pedaling forward. Using that method I was able to get it right 3 times
in about 20 minutes but only go about 1 or 2 pedals before losing
balance.


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[Gobd]

Thanks a lot Ken for the help on the wheel part.

New question now. Is there a certain way to freemount a unicycle? (Is
that the right word? mounting without holding onto anything) What I've
been doing is getting the left pedal to just above the ground and
pushing it so the unicycle goes under me then hopping on and giving it a
half pedal backwards untill the pedals are horizontal then start
pedaling forward. Using that method I was able to get it right 3 times
in about 20 minutes but only go about 1 or 2 pedals before losing
balance.


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[Klaas Bil]

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 18:25:15 -0500, "Gobd" wrote:

>New question now. Is there a certain way to freemount a unicycle?
Certain as in (1) 'defined' or as in (2) 'fail-proof'?
(1) There are many recognised ways of freemounting. Many of them are
described here: <http://www.unicycling.org/unicycling/mounts>.
(2) There is no way of freemounting with guaranteed success. The
static mount and the rollback mount are considered the most easy ones
to learn.

>(Is
>that the right word? mounting without holding onto anything)
Yes, that is called freemounting. You may hold onto yourself or the
unicycle though, but not onto any external support.

>What I've
>been doing is getting the left pedal to just above the ground and
>pushing it so the unicycle goes under me then hopping on and giving it a
>half pedal backwards untill the pedals are horizontal then start
>pedaling forward.
Sounds like the rollback mount.

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[Klaas Bil]

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 18:25:15 -0500, "Gobd" wrote:

>New question now. Is there a certain way to freemount a unicycle?
Certain as in (1) 'defined' or as in (2) 'fail-proof'?
(1) There are many recognised ways of freemounting. Many of them are
described here: <http://www.unicycling.org/unicycling/mounts>.
(2) There is no way of freemounting with guaranteed success. The
static mount and the rollback mount are considered the most easy ones
to learn.

>(Is
>that the right word? mounting without holding onto anything)
Yes, that is called freemounting. You may hold onto yourself or the
unicycle though, but not onto any external support.

>What I've
>been doing is getting the left pedal to just above the ground and
>pushing it so the unicycle goes under me then hopping on and giving it a
>half pedal backwards untill the pedals are horizontal then start
>pedaling forward.
Sounds like the rollback mount.

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[Klaas Bil]

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 18:25:15 -0500, "Gobd" wrote:

>New question now. Is there a certain way to freemount a unicycle?
Certain as in (1) 'defined' or as in (2) 'fail-proof'?
(1) There are many recognised ways of freemounting. Many of them are
described here: <http://www.unicycling.org/unicycling/mounts>.
(2) There is no way of freemounting with guaranteed success. The
static mount and the rollback mount are considered the most easy ones
to learn.

>(Is
>that the right word? mounting without holding onto anything)
Yes, that is called freemounting. You may hold onto yourself or the
unicycle though, but not onto any external support.

>What I've
>been doing is getting the left pedal to just above the ground and
>pushing it so the unicycle goes under me then hopping on and giving it a
>half pedal backwards untill the pedals are horizontal then start
>pedaling forward.
Sounds like the rollback mount.

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[Klaas Bil]

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 18:25:15 -0500, "Gobd" wrote:

>New question now. Is there a certain way to freemount a unicycle?
Certain as in (1) 'defined' or as in (2) 'fail-proof'?
(1) There are many recognised ways of freemounting. Many of them are
described here: <http://www.unicycling.org/unicycling/mounts>.
(2) There is no way of freemounting with guaranteed success. The
static mount and the rollback mount are considered the most easy ones
to learn.

>(Is
>that the right word? mounting without holding onto anything)
Yes, that is called freemounting. You may hold onto yourself or the
unicycle though, but not onto any external support.

>What I've
>been doing is getting the left pedal to just above the ground and
>pushing it so the unicycle goes under me then hopping on and giving it a
>half pedal backwards untill the pedals are horizontal then start
>pedaling forward.
Sounds like the rollback mount.

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[Gobd]

Thanks much! While waiting for your answer I kept practicing that way
because it was working and now I can get it around 30% of the time.

Onto the next question now that I can freemount (sometimes) and ride
forward fairly well. Is there a certain way to turn other than just
leaning your weight and flailing your arms? My family finds my method of
turning great because it gives them something to laugh at but there must
be a better way like using the pedals to help somehow.

And Klass are you still looking for the info from the talent.xls file? I
tried emailing it to you but it was resent to me as an undeliverable
message. Heres my info anyways:

Age: 17 (18 on the 25th)
Gender: Male
Instruction: None but the help in this thread and website
Wheelsize: 20 inch
Time to ride 50m: 8 hours
Calender time: 3 days

This'll probably be my last question for a while as I've got a lot to
master if I want to ride this thing to school before it gets too cold.
Riding straight, turning, mounting, and going up and down curbs. Plus
the distance, going a city block makes me tired and it's a mile to
school.


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[Gobd]

Thanks much! While waiting for your answer I kept practicing that way
because it was working and now I can get it around 30% of the time.

Onto the next question now that I can freemount (sometimes) and ride
forward fairly well. Is there a certain way to turn other than just
leaning your weight and flailing your arms? My family finds my method of
turning great because it gives them something to laugh at but there must
be a better way like using the pedals to help somehow.

And Klass are you still looking for the info from the talent.xls file? I
tried emailing it to you but it was resent to me as an undeliverable
message. Heres my info anyways:

Age: 17 (18 on the 25th)
Gender: Male
Instruction: None but the help in this thread and website
Wheelsize: 20 inch
Time to ride 50m: 8 hours
Calender time: 3 days

This'll probably be my last question for a while as I've got a lot to
master if I want to ride this thing to school before it gets too cold.
Riding straight, turning, mounting, and going up and down curbs. Plus
the distance, going a city block makes me tired and it's a mile to
school.


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[Gobd]

Thanks much! While waiting for your answer I kept practicing that way
because it was working and now I can get it around 30% of the time.

Onto the next question now that I can freemount (sometimes) and ride
forward fairly well. Is there a certain way to turn other than just
leaning your weight and flailing your arms? My family finds my method of
turning great because it gives them something to laugh at but there must
be a better way like using the pedals to help somehow.

And Klass are you still looking for the info from the talent.xls file? I
tried emailing it to you but it was resent to me as an undeliverable
message. Heres my info anyways:

Age: 17 (18 on the 25th)
Gender: Male
Instruction: None but the help in this thread and website
Wheelsize: 20 inch
Time to ride 50m: 8 hours
Calender time: 3 days

This'll probably be my last question for a while as I've got a lot to
master if I want to ride this thing to school before it gets too cold.
Riding straight, turning, mounting, and going up and down curbs. Plus
the distance, going a city block makes me tired and it's a mile to
school.


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[Gobd]

Thanks much! While waiting for your answer I kept practicing that way
because it was working and now I can get it around 30% of the time.

Onto the next question now that I can freemount (sometimes) and ride
forward fairly well. Is there a certain way to turn other than just
leaning your weight and flailing your arms? My family finds my method of
turning great because it gives them something to laugh at but there must
be a better way like using the pedals to help somehow.

And Klass are you still looking for the info from the talent.xls file? I
tried emailing it to you but it was resent to me as an undeliverable
message. Heres my info anyways:

Age: 17 (18 on the 25th)
Gender: Male
Instruction: None but the help in this thread and website
Wheelsize: 20 inch
Time to ride 50m: 8 hours
Calender time: 3 days

This'll probably be my last question for a while as I've got a lot to
master if I want to ride this thing to school before it gets too cold.
Riding straight, turning, mounting, and going up and down curbs. Plus
the distance, going a city block makes me tired and it's a mile to
school.


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[Klaas Bil]

On Mon, 23 Aug 2004 00:56:18 -0500, "Gobd" wrote:

>And Klass are you still looking for the info from the talent.xls file? I
>tried emailing it to you but it was resent to me as an undeliverable
>message.

Yes I am, see my response in the "How long did it take you to learn?"
thread.

Well, the email addres (which appears in the bottom lines of
talent.xls once you have entered all your data correctly) is still
valid. I sent myself a testmail and got it just fine. Maybe you
mistyped it?

Klaas Bil - Newsgroup Addict
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[Klaas Bil]

On Mon, 23 Aug 2004 00:56:18 -0500, "Gobd" wrote:

>And Klass are you still looking for the info from the talent.xls file? I
>tried emailing it to you but it was resent to me as an undeliverable
>message.

Yes I am, see my response in the "How long did it take you to learn?"
thread.

Well, the email addres (which appears in the bottom lines of
talent.xls once you have entered all your data correctly) is still
valid. I sent myself a testmail and got it just fine. Maybe you
mistyped it?

Klaas Bil - Newsgroup Addict
--
"The more you think, the less you have to do. - Leo Vandewoestijne"

[Klaas Bil]

On Mon, 23 Aug 2004 00:56:18 -0500, "Gobd" wrote:

>And Klass are you still looking for the info from the talent.xls file? I
>tried emailing it to you but it was resent to me as an undeliverable
>message.

Yes I am, see my response in the "How long did it take you to learn?"
thread.

Well, the email addres (which appears in the bottom lines of
talent.xls once you have entered all your data correctly) is still
valid. I sent myself a testmail and got it just fine. Maybe you
mistyped it?

Klaas Bil - Newsgroup Addict
--
"The more you think, the less you have to do. - Leo Vandewoestijne"

[Klaas Bil]

On Mon, 23 Aug 2004 00:56:18 -0500, "Gobd" wrote:

>And Klass are you still looking for the info from the talent.xls file? I
>tried emailing it to you but it was resent to me as an undeliverable
>message.

Yes I am, see my response in the "How long did it take you to learn?"
thread.

Well, the email addres (which appears in the bottom lines of
talent.xls once you have entered all your data correctly) is still
valid. I sent myself a testmail and got it just fine. Maybe you
mistyped it?

Klaas Bil - Newsgroup Addict
--
"The more you think, the less you have to do. - Leo Vandewoestijne"