Re: Buying a Freestyle Unicycle

I posted this in another thread a while back, see if it help you any.

Quoted message said:

Hey,

I think crank size really depends on your preference for riding. If you
like tricks such as spins or pirouettes then smaller cranks are better
because your pedals are less likely to hit the ground while leaning or
spinning or whatever.

As for my thoughts on this unicycle for freestyle:
Frame: In my opinion, the frame clearance from the top of the wheel is
way too high for freestyle, especially if you will be doing stand up
tricks.
Tire: I have not tried the hookworm (so i dont know much about it) but
for freestyle generally (at least i do) you want a tire with alot of
grip to it (yet non-marking). The Primo "The Wall" tire is good.
Seat: The non-upgraded seat that comes (stock KH) i think would be too
fat for freestyle. Something like a Nimbus/KH gel or off the like would
be better.
Seatpost: For your question on the seatpost, I would say get a 350mm or
300mm, for freestyle you want a high seat to make wheel/stand up tricks
easier.

My recommendation for a freestyle unicycle, is the upgraded XL 20"
Freestyle from Semcycle.com with ALL of the upgrades (except maybe the
saddle upgrade. more of a preference thing though). I think with all
the upgrades mine was $220 (including shipping) and it is a great
freestyle unicycle. Read through this thread when i got a freestyle
unicycle last August:

http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42384

EDIT: A picture in this thread:
http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43909. Since then,
ive gotten a White primo "the wall" tire and i got a nimbus gel seat.

Hope that helped.

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What is wrong with going with the cheapest unicycle I can get that has
the flat part above the wheel? Is there a big difference?

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Jeffvt said:

What is wrong with going with the cheapest unicycle I can get that has
the flat part above the wheel? Is there a big difference?

Not all flat parts are created equal. Some are much further away from
the tyre (which is less desirable when doing certain wheel walking
skills). Some flat parts match the shape of your foot better, giving a
more secure footing and making it easier to do 1ft tricks.

The new 2007 Nimbus X frame is a good choice.
See http://tinyurl.com/u48mo
for a picture of just the frame.

The frame has a lower tyre clearance than previous frames and takes a
22.2mm post (Which means a narrow seat tube) and hence has more real
estate for resting your foot on. It was developed in conjunction with
TCUC who turn out some of the best freestyle riders in the world.

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