#482581 - 25/05/06 09:15 PM
Re: Unicycle progression
[Re: Charles]
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Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
Registered: 12/08/04
Loc: Wales
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It's my sisters birthday in a few weeks time and I want to get her a 26" wheel unicycle. I saw this one on Ebay and wondered if any of you more experienced uni people could give me some advice on the quality of this make and if it's a fair price for what it is. Thanks.
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#482582 - 25/05/06 10:19 PM
Re: Unicycle progression
[Re: Skulduggery]
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Registered: 09/03/04
Loc: home of the tiney toothy bear
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why a 26" to begin with?
*looks at my uni in the corner*.............maybe tomorrow.....
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#482583 - 25/05/06 11:06 PM
Re: Unicycle progression
[Re: Mr Majestik]
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Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
Registered: 12/08/04
Loc: Wales
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She already has a 20" Nimbus II and she wants a larger wheel now to travel to and from work on.
I'd love to be able to buy her this one , but I don't have the money right now.
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#482584 - 26/05/06 04:35 AM
Re: Unicycle progression
[Re: Skulduggery]
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Registered: 09/03/04
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hmm, it doesnt sound too bad, adn its got a two year warranty! i'd go it but i've already got a shiney one myself. make sure its a real product and not a trap. 
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#482588 - 26/05/06 08:29 PM
Re: Unicycle progression
[Re: Mr Majestik]
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Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
Registered: 12/08/04
Loc: Wales
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But the question is Dave, is QU-AX a reliable maker of Uni's? I don't have a huge amount of money to spend, but I'd prefer to tell Cath she'll have to wait for her birthday present whilst I save up for a good one than buy her one that will fall apart in a couple of months.
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#482589 - 26/05/06 10:13 PM
Re: Unicycle progression
[Re: Skulduggery]
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Carpal \'Tunnel
Registered: 28/08/02
Loc: sheffield
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UCOF- there is no 'best' size- it depends on what you're going to do with the uni; for trials or freestyle a 20" is considered the optimum wheel size; but, for getting around on, a 20" is simply too small.
For complete newbies, it's often not possible to know what kind of unicycling you'll be doing once you've learnt and so neither is it possible to decide which size will definitly be best.
However, when it comes to a General Purpose Unicycle, my top contender would be the 24x3 (24" rim with a fat 3" off-road tyre) because: -
1. it's OK for learning the basics on
2. it's OK for getting around on- it's not a 'distance unicycle' by any means, but it will get you from a to b in a perfectly acceptable time, plus, the fat tyre makes it a comfortable ride and means you're not going to get thrown off by small obstacles
3. it's great for muni and riding through woods etc
4. unlike the bigger wheels, it's the kind of uni you can, once you're proficient on it, have a couple of months lay off and still be able to ride well; whereas, i find with the 29"-er that regular riding is necessary to stay in form
But then, I'm biased, cos my main uni is my 24x3 nimbus and i ride it everywhere- partly this is because Sheffield has a lot of exceptionally steep hills and, for that reason, I find the 24x3 to be, in many ways, more practical than the bigger wheels.
But most of all, i'd say to beginners, DON'T get a 20" just because of the old myth that '20" is best for beginners'- it's not true and many people have 20" unis lying unused in the attic because they followed that advice, yet really what they would have got more out of is a machine capeable of outdoor riding.
I myself had a 20"-er tucked away for around 8 years, before I got the outdoor riding bug.
Admittedly, i then spent a whole summer riding the 20" on the streets (so it is possible), but, the day I got my 24x3 is the day the 20" went back in the cupboard- after that, riding a 20" is like riding with your shoe laces tied together.
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As for QU-AX- I've no experience of them, though, by all accounts, they're a good budget splined uni (check out unicyclist.com and go to the forums for loads of advice/discussion on these issues).
Personally, I've used the unsplined Nimbus 24x3 for years and, cos I use it for riding rather than attempting big drops etc, it works fine.
For rough stuff, splined is the way to go, but, for riding and mild muni, the unsplined Nimbus is a great choice.
Lastly, I'll say again, I'm not dissing 20" unis- they have their place (indoors freestyle, outdoor trials), but they are not the 'best' uni for beginners, the 24x3 is more suitable if ridng outdoors for moderate distance is intended.
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#482591 - 09/07/06 01:47 AM
Re: Unicycle progression
[Re: jemima (jem)]
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Silly Chavs
Registered: 17/04/02
Loc: Possibly Romania
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#482593 - 09/07/06 05:00 AM
Re: Unicycle progression
[Re: jemima (jem)]
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Silly Chavs
Registered: 17/04/02
Loc: Possibly Romania
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OWD (or anyone who knows): Whats the difference between splined and unsplined?
Oh, and I just managed to go about 4m unassisted 
The one I have is: http://www.qu-ax.de/data/htmls/m_ein.html Then click standard at the bottom, its a 26" wheel )
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#482594 - 10/07/06 01:27 AM
Re: Unicycle progression
[Re: UnscrupulousChavOffersFoot]
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Insert Champagne Here
Registered: 21/07/03
Loc: without class distinction
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Just making myself known in the unicycle thread. I don't have my own (yet). so i have been stealing my flatmate's. Took it down to my hometown the other week and took it out there, managing to go a few metres before falling off! whee!
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Rougie: but that's what I'm doing here
Arnwyn: what letting me adjust myself in your room?..don't you dare quote that on HoP...
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#482596 - 10/07/06 01:16 PM
Re: Unicycle progression
[Re: pineapple pete]
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Insert Champagne Here
Registered: 21/07/03
Loc: without class distinction
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AND you came back with chocolate!  I didn't realise you had freemounted in my garden or dropped my gutter! *applause*
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i would have changed ***** to phallus, and claire to petey Petey
Rougie: but that's what I'm doing here
Arnwyn: what letting me adjust myself in your room?..don't you dare quote that on HoP...
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#482598 - 19/07/06 04:01 AM
Re: Unicycle progression
[Re: onewheeldave]
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Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
Registered: 12/08/04
Loc: Wales
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(UCOF here) Cheers Dave, I think mines unsplined, but as a first uni, it will do me fine. 
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#482599 - 19/07/06 08:10 AM
Re: Unicycle progression
[Re: Skulduggery]
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Carpal \'Tunnel
Registered: 28/08/02
Loc: sheffield
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Unsplined is fine for riding that doesn't involve big drops- I've ridden thousands of miles over the past few years, all on an unsplined Nimbus muni.
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#482601 - 20/07/06 12:44 AM
Re: Unicycle progression
[Re: Mr Majestik]
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water based
Registered: 20/09/04
Loc: melbourne
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im almost nearly getting there  i idled with my right foot down 5 times without holding onto anything  cheers, pete 
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#482602 - 27/07/06 09:07 PM
Re: Unicycle progression
[Re: pineapple pete]
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water based
Registered: 20/09/04
Loc: melbourne
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hey, does anyone know if there is much of a difference between riding a 3wheel unicycle, and riding a girraffe of similar height? cheers, pete
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#482606 - 31/07/06 07:04 PM
Re: Unicycle progression
[Re: jemima (jem)]
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water based
Registered: 20/09/04
Loc: melbourne
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my riding has started to go through the roof. been going almost everywhere on it recently, including work. am getting down gutters about 50% of the time, but cant yet get up them.
had a wee bit of a breakthrough last night. i was workin on juggling while riding. at first i could barely get 3catches, but after a bit i was happily getting cascade, mills and reverse chops  later that night i got 22 catches doing a cascade with clubs
does anyone know much about the nimbus brand unicycles. im looking at investing in either their giraffe or their extendable giraffe later down the track.
cheers, pete
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#482607 - 31/07/06 10:12 PM
Re: Unicycle progression
[Re: pineapple pete]
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Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
Registered: 12/08/04
Loc: Wales
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My sister has a 20" Nimbus II Unicycle . She loves it and it appears to be well made as it has put up with her bashing it about as she has been learning.
I got if for her for Christmas and had no idea what type of uni to buy. I talked to the guy at unicycle.com and he was very friendly and helpful. Give him an email. I'm sure he would give you loads of good advice.
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#482609 - 09/08/06 12:27 PM
Re: Unicycle progression
[Re: pineapple pete]
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Silly Chavs
Registered: 17/04/02
Loc: Possibly Romania
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, it think its helping me learn much quicker. 
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