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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-20, 08:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,643
Posted By fietsbob

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unipiper ...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unipiper

https://yt3.ggpht.com/-aw0duUILY6c/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/kxEfvzsodOI/s900-c-k-no-mo-rj-c0xffffff/photo.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-20, 12:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,643
Posted By AlmostTrick

I learned using Jack Wileys Unicycle book. It...

I learned using Jack Wileys Unicycle book. It took me about 2 weeks of 15-20 minute sessions, sometimes 2 or 3 a day. Short sessions worked better for me because once I started to get fatigued, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-20, 07:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,643
Posted By aggiegrads

Most people who ride define the time they...

Most people who ride define the time they “learned to ride” as the first time you can ride ~50 feet.

Between ten and 50 feet, everything “clicks”. You will progress from 10-50 feet in a matter...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-20, 01:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,643
Posted By spambait11

Riding a unicycle is great fun! IMO, you...

Riding a unicycle is great fun!

IMO, you want your first unicycle to be at least a 29er if you plan to ride for speed and/or distance, but it's easier learning on a 20". If you get a 29er, it will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-20, 11:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,643
Posted By phughes

One more hint, don't look down, look out towards...

One more hint, don't look down, look out towards the horizon, in other words, look out level, and look where you want to go. That is very important on a unicycle, though it is important to all forms...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-20, 09:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,643
Posted By Wilbur Bud

Sure, I used to ride mine to school when I was a...

Sure, I used to ride mine to school when I was a kid.

I wouldn't say it's difficult, just different,the trick is keeping your weight quiet in the seat, exactly the opposite of riding an upright...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-20, 11:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,643
Posted By KZBrian

1) Was riding a unicycle difficult? Difficult to...

1) Was riding a unicycle difficult? Difficult to learn - at times quite strenuous
2) Was riding a unicycle fun? - YES!
3) How long did it take for you to feel comfortable riding and turning? About...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-20, 05:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,643
Posted By dedhed

Calling UniChris

Calling UniChris
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-20, 09:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,643
Posted By Nyah

I learned to ride them a couple years ago. ...

I learned to ride them a couple years ago. Started on a 20" and moved onto a 29er. After relocating to a new town and environment, early this year, I haven't gotten back on it. I'm pretty busy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-20, 03:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,643
Posted By Bah Humbug

There are a couple of people who ride them around...

There are a couple of people who ride them around Circuit of the Americas here in Austin.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-20, 01:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,643
Posted By OldTryGuy

Being a Schwinn Store we had the 20", 24" and 6'...

Being a Schwinn Store we had the 20", 24" and 6' Giraffe. https://bikehistory.org/bikes/unicycle/

We had a narrow passage between repair shop benches so I would hop on and rock front/back while...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-20, 10:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,643
Posted By woodcraft

I messed around enough as a youth to become...

I messed around enough as a youth to become roughly functional.
Fun. Difficult, but could get around over the course of a day or two.
Not really falling, but walking off & having the saddle whack...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-20, 10:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,643
Posted By phughes

I ride a unicycle, though I haven't been on it...

I ride a unicycle, though I haven't been on it for a while. My advice is the same advice give me when I wanted to learn. If you want to learn, buy one, don't borrow. Then, the first time out, plan to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-20, 07:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,643
Posted By BobbyG

UniChris is a pretty amazing unicyclist.

UniChris is a pretty amazing unicyclist.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-20, 07:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,643
Posted By JayKay3000

There a guy on youtube called Ed Pratt - He...

There a guy on youtube called Ed Pratt - He cycled a unicycle around the world. Might be worth asking him too.

I would guess like everything it just takes practice and perseverance and I doubt...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-20, 06:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,643
Posted By skidder

There used to be someone on these forums who rode...

There used to be someone on these forums who rode one regularly. He had a passion for riding the thing up-and-down hills. :eek: Posted pics occasionally, too. Maybe he'll chime in if he sees this....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-20, 05:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,643
Posted By DorkDisk

A neighbor gifted me an old "Easy Riding Chair"...

A neighbor gifted me an old "Easy Riding Chair" when I was in college; we all took turns learning to ride it.

1) Very difficult for me. Even the freestyle BMX guy struggled
2) Kinda, but in a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-20, 05:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,643
Posted By thehammerdog

me, nope. but I have come across a guy riding...

me, nope.
but I have come across a guy riding an off road unit in woods kinda crazy sight.
big 29er tires knobbys..brakes. guy was very cool.
said can be learned in weekend.
I bought...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-20, 04:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,643
Posted By Ghazmh

No, I haven’t

No, I haven’t
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-20, 08:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,489
Posted By vlad1xxi

Your goal is to buy used aluminum bike with 105...

Your goal is to buy used aluminum bike with 105 component group level. Bikes with carbon frame will be expensive or in a bad condition. Bikes with lower group do not have any sense. So I would...
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