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Forum: Unicycling July 25th 08, 04:01 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 0
Views: 668
Posted By mark williamson
OpenStreetMap and OSM Cycle Maps

My second post today after a long hiatus. Hello again everyone.

I've mentioned the 'OpenStreetMap' (http://openstreetmap.org/) project
on here before but I think it deserves more of a mention than...
Forum: Unicycling June 15th 08, 05:52 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 9
Views: 851
Posted By mark williamson
Ride The Lobster - What's Happening?

sxbud138 wrote:
I think it starts on monday the 16 th. at 9 am est



Oh, I'm a muppet and got confused about dates and overexcited by all
this pre-RTL talking by everyone! Just ignore me...
Forum: Unicycling June 15th 08, 04:30 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 9
Views: 851
Posted By mark williamson
Ride The Lobster - What's Happening?

Help! I'm wondering what's happening with RTL? It must have started
already but I don't yet see any updates on the website... Sorry if
this is impatient but I'm really curious! I've brought my...
Forum: Unicycling April 26th 08, 07:45 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 33
Views: 739
Posted By mark williamson
The Uno (an electric unicycle)

Phil_on_uni wrote:
Anybody seen the new vampire hunter D? the chick kinda rides one that
looks kinda like the Uno but has a tire the size of the Embrio. i know
thats not very relevant but i...
Forum: Unicycling March 4th 08, 03:39 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 2
Views: 437
Posted By mark williamson
24x3 cruiser tires by Felt

I see a Felt Taxi parked near my home on a daily basis and as a result
I've been wondering for ages why nobody has mentioned using the Thick
Brick on a unicycle! I guess now I'll find out - thanks...
Forum: Unicycling February 29th 08, 03:51 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 68
Views: 1,502
Posted By mark williamson
Special mention of unicycles in mandatory helmet proposal

Seager wrote:
I don't see any difference between this and a seatbelt law.



I think the case of seatbelts is a little different: a passenger in a
car who is not wearing a seatbelt can be...
Forum: Unicycling February 28th 08, 06:29 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 21
Views: 848
Posted By mark williamson
I am not filming Ride The Lobster

legtod2 wrote:
I'm sorry to hear the news.

Perhaps other Canadian busineses would back you or fund you for filming
Ride the lobster. I'd hate to see someone like you miss out on filming
...
Forum: Unicycling February 21st 08, 03:38 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 136
Views: 4,329
Posted By mark williamson
Uni magazine issue 4

mikepenton wrote:
Finally, it'll be at the printers at the end of the week (Friday 22nd
February), so should be in the mail within 2 weeks time. As promised,
I'll post with exact details when...
Forum: Unicycling February 9th 08, 12:31 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 33
Views: 1,556
Posted By mark williamson
Nimbus Nightrider 36ers are in!!!!

412 wrote:
New T7 with rounded edges:
http://www.unicycle.com/Shopping/shopexd.asp?id=973



Ah, that's a much less dramatic change than I was imagining! I had
heard rumours the handle would be...
Forum: Unicycling February 5th 08, 04:14 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 27
Views: 697
Posted By mark williamson
RIP Sheldon Brown

Terribly sad news and a really great loss to the cycling world. I never
met Sheldon and yet I felt connected to him through his wonderful
website. He's released so many interesting, fascinating,...
Forum: Unicycling February 4th 08, 04:13 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 24
Views: 1,633
Posted By mark williamson
First muni ride on the KH29

U-Turn wrote:
Wow, that is one big spot. How tall is that? What material is it made
of? Is there accomodation nearby for tourists?



My Uncle lives up a hill in the middle of nowhere in Wales;...
Forum: Unicycling February 1st 08, 05:11 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 7
Views: 390
Posted By mark williamson
Joining the ranks of the 36" unicycle crowd.

feel the light wrote:

I have a plain Radial 360. I would be really pulling out hairs if I was
going to buy a new 36 now. So many new options, so few road reports.




My guess is that the...
Forum: Unicycling February 1st 08, 02:54 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 13
Views: 545
Posted By mark williamson
29''

Magixause wrote:
I want a uni I can use for longer rides but I'm just wondering if a 29''
will do the trick for riding to school...which is about 3 miles with a
pretty large hill and some...
Forum: Unicycling February 1st 08, 01:38 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 73
Views: 3,093
Posted By mark williamson
New 36" tire and Two 36" Rims Announced By UDC

johnfoss wrote:
Yes, it needs to be pneumatic (I have a 45" wheel but with a hard rubber
tire it's no fun for long rides)




I'm curious what the root causes of the limitations of your hard...
Forum: Unicycling January 31st 08, 03:25 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 5
Views: 235
Posted By mark williamson
New paint, some aerobars, and some bar tape

maestro8 wrote:
*shrieks*

That thing looks like it wants to bite me! It's got FANGS!

Cool. Let us know how the tape holds up after some UPDs.



I've been stretching sections of inner...
Forum: Unicycling January 30th 08, 03:58 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 37
Views: 774
Posted By mark williamson
Exciting News for 36" enthusiasts

Oooooh! I really want that Nightrider tyre. I've had some nasty
experiences with my TA in mud and the edge knobbies look just the
ticket. Something that's suitable for both road and damp XC would...
Forum: Unicycling January 29th 08, 05:27 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 6
Views: 611
Posted By mark williamson
IsoTruss - wild frame!

If you were really going to use one of those you'd want to skin it with
plastic; that'd keep the muck out and protect your skin without adding
too much weight. Oh and it'd look less scary!


--...
Forum: Unicycling January 27th 08, 04:03 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 17
Views: 642
Posted By mark williamson
again a police story

Reminds me of: http://tinyurl.com/2jug97

Cool going Leo, well done on helping the police out! Glad to hear you
tried to keep your distance and not put yourself at risk, though.

Did the police say...
Forum: Unicycling January 25th 08, 02:57 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 32
Views: 766
Posted By mark williamson
Just ordered a T7

agentQ - I can still see some blue paint showing through on your T7.
What gives? You have not been trying hard enough with the accessories.
;)


--
mark williamson

Dave: Just a question. What use...
Forum: Unicycling January 24th 08, 09:47 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 66
Views: 1,925
Posted By mark williamson
Exciting News for 36" enthusiasts

rogeratunicycledotcom wrote:
It is ok... it is not long now, the toast rack is on the water and
should be landing at UDC's soon. :-)



A floating toast rack? :eek:

An amphibious breakfast...
Forum: Unicycling January 24th 08, 05:00 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 3
Views: 265
Posted By mark williamson
New Helmet Cam

I got one for Christmas too :)

Why would you wear a helmet under water? In case an amphibious car
clipped you, I guess. Seems reasonable to me. :confused:


--
mark williamson

Dave: Just a...
Forum: Unicycling January 24th 08, 02:42 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 4
Views: 486
Posted By mark williamson
CONVERTIBLE HPV's - DAKOROMAN DRIVE SYSTEMS

Guys,

Lots of folks have suggested that Dakoroman is just "trolling" the
newsgroup - posting stuff to wind everyone up. I'd just like to note
that the number 1 rule for dealing with that sort of...
Forum: Unicycling January 23rd 08, 07:40 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 1
Views: 340
Posted By mark williamson
Short Unicycle Questionaire.please Complete !!!

livetouni wrote:
Hi there,

Im a student and im currently in the process of designing and making a
unicycle stand for my GCSE Product design prodject .

I WOULD BE O SO VERY GRATEFUL...
Forum: Unicycling January 23rd 08, 04:48 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 9
Views: 805
Posted By mark williamson
New invention to change the world's view of transportation

Looks really fun actually, but I doubt their assertion that it's the
most mentally stimulating form of exercise: surely that has to be a
unicycle?!


--
mark williamson

Dave: Just a question. What...
Forum: Unicycling January 13th 08, 05:19 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 21
Views: 536
Posted By mark williamson
29 or 36

semach.the.monkey wrote:
Yes. It's great. The biggest problem with a 29 and T7 combo is the
colour of the handle clashes with the frame!




If you get a Nimbus 29er then you can have a nice...
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