bicycle - unicycle conversion

Based on previous similar posts, I think most people would agree, the
fork on the front wheel of a bicycle is not strong enough to be used for
a unicycle.

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You can make a standard unicycle from the front fork of a bike and a
short giraffe from the rest of the bike frame.

If all you want is a standard uni it would be cheaper to buy a Torker
LX. By the time you add in the cost for a unicycle hub, new spokes, a
unicycle seat, unicycle cranks, bearings, etc. you'd end up spending
more than the cost of a brand new Torker LX.

There are several ways to make a unicycle frame out of a bike fork. One
is to straighten the fork. Then flatten the ends like a 'Miyata frame'
(http://www.unicycle.com/Shopping/shopexd.asp?id=197). Then use the
'Miyata bearing brackets'
(http://www.unicycle.com/Shopping/shopexd.asp?id=143). All fairly easy
to to.

Another way is to weld or braze on the 'United main cap bearing mounts'
(http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=206) to the bike fork.

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juggling_unicyclist_joe said:

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so, if you have any information or advice for making a uni from a
bycycle then please reply.

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Don't.

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