I'm thinking about buliding an ultimate wheel in the near furture, but I'm unsure of some key logistics that may come up. For those of you who know of any problems that may occur while I try and put together one of these things, please, don't hessitate to email or post. As it stands right now. I'm looking to bulid something like a 29inch wheel. I haven't decided on how far away from the center the pedals will be, but I'll make that choice later. See any problems with my idea already? is 29 too big?
Are you building the type of ultimate wheel with a plywood disc inside the rim?
I have a 28" UW of that type. I find it a little too heavy, but otherwise ok.
-- Borges
"However, I confess that the ultimate wheel lacks the day to day practicality of the conventional unicycle" -Mikefule ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Borges's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/925 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/38011
Just take the frame off your coker or 29er to see if you like the UW wheel size. A "cranked" UW is much harder to ride than a non-cranked (disc) UW. I have a 24" disc UW made from 1" thick lexan (clear) and it is very heavy -but really easy to ride. I was recently taught that pinned pedals seem to help quite a bit on a UW.
The pedal position (equilivent crank arm length) is important, but purley a personal preference. Which length cranks do you like -make the UW pedals in the same position.
Has anyone tried using rings (like those used on wheel chair wheels for the rider to push) to make the UW easier on the parts it rubs? would it be awkward because the pedals don't have enough Q?
a guy at a bike shop here used a cheap rim, cut it in half and then zip tied it to a 24 inch ultimate wheel for that exact purpose. worked fairly well.
