I got one, now what?

Whoa. There's another one of these from a few minutes ago in Just
Conversation. Here is my reply to it, modified for you.

As a beginner, start using the search function on the RSU forum to find
threads about learning to ride. Philosophies differ somewhat. Mine is
this:

1. I think your seat is probably adjusted correctly. Adjust your seat
just like you would for a bicycle. With the down pedal all the way down
your leg should be fully extended with your heel on the pedal. That
way, when you put the ball of your foot on the pedal your knee will be
slightly bent. To learn maybe lower the seat an additional inch or so,
but no more.

2. Keep your weight on the seat at all times. Think about it
constantly. Remind yourself constantly.

3. Focus into the distance slightly, don't look at the wheel or the
pedals.

4. Take off from some point and ride until you fall. Don't ride until
you think you're going to fall because you'll just get into the habit
of stepping off. Ride until you actually fall and you will learn to
correct more quickly. Try not to depend on walls, fences, crutches, or
other supports besides your mount and launch point.

5. Pedal with round, smooth strokes.

KEEP YOUR WEIGHT ON THE SEAT!!!

Unicycling is not about balance, it's about determination.

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B L U E S H I F T

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As for height: you might want a bit less height on your seatpost, and
hacksawing it would work out fine. You could probably do at least the
first stages of learning inside, because doorframes and walls are
wonderful supports, and until you learn to ride farther than a few feet
you won't really need to go outside. I learned in my basement, and
there isn't too much space there.

A really great resource for new unicyclists is 'the journal of a new
unicyclist' (http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44950)

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Hi,

Just keep trying you'll get the hang of it. It's easyer to learn to
ride first and then to learn to mount with out holding onto some thing.
Sit up straight, look ahead not down at the wheel and keep your weight
on the seat. Learning in a hallway helps. I think that it's easyer to
learn with the seat high as long as you can still reach the pedels,
then lower it as you get better.

Good luck Dave

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You dont really need any more space really till your comfortable on it.
I learnt how to ride in my kitchen hanging on to the counters and just
going back and forth then when i got more used to the unicycle i went
out into the garage and just held onto the walls for a lil but then i
just started goinf off on my own for like a few feet then meters then i
left the garage and went on the bike paths. And as for the seat goes
you could take a hacksaw to it and trim it down a little bit it doesnt
hurt i did that with both of my unis because it was too long.. Well
good luck

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Kris, welcome on the forums. You have a famous namesake (Kris Holm) in
unicycling, did you know that? For tips for beginners, go to
www.xs4all.nl/~klaasbil/uni_beginners.htm .

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Hi Kris, welcome to the forums. You've got a famous namesake in
unicycling (Kris Holm), did you know that? Anyway, we don't forget our
starter unicyclists. For beginner tips, go to
www.xs4all.nl/~klaasbil/uni_beginners.htm , specifically to the pdf
linked from there.

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i agree with harper, but to clarify and cut out the hassle of finding
out your own style of assisted mounting, here's the generally accepted
way (assumes right-footedness):

stand next to your support and position your uni so that the right
crank points backwards (towards you) at roughly 45 degrees down from
horizontal. put your right foot on the pedal, get the seat under you
and push down. the uni will roll under you and you can then locate the
left pedal and connect. this is, of course, done while leaning
against/holding on to your support.

for taking off from the wall, remember that vertical cranks provide no
leverage, so adjust until your cranks are roughly horizontal before
pushing off.

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Thanks, everyone, for your advise.

I took my uni to the basement where there was a space about 12 x 12'.
I mounted with the help of a filing cabinet and after only 20-30
minutes, I was able to ride (multiple times) 10' before bailing out.
If the wall wasn't there, I'm sure I could go further. I can't wait
for this rain to stop so I can get out into the open.🙁

I also tried riding on a treadmill, but as I'm not skilled enough to
ride in a straight line, and am still working on regulating speed, that
didn't last too long.

I've got a track and feild track just a block away that's calling to
me, but the horrible weather is keeping me away. For now, I gotta wrap
dish towels around my seat to protect my still-in-great-shape sattle
bumpers and maybe add a little more cushion.

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hm. dish towels. I always used layers and layers of electrical tape, and
shortly after I stopped caring much 😄

dish towels sound like they'd work well though. good idea.

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hah riding on treadmills is deadly

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forget the hacksaw! Use a pipe cutter; much faster, cleaner and accurate.
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Quoted message said:

As for height: you might want a bit less height on your seatpost, and
hacksawing it would work out fine. You could probably do at least the
first stages of learning inside, because doorframes and walls are
wonderful supports, and until you learn to ride farther than a few feet
you won't really need to go outside. I learned in my basement, and
there isn't too much space there.

A really great resource for new unicyclists is 'the journal of a new
unicyclist' (http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44950)

--
Fuego

"Get off my Property before you sue me!"
-Morons everywhere.

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