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  1. I'm a new rider and am having problems riding on crowned roads. Almost
    all the roads in my neighborhood are like this. I've been riding
    mostly on my 20" Onza also have a 29er (but it still kicks my butt a
    bit). I can do ok for awhile, but as I get tired it really effects me
    and frustrates the [censored] out of me.

    Is it just a matter of time/practice until I can ride it, or is it
    always going to be a pain (should I find a new place to ride?) There
    is a fair bit of traffic so I can't ride down the middle of the road.

    Does wheel size make a difference? Will it be easier on the 29er?

    Thanks,
    Anton

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  2. Its a little bothering to ride on sloped stuff but not too hard. You
    should get fairly used to it. id ride somwhere else though if you
    could. Like sidewalks or trails.

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  3. Practice will certainly make it easier. Different tires deal with road
    crown differently as does varying tire pressure.

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    We only need one 36" rim, one that doesn't suck. A properly sized KH rim
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  4. anton005 said:

    I'm a new rider and am having problems riding on crowned roads. Almost
    all the roads in my neighborhood are like this. I've been riding
    mostly on my 20" Onza also have a 29er (but it still kicks my butt a
    bit). I can do ok for awhile, but as I get tired it really effects me
    and frustrates the [censored] out of me.

    Is it just a matter of time/practice until I can ride it, or is it
    always going to be a pain (should I find a new place to ride?) There
    is a fair bit of traffic so I can't ride down the middle of the road.

    Does wheel size make a difference? Will it be easier on the 29er?

    Thanks,
    Anton

    I find the problem with road crown to be worse on my 29er. I wish I had
    the solution because I still struggle on my 29er when it comes to
    riding on rounded streets. Funny thing is though, I get used to riding
    on the right side of the street then the left side gives me problems. I
    get used to riding on the left side then the right side gives me
    problems. My neighborhood streets are not real busy so I ride down the
    middle as much as possible. I also try to find flat roads and other
    places to ride. There is one street in particular that has a lot of
    road crown. I guess I should hang out there until I get this issue
    resolved.

    I have been riding unicycles for 4 years and the 29er for about 2
    years.

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  5. keep a higher psi. the road will grab at your tyre a lot less.

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    just because Kris can do it, doesnt mean its possible 🙂

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  6. higher pressure and practice. The Big Apple 29" is a pain on the crowns
    if thats the tire you're riding.

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  7. anton005 said:

    I'm a new rider and am having problems riding on crowned roads. Almost
    all the roads in my neighborhood are like this. I've been riding
    mostly on my 20" Onza also have a 29er (but it still kicks my butt a
    bit). I can do ok for awhile, but as I get tired it really effects me
    and frustrates the [censored] out of me.

    Is it just a matter of time/practice until I can ride it, or is it
    always going to be a pain (should I find a new place to ride?) There
    is a fair bit of traffic so I can't ride down the middle of the road.

    Does wheel size make a difference? Will it be easier on the 29er?

    Thanks,
    Anton

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    what crank length are you using i found that a bit shorter crank is
    easier to pedal on a bigger wheel

  8. why the F*** would he want to go buy a new pair of cranks when a shot of
    air at the petrol pub would do the trick? damn swindler!

    😄

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    just because Kris can do it, doesnt mean its possible 🙂

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  9. yea your just using different muscles, and you'll get better at riding
    over time, as they develope.

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  10. I actually did better today with the 29er as opposed to the 20". There
    is a school about 1/2 mile away with a large paved playground. So I
    get practice on the bad roads to and from there, but get a nice break
    from the tilted roads at the school. I need alot of practice, but it's
    nice to see progression, today I had no problems mounting the 29er 🙂 a
    nice and needed change. Thanks for all the input, it's much
    appreciated.

    Anton

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