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    anton005
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    I'm new to unicycling. Caught the bug a few months ago, I LOVE it. I
    can ride o.k. around town, I can static mount pretty good most of the
    time.

    I learned on a torker lx 24 with a bent frame which is headed to the
    trash can, I bought an Onza 20 for learning trials, but also want to
    get a 26 or 29 for muni. I was looking at the KH29 (since I can't
    really find a comparable 26, please advise if you have an opinion about
    this) and noticed it says *"not suitable for beginners"* on the
    unicycle.com website. I consider myself a beginner, but imagine in
    another couple of months I'll be something more.

    Shall I pull the trigger on the kh29? Or is there anything else out
    there that would suit me better for a couple of years.

    A.

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  2. andytait
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    anton005 said:

    Shall I pull the trigger on the kh29? Or is there anything else out
    there that would suit me better for a couple of years.

    A.

    Go for the 29er, I got one when relatively inexperienced and soon got
    used to it. For just riding around, once you're up it not that much
    different, just faster, which is what I wanted.

    For getting on, a bit of practice and you'll soon be OK. I still
    occasionally use props to get on when I'm tired and wobbly-legged, it
    doesn't matter.

    Andy

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    You will love it.

    Carey

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    I think what they mean is that it's not a good size for learning to ride
    on. If you can already ride and freemount you'll be fine. It'll be a
    bit different to mount, but you'll get used to it. The higher top
    speed will be something to look out for; it's possible to go fast
    enough to hurt yourself if you fall off (i.e. faster than you can
    easily run out of), so bear that in mind and don't go faster than you
    feel in control (and wear protective kit).

    Rob

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    I live in a hilly area anyway, thanks for the tips on AE bikes, looks
    like the place to pick one up 🙂

    Thanks All!

    A.

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    boo radley said:

    I just got my KH29 and I've come to realize that the short pins on the
    Jim C pedals are completely useless when my shoes get wet. I tried to
    replace them with the extra long pins that came in the little bag, but
    I'm 6 pins short. Is that normal? Seems like there should be enough
    long pins to replace every short one.

    Send me 'an email ' (http://www.livewireunicycles.com)and I'll try to
    dig through the boxes; I have a bunch somewhere. Put something
    obviously unicycling in the title please so it doesn't get treated like
    spam.

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    U-Turn said:

    Send me 'an email ' (http://www.livewireunicycles.com)and I'll try to
    dig through the boxes; I have a bunch somewhere. Put something
    obviously unicycling in the title please so it doesn't get treated like
    spam.

    Excellent! Email sent.

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    Well I just got my 29er today 🙂 Cool machine. I tried jumping on it
    in my backyard and was suprised that I was able to jump right on and
    ride a bit. Then when I actually had more than 5 minutes to spare this
    evening I tried again out on the roads, it was raining but I went
    anyway. Well i too could barely keep my feet on the pedals as they
    would always slip off... LAME! I had enough 'long' pins to do about
    one pedal... real useful!

    So all you out there riding these, do you use trhe pedals it came with
    or have you switched to something with some actual teeth on it?

    I got some rides out there but didn't feel real comfortable with my
    feet sliding all over. Looks like it has some great potential, I'm
    really glad I bought it.

    Anton

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  9. pkittle
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    anton005 said:

    So all you out there riding these, do you use trhe pedals it came with
    or have you switched to something with some actual teeth on it?

    I've kept the Jim C pedals on mine, with the short pins. I live in a
    mostly dry area so haven't had any wet experience with them, but can
    say that the shoes you wear with them can make a big difference. I
    haven't had anything but good grip wearing Vans (or other skate shoes)
    or my muni shoes by 5.10 (which would stick to my pedals even if they
    were made of teflon, I suspect).

    Glad you're enjoying the new uni!

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