Forum: Unicycling
September 12th 08, 06:56 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 500
Does a brake help in downhill hops?
As far as the cable vs hydraulic brakes, do you have any resistance on
the hydraulics as to tell you how hard you are pulling on the brakes
(force feedback)? That would be my only issue. Of course, I...
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Forum: Unicycling
September 11th 08, 06:57 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,518
How do you dismount?
When I ride, if its my 24 or my 29er, I usually do a step off to the
back. I tend to think that if i can't stop in time for whatever, I can
always step off the back and let the uni take what is...
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Forum: Unicycling
August 14th 08, 05:41 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 54
Views: 1,795
137's on KH24 for Freeride/Technical downhill
adjuggler wrote:
This may be slightly off topic, but since I don't MUni currently and
this thread has me interested; do Unicycles react the same way as bikes
do with high torque in that wheel...
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Forum: Unicycling
August 14th 08, 01:54 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 54
Views: 1,795
137's on KH24 for Freeride/Technical downhill
MuniAddict wrote:
Taking it to the extreme, would not even -shorter- cranks in the 100mm,
or even 89mm make climbing even easier? In other words, where is the
"cutoff point" in shorter...
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Forum: Unicycling
August 7th 08, 02:30 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 7
Views: 411
saddle for 36
if you have a T7, a fusion freeride will mount right up to it. I have
that setup on my 29er.
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Rubix
UniDudeDX wrote:
I think some mob member is gonna hear bout this and come and kick you...
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Forum: Unicycling
August 7th 08, 12:00 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 9
Views: 487
Which to buy 36er or 29er ?
I would agree, a 29er is the way to go for your case. You can always
upgrade to a geared hub, and be faster. But that is a case of how deep
your pockets go. I have a 29er, used to have a 36er. I can...
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Forum: Unicycling
August 4th 08, 06:31 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 3
Views: 578
Newspaper article about my bus/unicycle commute
Benefits are twofold for Wu: He has cut his transportation cost from
more than $200 per month to about $100 month, saves energy and reduces
-carbon dioxide emissions-.
Since when has breathing been...
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Forum: Unicycling
August 2nd 08, 01:08 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 1
Views: 400
HHI Unicyclists
I was in Charleston for 3.5 years, unicycling downtown about a year till
I moved back home to Memphis this monday. I rode all over Charleston and
Summerville, lovely area to ride.
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Forum: Unicycling
July 28th 08, 01:08 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,249
Off the unicycle, at least for a long while
I'm sorry to hear about your injury. In this day and age, I do feel like
there is no limit to what someone can do. Regardless what doctors tell
you, you have to keep pushing forward down the road to...
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Forum: Unicycling
July 25th 08, 05:19 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 638
I tried... sorry
ok, so I can't edit my post, bah!
Anywho, with a little research, and creative use of the search function
(actually useful, yay!) this thread http://tinyurl.com/5bdnd9 may help
you. It has some...
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Forum: Unicycling
July 25th 08, 04:59 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 638
I tried... sorry
i used a schyinn (sp) meter on my 36er when I had it. Had no probs with
it. I had one on my 29er (same type) until I realized I was way too
dependent on the meter on my rides. Since I got rid of it,...
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Forum: Unicycling
July 25th 08, 04:54 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 12
Views: 992
Im Newzorz
my eyes are now bleeding, thanks!
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Rubix
UniDudeDX wrote:
I think some mob member is gonna hear bout this and come and kick you so
hard youl cough up your scrotum...
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Forum: Unicycling
July 24th 08, 03:26 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 0
Views: 525
GA riders
i'm just a few hours away in Charleston SC
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Rubix
UniDudeDX wrote:
I think some mob member is gonna hear bout this and come and kick you so
hard youl cough up your scrotum...
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Forum: Unicycling
July 22nd 08, 11:13 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,082
Shipping a 36er
I shipped mine to Washington state from here via UPS, and it was about
$79ish. This was about a year ago, so things may have changed.
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Rubix
UniDudeDX wrote:
I think some mob member is gonna...
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Forum: Unicycling
July 4th 08, 09:45 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 2
Views: 459
The Triton's competition
Just so I'm caught up in this thread...
Someone wants a cheap Ti frame (yeah right)
Someone wants a one-off Ti frame at a discount (yeah, right)
Everyone else is fine with the designs and the people...
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Forum: Unicycling
July 4th 08, 09:40 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 4
Views: 645
thinking about quitting riding...for now
believe me, if i could move to Germany, i would be there in a heartbeat.
You are right, I don't care too much for the place i'm at now. Right now
I really have nothing holding me here. But I have...
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Forum: Unicycling
July 4th 08, 09:06 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 4
Views: 645
thinking about quitting riding...for now
I am seriously thinking about not riding for a long while. My main
problem is I have nothing really in the area to challenge me to become
a better rider. Charleston is really flat. There isn't many...
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Forum: Unicycling
June 26th 08, 07:28 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 2
Views: 400
102mm cranks on a 29er...good idea?
OK, I had 127mm cranks on my 29er. The left one went kaput, so I decided
to go a size smaller. I ordered some 102mm cranks. Looking at them side
by side, there doesn't seem to be much of a size...
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Forum: Unicycling
June 24th 08, 05:14 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 4
Views: 378
The Triton's competition
Like I said, I'm in the market for a Ti 29er frame. Lemme know the price
and I will see if i can indeed seek into this endeavor.
But yeah, put me down for a 29er frame, pour va vour?
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Forum: Unicycling
June 23rd 08, 03:41 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 8
Views: 476
Unicycling plateau
jamessd wrote:
Not coasting ;) That is way too hard for a beginner, but I wont rule it
out because some people learn to do things hardest first :p :rolleyes: .
Well, once you learn WW and...
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Forum: Unicycling
June 22nd 08, 04:34 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 0
Views: 400
The Triton's competition
if the triton frames were still being produced, my name would be in the
hat. I just didn't get funds quick enough to get my frame.
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Rubix
UniDudeDX wrote:
I think some mob member is gonna...
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Forum: Unicycling
June 21st 08, 09:48 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,025
The Triton's competition
Why not build a prototype of each frame, and see what people want? I
know it will be a lot to do, but to build one, and have it out there
for people to see and try, may be the best way to get the...
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Forum: Unicycling
June 19th 08, 08:53 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 8
Views: 476
Unicycling plateau
I'm in the same boat. I've been riding for a little over a year. I can
hop up on curbs on a good day. From what I gather from the good folks
here, riding backwards, idling, wheel walking, one foot...
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Forum: Unicycling
June 19th 08, 08:41 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 0
Views: 283
I conquered the unicycle!
pt1uni wrote:
WAY TO GO. It also helps to recruit people to learn to ride with you
too, so you have riding buddies. Good luck and keep pedaling!:) !:D !
Oh yea, Cathy is right, you might as...
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Forum: Unicycling
May 29th 08, 08:42 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 0
Views: 326
36" Ultimate Wheel
Hey all,
I was Youtubing ultimate wheels and saw a 36" UW. I was thinking of
making one myself just to give myself a new challenge. Of course, I
will still ride my regular uni and learn new stuff,...
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