The main distinction is most Trials Unicycles use a trials tire.
Although the tire is 20", like a freestyle uni, the actual tire is
taller and wider. It also takes a smaller rim.
A standard unicyle tire is usually 20 x 1.75 to 20 x 2.1. A trails tire
is 20 x 2.5. This bigger size gives the tire a lot more bounce for
jumping high and better cushion for landing drops. The wider tire also
helps when riding skinnies.
Many Trials Unicycles use standard hubs and cranks, which is fine for
many light people and kids. The stonger Trials unicycles have solid,
splined axles and much stronger splined cranks to withstand the forces
of larger drops.
You can do a lot of the skills involved with trials on almost any type
of unicycle, but its better with a Trials Unicycle.
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UniBrier - Its Time to Ride
Steve De Cuckoo
The Roadrunner or Ground Cuckoo can run at speeds of up to 15 miles per
hour (24 km per hour). It rarely flies and does not migrate. When it is
in danger, it runs or crouches to hide.
The RoadUnier or Cuckoo Cokier can ride at speeds of up to 15 miles per
hour (24 km per hour). It rarely flies and does not migrate. When it is
in danger it UPDs and slides.
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