Schwinns are heavier but you can jump with them. If you have
the standard 20 x 1.75 tire you may want to consider trying
something like a 20 x 2.1 Primo The Wall tire for a little
more volume for bounce.
Things like hopping up steps and jumping onto things are
do-able. Drops are possible too but the standard steel
Schwinn cranks are prone to bending/twisting from repeated
or higher drops.
We have a teen in our club who's only uniycle is a 20"
Schwinn. He does steps, jumps, uni-spins, 2+ foot drops,
and gaps with it. So far the unicycle has held up but his
cranks are bent.
How old is your Schwinn? I think the current Schwinn seat is
the same as the Viscount. It is fine for hopping.
The Schwinn seat post has the four-bolt bracket. You could
go to a seat with a handle like the Kris Holm/Velo seat. The
Miyata type seat will not fit on the Schwinn seat post. You
can buy a Miyata type seat and post and drill it.
Hopping and jumping have a lot to do with technique. You can
do a lot with the Schwinn but rather than a bunch of
upgrades to the Schwinn consider getting a Trials Uni.🙂
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Steve De Cuckoo
The Roadrunner or Ground Cuckoo can run at speeds of up to 15 miles per
hour (24 km per hour). It rarely flies and does not migrate. When it is
in danger, it runs or crouches to hide.
The RoadUnier or Cuckoo Cokier can ride at speeds of up to 15 miles per
hour (24 km per hour). It rarely flies and does not migrate. When it is
in danger it UPDs and slides.
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