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Strongest Coker Wheel in the World!!!
Wow. I have extensive experience with the stock Coker wheel, and the Airfoil uni.com wheel. I was happy knowing that what I was doing on the Airfoil wheel was proof that I only needed an airfoil wheel. Dave Lowell let me play on his H36/U-turn coker wheel all night. I was blown away immediately in the responsiveness in this wheel and realized it would be worth any price. Dave's wheel was set up with 175 (I think they weren't 170?) Shimano XT cranks. My wheel has Raceface Next LP 175mm cranks. Pavement was great testing ground for the comparrison. I could tell a differenct in the wheel before my first pedal had gotten all the way around. The responsiveness, not the strength of this wheel should be the selling point of this wheel! The smallest amount of body language I put into riding this wheel (as fast as I could, and as slow as I could) was completely noticable in the wheel. Maybe U-turn can yay or nay my reasoning on this, but here's what I think (as a HUGE Coker fan): Because Dave's wheel is so well built, every tiny bit of energy put into the crank is immediately directed into the wheel, where on the Airfoil uni.com wheel the crank needs to turn, then that eventually gets around to all the play in the spokes working themselves out, and then the play in the spokes/rim, and then the rim finally turning. I don't think I have ever used a piece of unicycling equipment and immediately agreed with all the hype surrounding said component. I need a H36/Uturn, and Ineed it fast! After we left Cleveland, heading into Michigan, I looked out the window, and actually saw Dave Lowell running beside the car flagging me down, something about me grabbing the wrong Coker after leaving Ray's? Accidents happen! I will own one of these wheels, I'm sure of it. I was blown away. Although, this damn H36/Uturn wheel smashed my face into wood (I gave my noggin a floggin tlaking me out of competiton, and had everyone in the building running as fast as they could to me!) I smashed my knee horribly even through my KH pads (Roaches would have slid out of the way and I probably would have been much much worse off, but I can barely bend my leg now, smashed and bloddy, even through the pads. PS, if it weren't for pads, I bet me and Tim would be in the hospital! -- Brian MacKenzie - LAN Solo TWNR RELEASE PARTY AT RAY'S...NOW PAY WHEN YOU SHOW UP, $15 FOR EVERYONE! (OPEN INVITE LIST!) Forthcoming DVD TRAINING WHEEL NOT REQUIRED: '8mb Trailer' (http://www.brianmackenzie.com/TWNR_Trailer.wmv) 'Unicycle Product Reviews' (http://londonunicyclingclub.ca/unicycleReviews.aspx) *120* reviews on *77* products, never make an uninformed purchase again! Canadian Premiere is at UWO, London Ontario, Feb 27th. Group MUni rides planned! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Brian MacKenzie's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/7650 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/38401 |
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Brian MacKenzie wrote: * Although, this damn H36/Uturn wheel smashed my face into wood (I gave my noggin a floggin tlaking me out of competiton, and had everyone in the building running as fast as they could to me!) I smashed my knee horribly even through my KH pads (Roaches would have slid out of the way and I probably would have been much much worse off, but I can barely bend my leg now, smashed and bloddy, even through the pads. * +----------------------------------------------------------------+ | Attachment filename: knee.jpg | |Download attachment: http://www.unicyclist.com/attachment/280489| +----------------------------------------------------------------+ -- spyder - The Ol' Rogue Catboy's my Main Man. "I am proud to say that I have two posters of a shirtless man in my room."- Catboy ------------------------------------------------------------------------ spyder's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4190 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/38401 |
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Brian MacKenzie wrote: *I smashed my knee horribly even through my KH pads (Roaches would have slid out of the way and I probably would have been much much worse off, but I can barely bend my leg now, smashed and bloddy, even through the pads.* +----------------------------------------------------------------+ | Attachment filename: knee.jpg | |Download attachment: http://www.unicyclist.com/attachment/280491| +----------------------------------------------------------------+ -- spyder - The Ol' Rogue Catboy's my Main Man. "I am proud to say that I have two posters of a shirtless man in my room."- Catboy ------------------------------------------------------------------------ spyder's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4190 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/38401 |
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Brian MacKenzie wrote: *After we left Cleveland, heading into Michigan, I looked out the window, and actually saw Dave Lowell running beside the car flagging me down, something about me grabbing the wrong Coker after leaving Ray's? Accidents happen! I will own one of these wheels, I'm sure of it. I was blown away. Although, this damn H36/Uturn wheel smashed my face into wood (I gave my noggin a floggin tlaking me out of competiton, and had everyone in the building running as fast as they could to me!) I smashed my knee horribly even through my KH pads (Roaches would have slid out of the way and I probably would have been much much worse off, but I can barely bend my leg now, smashed and bloddy, even through the pads. PS, if it weren't for pads, I bet me and Tim would be in the hospital! * Hahah yeah I bet Dave ran after you. That fall was crazy. Good thing you did get hurt more. You left a nice sweaty greese mark on the wood. Everyone came to see you too after the fall it was great. Yeah I'm sure if we werent wearing pads we would have some crazy brakeage. My leg is feeling alot better too. -- Tim - Jelly Bean Eater Tim 'Braun' (http://www.tim.com.mk/izdanija/1/189.jpg) I 3 zod. lol! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tim's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4671 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/38401 |
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Brian, we're all glad you're ok after the fall that produced those injuries. I wish I could have been there, but I'm sure I'll hear details good and bad (and ugly) from Joe Merrill. Recover well, and come join us again soon. I know U-Turn (or D3 to us, since our club has a half dozen Davids) will appreciate you kind words about his work -- he's the most deddicated bike mech I know. David (D1) Stone -- David_Stone ------------------------------------------------------------------------ David_Stone's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/3834 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/38401 |
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-- I also had an opportunity to try out this wheel. It's sick...very sick. I also really liked the hunter frame and the Tommy Miller widened hub. Very very strong. I need to buy one. -- digitalattrition - Single Wheeled Attack Team And Shepherds we shall be, for thee, my Lord, for thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand, our feet may swiftly carry out Thy commands. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be. In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sanct. Main Men: Kevin, Tim, Dijohn, Joe, Jim, Bevan http://gallery.unicyclist.com/SWAT http://singlewheeledattackteam.1hwy.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ digitalattrition's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/6430 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/38401 |
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Brian MacKenzie wrote: *Wow. I have extensive experience with the stock Coker wheel, and the Airfoil uni.com wheel. I was happy knowing that what I was doing on the Airfoil wheel was proof that I only needed an airfoil wheel. Dave Lowell let me play on his H36/U-turn coker wheel all night. I was blown away immediately in the responsiveness in this wheel and realized it would be worth any price. * I'm glad you like it; the other owners tell me they do too It makes the year of R&D worth it. The wheel is expensive because it takes a lot of time to put together and requires parts from all over the place. Soon I will have a page up listing the many steps involved. However, some of the components have changed in cost, and I am reviewing the price this week. Pavement was great testing ground for the comparrison. I could tell a differenct in the wheel before my first pedal had gotten all the way around. The responsiveness, not the strength of this wheel should be the selling point of this wheel! The smallest amount of body language I put into riding this wheel (as fast as I could, and as slow as I could) was completely noticable in the wheel. Maybe U-turn can yay or nay my reasoning on this, but here's what I think (as a HUGE Coker fan): Because Dave's wheel is so well built, every tiny bit of energy put into the crank is immediately directed into the wheel, where on the Airfoil uni.com wheel the crank needs to turn, then that eventually gets around to all the play in the spokes working themselves out, and then the play in the spokes/rim, and then the rim finally turning. Yes, there is no slack in the wheel at all, which is why they stay true. In addition, the spokes are at very high tension, which means there is a lot of force to accelerate the rim when you torque on the hub. Another advantage is that there is no brake rub when you are climbing hills. I don't think I have ever used a piece of unicycling equipment and immediately agreed with all the hype surrounding said component. Cool beans.... generally with any of my wheels or unis, people don't think they are any different until they actually ride them. All of my wheels are built with the same care and principles as the 36" wheels. I need a H36/Uturn, and Ineed it fast! ... I will own one of these wheels, I'm sure of it. I was blown away. I am placing orders for parts right away if you want to get in on the next batch. * Although, this damn H36/Uturn wheel smashed my face into wood (I gave my noggin a floggin tlaking me out of competiton, and had everyone in the building running as fast as they could to me!) I smashed my knee horribly even through my KH pads (Roaches would have slid out of the way and I probably would have been much much worse off, but I can barely bend my leg now, smashed and bloddy, even through the pads. PS, if it weren't for pads, I bet me and Tim would be in the hospital! * Given the courage that you ride with, I'm surprised we haven't seen this sooner! Get well soon. Perhaps a full-face helmet, or even a quarterback's helmet? I know U-Turn (or D3 to us, since our club has a half dozen Davids) will appreciate your kind words about his work Yes, very much. I appreciate you guys as my friends even more, though. Dave Lowell drove RT 280 miles twice last fall to get me to NJ MUni weekend, and again this winter to get me to a NYUC meeting! I also had an opportunity to try out this wheel. It's sick...very sick. I also really liked the hunter frame and the Tommy Miller widened hub. Very very strong. I need to buy one. Thanks! See above... -- U-Turn - Member of Generation XO Weep in the dojo... laugh on the battlefield. '29er Tire Study' (http://u-turn.unicyclist.com/29erTireStudy/) 'Strongest Coker Wheel in the World' (http://www.unicyclist.com/gallery/albup39) 'New York Unicycle Club' (http://www.newyorkunicycle.com) -- Dave Stockton ------------------------------------------------------------------------ U-Turn's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/691 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/38401 |
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What he said about the wheel. I got my first one close to 2 years ago and was blown away then and still am. Beau has that wheel now and it is perfect. THANK YOU Dave Stockton for what you've given us. ---Nathan -- nathan - BIG rides: Muni & Coker ------------------------------------------------------------------------ nathan's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/251 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/38401 |
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Alright, If anyone needed convincing there should be no question now. I want one of these in the worst way. Since the IRS is going to put a pounding on me like I actually make money... I was holding off. Maybe if I am creative I will be able to find the down payment. Hmmmm Home Equity loan maybe! -- bugman - Survivor 2004 Wolfman Duathalon -"Worried about rising sea levels? Move into the hills! I might be a hillbilly but when you're drinking sal****er in the 2nd floor of your beach condo, my mullet will be drier than a can of Skoal left open on a sunny day."- - maestro8 -"The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it."- - Albert Einstein ------------------------------------------------------------------------ bugman's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/3812 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/38401 |
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U-Turn, what's your website address? -- digigal1 - Level 1 on a good day Raphael never stopped being my hero. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ digigal1's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/5848 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/38401 |
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