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Old December 19th 08, 10:20 PM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Hey guys, at spring, I want to get a Road unicycle. I currently have
$215, and am expecting to get more via the holidays(i'm asking for cash
from all my relatives). I am getting a trip to RTL (weather or not Im
competing) this summer. So my Question is what to get 29er, 36er, etc?
Please do not say a geared ____, unless your willing to buy it for me!
Expect a MAXIMUM of about 600. I really don't want to spend that much.


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Old December 19th 08, 10:37 PM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Hmm, I don't know if RTL is happening next year or not...but...

If you want a road unicycle, and will have a max of 600, go with a
36er. They are much better for the road than a 29er.


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Old December 19th 08, 10:47 PM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Heres the cheap good setup im working on (and when I want to ride it I
swap parts from my other unis.)
Setup:
Commuter 36-inch tube
Nimbus Stealth Pro Rim
[Nimbus ISIS 36-Hole Wide Hub
Regular Spokes
Regular Nipples
Nightrider tire
08 frame
Quax lightweight 125's (is that the right size?)
Animal hamilton Pc Or Twisted pc

and then I'm looking at about $500 - $530 (Swapping my seatpost and
seat). I can get less if my LBS will do a free wheelbuild and I get free
shipping from them!
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Old December 19th 08, 11:25 PM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Is this going to be an issue for you.

Inseam Length Required For:


4 inch post & 152mm cranks - 31.5 (w/T7 Handle) - 30.5 (w/o T7 Handle)

4 inch post & 127mm cranks - 30.5 (w/ T7 Handle) - 29.0 (w/o T7
Handle)


200 post & 152mm cranks - 34.5 (w/T7 Handle) - 33.5 (w/o T7 Handle)

200 post & 127mm cranks - 33.5 (w/T7 Handle) - 32.5 (w/o T7 Handle)


300 post & 152mm cranks - 38.5 (w/T7 Handle) - 37.5 (w/o T7 Handle)

300 post & 127mm cranks - 37.5 (w/T7 Handle) - 36.0 (w/o T7 Handle)

***Note that these sizes are from the crotch to the floor wearing
shoes, not pant sizes.***


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Old December 19th 08, 11:47 PM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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It should not be. Doesn't that also depend on your seat and shoes? Im
sure I'll be fine!

One on one;1153415 wrote:
Is this going to be an issue for you.

Inseam Length Required For:


4 inch post & 152mm cranks - 31.5 (w/T7 Handle) - 30.5 (w/o T7 Handle)

4 inch post & 127mm cranks - 30.5 (w/ T7 Handle) - 29.0 (w/o T7 Handle)


200 post & 152mm cranks - 34.5 (w/T7 Handle) - 33.5 (w/o T7 Handle)

200 post & 127mm cranks - 33.5 (w/T7 Handle) - 32.5 (w/o T7 Handle)


300 post & 152mm cranks - 38.5 (w/T7 Handle) - 37.5 (w/o T7 Handle)

300 post & 127mm cranks - 37.5 (w/T7 Handle) - 36.0 (w/o T7 Handle)

***Note that these sizes are from the crotch to the floor wearing
shoes, not pant sizes.***



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Old December 19th 08, 11:54 PM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Jeremy R;1153351 wrote:
(weather or not Im competing)




It took me about 30 seconds before I realized you meant whether, not
weather.

Anyways, definitely go with a 36er, but I don't have much advise beyond
that.


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Old December 20th 08, 12:22 AM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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One on one;1153415 wrote:
Is this going to be an issue for you.

Inseam Length Required For:


4 inch post & 152mm cranks - 31.5 (w/T7 Handle) - 30.5 (w/o T7 Handle)

4 inch post & 127mm cranks - 30.5 (w/ T7 Handle) - 29.0 (w/o T7 Handle)


200 post & 152mm cranks - 34.5 (w/T7 Handle) - 33.5 (w/o T7 Handle)

200 post & 127mm cranks - 33.5 (w/T7 Handle) - 32.5 (w/o T7 Handle)


300 post & 152mm cranks - 38.5 (w/T7 Handle) - 37.5 (w/o T7 Handle)

300 post & 127mm cranks - 37.5 (w/T7 Handle) - 36.0 (w/o T7 Handle)

***Note that these sizes are from the crotch to the floor wearing
shoes, not pant sizes.***




have those actually been tested, or are they theory, because i would
think you need at least another inch on that to compensate for bend in
the leg and comfort... it would suck to ride a uni that was that "tight"
for any real distance.


EDIT: uhh... you probably do not want to swap your seatpost between the
two unicycles... you are probably going to need a shorter one for the
36".


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Old December 20th 08, 01:28 AM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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skrobo;1153488 wrote:
have those actually been tested, or are they theory, because i would
think you need at least another inch on that to compensate for bend in
the leg and comfort... it would suck to ride a uni that was that "tight"
for any real distance.


EDIT: uhh... you probably do not want to swap your seatpost between the
two unicycles... you are probably going to need a shorter one for the
36".



I usually ride with 2-2.5 inches exposed on my sp.(on my muni with
150's) If I chop the excess off, then I'll be fine. Plus, I have a spare
post I could use if a grew a crapload.


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Old December 20th 08, 01:31 AM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Jeremy R;1153529 wrote:
I usually ride with 2-2.5 inches exposed on my sp.(on my muni with
150's) If I chop the excess off, then I'll be fine. Plus, I have a spare
post I could use if a grew a crapload.




hmm
how much of the seatpost is supposed to be in the frame? 3" is what i
remember, but that may be wrong, you will probably need to cut it




on second thought just use the other seatpost and swap the seat...


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Old December 20th 08, 01:36 AM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Swapping seats is a pain in the saddle . The bolts never quite tighten
back up after each time. A post is only 20 dollars. Either way, when I
grow, i'd need a new post for my coker.

EDIT: its 2 inches


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