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Trouble balacing on my new KH24.....
Krashin'Kenny wrote: *Oh yeah, I forgot to mention how the Gazz doesn't like pavement (as Jason mentioned). Put it in the dirt, it makes a world of difference in the way it performs!! * I have tried both the Gazzaloddi and the Duro on pavement. I think they both perform well on pavement even with relatively low pressures. Gazzaloddi makes an awesome sound too when on smooth paving. The reason Gazz does not like pavement is because it wears it out fast. I think it might be the long 170mm cranks that make you feel sluggish on concrete. I agree knobs perform better on dirt, but they are grippy anywhere. -- Rowan - •·.·´¯`·.·• ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rowan's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/3772 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/27321 |
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This might be a dumb question Zod but; Did you lower your normal saddle height to compensate for the longer cranks?...You might be "reaching" because of leg extension to get the extra few centimeters on the downstroke.......... -- MUNIYETI ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MUNIYETI's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4183 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/27321 |
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MUNIYETI wrote: *This might be a dumb question Zod but; Did you lower your normal saddle height to compensate for the longer cranks?...You might be "reaching" because of leg extension to get the extra few centimeters on the downstroke.......... * I have thought the same thing. Especially if you have gone from a miyata seat to a KH. It is at least an inch higher so if you haven't lowered the seatpost you are sitting too high. Obviously not Zod's situation, but could help onefiftyfour. I also tried matching up seats height between my torker and kh and that was useless because of the variables. If you are reaching for the pedals on the down stroke, you will be leaning one way and pointing your toes to reach the other. Lastly, very important to lower the tire pressure. I think it flatens out the riding surface on the knobby tires. -- bugman - Equilibrium Challenged "Trying to maintain balance by wild arm and body motions is something like trying to balance a wet noodle" Jack Wiley _The_Unicycle_Book_ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ bugman's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/3812 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/27321 |
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I had that problem with the off camber thing when I changed to a 28er. It was awful. We found later that the wheel and frame were in alignment, so it was really me needing to adjust to the new uni. This is probably, as others have stated what is happening. One other thing to try, besides lowering the PSI, is to hold the handle with one hand when you would otherwise ride with hands at your sides. This would be especially if you happen to be on the street for any reason, that seemed to help for me - thanks to John Foss for that suggestion, way back when. Go low with your PSI and work up to what feels comfy. I started at 16 and have worked up to 21 psi, which seems comfortable to me. -- teachndad - The Munieer Rod Wylie You don't have to be a fantastic hero to do certain things -- to compete. You can be just an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach challenging goals. - Sir Edmund Hillary ------------------------------------------------------------------------ teachndad's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/56 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/27321 |
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I dropped my tire pressure down to 20psi and it rides a lot better, I think I'll try it even lower. I also did a 5+ miles ride and it got more comfortable with the extended saddle time. Some things still feel weird with such long cranks....like downhill and turning but I am sure I will be feeling at ease with a few more hours..... Also after my long ride this weekend I have notcied some creaking......I'm gonna look into that tonight. -- zod - Icey Hot Stunta(z) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ zod's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/3631 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/27321 |
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Zod, great to hear your getting more comfortable on your new Muni. Question: Did you go from some other type seat to a Kris Holm Velo? If so, what do you think about the new seat? I plan to order a Kris Holm Seat for my Custom Muni. BTW, if you can't find the source of the creaking noise, feel free to box it up and... --chirokid-- -- chirokid "Unicycling can make you proud then humble in very quick succession." Mikefule ------------------------------------------------------------------------ chirokid's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4140 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/27321 |
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Trouble balacing on my new KH24.....
My other uni is a 20" Torker Unistar....... This is my first time on the KH saddle and I must say it rocks........it's so comfortable you could ride it without bike shorts..... -- zod - Icey Hot Stunta(z) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ zod's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/3631 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/27321 |
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I am excited to get the KH Seat, thanks for your opinion Zod. --chirokid-- -- chirokid "Unicycling can make you proud then humble in very quick succession." Mikefule ------------------------------------------------------------------------ chirokid's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4140 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/27321 |
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chirokid wrote: * BTW, if you can't find the source of the creaking noise, feel free to box it up and... --chirokid-- * I was about to send it your way chirokid, but after investigating the creak it turned out to be the common issue of the bolts spinning loose on the KH saddle. -- zod - Icey Hot Stunta(z) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ zod's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/3631 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/27321 |
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Trouble balacing on my new KH24.....
zod wrote: *My other uni is a 20" Torker Unistar....... This is my first time on the KH saddle and I must say it rocks........it's so comfortable you could ride it without bike shorts..... * I prefer the KH saddle, BUT in jeans I find the airsaddle distinctly more comfortable -- (for me) on the KH that big lump where all the fabric seams come together is rather painful; on the airseat converted saddles I find that same seam much less noticable. (my airseats are a torker (miyata like) and a semcycle) -- duaner - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ duaner's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4297 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/27321 |
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