Forum: Unicycling
January 15th 09, 08:48 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,535
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Forum: Unicycling
January 15th 09, 07:39 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,197
Sitting Correctly
tumbles;1170386 wrote:
I've been on my unicycle for only a few weeks and have just really
learned to ride more than a dozen yards (probably total hours, about
4-6). I'm just getting turns down...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 15th 09, 12:15 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 116
Views: 13,558
Road Unicycle Set-Up and T7 Handle Modification
Klaas Bil;1170555 wrote:
Just thinking: would there be merit in having two seats at the same
time? A bike seat in the rear and a unicycle seat in the usual location?
And then some short...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 13th 09, 11:59 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,535
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Forum: Unicycling
January 13th 09, 10:59 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,696
Titanium Hub?
gerblefranklin;1169566 wrote:
So, since we're so obsessed with materials here, I thought I'd mention a
new product. For those out there who can't stop breaking hubs, cranks,
and pedals, I'm...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 13th 09, 10:57 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 85
Views: 7,373
A warning on pipe-cutters
gerblefranklin;1169724 wrote:
For the record, I believe bike shops recommend against using pipe
cutters because seatposts such as the thomson with non-round insides can
be damaged and poorly...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 13th 09, 08:53 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 66
Views: 7,701
need hill climbing advice
joemarshall;1169710 wrote:
Several of the early people who tried clipless on unicycles (and got
injured), had no experience of riding them on bikes. Which is probably a
bad way to start....
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Forum: Unicycling
January 13th 09, 08:16 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 85
Views: 7,373
A warning on pipe-cutters
gerblefranklin;1169577 wrote:
This is silly. Really. Next time, before you insert the seatpost, put it
on a flat table an look at it. You will easily be able to tell if it's
flared. If it is,...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 13th 09, 08:08 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 85
Views: 7,373
A warning on pipe-cutters
Thanks Mal,
I'm using a Schlumpf aluminium seatpost. The other one that got stuck
was a Cromoly Schlumpf seatpost.
It is definitely not me cutting down the seat-tube that's causing the
problem....
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Forum: Unicycling
January 13th 09, 03:33 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,672
Riding with a Hernia
What sort of hernia is it?
If it's an inguinal hernia then anything that increases your
intrabdominal pressure will pop it out. Straining on the toilet, lefting
things, and probably unicycling as...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 13th 09, 01:17 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 85
Views: 7,373
A warning on pipe-cutters
gerblefranklin;1169577 wrote:
Also, have you ever thought about NOT inserting the post with enough
force to get it stuck? As in, don't take your post and DROP it in. This
is how stuff...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 12th 09, 03:08 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,696
Titanium Hub?
agentQ;1169310 wrote:
You cant compare bike to unis here. Bikes do not come close to the
amount of torque and stress which is required from a unicycle hub.
Maybe, but I ride road and XC, not...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 12th 09, 02:54 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 85
Views: 7,373
A warning on pipe-cutters
siafirede;1169303 wrote:
The KH36 frame is closed at the bottom.
That is unlucky Ken, take it to your LBS and see if they have any
ideas.
That's what I'll do first thing tomorrow. I...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 12th 09, 02:52 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 116
Views: 13,558
Road Unicycle Set-Up and T7 Handle Modification
Probailer2;1169302 wrote:
All these ideas are realy clever, but I would realy prefer a V frame.
I mailed Roger at unicycle.com uk with the suggestion of making V
frames in 29" and 36". Lets...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 12th 09, 02:41 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,696
Titanium Hub?
danger_uni;1169299 wrote:
It's a common misconception that Titanium is "stronger" than steel, but
as mentioned above it depends on how it is measured.
Ti has a stronger strength to weight...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 12th 09, 01:40 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 116
Views: 13,558
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Forum: Unicycling
January 12th 09, 08:31 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 85
Views: 7,373
A warning on pipe-cutters
I've done it again.
I don't believe it :(
There must be something to be said about repeating your
mistakes.....stupidity?
This time I had a seatpost that had been cut by a pipe cutter over a
year...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 12th 09, 04:19 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 116
Views: 13,558
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Forum: Unicycling
January 12th 09, 04:02 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 116
Views: 13,558
Road Unicycle Set-Up and T7 Handle Modification
unisk8r;1168878 wrote:
I can tell you first-hand, I purposely filed no IP rights on the
V-frame. That design is open for anyone to manufacture and sell.
And the V-frame is no heavier than...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 10th 09, 06:11 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 116
Views: 13,558
Road Unicycle Set-Up and T7 Handle Modification
saskatchewanian;1167381 wrote:
Turtle and Ken, where did you find those seat clamp things? I did a
quick google search and couldn't find anything. It would probably help
to know what they are...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 10th 09, 03:05 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 116
Views: 13,558
Road Unicycle Set-Up and T7 Handle Modification
paul royle;1167937 wrote:
It's true that the faster you ride on a uni the more bent over you tend
to be, this isn't just about stability though, it's also because you
need to have your...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 10th 09, 09:59 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 116
Views: 13,558
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Forum: Unicycling
January 10th 09, 09:30 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 116
Views: 13,558
Road Unicycle Set-Up and T7 Handle Modification
Klaas Bil;1167874 wrote:
I'm sure Ken has a subscription to this thread, and that somehow he
found a way to have the emails sent to his cell phone at any time of the
day or night. It's "his"...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 10th 09, 07:12 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 116
Views: 13,558
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Forum: Unicycling
January 9th 09, 08:07 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 116
Views: 13,558
Road Unicycle Set-Up and T7 Handle Modification
turtle;1167584 wrote:
i used a normel steal-seatpost, bent the plate a little bit (heated it),
worked very well, probably not very strong :rolleyes:
for xc why not, for real muni/freeride,...
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