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Petty Unicycle Company, Arvada Colorado?
Does anyone know anything about the Petty Unicycle Company, in Arvada Colorado? This would have been in the early 1970's. Here's an ad I still have from them - you've gotta like the seat ("rubber"!!) and the price ($37.50 - but you pay railway charges on delivery! What gets delivered by rail nowadays?!) I know there was a post from a unicyclist from Arvada just recently - any connection? Doug -- dforbes - Unicycling Newfie ------------------------------------------------------------------------ dforbes's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4502 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/30974 |
Petty Unicycle Company, Arvada Colorado?
OK, OK....maybe this time I'll manage to attach the image...![image: http://] +----------------------------------------------------------------+ | Attachment filename: petty.jpg | |Download attachment: http://www.unicyclist.com/attachment/196416| +----------------------------------------------------------------+ -- dforbes - Unicycling Newfie ------------------------------------------------------------------------ dforbes's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4502 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/30974 |
Petty Unicycle Company, Arvada Colorado?
Never heard of 'em. Can't tell from the pictures if they were doing the actual manufacturing, assembling from parts, or just reselling a generic unicycle. It looks like a local job though. And at that price, you could have paid for it out of your "petty" cash! -- johnfoss - Home of the Garage Page John Foss, the Uni-Cyclone "jfoss" at "unicycling.com" www.unicycling.com "Don't let gravity get you down." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ johnfoss's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/832 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/30974 |
Petty Unicycle Company, Arvada Colorado?
i can be the most popular one in the neighborhood? What propaganda! Anyway, i find it funny that they are called "petty" unicycles, it's probably an appropriate name. ;) -- XWonka - oops... "It's a pity people aren't as lovely as flowers, isn't it?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ XWonka's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/3957 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/30974 |
Petty Unicycle Company, Arvada Colorado?
crazy, i live in arvada and somehow i havent heard of em...maybe they i still around, i will look them up in the phone book later...crazy collin -- magicollin - Magic Kid ------------------------------------------------------------------------ magicollin's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/5410 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/30974 |
Petty Unicycle Company, Arvada Colorado?
Wow, that seat is... uh... flat! [Off Topic] Heh, that looks really cool when XWonka posts underneath johnfoss, just look at the avatars! -- Robbie - Spoons Taste Good 'Link-a-Sauros-Rex' (http://www.outwar.com/page.php?x=2049484) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Robbie's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/5302 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/30974 |
Petty Unicycle Company, Arvada Colorado?
I think Xwonka is telling me it's time for a new avatar. Otherwise, it's "sue the pants off you for theft (and abuse) of intellectual property!!!" :p -- johnfoss - Home of the Garage Page John Foss, the Uni-Cyclone "jfoss" at "unicycling.com" www.unicycling.com "Don't let gravity get you down." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ johnfoss's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/832 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/30974 |
Petty Unicycle Company, Arvada Colorado?
robbie, don't you know that flat seats are all the rage these days. That contoured stuff is for amateurs, because the pros all use the *HIP, NEW, FLAT SEAT!!!* qoutes from users: "The *FLAT SEAT* rocks! the whole thing is a handle. seat out front and seat out back have never been easier!" -Unicyclist from MO "I previously used a contoured saddle, but now that I've tried the *NEW FLAT SEAT*, I'm convinced that it's the way to go for all of my riding- distance, MUni, freestyle, and even on my giraffe! Thanks, Petty Unicycles" -Unicyclist from CO "The *FLAT, RUBBER SEAT* makes all of my tricks easier to do, especially those tricky suicide mounts. I am a believer in *FLAT SEAT TECHNOLOGY!* It's awesome!" -Unicyclist from NC To order the *new* flat seat, simply call *1-800-CROTCH-SORES* actual results may vary. comments are based on user prefrence. company not responsible for sores, welts, rashes, inability to reproduce, or irate wives. this has been satire. you may now return to your reguarly scheduled programming -- hopeful - revelling in the glory of 700c a sawzall...!? why not just use an axe. -- Jagur Long live the Lotus -- Mojoe ------------------------------------------------------------------------ hopeful's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4470 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/30974 |
Petty Unicycle Company, Arvada Colorado?
Are you still interested in knowing about the Petty Unicycle? My dad made them back in the 50's when we lived in Wichita. They were the first commercial unicycle made in the US and he advertised in Boy's Life. When Schwinn started making them, he couldn't compete. Dad kept about 5 in the garage at all times for anyone in the neighborhood that wanted to ride. We moved to Arvada in 1961 and he made them for a few more years. The seats were made to bounce (so they wouldn''t get destroyed) and shaped so that they could be ridden both ways (no front or back). My dad helped my brother build a tall unicycle and rode it in Grand Junction CO and was in the Guiness Book of Records for a minute before someone rode a taller one. My brother (pictured on the flyer) used unicycles for delivering papers and he always had tall ones to ride around on. Linda -- petty ------------------------------------------------------------------------ petty's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/16434 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/30974 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
Petty Unicycle Company, Arvada Colorado?
Interesting bit of trivia. No offense, but I would have changed the name of the unicycle. Maybee middle name or initials, if he wanted to keep it as his name. John, just how long have you had that avatar?:confused: :rolleyes: -- skilewis74 Ride everywhere and never just ride anywhere. If you can ride where you are going within a hour, do it, and if you can do a trick 50-75% of the time do it along the way. Bob Burnquist on how to improve significantly. yunisyko wrote: it's all about balls. i lose them often and then get em back. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ skilewis74's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/12404 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/30974 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
Petty Unicycle Company, Arvada Colorado?
petty wrote: Are you still interested in knowing about the Petty Unicycle? My dad made them back in the 50's when we lived in Wichita. They were the first commercial unicycle made in the US and he advertised in Boy's Life. When Schwinn started making them, he couldn't compete. Dad kept about 5 in the garage at all times for anyone in the neighborhood that wanted to ride. We moved to Arvada in 1961 and he made them for a few more years. The seats were made to bounce (so they wouldn''t get destroyed) and shaped so that they could be ridden both ways (no front or back). My dad helped my brother build a tall unicycle and rode it in Grand Junction CO and was in the Guiness Book of Records for a minute before someone rode a taller one. My brother (pictured on the flyer) used unicycles for delivering papers and he always had tall ones to ride around on. Linda Thank you Linda. That is excellent information. Thanks for the details! -- jl0r ------------------------------------------------------------------------ jl0r's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4497 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/30974 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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skilewis74 wrote: John, just how long have you had that avatar?:confused: :rolleyes: When you update your avatar, it updates on all of your posts. -- jamessd My videos: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=WpBvnO6wVG0#GU5U2spHI_4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xkZLQzvf2g http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=mtnedg1YS8c Add me: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ jamessd's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/15102 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/30974 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
Petty Unicycle Company, Arvada Colorado?
petty wrote: Are you still interested in knowing about the Petty Unicycle? My dad made them back in the 50's when we lived in Wichita. They were the first commercial unicycle made in the US and he advertised in Boy's Life. When Schwinn started making them, he couldn't compete. Dad kept about 5 in the garage at all times for anyone in the neighborhood that wanted to ride. We moved to Arvada in 1961 and he made them for a few more years. The seats were made to bounce (so they wouldn''t get destroyed) and shaped so that they could be ridden both ways (no front or back). My dad helped my brother build a tall unicycle and rode it in Grand Junction CO and was in the Guiness Book of Records for a minute before someone rode a taller one. My brother (pictured on the flyer) used unicycles for delivering papers and he always had tall ones to ride around on. Linda Linda Do you and your brother still ride? -- Daytripper63 The Dictionary is the only place where "Success" comes before "Working" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Daytripper63's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/10789 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/30974 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
Petty Unicycle Company, Arvada Colorado?
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Petty Unicycle Company, Arvada Colorado?
petty wrote: My dad helped my brother build a tall unicycle and rode it in Grand Junction CO and was in the Guiness Book of Records for a minute before someone rode a taller one. Linda Cool Bump, thanks for chiming in Petty!! Is this your brother?? [image: http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/b...cle/uni45.jpg] We found your tall unicycle in Grand Junction...check out this thread and how the bike shop saved it from the trash pile: http://tinyurl.com/2dtzra Tell us more about the giant giraffe, You may wish to go see it displayed and talk with the owners of the shop, I'm sure they would love to talk with you!! As a unicyclist from Colorado it is interestng to learn some of the history!! -- Bondo ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bondo's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/15716 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/30974 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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jamessd wrote: When you update your avatar, it updates on all of your posts. I know. He's had that avatar, I think, since I discovered this site (two years ago), and I was thinking it's been there a lot longer. -- skilewis74 Ride everywhere and never just ride anywhere. If you can ride where you are going within a hour, do it, and if you can do a trick 50-75% of the time do it along the way. Bob Burnquist on how to improve significantly. yunisyko wrote: it's all about balls. i lose them often and then get em back. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ skilewis74's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/12404 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/30974 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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I did a little research and it turns out this is the guy who founded the company!:p Looks familiar, but I just can't place him! +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Filename: tom petty.jpeg | |Download: http://www.unicyclist.com/attachment/24535 | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ -- MuniAddict My Videos: 'http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=ttt8699 ' (http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=ttt8699) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MuniAddict's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/12920 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/30974 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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MuniAddict wrote: I did a little research and it turns out this is the guy who founded the company!:p Looks familiar, but I just can't place him! Perhaps his name is Tom. -- Borgschulze 'deviantART' (http://borgschulze.deviantart.com/)'Gravity' (http://videos.observedtrials.net/Gravity.wmv) is -not- the issue. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Borgschulze's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/13501 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/30974 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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Linda, THanks for the history. I wonder why more people have not tried to design a seat so there is no front/back. -- rem48 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ rem48's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/15538 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/30974 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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rem48 wrote: Linda, THanks for the history. I wonder why more people have not tried to design a seat so there is no front/back. cause then you might be riding your uni backwards on accident and unscrew the pedals and mess up your crank threads. also, the front of what you sit on is very different from the back. so saddles are designed so that the part for the back is comfortable for the back and the part for the front is comfortable for the front. -- zfreak220 You'll get hurt if you don't land it. Jedził Koło ------------------------------------------------------------------------ zfreak220's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/11948 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/30974 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
In the question and history of Petty Unicycles, it's good to know. I have a Petty Unicycle (I received it for Christmas in 1965). It's still in good shape, but one of the pedal crank arms has the threads stripped out. I would really like to find a new crank w/good threads to restore the unicycle.
Does anyone know where I might find one; or how I might reach Linda to check for extra parts? Ralph Quote:
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Well butter my biscuits, Doug! That vintage Petty unicycle ad sure takes me back. A solo wheeled steed for just $37.50? Sign this cowboy right up! Though I admit that rubber seat leaves something to be desired.
These days for solo adventures, I'm all about the Penis Pump Bliss Box Premium - it's got a vibrating silicone seat with 10 patterns to take you for a ride, if ya catch my drift. And with adjustable arms and temperature control, you can customize your trip without ever leaving the ranch. I can't say if the Arvada unicyclist back in the day had any ties to Petty's operation. But I bet ol' Petty would grin knowing how far solo transportation tech has come! Anywho, happy trails partner! Yeehaw! 🤠 |
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