Forum: Unicycling
May 7th 08, 01:59 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 2,626
Views: 63,252
Quote of the day (from non-riders)
harper wrote:
"No. But they're easier."
Weird. :)
I'd been riding around the park enjoying the day. I wave to a little 5
year old girl each time I pass by on the 36.
Much later I was lying in...
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Forum: Unicycling
May 4th 08, 01:56 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 113
Views: 2,340
New Coker has arrived
rogeratunicycledotcom wrote:
Wrong, that should be aluminium alloy. ;-)
aluminium alloy :)
Thanks, all. So far it's been fine. But I'm carrying a socket wrench
in my trunk (aka boot)...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 28th 08, 10:57 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 113
Views: 2,340
New Coker has arrived
MuniAddict wrote:
That really sucks but yeah, better that happened early on. Luckily it
didn't fly off at high speed, causing a bad upd! That's surprising
though about the crank coming off;...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 27th 08, 08:04 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 113
Views: 2,340
New Coker has arrived
MuniAddict wrote:
The nice part was that after I crested the top of the hills, I could
relax by gliding back down the long strecthes of downhill, where I
routinely hit 40-55 mph. This was...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 26th 08, 12:37 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 113
Views: 2,340
New Coker has arrived
cathwood wrote:
No you don't. It took me 2 years and the removal of my T7 handle to be
able to mount my 36 with any degree of certainty.
2 years? That's dedication! As I'm sort of tall, I'm...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 24th 08, 11:25 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 4
Views: 488
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Forum: Unicycling
April 23rd 08, 10:35 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 113
Views: 2,340
New Coker has arrived
Wheel Rider wrote:
You are a far better rider than I.
Congratulations on your new ride.
Thanks, but I am sure your skills are far superior.
I haven't even TRIED to freemount. And you...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 23rd 08, 09:59 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 4
Views: 488
2-day Coker ride in the Southeast US: Oct. 13-14
I'm certainly not ready for a long rider on my coker but would love to
hear how it goes for you.
The Rails to Trails development is coming along nicely in the South.
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Unibugg
forrestunifreak...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 23rd 08, 01:38 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 59
Views: 1,043
What Kind of Shin/Knee Pads do you use?
These responses are all about full leg gear.
As I indicated earlier, I use 661's for muni but what about touring?
Who uses full leg gear, just knee pads, or nothing at all?
I'm going faster on...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 22nd 08, 04:06 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 26
Views: 774
Family/Spousal Support/Nonsupport
Hard for me to write especially after reading all the posts about
support.
But I need to write...
My husband went through various stages.
embarrassement.. yes embarrassed that he had a wife who...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 22nd 08, 02:52 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 113
Views: 2,340
New Coker has arrived
Big One arrived today. Yes, I had had my doubts.
What words could describe the ride; though there were only a few hours
of sunlight left I practically flew home, had it assembled, seat post
cut...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 22nd 08, 02:28 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 136
Views: 4,333
Uni magazine issue 4
Mine came today too! But I didn't notice it until later because of the
HUGE box filling my foyer.
Who would think that ANYTHING could overshadow Uni Mag.
um.. THE BIG ONE of course. :)
I'm...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 21st 08, 03:57 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 23
Views: 995
Happy 4-20 IRE
Breathtaking.
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Unibugg
forrestunifreak wrote:
Real men unicycle with slightly crooked seats.
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Unibugg's Profile:...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 21st 08, 02:22 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 15
Views: 616
RTL qualifying ride prep
legtod2 wrote:
asked the Fredericton radio listeners if they knew who the guy was
riding the unicycle on the bridge.
"The guy" as if there couldn't be two.. ;)
Snow, water, wind, hills,...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 21st 08, 01:46 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,556
Muni Safety - do you carry a whistle?
I read this thread quite some time ago and thought that carrying a
whistle was a good idea. Yet, I forgot all about it. Note to self to
buy a couple of whistles. One for the outside of my camelbak...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 21st 08, 01:25 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 4
Views: 254
Seat keeps dropping
Pembar wrote:
Allen bolt. The seat clamps are replacable? I was thinking, is it
possible to get a "good" seat clamp and just put it on top of the
existing one?
I had the same problem with...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 21st 08, 01:18 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 37
Views: 843
alternative unicycling team sports
Tjorning wrote:
polo, lacrosse and Ultimate all sound very cool.
how about tug-of-war, roller derby, or capture the flag?
Tug-of-war sounds great. I'm up for it... um... after I learn how...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 21st 08, 12:54 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 2,626
Views: 63,252
Quote of the day (from non-riders)
cathwood wrote:
Did he think I would fall off if I sneezed?
Probably. ;)
Riding out of the woods today, I passed two guys who were securing a
boat to a trailer. One nudging his friend and...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 20th 08, 02:03 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 19
Views: 835
Identifcation on the trail...
I agree with This Guy I Know....
You should put something on the back mentioning your occupation. Even
if you didn't need the business it might bring, think about the
interesting dinner...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 20th 08, 01:50 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,136
Broken Leg - With X-rays.
Ouch.
That's a long wait in the woods but smart that you were riding with
friends.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Unibugg
I'll probably be using your pics in science class on Monday. :)
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Forum: Unicycling
April 20th 08, 12:43 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 19
Views: 835
Identifcation on the trail...
I thought this thread was going for us to post pics of all the critters
we spot out on the trail.
I thought, "What a great topic for a thread. I'll be taking my camera
on all muni rides...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 18th 08, 11:11 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 136
Views: 4,333
Uni magazine issue 4
Chrashing wrote:
First *The Beatles*, and now *Issue 4*. The UK get gets all the cool
stuff first!
:( :p :eek: :) ;)
I don't know how I feel about that. My mailbox just seems really...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 18th 08, 10:58 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 113
Views: 2,340
New Coker has arrived
Brian O. wrote:
After a certain point they calculate the shipping weight/cost based on
the dimensions of the box rather than just its weight. All carriers do
this as far as I'm aware...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 18th 08, 12:03 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 113
Views: 2,340
New Coker has arrived
It's on its way.. estimated delivery for Monday. Yaaaah!
According to FedEx the package is 134 pounds
?
?
A 16 pound unicycle... with an extra set of cranks....
Either the T-shirt is really...
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Forum: Unicycling
April 16th 08, 03:13 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,301
New Big One from Uniproshop
MuniAddict wrote:
He's doing RTL and wanted something lighter. I don't blame him, the V2's
a friggin tank! :eek:
Yes.. quite heavy IMO. Then again, I'm used to a 12.5 lb AX... which
probably...
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