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Congratulations on getting mom to agree to it. Just curious how you
happen to pick the Schwinn unicycle.

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My reasoning is:

It's one of the cheapest 20-inch unis on the website that (at least,
don't APPEAR to be) too junky. At least, unless someone convinces me
otherwise (what I'm looking out for with this post...)

It claims to be stronger than most other unis, which is good, because
I'm going to be dropping it a lot.

The flat blades are unique looking. Not that a uni itself isn't unique
around here, but... still, very cool.

I don't know, really. It was a toss-up between a Torker and this
Schwinn, but the Torker ended up falling through. My mom wasn't
comfortable ordering off the website we found it on. There were some
other possibilities on unicycle.com (see my last post), but they're all
a bit pricier. It's too bad, though, I wanted a better seat. Oh well.
I'll break out the duct tape.

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I'm not sure if you just couldn't find it on Unicycle.com but here is
the link to the Torker. It's cheaper, money wise, has a better seat, and
rave reviews from many other unicyclist including myself. I actually
have a 20" and a 24" LX Torker. I've been extremely happy with both of
them.

I can't say for sure, but I believe that the Schwinn is a rather heavy
unicycle, not necessarilly stronger, but heavier. Pretty sure that I saw
it on a post when I was looking to purchase my first uni.

http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=634

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huh.

didn't see that.

okay, the debate is on. Torker or Schwinn?

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zambonijones said:

*huh.

didn't see that.

okay, the debate is on. Torker or Schwinn? *

Was tough to find when I was looking for it originally. It is located in
the Freestyle Advanced section.

One last thing, I did this when I ordered my 24". I had Uni.com swap the
Miyata seat that came with it for a KH seat. You'll also have to
purchase a different seat post to fit the new KH seat. There wasn't much
of a difference in price for the seats only $8.00. I think the seat post
was around $20.00. So for about the same price as the Schwinn, you get a
really awesome uni with a terrific seat.

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That sounds... great, actually. I might have to convince my mum into
calling the place. I think she just wants to push a button and have it
over with. But I'll talk to her about it. And I'll DEFINITELY keep it
in mind.

Any other thoughts?

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on second thought...

Isn't the KH saddle something like 40-something dollars?

Plus another 20 for the new post?

*grimaces*

Owww, my wallet.....

Unless you mean to say that they don't charge for the saddle
seperately....

Ahhh, logistics.

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Well the torker comes with a torker seat (basically a miyata) that is
worth around $40. So they give you the KH in exchange for your miyata
and $8. But then you have to buy a post which is about $12. So add $20
to the cost of a torker.

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OHHHHH.

I'm mathematically retarded. Sorry. I get it now. Thanks. *blushes*

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I pretty much agree with all that has been said. KH seats are worth it.

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I just got a 24 Torker LX last week. I got mine on ebay, brand new from
someplace on the east coast. Ordered on tuesday and had it by Friday,
with the original seat. Was $65 plus shipping.

Anyway, this is my first uni. I have been an avid biker for 20 years.
The quality is very good for $65. 48 spoke wheel(alloy), double allen
bolt seat clamp.

Best deal out there. Once I wear it out, then I will invest in a
Coker.
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With or without the KH seat the torker is a better unicycle and the
stock torker seat is much better than the viscount that comes on the
schwinn. The schwinn is realy heavy and not any stronger than the
torker. You will be much happier with the torker.

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Torker torker torker torker
cheeper, beter, more reliable, lighter, beter seat better everything

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something else to consider is what you plan to do with the unicycle
after you learn. Just riding around is great, but on a 20 incher you
are going to be going slow. 20s are great for learning skills like
hopping and one foot riding etc, but neither the schwinn nor the Torker
LX will be able to take hops or drops in excess of a couple feet. I
know that may sound big now, but it won't take long till you are at that
level. I would suggest considering the 'Torker DX'
(http://www.unicycle.com/Shopping/shopexd.asp?id=764). It does cost
more then double the Torker LX, but it's much stronger and comes with a
KH (or at least something very similar) saddle. The DX is not the
strongest but it's a lot stronger then the LX.

But, if money is an absolute issue (which it is for me much of the time)
the LX is a very good value. I've owned my share of them.

Daniel

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