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  1. I have always wanted to get a BC wheel, just kind of as a fun thing, and
    still ride my uni mainly. I have a 20'' LX with a bent crank and
    probably axle. Now, I intended to save up and get a DX or a KH 20", but
    after watching a few BC vids on unicycle TV, I'm wondering how hard it
    would be to ride one. I was looking at eh cheap one on udc a while
    back, but if I got one of those, I would probably end up breaking it.
    But, before I make up my mind to get one, i want to know how hard it is
    to learn to ride one fairly well. I don't want to get a expensive one
    from bedford and then decide I don't like it or something.

    And assuming that I would like it, should I get the basic one for 150$
    or should i get the Pro Platforms, or the pro street platforms? What is
    the difference anyway?
    Thanks!

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    Don't worry about looking like a dork for diff color cranks. You ride a
    uni, lol.
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  2. Well, keep in mind that the people on uni.tv are good at it will
    probably take a year to get to there skill level.

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  3. I don't mind practice. It took me about 5 days to learn to ride a uni
    50m. That's what most people don't realize, learning to ride a uni is
    about as hard as learning to ride a bike. It takes a few days, but once
    you learn it's easy. Does the same apply to BC wheeling? I don't mind
    practicing a few weeks before I get it, but I don't want it to be
    something that I make very little progress and get frustrated easily.

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    doubt.

    Don't worry about looking like a dork for diff color cranks. You ride a
    uni, lol.
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  4. Learning to ride a BC is way easier than learning to ride a unicycle in
    my opinion. You just need a hill and a couple hours of practice. As
    for which to buy, get whatever fits your budget.

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  5. rabbithunter018 said:

    I don't mind practice. It took me about 5 days to learn to ride a uni
    50m. That's what most people don't realize, learning to ride a uni is
    about as hard as learning to ride a bike. It takes a few days, but once
    you learn it's easy. Does the same apply to BC wheeling? I don't mind
    practicing a few weeks before I get it, but I don't want it to be
    something that I make very little progress and get frustrated easily.

    yeah, when you already uni, BC is comparatively a piece of cake.
    however, you MUST wear shin guards, or at least a pair of tall socks.
    i tried without them at first and burned my legs so baaaaaad. it stayed
    red for a week.

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    iridemymuni said:

    we get snow in australia, we've got like 8 different places to ski, 5 of
    them are absoloutly sh**

    Ducttape said:

    they're going to drain a bunch of fluid from my right testicle.

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  6. BCing looks schweet. Im so getting a Bedford BC when I get my paycheque
    and when the new bedford plates that are lower come out. Bedford makes
    just about the best BCs there are. Evan Byrne also makes plates, but
    you would need to make your own wheel. There are a few other sources
    for BCs, but I recomend bedford. I have ridden them (well, not for
    long, or very far) before and they are solid.

    Lets wait for Spencer to come in and promote Bedford too 😄

    bedfordunicycles.ca

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  7. Everyone that has tryed my bc has been able to ride it 50+ft within the
    hour. it really isnt harder than a unicycle, but its not really
    comparable, is SOOO differnt.

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  8. Bike trials, eh? Evan, what happened? :P

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  9. Eroick said:

    Bike trials, eh? Evan, what happened? :P

    What happened? I tried a bike is what happened, It owns all over unis.

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  10. Eroick said:

    Lets wait for Spencer to come in and promote Bedford too 😄

    Haha. Yeah, Bedfords are really good.

    An ace bandage around your leg works really well for BCing because it
    saves your pants/shin guards/ leg from getting torn up by the tire. Ace
    bandages are cheap so it doesn't matter when they get torn up. I used
    to just stock up and buy a bunch of them for $1 each.

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    (disclaimer: i may not know what i am talking about)

    maxisback said:

    yeh i kill ppl for a living

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  11. Evan Byrne said:

    What happened? I tried a bike is what happened, It owns all over unis.

    How high/far can you hop on a uni as compared to on your trials bike?

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  12. Allright, I think I am probably going to buy a Bedford, but which one
    should I get? And what is the difference between the basic 20" and the
    20" with Pro Platforms, the 20" Street with Pro Platforms, and the
    Trials with Pro Platforms? what is the limits of all of them?
    Would the inavailability of a skatepark nearby be a problem?
    Thanks!

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    Never underestimate stupid people in large groups

    It is always better to keep your mouth shut and have people question
    your intelligence, than to say something stupid and leave them in no
    doubt.

    Don't worry about looking like a dork for diff color cranks. You ride a
    uni, lol.
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  13. one wheely said:

    How high/far can you hop on a uni as compared to on your trials bike?

    Being that iv been riding for a little over a week.....

    GAP

    B: 3ft
    U: 5ft

    HOP

    B: 20"
    U: 35"

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  14. thats impressive evan. good job.

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    tugboat said:

    Hopping over a 7 set rail... I made it over and and cleared the set, but
    the impact apparently wasn't good for the wheel...

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    If im walking along a path and a shark falls out of the sky, I would
    consider that completely random.

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    You could end up a paraplegic doing that kind of stuff!


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  15. My bro rides trials bikes. He's been the alberta champion for three
    years now. I will make a joint movie with him as soon as I have the
    proper gear.

    You can hop 36'' to rubber, or to pedal?

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  16. Heh, I so threadjacked this thread.

    Anyway, the Bedford PROs are longer, which makes them better. You want
    the PROs. Trust me. lol

    Also, the basic has a non sealed hub and maybe a weaker rim. The other
    has a sealed hub.

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  17. Anybody have a bedford BC for sale? My friend wants one bad,but told me
    today that he found out Bedford is out of commission 'till 9/30/06.🙁

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  18. your friend could buy plates from unidennis, and get a wheelset from a
    bike shop.

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    tugboat said:

    Hopping over a 7 set rail... I made it over and and cleared the set, but
    the impact apparently wasn't good for the wheel...

    Quoted message said:

    If im walking along a path and a shark falls out of the sky, I would
    consider that completely random.

    Quoted message said:

    You could end up a paraplegic doing that kind of stuff!


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  19. buy my bc for $110

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  20. GhettoSmurf said:

    buy my bc for $110

    No selling me the wheel?

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