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re-starter unicycle

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  1. About an hour ago I had a whim. Get back on a unicycle.
    Calls to my therapist, attorney, S.O., state senator,
    kids,......prayer.......resulted only in laughter.
    But I'll show 'em. Anyway, I'm 54 and remember from a past life
    ridding a unicycle around the neighborhood. Due to the alignment
    of the planets, or more likely their misalignment, I have developed the
    sudden itch to get back on one wheel.

    I'm 6 feet, 32" or so inseam bare foot, 155 lbs.
    Not sure if this will click so don't want to get
    a good one yet. It'll be for riding around
    the neighborhood as a grown up this time : - )
    Soooooo......... what are your recommendations ?

    thanks

  2. Depends on what you want to spend.

    Id suggest a 24" torker LX or somthing.

    Have fun!

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    forrestunifreak - A fine and pleasant misery

    warning: the above statement is usually not intended to offend anyone.

    it has been known to the state of california to cause warts, toe jam,
    ring-around-the-collar, compulsive twitching, and in some severe cases,
    diaper rash.
    it may contain logic, poltical incorrectyness, pshycological nudity, and
    traces of peanuts.

    'torkerusa.com' (http://torkerusa.com)
    'World clock' (http://www.kondo3d.com/stereo/java/stereoclock-e.html)
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  3. Kappo,

    I just walked the same path about a month ago. Am 53, hadn't ridden
    since I was 15. Sat on one at a bike shop to make sure I still knew
    what "right" felt like. Then decided to go for it.

    After looking around, I got a Torker LX. It is a nice machine for the
    money. It came right back for me and I am enjoying it. The seat style
    of the U-shape is new to me (mine had an old derailleur seat on it) but
    I am getting used to it. Seat padding is not good enough for long rides
    (over 3 miles) and I may build an air seat.

    I figure this is probably a mid life thing and I can't afford a
    Corvette, won't wear a gold chain, and wouldn't think of an affair...so
    unicycle it is!

    All the best. Welcome back.

    Also, if you plan to cover some distance a 24" wheel is a good plan.

    Carey

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  4. Look on eBay. I got a Torker LX 24" for $70 + shipping.

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    steveyo - hammer down

    steveyo

    "If your feet are cold, cover your head."
    - eskimo proverb

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    small hats."
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  5. 24" is a good general size for you, and the suggested Torker is
    excellent value for money. If the virus really catches you, you'll
    shortly be buying more specialised uni(s) anyways - but what type is
    hard to say now. (BTW, I'm 51.)

    Klaas Bil - Newsgroup Addict
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    "As with all great social movements, the origins of mountain unicycling are unclear. - Hannah Nordhaus (Los Angeles Times)"

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