Unicycle Choice, Gladiators?



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Naomi

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Unicycle gladiators is an event I enjoy immensely, from the sidelines,
as a spectator. Maybe someday I might be brave enough to join in, but
not yet awhile.

I can see that big wheel...speed...run away works to a degree.
But what size/type of unicycle gives the most flexibility in the midst
of all the pushing, shoving, I'm gonna get you down, type wrestling
that takes place?
Big tyre 20?
Given infinite choice, how would you decide your ride?


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I'd tend to favour the extra tyre width of a trials over the
manouverability of a freestyle tyre, But I'm unsure as to the wheel
size. Personally 20" would be my first choice, but that's just
because that's all I have ever ridden to a great degree. I'm thinking
24" would be the biggest I'd be willing to ride in Gladiators, for
competition anyway :p


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I'd tend to favour the extra tyre width of a trials over the
manouverability of a freestyle tyre, But I'm unsure as to the wheel
size. Personally 20" would be my first choice, but that's just
because that's all I have ever ridden to a great degree. I'm thinking
24" would be the biggest I'd be willing to ride in Gladiators, for
competition anyway :p


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a 20 or 24 inch wheel with long cranks would be best. the longer the
cranks the more torque. this would sacrifice speed though, so i guess
it depends on your game plan: defence or offence. if you want to run
away, then a big wheel would be best, but then you will just play until
someone gets tired. remember that the game will not end until someone
falls off, so you still need to be able to push the person over.


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Whichever unicycle you feel most stable and maneuverable on, for most
it'll be a 20", but for those who have only ridden a 24 and never a 20,
the 24 will be better for them. Gladiators isn't just about speed and
fast turns, its about being able to stay on when someone shoves you
really hard, or grabs for your saddle (Roger :rolleyes::p)

Loose.


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