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I'd go w/ the KH Freeride. It's super good!

The aluminum frame makes it really light, and the hub/rim is comparable
to profiles/alex dx 32 (i believe)

The DM and Hunter are so expensive because the frame is hand built. The
KH frame is lighter than those because it's aluminum, and it's also
quite strong

I love my KH freeride, and w/ the money you save compar
ed to a hunter, you can get a magura hydraulic brake w/ steel braided
hose ($180)
If you really want the lifetime warranty profile crankset, go for the
hunter, but otherwise, the KH will hold up to alot of abuse (6 foot
drops and the like)
speaking from experience, my KH is fine after multiple 3.5 foot drops

good luck!

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catalyst said:

*Ive been riding for just over a year, and need a new muni, Im looking
at a few, and trying to decide which to get. *

I've been riding since 1987, and fairly seriously for about the last 4
years. I have 4 reasonable quality unicycles, with minor upgrades, and
have a lot of fun and adventures on them. The point being that the
enjoyment of this fantastic and varied sport comes from what you can
achieve with the equipment you have. When you really need something
better, you'll know exactly what you need.

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catalyst said:

*(is there really a need to spend more than a grand on one of the more
rugged unis?)*

No. Not anymore.

Back in the old days (not so long ago) you'd have to spend over a grand
or more to get a good muni but not any longer. Now that KH has quality
equipment made in Taiwan things are a lot cheaper.

In the old days you had to get custom equipment. Frames were custom
made to fit the big tire. Hubs were custom made to be strong enough.
All that custom stuff was expensive. The Vortex is a relic from that
era and that's why it's so expensive. The KH Pro frames are also a
relic from that era.

Get one of the new blue KH munis. You'll be happy. It's as good as the
expensive stuff.

Upgrades that you can consider are things like a carbon fiber seat and a
Thomson seatpost. Or a seat made by 'Scott Wallis'
(http://www.wallisdesign.com/HANDLEpics.html). You'll still come out
well under a grand and have an absolutely fantastic muni. Spend the
money on quality upgrades and extras rather than an old relic from the
past.

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I agree with the KH. It is as good as the vortex, alot cheaper, and
looks cool (although not as cool as the Vortex)

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