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Forum: Unicycling January 15th 09, 10:12 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 16
Views: 78,631
Posted By kington99
Another possible guni hub

harper;1170989 wrote:
kington99 specified -reverse- torque. The CV hub is probably designed so
that the frictional force is increased with forward torque (like a
rotating lock down) and...
Forum: Unicycling January 15th 09, 08:25 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 16
Views: 78,631
Posted By kington99
Another possible guni hub

if anyone's interested I have a Nuvinci hub sitting on my desk
currently. It will never make it as a unicycle hub in anything like its
current guise. The ratchet is easily removed but the hub won't...
Forum: Unicycling January 10th 09, 07:20 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 14
Views: 2,636
Posted By kington99
Enligsh revisors for Unicycle website needed!

I wouldn't mind doing some bits for you if it helps, I'm pretty good
with grammar/spelling etc. Drop me an email at davidmarshall100 att
gmail dott com


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kington99

Dave
Forum: Unicycling January 10th 09, 06:35 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 21
Views: 4,089
Posted By kington99
Inflatable Clown Costume

Into the blue;1168076 wrote:
Go riding dressed like that on the most difficult Northshore you can
find.

And video it.



yes absoloutely, that or some hardcore trials, and post it on a...
Forum: Unicycling January 3rd 09, 09:07 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 6
Views: 2,128
Posted By kington99
Duro Wildlife 24x3.0" Ty Whats the rolling diameter?

forrestunifreak;1163375 wrote:
I'm sure the rolling diameter depends on the persons weight, tire
pressure, and age/gender.



age/gender? surely that only affects their weight, which you've...
Forum: Unicycling January 3rd 09, 06:12 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 6
Views: 2,128
Posted By kington99
Duro Wildlife 24x3.0" Ty Whats the rolling diameter?

Splodge;1163344 wrote:
If anybody has one of these fitted could you measure the outside rolling
diameter for me please? Also the radius from hub center to the outside
of the tyre. I relise it...
Forum: Unicycling January 2nd 09, 11:54 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 10
Views: 1,396
Posted By kington99
Mapping Distance Rides

siafirede;1161315 wrote:
I just bought a forerunner 305. How does sportTracks compare to the
Garmin Training Center that comes with the device?



apparently sportTracks is much better


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Forum: Unicycling December 30th 08, 09:26 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 10
Views: 1,396
Posted By kington99
Mapping Distance Rides

i use a piece of freeware called sportTracks to link to a garmin
forerunner 205


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kington99

Dave

- what a thoroughly post-modern subversion of the cycling genre -
Forum: Unicycling December 22nd 08, 09:29 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 15
Views: 994
Posted By kington99
Idea for a brake for my 28" unicycle

Ergolicious;1155517 wrote:
Well, my dad is telling me that drilling a hole in the frame will weaken
it... Not that drilling a small hole through the frame is going to be
"devastating" to its...
Forum: Unicycling December 22nd 08, 09:27 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 9
Views: 577
Posted By kington99
KH rim and spokes. Ano or Painted??

412;1155557 wrote:
Both should be anodized.



maybe the spokes should be, but they aren't, them being made of
stainless steel and anodising being only suitable for aluminium


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Forum: Unicycling December 22nd 08, 08:11 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 3
Views: 496
Posted By kington99
Wheel Building

IsaacSteiner;1155472 wrote:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html

Great tutorial,

-Isaac



yep that's all you need to know. Follow the instructions very
Forum: Unicycling December 22nd 08, 04:12 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 15
Views: 994
Posted By kington99
Idea for a brake for my 28" unicycle

yep is was a classic move to fit brakes to cokers back in the day, I've
never heard of anyone having issues wiht frame strength as a result and
apparently they work well.


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kington99

Dave
Forum: Unicycling December 21st 08, 10:40 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 22
Views: 1,722
Posted By kington99
Help Needed: Off centered HUB

rui;1154442 wrote:
What are spacers, and where can I get them? :)

Now that I think of it. Wasting money might be a crime :eek:

There goes inflation! :x



a spacer is a sleeve that fits...
Forum: Unicycling December 21st 08, 06:54 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 10
Views: 1,068
Posted By kington99
Painting spokes/wheel.

UnicycleJuggler;1154381 wrote:
The second bit makes sense and I've heard of it before.

The non-ferrous comment I'm not sure about as there are many
discussions as to whether stainless steel...
Forum: Unicycling December 21st 08, 05:12 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 10
Views: 1,068
Posted By kington99
Painting spokes/wheel.

most paints will require a special non-ferrous primer to be used to
allow them to adhere to stainless steel.

By blueing i think he means a process i know as blacking ( it gives a
blueish black) it's...
Forum: Unicycling December 21st 08, 05:05 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 14
Views: 827
Posted By kington99
Inexpensively preparing your camera for the snow.

Ducttape;1153961 wrote:
what's a jonnie?



evidently, something clear, stretchy and liquid proof, that is often
reffered to by euphemism. Take a wild shot in the dark.
Forum: Unicycling December 21st 08, 04:51 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 22
Views: 1,722
Posted By kington99
Help Needed: Off centered HUB

rui;1154331 wrote:

Now, what is the safest way of fixing this? :)



remove the crank and find a metal tube that will slide over the axle
and touches only the inner metal ring of the bearing...
Forum: Unicycling December 20th 08, 11:25 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 14
Views: 827
Posted By kington99
Inexpensively preparing your camera for the snow.

just stick a couple of jonnies round it, one from each end overlapping
in the middle


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kington99

Dave

- what a thoroughly post-modern subversion of the cycling genre -
Forum: Unicycling December 19th 08, 12:38 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 31
Views: 2,826
Posted By kington99
Bicycle helmet vs Skate helmet

a bit of both, the 661 mullet skate-style dirt jump helmet (skate style)
for muni and trials, a nice bell cycle helmet for distance and x
country. Essentially, for times when I'm likely to hit my...
Forum: Unicycling December 14th 08, 10:04 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 13
Views: 812
Posted By kington99
Crank lengh advice needed please.

have to add to the genreal consensus, if you're not riding heavily
technical and want to go faster a 29er is your best bet, i went down the
140s on a 24" route and although it is noticebaly faster, a...
Forum: Unicycling December 13th 08, 03:52 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 26
Views: 1,667
Posted By kington99
Uni Magazine Issue 7 is in the mail!

the buff is indeed great, when driving a car with no roof and little
windscreen for hours in freezing fog having every inch of skin covered
is very important, which is where the buff come in.

My...
Forum: Unicycling December 13th 08, 03:47 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 8
Views: 2,126
Posted By kington99
KH crank insert

a pair of circlip pliers or very thin needle nose pliers will do it. The
pin tool shown above is better if you have to go and buy something, but
you might have pliers lying around at home.


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Forum: Unicycling December 13th 08, 02:56 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 9
Views: 692
Posted By kington99
Brake handle on T7?

will get out and shoot a couple of photos for you this afternoon


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kington99

Dave

- what a thoroughly post-modern subversion of the cycling genre...
Forum: Unicycling December 13th 08, 02:20 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 9
Views: 692
Posted By kington99
Brake handle on T7?

yes my hs33 fits snugly so that it cant touch the road. A spooner would
probably stick out too far, and would e of little use as you can squeeze
with your fingersround the handle in the way you would...
Forum: Unicycling December 9th 08, 11:06 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
Replies: 7
Views: 673
Posted By kington99
Quest for pink components

the gussett pimp BMX tyre comes in pink, as seen on the pink panther,
should be available from any decent bike store


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kington99

Dave

- what a thoroughly post-modern subversion of the cycling...
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