anytiff said:*Hi all-
I am looking at buying the Torker LX online (still haven't decided
whether I should get 20 or 24"😉 and have a few questions:
http://tinyurl.com/4ke8y
- what state do these unicycles come in? are they fully assembled?
Will I have to do any of it myself? What would I need to do it? Can
I pay someone to do it? How much (approx)?
- re: cutting seat height- if I get the 24, I will probably have to
cut it a bit (I'm short- 5'2" or so with a 30" inseam). What do I
need to cut the seat post (tools), or can I get it done somewhere
(what types of places, approx. cost)?
- am I too short for a 24"? I think practically I would like a 24
(because I'm not looking to do tricks- I'm looking to ride around in
parks and down residential streets while others walk/rollerblade), but
I hear 20" is easier to learn on (and is better suited to short
people)
I am pretty tools-challenged so the easier it is to assemble, the
better... if it ends up to be too hard for me to do alone or really
pricey to put together then I'd consider a bedford (which would be
around $70 canadian more) since I can easily go to Toronto.
thanks!
Tiffany *
1. They come almost assembled. You would need to put the post and seat
on the frame, screw in pedals, and put the frame on the wheel. Anyone
can do it. The only important thing is making sure everything is
straight and facing the right way. This is as simple as reading "L" and
"R." You need a couple allen wrenches and a 9/16'' wrench. If you didn't
want to do this you could take it to your neighborhood bike shop and
have it done for about $5.
2. You may not need to cut it. However, if you did, you could use a
normal pipe cutter (like plumbers use. Clamps around the tube and spins
around it to cut) or a hacksaw. If you use a hacksaw its a good idea to
either get a really good mark or clamp something round (seat collar
would do) around the tube to ensure a clean cut. This doesn't really
matter though. You can just cut it any way you want, but its nicer to do
it properly. A bike shop could also do this for you. I had one done a
while ago (because it's a thomson and they say not to use a pipe cutter
because it is internally machined) for $7. The bike shop guy had a park
tools cutting guide that ensures a perfect cut and he also sanded down
the cut to make it nice. Try your LBS.
3. You are not too short for a 24''.
You should be able assemble it or have someone do it for you very
inexpensively. However, you should talk to Darren. He'll give you
something nice. I think it's better to spend the money all at once if
you have it than trying to upgrade later, especially when you're
mechanically challenged.
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