Re-Newbing

Hello everyone.

I've been wanting to get a MUNI for a while now and have it narrowed
down between the 24" Nimbus ISIS and the 26" Nimbus ISIS.

I rode a uni for a few years when I was about 11 or 12. I think it was
a 24" uni. (bigger than my friends) I'm 35 now.

I was about skill level 4+ when I rode. I rode DH mountain bikes, XC
etc for years but don't much anymore because of a weak shoulder. I've
jumped on a uni here and there over the years, and know I will need to
relearn/practice.

I'm not looking to do huge drops, grinds, or trials. I would like to
ride mellow single track and commute to the train (1 mile away) on
pavement. I can see myself doing 2 foot drops eventually; but, really
just want to cruise along and roll over mellow stuff. Drink a beer and
hike over the big stuff.

I've considered putting a 26 x 2.0 slick tire on the 26" to learn.
Then run a 2.6 or 3.0 for rough stuff later. I'll ride mostly fire
trails, single track, and to the pub. There are some steep hills around
here; but, my ride to the train is mostly flat.. I live in the San
Francisco bay area.

I'm really leaning towards the 26" as I think I will just be wanting to
cruise the bike path and fire trails. Is it too big to re-learn? Is
there a nice slick tire for street for the 24"?

Thanks for the help and advice.


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Welcome Tiki Pirate!

There are a surprising number of members here who, like you and I, rode
a lot years ago and have found their way back to the uni. I don't have
a lot to add to your uni decision, but I will say that a great tire for
all around riding on paved or well manicured dirt surfaces is the Maxxis
Hookworm. Looking forward to reading the info others have to add...

Kurt


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Welcome to the forums!

I don't think it matters what size you get if you want to re-learn. The
two unis you mentioned would both be good, two pricier ones you might
consider would be the Kris Holm '24\"'
(http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=1271) or '29\"'
(http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=1272) MUnis. But if you
want to do anything other than commuting and MUni, 20" tires are really
the way to go. But heck, you can always buy more unis!


Tiki Pirate;1150604 wrote:
I think it was a 24" uni. (bigger than my friends)



Your friends were less than 2 feet tall?


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petad;1150635 wrote:
Welcome to the forums!

Your friends were less than 2 feet tall?



Well, i was pretty young.

BTW - I'm about 215 lbs, 5' 11", with a 32" inseam.

I like the KH unis; but, don't really want to plunk down the cash until
later. The Nimbi look like pretty good quality for the price. I figure
I'll have plenty of time to buy others later. (I like the brake mounts
on the Nimbus for future upgrades)

I'm really looking for an all-rounder as I have no aspiration to do
mega drops, or 100 miles. I'd error more on the side of 100 miles; but,
I have done some pretty crazy stuff on a mountain bike.. so I'm not
above having fun.

However, I don't feel like blowing my knees out on a 6 foot drop
anytime soon. I really like the nimbus 29" round crown; but, think it
would just be too big for me to relearn and too big for my "fun side".
I want to bash around some; but, have visions of doing longer more epic
off road rides.

I do love the orange 24" nimbus.. but.. the black 24" or 26" MUNI's are
really nice too.

Also, Zogola thanks for the recommendation on the tire.


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There are loads of riders in the SF Bay Area... 'check out this thread
for our mailing lists / web portals'
(http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/sho....php?p=1127831) and drop us
a message. I'm sure someone could loan you a learner uni or a spare
tire if you need.

Once you're up and rolling, you should join us for some rides, too!

Good luck!


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If you have ridden before getting a 26 should be no problem.

I love my 26

If I was going to have a 26" tire for just cruising around and fooling
around I would also get a hookworm. I have one on my cargo bike and love
it.


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Cool, well it didn't take much coaxing. I just bit the bullet and put
in an order for a Numbus 26" Muni with KH cranks @ 150 mm.

Now I just need to find a log to fall off.


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Nice. I almost have the same setup as you, I just have shorter cranks
than you as you as well as some additions. I'd say it's probably a
choice you wont soon regret.


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Thanks for all the responses. It's on the way and should be here before
Christmas.

maestro8, once I get some skills back I'd be into hooking up with other
local riders for rides/events, etc. I've ridden mountain bikes all over
the west; but, here in the bay area I've only really ridden the east bay
hills.

I can't wait to begin falling off my new ride a few thousand times.


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Well, my new ride came via UPS today. It wasn't long before I had it
together and headed down the local schoolyard.

First attempt.. I make it about 20 feet and fell off, then 50, then
100, etc..

I was able to ride about 200 meters, turn.. had some OK control and was
mainly concentrating on riding smoothly, trying to relax, and ride
upright. I still have to hold onto something to start.

I managed to practice for about a hour and then my quads/legs just
couldn't take much more. I guess I am more out of shape than I thought.


More practice... and more fun to come..

Here is a picture of my ride..

[image: http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/6238/img2485sj1.jpg]


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