how much abuse can a Torker take?

I just bought a 2004 20" Torker LX a few weeks ago. I've quickly gotten
better in my trials skills. I can hop up onto about a 1 ft bench, ride
off 2ft+. My question is how much can my Torker take?

After riding the entire day yesterday the left crankarm is loose. I
tightened it but there's still a little play. I don't know if I've bent
something or I just need to tighten it more.

I am realizing I may need a better trials unicycle. There doesn't seem
to be a lot of options.

Nimbus trials for $170. Not splined. How strong is it?

Kris Holm 20" $400. From what I've heard its about as strong as they
come.

Onza $380. The frame looks like the Nimbus frame? The seat that comes
with it on unicycle.com looks gross. I'd have to get a KH or Miyata
seat.

Yuni $300. This looks like a Nimbus frame with stronger hub... How is it
different?


I don't really want to spend $400 right now on a unicycle. Like I said
i've only been riding a lot for a few weeks. What problems might I have
if I buy a Nimbus? Are there any other options?


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that torker is going to be finished soon.


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I think I will probably upgrade to a Nimbus. I haven't seen too much
feedback on them though. No reviews in the reviews forum. Sort of
odd...

Now the problem is convincing my friend that he wants to buy my new
Torker.


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The picture for the onza on uni.com isn't acurrate. The unicycle comes
with a KH style seat and a black nibus frame with yellow and white
stripes. My friend ordered one just a while ago. It's awesome for the
price!


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Here's a thread on the death of my Torker:
http://tinyurl.com/mlld

I think the nimbus looks like a good deal. It still isn't a full blown
trials cycle though, so be careful. There have been reports of Summits
popping up on ebay. That might be worth checking out.

Daniel


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i'm kinda' new to trials too. i have a torker 20" LX.

I HATE IT


ive only had it for about 3 weeks and im on my 3rd set of cranks. i
striped the threads on the right crank but my local bike shope said they
will keep replaicing them till i can get that nimbus.

dont take thios the wrong way. torkers are fine if you are into
freestyle, but they are not built for trials.

i've done 2"+ drops and other big stuff but you have to be careful.


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scooter wrote:
*i've done 2"+ drops and other big stuff but you have to be careful. *


you do realize that you just said "2 INCH drops" dont you?


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Rayden wrote:
* My question is how much can my Torker take?
*


I am not sure how much it can take, but it can't take being backed over
by a Jeep Wrangler with 31" Goodyear M/T's. As for the others, I don't
think they could handle it either. Needless to say, I no longer park
them against the wall near my jeep. They all have their own hook to
keep them out of harms way.

The good thing that came of it was I got a new KH24 for Fathers Day. I
was so bummed when I ran over it, my Wife didn't even question it. Now
this may not be the best way to upgrade, but it worked for me.


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bugman wrote:
* Now this may not be the best way to upgrade, but it worked for me.
*


My dad swears that was my strategy for upgrading the computer. Sabotage
something in order to upgrade.


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There is also the Torker DX. It's been described as a hybrid
freestyle/trials uni. It should take some abuse, as it does come with a
splined hub, and is around $200.


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