Forum: Unicycling
January 15th 09, 12:56 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 85
Views: 7,281
A warning on pipe-cutters
All you need to do when cutting aluminum is to run the blade through
some wax. The hard red sprue wax they use for foundry casting works the
best, and it works for hacksaws, bandsaws, and angle...
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Forum: Unicycling
December 23rd 08, 03:18 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,759
New Unicycle
Here's something that may or may not help.
This is a 36 spoke wheelset I put together the other week with a three
cross lacing, and I colorized to spokes so you can see the pattern a
little...
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Forum: Unicycling
December 22nd 08, 05:43 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,860
Poll: How long have you been riding
Received a 20" uni as a Christmas present when I was 8 or 9 (1990-1991),
give or take a few years. Tried it, thought, "This is nuts. My aunt is
crazy if she thinks I can learn this." Four years ago...
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Forum: Unicycling
December 22nd 08, 04:33 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,078
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Forum: Unicycling
December 22nd 08, 04:30 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,078
Quote of the day (from non-riders)
TimeTraveler;1154944 wrote:
My Son's about to outgrow the Piccolo. The most common comment then is
"He's not pedaling!"
No way! You're in Alfred?
I was there from 2000-2004 studying with...
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Forum: Unicycling
December 22nd 08, 04:05 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 235
Views: 15,923
Pictures of your latest ride
Romping around in the snow today on the White Minx.
[image:
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee96/themollusk/Uni/1221.jpg]
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Forum: Unicycling
December 13th 08, 05:21 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,241
Uni Count
kevinalexandersmith;1148579 wrote:
2824 Unicycles
846 Riders
one 24" Nimbus (pre-isis)
one 29" Nimbus/Kris Holm hybrid
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Forum: Unicycling
December 13th 08, 04:40 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 235
Views: 15,923
Pictures of your latest ride
These are form last sunday. While not my latest ride, it was my latest
ride with a camera along.
More 'here'...
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Forum: Unicycling
December 7th 08, 09:44 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,078
Quote of the day (from non-riders)
Trapper;1145246 wrote:
I recently got my night riding setup and have been hitting our trails at
night. I'm using dual 7 watt LED helmet mounted flashlights that put my
friend's Nightrider...
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Forum: Unicycling
December 5th 08, 06:29 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 235
Views: 15,923
Pictures of your latest ride
aspenmike;1143510 wrote:
i did bring the 20" and rode whenever i could, my time was very
limited.
*aspenmike*... how did you go about transporting your uni overseas?
Special carrier?...
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Forum: Unicycling
November 25th 08, 07:01 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 47
Views: 5,370
What do you wear when it starts getting cold?
When it's cold, I have one of those Pearl Izumi headbands (lots of
others make them, too) to put on before my helmet. If it's really windy
too, I'll also put a bandana on under the helmet.
I will...
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Forum: Unicycling
November 24th 08, 10:03 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,558
Shin Guards?
Jenson USA has the Veggie Wraps 'on sale for $21'
(http://tinyurl.com/6d46m8). The attachable knee guards are only going
for 20 bucks over there, compared to the normal 40 or so dollars.
Greenfish...
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Forum: Unicycling
November 24th 08, 08:34 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 2,562
Views: 1,428,107
Today I... (brag thread)
chuckaeronut;1137045 wrote:
Yesterday I woke up at 1 PM after deliberately missing my 8-11 o'clock
ride to do homework. I then proceeded to do absolutely no homework – or
riding – for the...
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Forum: Unicycling
November 21st 08, 09:38 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,951
Decisions, decisions... what to do?
Well, I decided what to do.
I'm going to build my own 29er, for about the same overall price as a
pre-built Nimbus.
I'm getting these parts to start with:
'Nimbus frame'...
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Forum: Unicycling
November 20th 08, 08:28 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 2,562
Views: 1,428,107
Today I... (brag thread)
Not today, but on Sunday I succeeded in riding a 100 yard curb for the
full length.
That bugger had been nagging me for a while... every 20 feet or so
there's a gap that's just slightly too big to...
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Forum: Unicycling
November 15th 08, 07:23 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,951
Decisions, decisions... what to do?
Thanks for the words, guys.
I'm leaning towards the 29", but still am not quite sure.
I've figured out that the price to upgrade the 24 the way I want would
be $220-230.
The best price I could find...
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Forum: Unicycling
November 15th 08, 04:42 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,951
Decisions, decisions... what to do?
Alright, folks, I need some help.
I'm in the mood to upgrade my uni arsenal,but am stuck as to what I
should get.
I would love to get a new machine, and have been looking at some 29ers.
I've...
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Forum: Unicycling
October 5th 08, 04:45 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 235
Views: 15,923
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