Forum: Unicycling
January 5th 09, 08:06 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 47
Views: 5,454
What do you wear when it starts getting cold?
I have a bunch of clothing that I wear for both Uni and MTBing. I just
put the studded tire on my uni but haven't been out yet. I have been
out on the MTB a few times on the ice...
This past...
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Forum: Unicycling
August 15th 08, 02:56 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 18
Views: 623
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Forum: Unicycling
July 3rd 08, 08:40 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 8
Views: 860
Toe armor
Wow I didn't realize redwing made those kind of shoes! I was kind of
joking about redwing - I knew they were famous for steel toed boots,
but I had no idea
they made athletic styled shoes with...
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Forum: Unicycling
July 3rd 08, 07:02 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 8
Views: 860
Toe armor
I use 5.10 impacts, high tops. The toe protection isn't very good, I
sometimes get whacked there and it can hurt. But the ankle protection
is pretty decent, because of the high tops. And the tread...
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Forum: Unicycling
June 3rd 08, 02:44 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 1
Views: 437
Girafe unicycling
Holy smokes, you think juggling giraffes is hard, try juggling cats.
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
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Forum: Unicycling
March 26th 08, 06:56 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,021
Cycling backwards
I too have been struggling with learning to ride backwards. I've been
reaching out and using a wall for guidance, but progress is slow. I
can maybe do 20-30 feet using the wall, and only a few feet...
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Forum: Unicycling
March 19th 08, 03:11 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 28
Views: 740
Unicycle accidents happen in the home!
A couple of years ago I was playing around with my uni in my basement.
I was freemounting and riding around. I was using the overhead floor
joists to help balance, occasionally reaching up and...
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Forum: Unicycling
February 22nd 08, 09:33 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 1
Views: 342
Riding in snow
mattburnsey: get the 45C. I have a nashbar studded 700x35C and the tire
is frighteningly narrow. I swear I can see both side of the rim while
looking down at the tire tread.
It does work great on...
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Forum: Unicycling
October 1st 07, 04:16 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,771
New DH Speed record (bikes)
Here's the bike company site:
http://www.intensecycles.com/web/index.html
here is the bike he rode, or very close to it anyway:
http://www.intensecycles.com/web/news/m6/m6.html
He fared better than...
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Forum: Unicycling
September 27th 07, 01:49 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 242
Views: 7,216
29" Discussion thread
On a scale of 1-5, I'd say a 5!!! I love riding my 29" Sun (or is it
28"? whatever). It literally rides itself. People scoff when I claim
that it rides itself, but it's true! I just sit on top! ...
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Forum: Unicycling
September 12th 07, 01:45 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 2
Views: 452
What are those crazy Belgians upto?
Back at ya
http://tinyurl.com/37sg8x
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Forum: Unicycling
September 10th 07, 05:57 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 20
Views: 874
Sun 28" hub problem!
Hey MuniAddict, that channeladvisor price of $65 is a great deal.
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Forum: Unicycling
September 10th 07, 05:50 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 20
Views: 874
Sun 28" hub problem!
Huh? What do you mean "loose"? Is the axle spinning inside the hub?
How can that be? I'm not familiar with the internal design of these
hubs, but perhaps you could tack weld it (it is certainly...
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Forum: Unicycling
July 31st 07, 04:14 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,319
In celebration of the XC 29er
Hurray for the 29er!!! I rode mine last evening and it rides soooo
nice... Just a plain ol' Sun 29 (well, 700cm actually), nothing
special, but I love it. It like rides itself with my sittin' on...
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Forum: Unicycling
July 23rd 07, 08:43 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,744
your other baby..
I'm going to ride my Sun 28" this evening... but my recent love is this
awesome bike. I rocket through the air then land. Smooth is the word.
Like landing in a tub of...
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Forum: Unicycling
July 18th 07, 07:23 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 59
Views: 1,045
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Forum: Unicycling
July 9th 07, 03:53 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 12
Views: 954
Riding Headphones
What about this helmet?
http://tinyurl.com/2f6pse
Safe and easy.
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Forum: Unicycling
July 3rd 07, 04:28 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 2
Views: 415
Best bike pants for unicycling?
Uhhh... none?
http://www.worldnakedbikerideburlington.com/
I wouldn't recommend unicycling like that. Pain, you know.
Seriously, though, I like using a padded cycling short under a regular
pair...
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Forum: Unicycling
July 2nd 07, 08:22 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 3
Views: 228
help with circus bike
oooooo... here you go
http://www.sidewaysbike.com/
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Forum: Unicycling
July 2nd 07, 08:17 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 3
Views: 228
help with circus bike
Check out bike #3 on the list
http://tinyurl.com/2mwtto
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Forum: Unicycling
June 22nd 07, 01:56 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,110
pedal weight weenies guide
Primos rock!
You left out Sun Ringles. $35, about medium weight. Definitely
lighter than the Primos.
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Forum: Unicycling
June 18th 07, 07:12 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 10
Views: 886
What size uni is KH riding in this video?
I'm always on the lookout for new unseen (to me anyway!) unicycle
videos, and somehow I missed this one:
http://tinyurl.com/yxs7yr
"Kris Holm Freeride Video"
That is some amazing riding!!! :eek:...
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Forum: Unicycling
May 28th 07, 03:24 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 2
Views: 282
This looks totally crazy - Giant Penny Farthing?
Is this a giant penny farthing?
http://tinyurl.com/2fppvw
It looks like the dude in the foreground, lower left, is holding a
normal sized unicycle.
This looks crazy too; I love the expression on...
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Forum: Unicycling
May 14th 07, 07:45 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,612
Helmets Attract Cars
http://www.madison.com/tct/news/index.php?ntid=133934
I bet he'll continue to wear a helmet.
It took alot of convincing and threats to get my 15 year old to wear a
helmet on his MTB. But he has...
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Forum: Unicycling
March 22nd 07, 01:34 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 17
Views: 636
Glasses fogging up
Yeah, glasses suck. I'm 43 and I've had glasses since about 10, in 3rd
grade. I clearly remember getting those glasses and losing all my
friends at the same time. Nobody wanted to hang out with a...
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