T 7 handle on a 29'er - is it overkill?

I dont think it would be too "imposing", but it might be a bit on the
larger side for just a 29'er. If you really enjoy riding your 29'er and
dont want to purchase a coker with and add a t7, then I would suggest
fabricating your own handlebars.

Here are a couple decent threads reguarding this topic:

http://tinyurl.com/2bhyxp

http://tinyurl.com/36qo5o

http://tinyurl.com/24ejwh

Edit: there not all the same link

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The T-7 is definitely not overkill for a 29er. It works the same for a
29er as it does a coker. I have one on my 29er and love it. It works
great to better situate yourself on the seat, on the go, and is a
definite asset for long distance rides. Add to that the fact that you
can mount your horn/bell, cycle computer and under the handle seat bag
and it is a great addition to a unicycle.

The T-7 also adds a nice customized look to a uni.

It would be way overkill for trials, street or muni's and would
seriously get in the way for those types of rides, but not for a
distance uni.

Go for it! You will like it, I am sure. 😄

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rob said:

The T-7 is definitely not overkill for a 29er. It works the same for a
29er as it does a coker. I have one on my 29er and love it. It works
great to better situate yourself on the seat, on the go, and is a
definite asset for long distance rides. Add to that the fact that you
can mount your horn/bell, cycle computer and under the handle seat bag
and it is a great addition to a unicycle.

The T-7 also adds a nice customized look to a uni.

It would be way overkill for trials, street or muni's and would
seriously get in the way for those types of rides, but not for a
distance uni.

Go for it! You will like it, I am sure. 😄

Hey Rob, thanks for your encouragement! Do you happen to have any pix
of your 29'er set up with the T7?

BYW, did you order from uni.com or does Darren have the T 7 in his
inventory?

bawls44, oh that is quite a web handle now, isn't it? I have looked
at a lot of do it yourself threads and even contacted a few do it
yourself'ers for help but seems like its a load more work than its
worth. Always some part that isn't just quite the ticket or some tweak
that just won't cooperate. I'm glad to see the T 7 out there and it
looks to me like a good mainstream touring handle for those of us that
are less handy. 🙂

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I'd think it'd be useful for riding long distances on a road 29er -
whats more it integrates a rail adaptor. The tilt afforded by this
improves the ride comfort once you've got used to it!

The handle might *look* slightly large, but I guess it might fit in OK.
If you don't like the rear handle, you could probably cut it off and
stick a plug in the end for neatness although it possibly helps balance
the weight of the front section...

I have a light, compass/bell, thermometer and a cyclometer on my front
handles, plus I used to mount a bottle under them (but the bottle
bosses broke and I haven't gotten them fixed yet - Roger's working on a
solution). On the rear handle I currently have a mudguard (a Crud
Catcher is about the right size to make a uni rear mudguard, fits on
perfectly) and a rear light. In the summer I'll consider removing the
mudguard and just sticking a second bottle on the back.

You do have to be careful where you mount stuff so it doesn't get
broken when you drop the uni; also the paint is vulnerable to chipping
in some place. But it is a great handle.

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Erin said:

bawls44, oh that is quite a web handle now, isn't it? I have looked at
a lot of do it yourself threads and even contacted a few do it
yourself'ers for help but seems like its a load more work than its
worth. Always some part that isn't just quite the ticket or some tweak
that just won't cooperate. I'm glad to see the T 7 out there and it
looks to me like a good mainstream touring handle for those of us that
are less handy. 🙂

I guess in your case, the t7 would work fine. (didnt know you did so
much research 🙂 )

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My 29er with the T7 and handlebar wrap.

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Wow, thanks for posting the pix bluntRM! That really helps a lot. The
29'er with the T7 looks more 'proportionate' than I expected. Nice.

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Erin;

Darren does not carry the T-7 at the moment! I picked up mine from
UDC. I mentioned mine to him at one of our club meetings and
recommended he stock them, but I don't think Darren is too impressed
with handles. He is personally more of a purist on his uni's and does
not recommend handles beyond the regular seat handles. But he does
sell other handles so maybe if enough people express an interest and
request them, he will start to stock them. 🙄

An idea on a wrap for the handle instead of handlebar wrap is to use a
couple of cheap foam handlebar grips instead of the tape. It looks
nicer and offers very good protection from the occaisional upd's. I
don't have a picture of mine, but will take one this weekend and post
it, so you can see what I mean.🙂

Our snow is about to disappear here in Toronto and the ice is
melting.......it is time for some serious outdoor riding!😉

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Thanks for your post Rob. I'll be interested to see your photos and,
eventually, to hear back after you get in some some distance rides with
the T7.

I know what Darren means about a clean look on the uni, that's my
preference too when it really comes down to it. But on long rides I
already know that the practical applications of the touring handle will
outweigh its slightly negative impact on the aesthetics of the 29'er.😉

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Oh yeah, another question I had for those of you using the T7 was how
much extra room does the handle take up under the seat?

The reason I am asking is I'm trying to anticipate whether I will need
to cut down my uni's seat tube in order to accomodate the touring
handle.

Currently my 29'er is a Bedford frame with a stock post mounted with a
stock KH seat. The seat post shows only 1/2 an inch above the seat
tube. So if the T7 sucks up more space than that I'm not going to be
able to comfortably reach my pedals and will have to consider cutting
down the seat tube to get more clearance. This is something I'd rather
not do especially given that the uni sports a sweet deep purple powder
coated finish and brazed on seat post clamp.

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I haven't measured it, but it's definitely more than 1/2". Probably more
like 1 1/2"

Erin said:

Oh yeah, another question I had for those of you using the T7 was how
much extra room does the handle take up under the seat?

The reason I am asking is I'm trying to anticipate whether I will need
to cut down my uni's seat tube in order to accomodate the touring
handle.

Currently my 29'er is a Bedford frame with a stock post mounted with a
stock KH seat. The seat post shows only 1/2 an inch above the seat
tube. So if the T7 sucks up more space than that I'm not going to be
able to comfortably reach my pedals and will have to consider cutting
down the seat tube to get more clearance. This is something I'd rather
not do especially given that the uni sports a sweet deep purple powder
coated finish and brazed on seat post clamp.

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Adds approx. 2" onto your seat height.

You could try using shorter cranks...

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:eek:

wow, 1 1/2 to 2 inches!!!

Ohh, where did I put that hacksaw?!

I can sense that I'm going to have to cut down my gorgeous
frame...sigh....

I am in the process of ordering the T7, through a local UDC dealer, and
I think I'll just wait to see how 'too high' the set up leaves me.
Once I have seen how it all comes together it may be time to cut some
metal. 🙁

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To save height, with a little work, you can mount the T7 on a non-rail
adapter seat post. It requires hacksawing about a 1-2mm off the ends of
a standard uni seat post bolt plate to get it to fit inside the T7,
then putting longer bolts in the seat. You will want a few washers to
use as spacers handy to adjust the seat angle higher in the front. Be
sure to use those locking nuts on the seat bolts because it becomes
necessary to remove the seat from the unicycle to tighten them. This
modification will lower the seat about an inch from with a the rail
adapater.

I would first try the stock setup with the rail adapter, then cut the
neck short enough to use the rail adapter, as a last resort give up on
the rail adapter and mount the T7 to a seat post.

I have the T7 directly mounted without a rail adapter on my Nimbus 36.
It works out well, good and solid with no worries.

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Thanks for that tip Chrashing.

I am planning to try the set up 'as is' first and then decide how much
lower I will need to go and what the best method to get there will be.

I'm looking forward to the photos of your T7 on your 29'er Rob. Did
you manage to snap some this weekend?

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my first picture upload

Pashley Muni Frame
29" Keba Rim
Big Apple Tire
5" cranks
KH Freeride Seat
T-7 Handles w/foam grips
Air Horn
Sidewalk Bell
Cycle Computer

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