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24" munis v 20" trials: characteristics?

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    epistolize
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    I am looking to upgrade my 24" udc dodger (after i've saved up some
    [hopefully before the BUC]). I've been riding aboit 3 1/2 weeks and
    have been doing drops of about a foot or so (technically yesterday as
    it's after 12).

    I'd like to do mainly street style riding, but I'd also like to do a
    little bit of off road riding and i'm hoping my next uni will be able
    to double up (in terms of functionality).

    I'd like to learn flip and spin tricks too (Shaun!!) would the weight
    of the uni be a really important factor to consider?

    Also, if i am to grind stuff what would people recommend I look out for
    (in terms of pedals and stuff)?😕

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  2. epistolize
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    actually, just saw this

    http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13921

    thread and figure it answers a lot. feel free to post if you've any
    more ideas though...

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    The K1 Road Monster looks pretty sick! Is it possible to fit off road
    tyres to that (if I ever feel the need)?

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    epistolize said:

    The K1 Road Monster looks pretty sick! Is it possible to fit off road
    tyres to that (if I ever feel the need)?

    If that's the one with a 3" wide tire, the rim is probably too wide for
    a road tire.

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    epistolize said:

    i'm hoping my next uni will be able to double up (in terms of
    functionality).

    Doubling up, as you say, is always a compromise. For best results, buy
    the wheel size that goes with the activity you are most interested in.
    In your case it sounds like Street, which would be 20". This works
    especially well if you already have a 24". Quick tricks like crankflips
    are very dependent on wheel size (rotational mass) and would be quite a
    bit harder with a bigger wheel.

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    thanks guys- real informative. I think i'll get a quax beginner's trials
    as it looks to be within my budget and (fingers crossed) i may be able
    to get it before the BUC.

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