Looking for a good MUni.

Hey Guys,

I’m really trying hard to find a good MUni for me. I really would like
to have one before I go to Blackhills this summer. But all these hubs
and frames... got me all bug-a-boo. I really don’t know what to do.
Here’s some questions.

Are square taper hubs really that bad? I really don’t have a ton of
money to throw around so it appears this is all I can afford. Would it
really be worth it to wait till after Blackhills and save all summer and
get a better Muni?

What is the best overall deal for a MUni? Obviously, the Nimbus is cheap
but so is the cycle. Is there really a uni where I get what I pay for
it? (The Onza Doesn’t look too bad)

Wheel size has me all befuddled. I know that 24” is easier for uphill,
but 29” can take bumps better, but what else should I know about wheel
size?

Where else besides Unicycle.com could i get one? It might be cheaper do
buy from another forum member, or even eBay.


I really don’t want to spend more than $500 on a unicycle especially
since I don’t MUni often. Although if I did have one I might go out on
it more.


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here is my opinion:

i think the square tapered is fine. it is what i use and i have had no
problem with it. i have done some pretty technical trails but mostly
just moderate stuff. my wheel has stayed mostly true as well. may i
suggest getting the suzue hub, dx32 wheelset from uni.com. you could
get the gazzo or you could save some money and get the arrow downhill.
it is what i use and works for me. then get a yuni 24" or 26" frame
(uni.com says that a 3" tire wont fit on the 24" frame but i have seen
it done, it just depends on what kind of clearance you want). a kh seat
too. i use torker cranks because they are $12 and hold up better than
the other inexpensive square tapered cranks (dont get bicycle euros!
ibroke them after one weekend of uni). any pinned platform pedals will
do. i currently use bulletproof but i am switching because i just bent
the spindle in my second pair. this all amounts to under 350, which is
a good deal!


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I guess it depends on what you're going to do on it- a lot of hopping or
strictly trails? I used a Suzue hub for a while and it lasted, tho as
has been mentioned, the Bike Euro cranks bent!

I use a Kris Holm hub and cranks now which are really strong.

I use a 24x3.0 (KH uni) tyre which just absorbs roots and stuff as
though they're not there. It also makes your wheel diameter the same as
a 26" one. I've not ridden a 24x2.6 (Onza uni), but I've heard there is
a large difference and that it is better suited to cross country stuff
rather than hardcore muni- Could be wrong tho!

If it were me, I'd save up and get either the KH Muni or the Onza one.
Depends what you wanna do with it like I said tho!


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www.municycle.com has less choice than uni.com but the munis are really
cool and cheepish


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Damnit! I knew there was somthing I meant to say... But Thinuniking just
said it! Yeah- splined hub munis on the low-low! municycle.com! Great
site, plus Roland is really useful!


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Read The product reviews section of this site, it has some splendid
essays, especially the one I wrote about my Pashley 29er,{tsk, tsk},
then get yourself a 26 inch inch muni with a 3 inch Gazzy tire on it. It
might not be the 'perfect' thing for you, but you will love it, and you
won't find yourself wishing for one later. Hub type may not be that
important if you aren't doing big drops. If you are a shredder the
splined hub may be in the works as well.


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People often seem to claim that 24x3" tyres are as big as normal 26"
ones. Could someone give some actual outside diameters of a 24x3 Gazz
etc? My 24x2.6" Onza Kenda tyre seems to be 24.5" outside diameter when
inflated.

- Sam


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Give Darren Bedford a shout out, he'll hook you up with style

He is able to ship from the states on occasion so ask him about what he
can do for you.

www.bedfordunicycles.ca




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Could someone give some actual outside diameters of a 24x3 Gazz etc?


25.5"

Also, buy something that you can grow into. If you go cheap, there
isn't much you can do, if you start wanting to do drops and hops over
trail obstacles. They are really fun and you might eventually "go
there". I went cheap with the Sem XLW. Then wanted a Gazz 3.0. So, I
had to buy another Muni. If I had just bought something that had
clearance for a Gazz 3.0, then I would have saved myself some cash.

Pay a little extra, if at all possible, to get something that will grow
with your skills. Say the KH for example.


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From my personal experience, i would suggest a 24" Onza, as its
basically invincible. I've used it for Muni, Trials, Street and
Freestyle and as long as you don't go totally overboard its perfectly
stable and really strong. I've done stairs, 2ft drops and cranklands
with it and its outlived both of my mates unis, who both have square
tapered hubs that have twisted out. Of course, it depends on how extreme
you are likely to go, but i would strongly recommend splined cranks,
especially on a $500 budget.

On the issue of size, mine is a 24" rim with a 2.6" kenda kinetics tyre
with 165 splined cranks, and its not as quick as my mates unis, but the
extra length really helps on muddy hills, and as far as i can tell the
bumb absorbtion is fine for mid to extreme trails. For £230 (about
$400?), its the best uni u can get for the price, i'm sure(well it was
when i got it, the KH is out at unicycle.uk.com now )


The only problem i've had with my onza so far is the left hand pedal
bearing is slightly loose, but You never notice it during normal
riding.

Hope this helps.
Rich Lewis


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