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    Memphis Mud
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    "Are you in the circus?"

    "Is that hard?"

    Of all the coments I get while MUni riding, this thread title shows up
    quite frequently.

    Most recently, I rigged the 29er for MUni. (Nano-raptor, 150s). But I
    had forgotten how much air I like. So I [over]inflated to about 50 psi.
    I think it says up to 65 on the sidewall.

    I had already UPD'd twice when I politely passed a girl and her 3 dogs
    entering a rather technical section of about 3/4 mile. She soon passed
    me twice after crashes. That too-tight tire just sproings out from under
    when it hits a root or something.

    Notice the distinction between "UPD" and "crash". I literally spit dirt
    following one crash.

    I dropped the air to about 40 psi and continued. Smiling a muddy grin as
    I passed her one last time.

    --
    Memphis Mud - Student of GrandMaster 2T

    Mantra: Avoid Hitting Tailbone...Avoid Hitting Tailbone...

    "do not think, just ride"...muniracer
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  2. Krashin'Kenny
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    I know air pressure is critical on the Gazz, I guess that applies to
    whatever tire you are riding on also. Hope you're alright

    --
    Krashin'Kenny - Crash Tested

    If you ain't crashing, you ain't going fast enough!!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. johnfoss
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    The fatter the tire, the less critical your pressure. A Gazz gives you
    the most flexibility of all. Back in the "old days" when we rode Miyatas
    with 1.75 tires and other street stuff on the trails, tire pressure was
    actually less of an issue. The skinnier the tire, the more pressure you
    need to avoid pinch flats. At least on the rocky trails we were riding.
    So having a soft tire was only a luxury that came later, when we got
    wider frames that could fit wider tires. Then all the trails got a lot
    easier to ride!

    So what's a "snappy comeback" to "Ooooh, man!.....Are you OK?"
    Here's some starters:

    - Sure! This is my idea of fun!
    - No, I've been having a terrible time since the rest of my bike broke
    off.
    - Only since I've tasted this here dirt.

    More, please.

    --
    johnfoss - Walkin' on the edge

    John Foss, the Uni-Cyclone
    "jfoss" at "unicycling.com"
    www.unicycling.com

    "Beer me." -- Scot Cooper, at the end of a group ride all the way up and
    all the way down Mt. Diablo (3300'😉, a 20 mile round trip of road and
    trail.
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  4. Worminton
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    Memphis Mud said:

    *

    Notice the distinction between "UPD" and "crash". I literally spit
    dirt following one crash.

    *

    Before i was a unicyclist, i was a rollerblader. One time I went over
    this small hill (real small. I should actually call it a big bump) i
    fell into the grass next it. Actually that's where my face landed. My
    legs literally skidded on the pavement. i was spiting tons of grass. My
    legs were pretty badd to. You could see the meat.

    --
    Worminton - Owner of a new Chromatic Harmonica

    Dude is to Man as "Fo scnizel my nizel" is to "i whole heartedly agree
    my African American Brother."

    The Queen City Harmonica Club is looking for gigs.
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  5. bugman
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    If your not in Memphis, you could say "It sure isn't Memphis Mud!" If
    your in Memphis, you can say "Sure, it's Memphis Mud!"

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    bugman - Survivor 2004 Wolfman Duathalon
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  6. evil-nick
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    Q: Are you ok?
    A: Yeah, except for my ego...

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    evil-nick - Living in Balance

    Never kick a unicyclist in the groin... it will only make them grow
    stronger...

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  7. chirokid
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    johnfoss said:

    *"Ooooh, man!.....Are you OK?"
    *

    Wo,wo,would you pl pleazz... please dial 911? 😄 --chirokid--

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    chirokid - Wolfman 2004: Unicycle Catagory

    "Other than that, the best maintenance is to keep riding it as this
    helps to keep the eccentric nut on the saddle in optimal condition."
    quote by Mikefule

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