I know I am obsessing on this, but I still am baffled on which uni to get! I want EVERYONES opinion please! Also, don't just say which one, back it up with some facts. If you guys help me out here, then I might actually get rid of my crappy CX! Ok, all I want is a NICE freestyle uni for under $200. I want one that I can keep for the rest of my life for FREESTYLE (not MUni or Trials). I don't want you guys to pick out a crappy one and say it is ok because I'm young and light or something, I really want something I can use forever and will never have to upgrade (again, I mean for freestyle. I know a freestyle uni can't do MUni and Trials). Thanks a ton!!!
-- tylercox - 11-year-old UniDude!
If you can wheelwalk a giraffe backwards off a 10 foot jump while balancing a Coker on your nose...I'll give you a nickel.
O.K. Tyler, I'm no expert, but by comparing the options, I think I'd go with the Torker Dx ( due to the splined hub) or the Nimbus X (due to the Hookworm tire, alloy cranks and standard size seatpost and Kris Holm style saddle) I hope this helps narrow things down a bit.
-- Krashin'Kenny - Crash Tested
If you ain't crashing, you ain't going fast enough!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, I would definately go with the Torker DX also, after hearing pretty good things about it. Its got a pretty sweet saddle also. I'd say for the price ($140-$150) you can't get a better unicycle. Since you were planning on spending $200, you can upgrade it. Check ebay. And try to get an '05.
I'm leaning towards the Nimbus X. What is your opinion on that?
Why would you after everybody in this thread telling to go with a Torker DX. The torker is splined, and is so much better than a Nimbus X. A lot of people like the torkers KH style saddle more than the KH.
yeah, but i want to buy from unicycle.com, and it's almost $200 on there. I would rather not pay that much. List your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th coice please! 😄
-- tylercox - 11-year-old UniDude!
If you can wheelwalk a giraffe backwards off a 10 foot jump while balancing a Coker on your nose...I'll give you a nickel.
Alright, I'm gonna call unicycle.com and ask them. I'll think about that DX on e-bay. Thanks, but I need more opinions! Also, post 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc. choice. 😄
-- tylercox - 11-year-old UniDude!
If you can wheelwalk a giraffe backwards off a 10 foot jump while balancing a Coker on your nose...I'll give you a nickel.
I don't know much about freestyle but I don't see the need for a splined setup. The nimbus's would likely be lighter and I think look better. Plus they are more designed specifically for freestyle. Hopefully a real freestyle person can help you out.
David
-- darchibald - Trials and Street rider
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the torker DX is not for trials. On unicycle dot com it is listed under freestyle. And it can't be for trials anyway because the tire is so skinny. Tyler, you are going to be dissapointed if you get the LX, I am just encouraging you to get the DX, but in the end you are the one who has to make the decision.
You need more choices on the poll. My suggestion is that you get the semcycle long neck off unicycle.com and upgrade the seat. The frame, from what I understand, is top quality, and the wheel will probably stand up to any normal freestyle riding. Your other option for just under 200$ would be the Miyata Standard. Miyatas have a very good reputation among freestyle riders. I would not advise the DX, because it seems slightly overbuilt for most freestyle. For freestyle you want a light frame, and you don't need a splined hub or shin shredding pedals. If you are set on one the unicycles listed above, your best choice would almost certainly be the Nimbus X.
Your poll is missing the option of "Make up your mind already and pick one: draw straws or flip a coin twice!" 🙂
Basic advice to live by: If you're as into unicycling as you are, don't make your decision based on price. Get the best thing you can to fit your needs. Period. If that means saving up a little longer, suck it up and do it. You'll agree it was worth it a year from now.
-- johnfoss - Walkin' on the edge
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