Re: Uni styles

1wheelwonder said:
Hello, fellow uni adictics.
I started unicycling last christmas and can ride till the cows come
home, and free mount, all I need to know now is what style I should
try.
Please can you inform me on all the different types of uni, what tricks
you can learn, etc, etc.
Thank you.😄

Hawo friend. This can help you with your decision on what style to
choose. *BTW* this came from wikipedia. 😄

*Freestyle Unicycle *
Generally used for flatland skills and routines. Usually has a
relatively high seatpost, a narrow saddle, a squared fork (used for
one-footed tricks), and cotter-less cranks, as they do not need to
withstand very much pressure. These unicycles are used similarly to
flatland bicycles. Some examples of freestyle unicycles include Miyata,
Nimbus, Schwinn, and Semcycle brands. Prices typically range from US$100
to $300. Wheel size is usually 20 inches, but smaller riders may use
16-inch unicycles. Some people prefer 24-inch wheels.

*Trials unicycle*
Designed for unicycle trials, trials unicycles are stronger than
standard unicycles in order to withstand the stresses caused by
jumping, dropping, and supporting the weight of the unicycle and rider
on components such as the pedals and cranks. A recent development in
trials unicycles is splined cranks and hubs, a feature that is very
useful and somewhat expensive. Many trials unicycles also have wide,
19- or 20-inch knobby tires to absorb some of the impact on drops.

*Offroad Unicycles ("MUnis"😉 *
"MUni" is an abbreviation for mountain unicycling. MUnis have many
of the same components as trials unicycles, but have a few key
differences. Usually, the tire diameters on mountain unicycles are
either 24 or 26 inches, allowing the rider to more easily roll over
obstacles such as roots and rocks. The seat is also thicker and more
comfortable on MUnis to compensate for the rough terrain. Brakes are
sometimes used for steep descents.

*Touring Unicycles*
Used for long distances, these unicycles are specially made to
cover distances. They have a large wheel diameter, between 26 and 36
in, so more distance is covered in less pedal rotation. A 36" unicycle
made by the Coker Tire company started the big wheel trend.

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catinabag1 said:
we should provide the defibrilator
TPBM want some ice cream with smarties while they power up!

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Also this one too also....... I apologise if this
refers/copies/replicates my previous post.

*Neighborhood.*
For basic unicycling, this is the place to be. Not too long ago, all
mass-produced unicycles were in this category. Basic, cheap unicycles
such as the Torker CX are used.

*Freestyle unicycling.*
"Freestyle" means to do skills, stunts, or tricks. Not only is
freestyle a well-known term in BMX bicycling, it is also the name for a
competition event in unicycling.

*Trials unicycling.*
Trials unicycling is specifically aimed at hopping and riding over
obstacles. Because of the constant pounding a trials unicycle endures,
it must have a very strong axle and crankset.

*Street unicycling.*
Street unicycling (or simply "street", as it's known within the sport)
is a style of unicycling where riders use combinations of objects found
in urbanized settings, such as curbs, ledges, handrails, stairs as well
as flat areas to perform a wide variety of tricks.

*Off-road or mountain unicycling (MUni).*
Unicycling on rough terrain has been the swiftest growing form of
unicycling in recent years. Any place a mountain bike can go, a
mountain unicycle can go as well - and sometimes more easily, due to
the unicycle's greater maneuverability.

*Touring or commuting.*
This style is meant for distance riding. With a 29-inch or 36-inch
wheel cruising speeds of 16 to 24 kph can easily be reached. However,
the smallest wheel diameter to fit within the "touring" category is 26
inches