New to unicycling, have a few questions

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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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" 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