Forum: Unicycling
January 15th 09, 06:07 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,686
Unicycling to the Inauguration
I just drove on Constitution Ave tonight and saw the fences/barricades
that were being put up and the thousands of porter potties lining the
mall. It is going to be so ridiculous on Tuesday that I...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 14th 09, 04:38 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,234
New trip for Gracie? Maybe...
john_childs;1170315 wrote:
I wonder what kind of unicycle she will use? Parts of the trail aren't
suitable for a Coker. A 29er maybe? A geared 24 or 29er would make
more sense.
She is...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 14th 09, 02:46 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,234
New trip for Gracie? Maybe...
She was talking about doing that trip a while ago (7 months ago maybe),
I didn't know she was going to put it all together so soon. It looks
like she will be carrying all her own gear too. Great...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 12th 09, 02:50 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 85
Views: 7,221
A warning on pipe-cutters
jogi;1169235 wrote:
if you have problems to get the seatpost out, just try the other way.
remove the wheel, press the seatpost through the frame as far as
possible, cut the upper end of the...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 9th 09, 03:20 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 116
Views: 13,335
Road Unicycle Set-Up and T7 Handle Modification
GizmoDuck;1167349 wrote:
I'm craving some roadie bars...not so much for the drops, I really want
to ride the hoods on this set-up!
Another thing to consider....is there any reason for road...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 9th 09, 08:31 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,674
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Forum: Unicycling
January 8th 09, 06:42 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,674
Lightweight ISIS cranks with some Q factor?
I was able to find the answer to this question yesterday after talking
with Tony Melton about how I hated using heavy KH Moments on my geared
36er. I thought that the only light ISIS cranks you...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 7th 09, 03:04 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,182
DC Uni 2009
explosionsq;1166190 wrote:
What do I do to become a member of DC Uni? I live in Maryland right
next to the D.C. line.
As for a motto, what about something more related to D.C. itself?
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Forum: Unicycling
January 6th 09, 09:52 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,862
Seattle To Portland On A Unicycle (July 2009)
Straightarrow;1165217 wrote:
Thanks again for the thoughtful responses...What is your preference for
a saddle now? Air or gel, which model?
The KH fusion freeride is general regarded as...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 6th 09, 12:01 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,149
Broken Schlumpf Crank
Are both buttons stuck? If not, contact Ken Looi (Gizmoduck on the
board) and ask him for instructions on how to remove the button. He
stripped the tiny bolt that holds the button on as well, but...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 5th 09, 07:59 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,397
Pictures of your latest ride
turtle;1164710 wrote:
i found even a steeper one...and for all those with doubts, come in the
end of may to liechtenstein to the 'elsbet09'
(http://tinyurl.com/6wrakh) (liechtenstein and swiss...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 5th 09, 07:56 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,062
Munibar: The making of a Mountain Uni Handlebar
Interesting set up.
I agree with you in your blog post, I think more of an angle would work
better - the handle holds look too flat.
I need to find some friends nearby that weld! I really like...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 5th 09, 04:42 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,133
My new KH/Schlumpf 36!!!
I thought I would post an update after doing about 200 miles on the
geared 36.
I put a T7 handle on it recently instead of using the GB4s. I miss the
control I had with the GB4s, but the T7 gives...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 5th 09, 03:35 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,182
DC Uni 2009
I have brakes, gears, and handlebars on my uni =]
As far as the motto goes...just be sure that if you got it from
somewhere else that the original creator doesn't mind.
--
siafirede
'DCuni'...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 1st 09, 09:01 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,149
Broken Schlumpf Crank
critter;1161637 wrote:
Mine were the 152s. I'm thinking about 150/125 combo. My guess is that
you don't like them since you got that nice collection.
If you are talking about the dual...
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Forum: Unicycling
December 31st 08, 05:51 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,149
Broken Schlumpf Crank
You can either get the same schlumpf cranks at http://www.schlumpf.ch
Or You can try out some ProWheel cranks.
You probably want to get a crank with some Q factor b/c if you are
using a crank with...
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Forum: Unicycling
December 31st 08, 05:44 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,402
Mapping Distance Rides
kington99;1160759 wrote:
i use a piece of freeware called sportTracks to link to a garmin
forerunner 205
I just bought a forerunner 305. How does sportTracks compare to the
Garmin Training...
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Forum: Unicycling
December 29th 08, 02:34 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 660
Schlumpf shifting techniques
rolandisimo;1159790 wrote:
I'm now always shifting with my heel, no more ankle-bone action.
The pegs on the pedals make it tricky to rotate your foot and nab the
button. If you're having...
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Forum: Unicycling
December 25th 08, 01:58 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,077
Off-center seatposts??
You could also buy a new rail type seat post, I don't know if it was
your rails that were messed up or your seat post, but it looked like the
clamps on that seat post were too small to hold the seat...
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Forum: Unicycling
December 25th 08, 01:46 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 3
Views: 676
will i fit a 29er uni??
Yeah, you will be fine.
--
siafirede
'DCuni' (http://www.dcuni.com/blog) - my blog about Unicycling in
Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland
*James* = my...
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Forum: Unicycling
December 23rd 08, 05:49 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,077
Off-center seatposts??
Joey,
Bring it tonight and I'll fix it for you.
--
siafirede
'DCuni' (http://www.dcuni.com/blog) - my blog about Unicycling in
Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland
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Forum: Unicycling
December 23rd 08, 03:24 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 47
Views: 5,320
What do you wear when it starts getting cold?
I was using some interchangeable bicycle sunglasses and using the clear
lenses to keep the cold air out of my eyes, but they only help a little
bit. I think I am going to invest in some ski goggles...
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Forum: Unicycling
December 21st 08, 07:54 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 3
Views: 716
KH36, single speed!!
The KH/Schlumpf 36 is heavier and does feel sluggish sometimes, but
overall it is a much better ride(for the road/long distance). The
geared 36 really works your leg muscles, more so than I ever...
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Forum: Unicycling
December 19th 08, 09:37 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,135
U-Decide (unicycle decision)
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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Forum: Unicycling
December 19th 08, 02:52 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 67
Views: 3,251
post your homemade handlebars here!
eenwieler-sander;1153127 wrote:
to munirocks
that rack is not good for any handlebar modification if you ask me
we have one at my lbs where i work but the shape is not really what you
are...
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