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Old December 26th 08, 06:35 PM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Hello everyone!

For a christmas present, i got a giftcard to amazon.
I'm looking for a good unicycle for a beginner.
Can anyone help?
Thanks!

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Old December 26th 08, 08:54 PM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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I'm 6'1.

Are unicyles hard to ride?


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Old December 26th 08, 09:11 PM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Are unicyles hard to ride?




Not if you take the time to learn how

What kind of riding do you want to do?


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Old December 27th 08, 02:07 AM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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jamoctopus;1158437 wrote:
Hello everyone!

For a christmas present, i got a giftcard to amazon.
I'm looking for a good unicycle for a beginner.
Can anyone help?
Thanks!

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Torker LX 20" all the way. yeah there are those that will say you're
tall so a 24 is better... I had a 24" for 2 years and couldn't do
anything on it. Got my 20" 2 weeks ago... put in 6-7 hours of practice
and i can go about 100m in between falls. And i can *now* ride the 24
just as well. I'm 6'1 as well.

For about 200 you could get a torker lx 24", and the 20" cx wheelset
from unicycle.com , and in effect have a 20" *AND* a 24. That's what i
did, and it's Good Stuff.


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Old December 27th 08, 10:57 PM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Well, i got into unicycling after i saw somone do it at the park.
Umm is this the correct link
http://tinyurl.com/axu6b7

One of those?


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Old December 28th 08, 01:02 AM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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jamoctopus;1159267 wrote:
Well, i got into unicycling after i saw somone do it at the park.
Umm is this the correct link
http://tinyurl.com/axu6b7

One of those?



yeah, it's #5 on that list... at least when i click on it. $96 is a
good buy for the LX/20... a good site to check out is www.unicycle.com,
they generally have the best selection/price combo out there. generally
Just whatever you do, dont be tempted by the torker cx. Haven't
owned one, but apparently they SUCK, and considering they're only a tad
cheaper than the lx, which is EXCELLENT, it is just totally not worth
it.


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Old December 28th 08, 01:04 AM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Just make sure you get the Torker Lx, and not the much crappier cx
model.

A 20 is easier to free mount, idle, or ride backwards, when you first
learn. Yet the 24 is smoother and much more pleasant for touring around
the neighborhood as a beginner. So they are both good choices. I would
suggest buying an lx 20 now, and a 24 or 26 " muni later, if you really
like riding around a lot.


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Old December 28th 08, 05:11 PM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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o ok.

For the guides, where would i check?


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Old December 28th 08, 05:24 PM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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jamoctopus;1159571 wrote:
o ok.

For the guides, where would i check?



i'll assume you mean "how to" guides... ?

there is a load of "how to learn" info he
http://tinyurl.com/4upa78

there is a load of general info he
http://unicyclist.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=32
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otherwise though, search is your friend. this thing's been around
pretty much since the internet began, and there is not a whole lot of
"new" beginner info to be discovered... it's all already out there, ya
know ?


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Old December 28th 08, 07:02 PM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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so whats so bad about the cx? i have one to learn on. i got it for
$40, thats why. will it make riding it harder or just break easier?


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