Forum: Unicycling
May 11th 08, 05:06 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Need a spoke key to tighten spokes? How?
yeah, a real spoke wrench is a good investment. the back of the side
cutters trick would work in a pinch, but unless your spokes are
horribly stuck, do you really need more leverage? what about...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 23rd 08, 03:06 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 26
Views: 914
proper shoes
sadly, i can't find a new model of the 661 dually with the high top and
the non-spd sole. i really really like the ankle protection as that is
my number one injury during unicycling(before i got a...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 14th 08, 02:12 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 20
Views: 934
Trials rim for an 180 lb rider.
it's a pretty common rim (relatively speaking), if you go through your
lbs, make sure they know it's a 19 trials, not a 20 bmx rim. i ran into
that a while ago when i built my trials.
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Forum: Unicycling
April 13th 08, 06:00 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 20
Views: 934
Trials rim for an 180 lb rider.
i'm a touch heavier than you and my dx32 has held up great on my trials.
a bit wider would help with side hop folding but with proper air
pressure it has stayed true. a good wheel build is just as...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 11th 08, 12:11 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 16
Views: 799
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Forum: Unicycling
March 13th 08, 02:05 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 28
Views: 849
Moab MuniFest roll call/discussion thread
frogy130 wrote:
Yes I will be there the week before, will say hi if I run into you guys,
I am still trying to decide on taking my KH29 or 24" Torker DX.
No room for them both, also bringing...
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Forum: Unicycling
March 13th 08, 02:03 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 554
Pedals fell out! Cranks stripped! Help?
Jim wrote:
It sounds like the crank & pedal are on the wrong side and have come
loose while riding.
You can helicoil cranks but it is often easier to just replace them.
jim
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Forum: Unicycling
March 13th 08, 03:09 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 28
Views: 849
Moab MuniFest roll call/discussion thread
frogy130 wrote:
I will be there have been to Moab twice on Mountian b*ike this will be
my first on the muni. I will be there a week before and after riding
the trials on a b*ke (& muni) with...
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Forum: Unicycling
March 10th 08, 05:19 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 28
Views: 849
Moab MuniFest roll call/discussion thread
We had a registration is up thread. now i'm making a thread about
attending, as in, who is, and how awesome it's going to be.
I just booked my flight. gonna spend the whole week there regaining...
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Forum: Unicycling
February 25th 08, 07:26 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 6
Views: 504
Moab MuniFest 08 Registration is open
i'm pumped. i'm 99% sure i can make it this year. but i've done moab a
few times outside mmf. amasa is one of my favorite trails ever.
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markf
'my Des Moines Iowa Bike Shop'...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 6th 08, 05:24 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 8
Views: 646
GB4 trials frames?
GB4 is 6'6" or so, and the 29er is in fact a 29er. i have a trials from
him, i'll try to find a pic later, but mine is black. his workshop is
in western iowa and he currently lives in denver.
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Forum: Unicycling
November 16th 07, 05:24 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 7
Views: 544
T7 Handle....Indiana style (with drops)
looks awesome. if you come again next year i'll have to give it a shot.
(this is mark, the tall blonde guy with the pony tail who wasn't there
for a few days) *waves*
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markf
'my Des Moines Iowa...
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Forum: Unicycling
October 24th 07, 06:11 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,052
Burs in the Nimbus 36 SE Rim
for rim tape i like velox but any sturdy cloth or plasticy tape will
work. the bike shop should have a few different varieties. seriously
though, the best way to get a non-rubber band one is to ask...
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Forum: Unicycling
October 23rd 07, 10:25 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,052
Burs in the Nimbus 36 SE Rim
uh, you always need a rim strip with double walled rims. under any kind
of pressure(enough to ride on certainly) the tube will go into the
nipple hole and create a little bubble and pop. maybe no...
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Forum: Unicycling
October 19th 07, 05:56 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 9
Views: 711
Recommend me a new Uni
torker dx would be an okay choice. for muni most people prefer 24inch,
and for street/trails stuff most like a 20(19) inch. anyway, i think
the 24 is more versatile, and that's what i got when i was...
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Forum: Unicycling
September 17th 07, 04:37 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 275
Views: 16,312
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Forum: Unicycling
September 13th 07, 06:42 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,331
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Forum: Unicycling
September 7th 07, 06:58 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 90
Views: 1,943
Red Blinky lights
super flash from planet bike is seriously the brightest tail light i've
ever seen. 2 "regualr" leds and then a 1/2 strobe type light. it hurts
to look at in the day...
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Forum: Unicycling
August 28th 07, 04:53 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,363
Top Speed
25mph-ish i think. do a search, this kinda thread pops up every so
often.
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markf
'my Des Moines Iowa Bike Shop'...
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Forum: Unicycling
August 7th 07, 05:31 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,444
Sponsorship
if you have to ask, you're not good enough. at least that's the rule of
thumb in the bike industry.
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markf
'my Des Moines Iowa Bike Shop'...
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Forum: Unicycling
June 30th 07, 03:15 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 2
Views: 462
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Forum: Unicycling
June 30th 07, 07:07 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 2
Views: 462
Ping/question for aspen mike(others too maybe)
anyhoo, i have a customer at my bike shop in iowa who recently returned
from the Ride the Rockies bike ride. he said it was awesome and knowing
i'm a unicyclist, he mentioned that someone flew past...
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Forum: Unicycling
June 27th 07, 02:03 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,464
Crank size on a muni.
i tihnk your height enters into it as well. i'm a pretty tall guy and
150s always felt a little short, 165s however feel perfect.
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markf
'my Des Moines Iowa Bike Shop'...
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Forum: Unicycling
June 25th 07, 01:07 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,020
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Forum: Unicycling
June 17th 07, 02:15 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,069
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